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August 10, 2025 by Jessie Lowry

8/10/2025: Esther: Courage for Such a Time as This

In a time of uncertainty and fear, Esther found the courage to risk everything—not for her own gain, but for the sake of her people. This sermon explores the bold faith of Esther, a young woman thrust into a position of unexpected influence, who had to choose between comfortable silence and faithful action. With Mordecai’s stirring words—“Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal dignity for such a time as this”—we are invited to reflect on the moments when God calls us to stand up, speak out, and act with courage.

As we face our own modern-day challenges—whether in our communities, nation, or personal lives—Esther’s story reminds us that courage doesn’t always roar; sometimes it’s a quiet “yes” to God in the face of fear. This message will challenge us to consider where we are being called “for such a time as this,” and how God might be positioning us, like Esther, to be vessels of justice, faithfulness, and hope.

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August 3, 2025 by Jessie Lowry

8/3/2025: Courage to Remain Faithful

In a world where fear often roars louder than faith, the story of Daniel in the lions’ den reminds us that courage and conviction can still thrive in the face of danger. This sermon explores how Daniel’s unwavering trust in God led him to remain faithful despite political pressure, isolation, and the threat of death. He didn’t know if God would shut the lions’ mouths—but he chose faith over fear anyway. His witness offers a timeless challenge: to live with integrity even when it’s costly, and to trust that God’s presence goes with us into the hardest places.

Today, we face our own lions—polarization, injustice, economic uncertainty, and pressure to conform to values that don’t always align with God’s call. Remaining faithful isn’t always safe or simple, but like Daniel, we are called to stand firm in prayer, compassion, and truth. This sermon invites us to reflect on what it means to stay faithful not just in personal struggles, but also as we navigate the deep divisions and moral crossroads of our nation. What might it look like to choose faithfulness over fear in our time?

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July 27, 2025 by Jessie Lowry

7/27/2025: Courage to say YES

Today’s sermon and worship theme explores the courage it takes to say “yes” to God’s call, especially when that call brings misunderstanding, rejection, or personal sacrifice. Drawing from the stories of the prophet Jeremiah—who was called to speak hard truths no one wanted to hear—and Mary, the mother of Jesus—who risked shame and uncertainty to bear the Son of God—the message highlights how faithful obedience often means stepping into discomfort for the sake of something greater.

We are reminded that God doesn’t just call us to what is easy or popular, but to what is faithful and transformative. Like Jeremiah and Mary, we may be called to carry a message or mission the world resists, but when we say “yes,” we join a long line of courageous people who trusted that God’s purposes are worth the risk.

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July 20, 2025 by Jessie Lowry

7/20/2025: Courage to Say No

Today’s sermon in our COURAGEOUS series explores the quiet but powerful courage it takes to say no in the face of injustice. Centering on the story of the Egyptian midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, we reflect on how these women defied Pharaoh’s violent command to kill Hebrew baby boys. Their refusal was an act of resistance grounded in reverence for God and resulted in the safe birth of baby Moses! Though seemingly powerless in the eyes of empire, their bravery saved lives and subverted evil from within, showing us that sometimes the most courageous action is not what we do, but what we refuse to do.

In a world that demanded silence and obedience, these women chose compassion, truth, and bold action. From these hidden heroes we learn that courage isn’t always loud; it often looks like protecting the vulnerable, disrupting unjust systems, and standing firm in faith when fear says otherwise. Their example challenges us to ask: where in our world is God calling us to say no for the sake of justice, mercy, and hope?

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July 13, 2025 by Jessie Lowry

7/13/2025: Courage to Take the Mantle

In this second week of our COURAGEOUS sermon series, we consider when we need the courage to take the mantle— of responsibility and leadership. When the Biblical patriarch Moses dies, the leadership of the nation of Israel passes to Joshua—a moment filled with uncertainty, grief, and daunting responsibility.

In this sermon based on Joshua 1, we explore what it means to step into new roles, carry forward a legacy, and lead with courage even when we feel unprepared. God’s repeated words to Joshua—“Be strong and courageous”—remind us that the call to leadership isn’t about being fearless, but about trusting that God goes with us. Whether you’re stepping into leadership, passing the mantle, or just finding the courage to take the next faithful step, this message offers encouragement for the journey.

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