Messages by Peter C. Steele
Esther – Agagites
This Sunday, Pastor Peter opens the word to 1 Samuel in the Old Testament to explain some background on the book of Esther. 12 Early in the morning Samuel got up to confront Saul, but it was reported to Samuel, “Saul went to Carmel where he set up a monument for himself. Then he turned around and went down to Gilgal.” 13 When Samuel came to him, Saul said, “May the Lord bless you. I have carried out the Lord’s…
Esther – Chapter 2
This Sunday, Pastor Peter guides us through Esther chapter 2. He challenges to hold tightly to God’s kingdom and our identity as children of God instead of the world. 5 In the fortress of Susa, there was a Jewish man named Mordecai son of Jair, son of Shimei, son of Kish, a Benjaminite. 6 Kish had been taken into exile from Jerusalem with the other captives when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon took King Jeconiah of Judah into exile. 7 Mordecai…
Esther – Chapter 1
This Sunday, Pastor Peter continues sharing the Word from the Esther. 1 These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, who ruled 127 provinces from India to Cush. 2 In those days King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne in the fortress at Susa. 3 He held a feast in the third year of his reign for all his officials and staff, the army of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the officials from the provinces. 4 He displayed…
Esther – Introduction Part 2
This Sunday, Pastor Peter continues an overview of the book of Esther. 1 These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, who ruled 127 provinces from India to Cush. 2 In those days King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne in the fortress at Susa. 3 He held a feast in the third year of his reign for all his officials and staff, the army of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the officials from the provinces. 4 He…
Resurrection Sunday
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Today, on Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Peter opens the word to Matthew and walks us through Jesus’ glorious resurrection. 28 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached the tomb. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his…
5th Sunday Celebration
During the months we have five Sundays, we take time to celebrate God’s work in the church & individuals.
Esther – Introduction
1 These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, who ruled 127 provinces from India to Cush. 2 In those days King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne in the fortress at Susa. 3 He held a feast in the third year of his reign for all his officials and staff, the army of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the officials from the provinces. 4 He displayed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of…
Praying the Psalms – Seeing God; being seen by God
This Sunday is the final week of our series Praying the Psalms. Pastor Peter opens the word to Psalm 123. 1 I lift my eyes to you,the one enthroned in heaven.2 Like a servant’s eyes on his master’s hand,like a servant girl’s eyes on her mistress’s hand,so our eyes are on the Lord our Goduntil he shows us favor. 3 Show us favor, Lord, show us favor,for we’ve had more than enough contempt.4 We’ve had more than enoughscorn from the arrogantand contempt from the proud. Psalm 123
Praying the Psalms – Spiritual loneliness – The Silence/distance of God
This Sunday, Pastor Peter continues our series on Praying the Psalms. Today we open the word to Psalm 44 and hear what we can do when God feels distant. 1 God, we have heard with our ears—our ancestors have told us—the work you accomplished in their days,in days long ago:2 In order to plant them,you displaced the nations by your hand;in order to settle them,you brought disaster on the peoples.3 For they did not take the land by their sword—their arm did not…
Praying The Psalms – Praying Psalms of Righteousness as wretched people
This week, we continue our series on Praying the Psalms by looking at some of the ways God works in us as we pray Psalms of righteousness despite our sinfulness. 1 God, listen to my prayerand do not hide from my plea for help.2 Pay attention to me and answer me.I am restless and in turmoil with my complaint,3 because of the enemy’s words,because of the pressure of the wicked.For they bring down disaster on meand harass me in anger. 4 My heart shudders…