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Tag Archives: Esther
Esther Sermon Series
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
Esther for Advent Act 4: Rhyming Through the Puzzle of Cross and Iron Scepter
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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Tagged birth of Jesus, book of Esther, Esther, Peace on Earth
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Esther for Advent Act 3: How We Undo Ourselves in Empire
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
Esther for Advent Act 2: What Haman Saved Esther From
“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
Esther for Advent: Act 1: the Seduction of the People of God
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