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How can we remain faithful in a hostile culture? By daring to trust God, stand firm, and live for His Kingdom. 
 
DARING FAITH IN A HOSTILE CULTURE 
Esther 2:1–23 
Pastor Philip Miller 
 
The Danger of Conformity 
• Dare to be different. 
 
The Danger of Compromise 
• Dare to be obedient. 
 
The Danger of Concealment 
• Dare to be unashamed. 
 
The Danger of Capitulation 
• Dare to be faithful. 
 
Takeaway: Even when we are faithless, God remains faithful

How can we remain faithful in a hostile culture? By daring to trust God, stand firm, and live for His Kingdom.

DARING FAITH IN A HOSTILE CULTURE
Esther 2:1–23
Pastor Philip Miller

The Danger of Conformity
• Dare to be different.

The Danger of Compromise
• Dare to be obedient.

The Danger of Concealment
• Dare to be unashamed.

The Danger of Capitulation
• Dare to be faithful.

Takeaway: Even when we are faithless, God remains faithful

Daring Faith in a Hostile Culture | Esther 2:1–23 | Pastor Philip Miller

When the world feels out of control, who is really in charge? God’s hidden hand is at work, holding His people and fulfilling His purposes. 
 
WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE ANYWAY? 
Esther 1:1–22 
Pastor Philip Miller 
 
Projected Power 
• History is full of egomaniacs trying to rule the world. 
 
Personal Power 
• Never underestimate the influence of quiet refusal. 
 
Providential Power 
• God works all things according to the counsel of His will. 
 
Takeaway: God’s hidden hand of history is holding us still.

When the world feels out of control, who is really in charge? God’s hidden hand is at work, holding His people and fulfilling His purposes.

WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE ANYWAY?
Esther 1:1–22
Pastor Philip Miller

Projected Power
• History is full of egomaniacs trying to rule the world.

Personal Power
• Never underestimate the influence of quiet refusal.

Providential Power
• God works all things according to the counsel of His will.

Takeaway: God’s hidden hand of history is holding us still.

Who's In Charge Here Anyway? | Esther 1:1–22 | Pastor Philip Miller

MESSIAH IN THE FALL FEASTS OF ISRAEL 
Leviticus 23:23–44 
Pastor Roy Schwarcz 
 
Big Idea: The feasts of Israel reveal God’s plan of redemption: the spring feasts point to Messiah’s first coming, while the fall feasts anticipate His return, Israel’s restoration, and God dwelling forever with His 
redeemed people. 
 
I. The Feasts Point to Messiah 
 
II. Trumpets: The King is Coming 
 
III. The Day of Atonement: Israel Turns to Messiah 
 
IV. Tabernacles: God Dwells with His People

MESSIAH IN THE FALL FEASTS OF ISRAEL
Leviticus 23:23–44
Pastor Roy Schwarcz

Big Idea: The feasts of Israel reveal God’s plan of redemption: the spring feasts point to Messiah’s first coming, while the fall feasts anticipate His return, Israel’s restoration, and God dwelling forever with His 
redeemed people.

I. The Feasts Point to Messiah

II. Trumpets: The King is Coming

III. The Day of Atonement: Israel Turns to Messiah

IV. Tabernacles: God Dwells with His People

Messiah in the Fall Feasts of Israel | Leviticus 23:23–44 | Pastor Roy Schwarcz

IGNORANCE AND APATHY 
Romans 10:1–4 
Pastor Larry McCarthy 
 
Nothing is wasted. 
 
Truth. 
 
What do you want?

IGNORANCE AND APATHY
Romans 10:1–4
Pastor Larry McCarthy

Nothing is wasted.

Truth.

What do you want?

Ignorance and Apathy | Romans 10:1–4 | Pastor Larry McCarthy

SHAPED BY THE POTTER 
Jeremiah 18:1–18 
Pastor Emeritus Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer 
 
The Potter—God 
• He works purposefully. 
• He works patiently. 
• He works authoritatively. 
• Does He fail? His purposes are hidden and yet visible. 
 
The Wheel—Life 
• The circumstances of life (e.g. Jonah). 
• The various people of life. 
 
The First Vessel (you and me) 
• Resist? Lopsided? 
• Broken dreams. 
 
The Remade Vessel 
• The same clay; a different shape. 
• The heat. . . 
 
The Bottom Line 
• God loves to remake marred vessels. . .some refuse to be remade. 
• We must submit to the Potter

SHAPED BY THE POTTER
Jeremiah 18:1–18
Pastor Emeritus Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Potter—God
• He works purposefully.
• He works patiently.
• He works authoritatively.
• Does He fail? His purposes are hidden and yet visible.

The Wheel—Life
• The circumstances of life (e.g. Jonah).
• The various people of life.

The First Vessel (you and me)
• Resist? Lopsided?
• Broken dreams.

The Remade Vessel
• The same clay; a different shape.
• The heat. . .

The Bottom Line
• God loves to remake marred vessels. . .some refuse to be remade.
• We must submit to the Potter

Shaped By The Potter | Jeremiah 18:1–18 | Pastor Emeritus Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

THE DANGEROUS HOLINESS OF GOD 
Numbers 15:37–17:8 
Pastor Justin May 
 
The Prelude 
 
The Rebellion(s) 
• Rejection of God’s Servants 
• Rejection of God’s Holiness 
• Rejection of God’s Goodness 
 
The Result 
• Vindication of God’s Servants 
• Vindication of God’s Holiness 
• Vindication of God’s Goodness 
 
The Staff 
 
The Consuming Fire 
 
Main Idea: The holiness of God is dangerous, but we cannot have life without it.

THE DANGEROUS HOLINESS OF GOD
Numbers 15:37–17:8
Pastor Justin May

The Prelude

The Rebellion(s)
• Rejection of God’s Servants
• Rejection of God’s Holiness
• Rejection of God’s Goodness

The Result
• Vindication of God’s Servants
• Vindication of God’s Holiness
• Vindication of God’s Goodness

The Staff

The Consuming Fire

Main Idea: The holiness of God is dangerous, but we cannot have life without it.

The Dangerous Holiness Of God | Numbers 15:37–17:8 | Pastor Justin May

The unstoppable Gospel confronts every heart, calls for repentance, and offers hope in Christ. How can we join Jesus on His mission in the world? 
 
Acts 28:17–31 
 
Gospel Character 
• The Gospel is embodied. 
 
Gospel Compulsion 
• The Gospel is decisive. 
 
Gospel Contrition 
• The Gospel is humbling. 
 
Gospel Confidence 
• The Gospel is victorious. 
 
Takeaway: “In our words and by our deeds, we will proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the 
ends of the earth and unto the end of the age.” —The Moody Church Covenant

The unstoppable Gospel confronts every heart, calls for repentance, and offers hope in Christ. How can we join Jesus on His mission in the world?

Acts 28:17–31

Gospel Character
• The Gospel is embodied.

Gospel Compulsion
• The Gospel is decisive.

Gospel Contrition
• The Gospel is humbling.

Gospel Confidence
• The Gospel is victorious.

Takeaway: “In our words and by our deeds, we will proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the
ends of the earth and unto the end of the age.” —The Moody Church Covenant

The Unstoppable Gospel | Acts 28:17–31 | Pastor Philip Miller

Can anyone be beyond hope? Acts 28 shows the gospel reaches outsiders as Jesus transforms sinners by grace. 
 
Acts 28:1–16 
 
 
Real Power 
• God’s power demands attention. 
 
Real Grace 
• God’s grace shatters religion. 
 
Real Family 
• God’s family includes barbarians. 
 
Real Authority 
• God’s authority reigns supreme. 
 
Takeaway: “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” —Romans 1:16

Can anyone be beyond hope? Acts 28 shows the gospel reaches outsiders as Jesus transforms sinners by grace.

Acts 28:1–16


Real Power
• God’s power demands attention.

Real Grace
• God’s grace shatters religion.

Real Family
• God’s family includes barbarians.

Real Authority
• God’s authority reigns supreme.

Takeaway: “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” —Romans 1:16

Barbarians! | Acts 28:1–16 | Pastor Philip Miller

What anchors you when life falls apart? Discover how faith in God's promises gives courage to face every storm. 
 
Acts 27:1–44 
 
The Surprise of Courage 
• Courage needs an Anchor. 
 
The Source of Courage 
• Our Sovereign God is faithful to His covenant. 
 
The Secret of Courage 
• Our God is with us, and our God is for us. 
 
Takeaway: There is no storm bigger than our God.

What anchors you when life falls apart? Discover how faith in God's promises gives courage to face every storm.

Acts 27:1–44

The Surprise of Courage
• Courage needs an Anchor.

The Source of Courage
• Our Sovereign God is faithful to His covenant.

The Secret of Courage
• Our God is with us, and our God is for us.

Takeaway: There is no storm bigger than our God.

Courage In The Storm | Acts 27:1–44 | Pastor Philip Miller

Why believe in Jesus? Because everything hinges on Him. He fulfilled prophecy, changed history, and is still transforming lives. 
 
Acts 25:23–26:32 
 
Personally 
• Jesus transforms lives. 
 
Scripturally 
• Jesus fulfills prophecy. 
 
Historically 
• Jesus revolutionizes history. 
 
Takeaway: Everything hinges on Jesus.

Why believe in Jesus? Because everything hinges on Him. He fulfilled prophecy, changed history, and is still transforming lives.

Acts 25:23–26:32

Personally
• Jesus transforms lives.

Scripturally
• Jesus fulfills prophecy.

Historically
• Jesus revolutionizes history.

Takeaway: Everything hinges on Jesus.

Three Reasons To Believe | Acts 25:23–26:32 | Pastor Philip Miller

LIVING IN LIGHT OF THE TIME 
1 Corinthians 7:29-31 
Pastor Justin May 
 
I. The Time is Short 
 
II. How to Live in Light of the Time 
 
a. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none 
b. And those who mourn as though they were not mourning 
c. And those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing 
d. And those who buy as though they had no goods 
e. And those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. 
 
III. When Your Time is up 
 
IV. What Lasts?

LIVING IN LIGHT OF THE TIME
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Pastor Justin May

I. The Time is Short

II. How to Live in Light of the Time

a. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none
b. And those who mourn as though they were not mourning
c. And those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing
d. And those who buy as though they had no goods
e. And those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it.

III. When Your Time is up

IV. What Lasts?

Living In Light Of The Time | 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 | Pastor Justin May

Unsure of God’s will? Discover how Paul’s posture of patience, dependence, and surrender helped him to discern God’s path. 
 
DISCERNING GOD’S PATH 
Acts 25:1–22 
Pastor Philip Miller 
 
Strategic Patience 
• God is working in our waiting. 
 
Proactive Dependence 
• God is acting in our actions. 
 
Hopeful Surrender 
• God is faithful in our finitude. 
 
Takeaway: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” 
– Proverbs 3:5–6

Unsure of God’s will? Discover how Paul’s posture of patience, dependence, and surrender helped him to discern God’s path.

DISCERNING GOD’S PATH
Acts 25:1–22
Pastor Philip Miller

Strategic Patience
• God is working in our waiting.

Proactive Dependence
• God is acting in our actions.

Hopeful Surrender
• God is faithful in our finitude.

Takeaway: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
– Proverbs 3:5–6

Discerning God's Path | Acts 25:1–22 | Pastor Philip Miller

THE BIGGEST PROMISE IN THE BIBLE 
Romans 8:32 
Elder Stephen Farish 
 
1. What is the context for Romans 8:32? 
 
2. What is the logic of the apostle Paul in Romans 8:32? 
 
3. Since this is Father's Day, what does Romans 8:32 say about God the Father? 
 
4. What is the meaning of the phrase "all things" in Romans 8:32? 
 
5. What has to be true of God for Romans 8:32 to be true? 
 
6. How should we use promises of God like Romans 8:32 in our walks as Christians?

THE BIGGEST PROMISE IN THE BIBLE
Romans 8:32
Elder Stephen Farish

1. What is the context for Romans 8:32?

2. What is the logic of the apostle Paul in Romans 8:32?

3. Since this is Father's Day, what does Romans 8:32 say about God the Father?

4. What is the meaning of the phrase "all things" in Romans 8:32?

5. What has to be true of God for Romans 8:32 to be true?

6. How should we use promises of God like Romans 8:32 in our walks as Christians?

The Biggest Promise In The Bible | Romans 8:32 | Elder Stephen Farish

Pressure tempts us to panic, compromise, or stay silent. Jesus empowers us to remain calm, clear, and courageous. 
 
Acts 24:1–27 
 
 
Be Calm 
• Be calm, because Jesus is near. 
 
Be Clear 
• Be clear, because Jesus is truth. 
 
Be Courageous 
• Be courageous, because Jesus is coming 
 
Takeaway: The Gospel convicts the comfortable and comforts the convicted.

Pressure tempts us to panic, compromise, or stay silent. Jesus empowers us to remain calm, clear, and courageous.

Acts 24:1–27


Be Calm
• Be calm, because Jesus is near.

Be Clear
• Be clear, because Jesus is truth.

Be Courageous
• Be courageous, because Jesus is coming

Takeaway: The Gospel convicts the comfortable and comforts the convicted.

Witness Under Pressure | Acts 24:1–27 | Pastor Philip Miller

What if your darkest night is where God’s faithfulness becomes clearest? Discover how Jesus brings courage through His presence, providence, and purpose in suffering. 
 
The Lord’s Preparation 
• In the night, remember the Lord’s faithfulness. 
 
The Lord’s Presence 
• In the night, abide in the Lord’s nearness. 
 
The Lord’s Providence 
• In the night, hope in the Lord’s goodness. 
 
Takeaway: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” —Joshua 1:9

What if your darkest night is where God’s faithfulness becomes clearest? Discover how Jesus brings courage through His presence, providence, and purpose in suffering.

The Lord’s Preparation
• In the night, remember the Lord’s faithfulness.

The Lord’s Presence
• In the night, abide in the Lord’s nearness.

The Lord’s Providence
• In the night, hope in the Lord’s goodness.

Takeaway: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” —Joshua 1:9

Courage In The Night | Acts 22:30–23:35 | Pastor Philip Miller

What happens when Jesus becomes Lord? Jesus changes everything—your identity, your trust, and your place in God’s global family. 
 
EVERYTHING CHANGES 
Acts 21:39–22:29 
Pastor Philip Miller 
 
When Jesus Opens Your Eyes 
• Our Promises become Personal. 
 
When Jesus Shifts Your Trust 
• Our Credentials become Christ. 
 
When Jesus Expands Your Family 
• Our Group becomes Global. 
 
Takeaway: Everything changes when Jesus is Lord.

What happens when Jesus becomes Lord? Jesus changes everything—your identity, your trust, and your place in God’s global family.

EVERYTHING CHANGES
Acts 21:39–22:29
Pastor Philip Miller

When Jesus Opens Your Eyes
• Our Promises become Personal.

When Jesus Shifts Your Trust
• Our Credentials become Christ.

When Jesus Expands Your Family
• Our Group becomes Global.

Takeaway: Everything changes when Jesus is Lord.

Everything Changes | Acts 21:39–22:29 | Pastor Philip Miller

Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less. In Jerusalem, Paul embodied humility—formed in worship, service, and enduring faith. 
 
Acts 21:17–39 
 
Teachable 
• Humility welcomes counsel in life. 
 
Deferential 
• Humility serves others in love. 
 
Faithful 
• Humility stands firm in the Lord. 
 
Takeaway: Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less.

Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less. In Jerusalem, Paul embodied humility—formed in worship, service, and enduring faith.

Acts 21:17–39

Teachable
• Humility welcomes counsel in life.

Deferential
• Humility serves others in love.

Faithful
• Humility stands firm in the Lord.

Takeaway: Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less.

Humility In Action | Acts 21:17–39 | Pastor Philip Miller

When suffering tests your faith, will you run or follow Jesus into the fire? Acts 21 shows how the Spirit gives courage to endure and trust God. 
 
FACING THE FIRE 
Acts 21:1–16 
Pastor Philip Miller 
 
Follow the Spirit’s Lead. 
 
Endure the Son’s Path. 
 
Trust the Father’s Will. 
 
Takeaway: He will hold me fast.

When suffering tests your faith, will you run or follow Jesus into the fire? Acts 21 shows how the Spirit gives courage to endure and trust God.

FACING THE FIRE
Acts 21:1–16
Pastor Philip Miller

Follow the Spirit’s Lead.

Endure the Son’s Path.

Trust the Father’s Will.

Takeaway: He will hold me fast.

Facing The Fire | Acts 21:1–16 | Pastor Philip Miller

What turns division and suffering into unity and joy? The gospel forms a people of faith, hope, and love—rooted in Christ and shaped by His Word. 
 
THE FAMILY OF GOD 
Acts 20:1–38 
Pastor Philip Miller 
 
A Family of Love 
• We are a diverse people uniting in Christ. 
 
A Family of Hope 
• We are a resurrection people bearing the cross. 
 
A Family of Faith 
• We are a trustful people sanctified by the word. 
 
Takeaway: God’s family is one of faith, hope, and love.

What turns division and suffering into unity and joy? The gospel forms a people of faith, hope, and love—rooted in Christ and shaped by His Word.

THE FAMILY OF GOD
Acts 20:1–38
Pastor Philip Miller

A Family of Love
• We are a diverse people uniting in Christ.

A Family of Hope
• We are a resurrection people bearing the cross.

A Family of Faith
• We are a trustful people sanctified by the word.

Takeaway: God’s family is one of faith, hope, and love.

The Family of God | Acts 20:1–38 | Pastor Philip Miller

Does the gospel change some of your life or all of it? In Christ, every aspect, allegiance, and attitude is transformed because the gospel changes everything. 
 
THE GOSPEL FOR ALL OF LIFE 
Acts 19:21–41 
Pastor Philip Miller 
 
Every Aspect 
• How does the Gospel integrate into all I do? 
 
Every Allegiance 
• How does the Gospel realign who I follow? 
 
Every Attitude 
• How does the Gospel condition how I respond? 
 
Takeaway: The Gospel is for all of life!

Does the gospel change some of your life or all of it? In Christ, every aspect, allegiance, and attitude is transformed because the gospel changes everything.

THE GOSPEL FOR ALL OF LIFE
Acts 19:21–41
Pastor Philip Miller

Every Aspect
• How does the Gospel integrate into all I do?

Every Allegiance
• How does the Gospel realign who I follow?

Every Attitude
• How does the Gospel condition how I respond?

Takeaway: The Gospel is for all of life!

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