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God's sovereign hand was at work to bring about the salvation of His people using... 
1. The King's Problem (He didn't have a Queen) 
2. The King's Process (Bazaar approach to finding a new Queen) 
3. The King's Prospects (He could have any virgin in Persia) 
4. The King's Pick (Esther the Jew) 
5. The King's Party (Feast of Esther)

God's sovereign hand was at work to bring about the salvation of His people using...
1. The King's Problem (He didn't have a Queen)
2. The King's Process (Bazaar approach to finding a new Queen)
3. The King's Prospects (He could have any virgin in Persia)
4. The King's Pick (Esther the Jew)
5. The King's Party (Feast of Esther)

The King Finds a New Queen (Esther 2:1-18) Pastor Bryan Wise

Three people in the midst of ordinary situations who illustrate the marvelous truth that God’s provident hand is always working for our good and His glory… I. The Sleepless Night of a King (6:1); 2. Many Years of a Forgotten Steward (6:2-3); 3. A Life of an Arrogant Fool (6:4-14)

The Man Whom the King Delights to Honor (Esther 6:1-14) Pastor Bryan Wise

In chapter 5 we observe that God is good and that His provident plan of salvation can never be thwarted. 
Three truths showing God's hand is always working for our good and His glory in every situation... 
1. God is the Ultimate Giver of grace. (5:1-3) 
2. God is the Supreme Source of all wisdom. (5:4-8) 
3. God puts up with the sinful behavior of the wicked for a little while. (5:9-14)

In chapter 5 we observe that God is good and that His provident plan of salvation can never be thwarted.
Three truths  showing God's hand is always working for our good and His glory in every situation...
1. God is the Ultimate Giver of grace. (5:1-3)
2. God is the Supreme Source of all wisdom. (5:4-8)
3. God puts up with the sinful behavior of the wicked for a little while. (5:9-14)

The King's Gold Scepter and a Blank Check (Esther 5:1-14)

We can rely on God and rest in His providence knowing that he is working out the salvation of His people when... 
1. Life falls apart at the seams. (4:1-3) 
2. People that we love just don't understand. (4:4-5) 
3. Taking a stand may bring persecution. (4:6-9) 
4. Doing the right thing is more than we can handle. (4:10-14) 
5. Our only hope for deliverance is God. (4:15-17)

We can rely on God and rest in His providence knowing that he is working out the salvation of His people when...
1. Life falls apart at the seams. (4:1-3)
2. People that we love just don't understand. (4:4-5)
3. Taking a stand may bring persecution. (4:6-9)
4. Doing the right thing is more than we can handle. (4:10-14)
5. Our only hope for deliverance is God. (4:15-17)

It's Time to Face the King (Esther 4:1-17)

God is in complete control and I must learn to trust Him with the outcome when... 
1. The wrong person is exalted (3:1) 
2. It's time to take a stand (3:2) 
3. Someone close to me betrays my trust (3:3-4) 
4.The people of God are threatened with death (3:5-14) 
5. The surrounding culture is thrown into a complete state of confusion (3:15)

God is in complete control and I must learn to trust Him with the outcome when... 1. The wrong person is exalted (3:1) 2. It's time to ...

The King Promotes a Despot (Esther 3:1-15)

Five details, that at first glance may seem coincidental but when 
examined prove to be divinely orchestrated, from the failed assassination attempt on Ahasuerus that highlight the unfailing plan of God’s providence over all people to deliver His people… 1. The Parade of the King’s virgins, 2. The Position of Mordecai in 
the King’s gate, 3. The People of Esther, 4. The Plot of the King’s Eunuchs, 5. The Punishment of the King’s adversaries

Five details, that at first glance may seem coincidental but when
examined prove to be divinely orchestrated, from the failed assassination attempt on Ahasuerus that highlight the unfailing plan of God’s providence over all people to deliver His people… 1. The Parade of the King’s virgins, 2. The Position of Mordecai in
the King’s gate, 3. The People of Esther, 4. The Plot of the King’s Eunuchs, 5. The Punishment of the King’s adversaries

King Ahasuerus Is Almost Assassinated (Esther 2:19-23) Pastor Bryan Wise

If the Man of God and the People of God are going to Guard the Faith then… 
1. Cherish the Divine Truth – read it, hear it, memorize it, study it, meditate on it 
2. Reject Dangerous Error – discern the counterfeit and avoid contamination 
3. Rest in the Power and Permanence of God’s Indwelling Grace – we are saved by grace and we are sustained by Grace!

If the Man of God and the People of God are going to Guard the Faith then…
1. Cherish the Divine Truth – read it, hear it, memorize it, study it, meditate on it
2. Reject Dangerous Error – discern the counterfeit and avoid contamination
3. Rest in the Power and Permanence of God’s Indwelling Grace – we are saved by grace and we are sustained by Grace!

Guard the Faith (1 Timothy 6:20-21) Pastor Bryan Wise

If the Man of God and the People of God are going to stand guard against greed then by the grace of God we will all… 
1. Understand the Eternal Value of Godliness with Contentment 
2. Beware of the Eternal Danger of Covetousness 
3. Master our Resources for the Spread of the Gospel to the Glory of God so that Christ will be Displayed as All Satisfying, not Riches

If the Man of God and the People of God are going to stand guard against greed then by the grace of God we will all…
1. Understand the Eternal Value of Godliness with Contentment
2. Beware of the Eternal Danger of Covetousness
3. Master our Resources for the Spread of the Gospel to the Glory of God so that Christ will be Displayed as All Satisfying, not Riches

Guard Against Greed (1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19) Pastor Bryan Wise

If the Man of God and the People of God are going to Guard the Good Confession then by God’s grace, we must all… 1. Flee from sin 2. Follow after that which is virtuous 3. Fight the good fight of faith 4. Fasten your grip on eternal life 5. Fix your focus upon the Master

Guard the Good Confession (1 Timothy 6:11-16) Bryan Wise

According to Scripture, Elders are to be... 
1. Properly recognized in the church (5:17-25) - to fulfill our responsibility to elders we must understand 
the Position of elder in the church; the Plurality of elders in the church; the Purpose for elders over the church; the Partnership with elders of the church; and the Priorities of elders in the church. Paul grounded this teaching in the Old Testament and in the words of the Lord Jesus.

According to Scripture, Elders are to be...
1. Properly recognized in the church (5:17-25) - to fulfill our responsibility to elders we must understand
the Position of elder in the church; the Plurality of elders in the church; the Purpose for elders over the church; the Partnership with elders of the church; and the Priorities of elders in the church. Paul grounded this teaching in the Old Testament and in the words of the Lord Jesus.

Responsibility to Elders Part One (1 Timothy 5:17-25) Bryan Wise

In this sermon we take a closer look at God's perspective and care for widows in the Old Testament and then examine Paul's instructions to Timothy in Ephesus in the First Century. We close by examining our care for widows and our joy to H.E.L.P. those in need.

Caring for those in Need (1 Timothy 5:3-16) Pastor Bryan Wise

The good minister of the Lord Jesus… 
1. Instructs the brethren in the truth 
2. Is well nourished in the truth 
3. Practices what he preaches 
4. Rejects foolish myths and wives tales 
5. Trains himself in godliness 
6. Is a hard worker 
7. Is willing to suffer 
8. Teaches the Scripture with authority

The good minister of the Lord Jesus…
1. Instructs the brethren in the truth
2. Is well nourished in the truth
3. Practices what he preaches
4. Rejects foolish myths and wives tales
5. Trains himself in godliness
6. Is a hard worker
7. Is willing to suffer
8. Teaches the Scripture with authority

The Good Minister (1 Timothy 4:6-11) Bryan Wise

Paul was deeply concerned for the church to display the Supremacy of Christ and the power of the gospel through... 
1. The Conduct of the Minister 
2. The Character of the Mission 
3. The Content of the Message 
 
14 These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; 
15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: 
 
 God was manifested in the flesh, 
 Justified in the Spirit, 
 Seen by angels, 
 Preached among the Gentiles, 
 Believed on in the world, 
 Received up in glory. 
 
 
The New King James Version. (1982). (1 Ti 3:14–16). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Paul was deeply concerned for the church to display the Supremacy of Christ and the power of the gospel through...
1. The Conduct of the Minister
2. The Character of the Mission
3. The Content of the Message

14 These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; 
15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:

    God was manifested in the flesh,
    Justified in the Spirit,
    Seen by angels,
    Preached among the Gentiles,
    Believed on in the world,
    Received up in glory.


The New King James Version. (1982). (1 Ti 3:14–16). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Paul's concern for the church I (1 Timothy 3:14-16) Pastor Bryan Wise

8 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. 10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. 11 Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 
 
The New King James Version. (1982). (1 Ti 3:8–13). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

8 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. 10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. 11 Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

The New King James Version. (1982). (1 Ti 3:8–13). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Qualifications for the Diaconate (1 Timothy 3:8-13) Pastor Bryan Wise

Paul wrote to Timothy in Ephesus about the importance of Godly leadership in the church.  Timeless instructions about the kind of leadership God desires in the church are essential to understand and embrace.  A closer look at the doctrine of the church is part of laying the foundation for pastoral leadership in the congregation.

Qualifications for Pastors I (1 Timothy 3:1-7) Bryan Wise

What is the Lord Jesus looking for in His church? 
1. Men who love Jesus and Lead by Prayer (v.8) 
2. Women who love Jesus and Leave a Lasting Impact (vv.9-15)

What is the Lord Jesus looking for in His church? 
1. Men who love Jesus and Lead by Prayer (v.8)
2. Women who love Jesus and Leave a Lasting Impact (vv.9-15)

The Role of Women in the Church 1 (1 Timothy 2:8-15) Bryan Wise

Paul instructed Timothy regarding the importance of prayer - both personal prayer and corporate prayers in the church. 
1. Pray 
2. Pray for all Men 
3. Pray for all Men Purposefully 
4. Pray for all Men Purposefully and Evangelistically

Paul instructed Timothy regarding the importance of prayer - both personal prayer and corporate prayers in the church. 
1. Pray
2. Pray for all Men
3. Pray for all Men Purposefully
4. Pray for all Men Purposefully and Evangelistically

The Importance of Prayer I (1 Timothy 2:1-8) Pastor Bryan Wise

If we are going to avoid spiritual shipwreck in our lives then we must fight the good fight because we have come to understand and embrace Paul’s exhortation to Timothy... 
1. Remember the Weight of this calling; 
2. Remember the Witnesses to this calling; 
3. Remember the Warfare in this calling; and 
4. Remember the Warning for this calling.

If we are going to avoid spiritual shipwreck in our lives then we must fight the good fight because we have come to understand and embrace Paul’s exhortation to Timothy...
1. Remember the Weight of this calling; 
2. Remember the Witnesses to this calling; 
3. Remember the Warfare in this calling; and 
4. Remember the Warning for this calling.

Avoiding Spiritual Shipwreck (1 Timothy 1:18-20) Pastor Bryan Wise

What are 6 characteristics of God's grace revealed in the person and work of Jesus Christ? God's Grace... 
1. Enables men for faithful ministry (1:12) 
2. Reaches the most unlikely (1:13) 
3. Is Greater than all our sin (1:14) 
4. Is available to everyone through the gospel (1:15) 
5. Is more than enough to save the worst of sinners (1:16) 
6. Compels us to worship the King (1:17)

What are 6 characteristics  of God's grace revealed in the person and work of Jesus Christ? God's Grace...
1. Enables men for faithful ministry (1:12)
2. Reaches the most unlikely (1:13)
3. Is Greater than all our sin (1:14)
4. Is available to everyone through the gospel (1:15)
5. Is more than enough to save the worst of sinners (1:16)
6. Compels us to worship the King (1:17)

Exceeding Glory of God's Grace 2 (1 Timothy 1:12-17) Pastor Bryan Wise

Three questions we will seek to answer from today’s text: 1) Who is she? 2) What does she do? and 3) Why does she do all that she does? In short, a godly woman knows who she is, what she is supposed to do, and why she is alive: 
What is the Godly Woman’s Pattern for Life? 
1. Reverent 
2. Not a slanderer 
3. Not given to much wine 
4. A teacher of good things 
What does the Godly Woman Pass on to Younger Women? 7 Precepts: 
1. Love your husband 
2. Love your children 
3. Be discreet 
4. Be chaste 
5. Be homemakers 
6. Be good 
7. Be obedient to your own husband 
What is the Godly Woman’s Purpose for Living? 
1. She lives her life to Glorify God 
2. She invest her life to Guard the Gospel

Three questions we will seek to answer from today’s text: 1) Who is she? 2) What does she do? and 3) Why does she do all that she does? In short, a godly woman knows who she is, what she is supposed to do, and why she is alive:
What is the Godly Woman’s Pattern for Life?
1. Reverent
2. Not a slanderer
3. Not given to much wine
4. A teacher of good things
What does the Godly Woman Pass on to Younger Women? 7 Precepts:
1. Love your husband
2. Love your children
3. Be discreet
4. Be chaste
5. Be homemakers
6. Be good
7. Be obedient to your own husband
What is the Godly Woman’s Purpose for Living?
1. She lives her life to Glorify God
2. She invest her life to Guard the Gospel

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