Messages by Peter C. Steele
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…
Praying the Psalms – Prayers of Righteousness as wretched people
This Sunday, 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. Vindicate me, Lord,because I have lived with integrityand have trusted in the Lord without wavering.2 Test me, Lord, and try me;examine my heart and mind.3 For your faithful love guides me,and I live by your truth. 4 I do not sit with the worthlessor associate with hypocrites.5 I hate a crowd of evildoers,and I do not sit with…
Praying the Psalms: God as our Refuge
This week Pastor Peter focuses his message on how God is our Refuge. God is our refuge and strength,a helper who is always foundin times of trouble.2 Therefore we will not be afraid,though the earth tremblesand the mountains toppleinto the depths of the seas,3 though its water roars and foamsand the mountains quake with its turmoil. Selah 4 There is a river—its streams delight the city of God,the holy dwelling place of the Most High.5 God is within her; she will not be toppled.God…
Praying the Psalms – Shaped by the Psalms
This week Pastor Peter teaches on why reading all the Psalms is important in our prayer lives. I lift my eyes toward the mountains.Where will my help come from?2 My help comes from the Lord,the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not allow your foot to slip;your Protector will not slumber.4 Indeed, the Protector of Israeldoes not slumber or sleep. 5 The Lord protects you;the Lord is a shelter right by your side.6 The sun will not strike you by dayor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will protect you…