This sermon teaches that the book of Esther reveals God is always at work, even when He seems hidden, using ordinary people to accomplish His redemptive purposes. The story encourages believers to be available to God, trusting that His grace orchestrates every "coincidence" for His glory and for the salvation of His people.

This sermon teaches that, like Joseph, Jesus is the "better Joseph" who suffered for the redemption of humanity. While Joseph's family meant evil against him, God used his pain for a greater good, foreshadowing how Jesus endured evil to save all of humanity.

This sermon teaches that Sarah's life, despite her doubt and unfaithfulness, is a testament to God's unwavering grace and faithfulness. The message encourages us to trust that God can turn our failures into treasures and, through Jesus, the "better Isaac," fulfill all of His promises.

This sermon teaches that the flawed hero Samson, with all his physical strength and personal weakness, ultimately points to our need for a perfect hero—Jesus Christ. Unlike Samson, who did what was right in his own eyes, Jesus humbly served and sacrificed for his enemies, offering true redemption and strength to all who believe in him.

This sermon teaches that, like the "prodigal daughter" Naomi, we can find redemption and a new name through God’s unfailing faithfulness. The message shows that even when we stray due to bitterness and lack of faith, God, in His grace, uses the kindness of others and humble circumstances to restore us and, through Jesus, redeem our story.

This sermon teaches that the story of Ruth is a testament to God's faithfulness, provision, and love for outsiders, the broken, and the desperate. It highlights how God works through tragedy and uncertainty, with every story in the Old Testament ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ as the ultimate redeemer.

This sermon teaches that Rahab's story is a powerful testament to God's faithfulness and His plan to include all nations, regardless of their past. Her life demonstrates that salvation is by faith alone, a faith that is evidenced in action and ultimately points to Jesus as the one who redeems us by His grace.

This sermon teaches that loneliness is a powerful lie used to isolate us, but Jesus's experience of ultimate forsakenness on the cross ensures we will never be abandoned. The gospel truth is that because Jesus was separated from God for our sake, we can be confident that God will never leave us, and we can find our refuge in Him.

This sermon teaches that sin is an underestimated, deceptive force that, like the story of Cain and Abel, hides and devours those who give in to it. It encourages believers to understand the full weight of sin in order to appreciate the magnitude of God's grace and the redemptive power of Jesus' sacrifice.