July 5, 2026 Welcome to Trinity!
Basic Theme: This series explores Old Testament pioneers whose bold steps of faith blazed trails of obedience, trust, and redemption. Their stories inspire us to enrich our faith through deeper daily reliance on God, engage in serving others with the fruit of the Spirit, and expand our faith family by intentionally inviting friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family into the same life-changing promises. As Paul challenges us in 1 Timothy 4:7-8, we are called to“ train ourselves to be godly.” These pioneers model the spiritual training that builds lasting godliness with value for this life and the life to come.
Sermon Snapshot( Key Points): Esther fasted, prayed, and risked her life with the words“ if I perish, I perish,” to save her people. She pioneers timely courage. As we train ourselves to be godly, we trust God’ s perfect timing, serve with self-control and boldness, and expand our faith family by standing with the vulnerable through prayerful action.
So What? What“ such a time as this” moment is God placing before you? Where do you need courage to take a faithful risk? Who in your circle needs you to stand with them in prayer and action?
Do This! Identify one situation requiring courage this week, fast or pray specifically, and invite a friend or family member to join you in seeking God.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8; Esther 4:12-16( NIV)
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Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
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When Esther’ s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer:“ Do not think that because you are in the king’ s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’ s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for
11:11am Service Information:
Opening Music: Ready or Not
Hillsong United
Always on Time
Pat Barrett Oh What Love Bethel / Paul McClure Communion Song: Great Is Thy Faithfulness( Beginning to End)
One Sonic Society
Closing Song: No Other Name
Hillsong Worship Bill Maetschke, Praise Team Leader
such a time as this?” 15 Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 16“ Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”