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Esther Sermon Series

Posted on March 21, 2014 by PaulVK

Esther and the Christian Canon Esther Act 1: The Seduction of the People of God Esther Act 2: What Haman Saved Esther From Esther Act 3: How We Undo Ourselves In Empire Esther Act 4: Rhyming Our Way Through the … Continue reading →

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Esther for Advent Act 4: Rhyming Through the Puzzle of Cross and Iron Scepter

Posted on December 20, 2013 by PaulVK

                    Sermon Audio This is a famous picture of the US Third army after they took Hitler’s “Eagle’s Nest” alpine retreat. Here are US soldier’s enjoying Hitler’s wine. A scene like … Continue reading →

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Esther for Advent Act 3: How We Undo Ourselves in Empire

Posted on December 12, 2013 by PaulVK

    Esther For Advent Sermon Audio Advent is about God’s rescue of us as we are enveloped by the empire where God is concealed and our rebellion is revealed. In the first act of the story of Esther we … Continue reading →

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Esther for Advent Act 2: What Haman Saved Esther From

Posted on December 5, 2013 by PaulVK

“I’m a romantic, and I kind of believe in this fairy tale. I think that’s always been to my advantage. If you can believe in something great I feel that you can achieve something great. I have that same belief … Continue reading →

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Esther for Advent: Act 1: the Seduction of the People of God

Posted on November 29, 2013 by PaulVK

Sermon Audio As a boy Christmas began in the same way every year, with the Sears “Wishbook”. My sisters and I would page through the toy section and dream what might come under the plastic tree. While it is true … Continue reading →

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