Chestnut Ridge Church
Worry is an unwelcome guest that resides in our hearts. In a world dealing with a pandemic, protests, rioting, financial woes, and uncertainty about the future, many are experiencing the uneasiness and anxiety that accompany these troubles. How can we combat the struggle of stress, worry, and fear at a time like this?
Join us for the brand new series, No Worries, as we journey through the stories of Bible characters who faced their fears with the tools God provided—and overcame all odds.
Online Services Only
We will continue to gather online, and will not gather in person at the church building located at 2223 Cheat Road. We are grateful that technology allows us to experience worship and services online with you. Sunday's service will be available to watch on our app, at theridge.church/live, on Facebook and YouTube at 9am, 11am, and 5pm. To stay up to date on the latest information regarding services, reopening, and events, please visit us online at theridge.church/coronavirus.
Today's Music
Grace is On Our Side, Peace Be Still, Reckless Love, O Praise the Name
No Worries—Part 4
[Tim Haring]
Problem | We forget God is with us
Solution | Rest in God’s sovereignty and pray
Part 1 Takeaway | Rely on God’s promises
Part 2 Takeaway | Remember how God has taken care of you in the past
Part 3 Takeaway | Realize Jesus is with us
Today's Takeaway | Rest in God’s sovereignty and pray
The book takes place in the Persian period after many Israelites had returned from the Exile to the land of Palestine to rebuild the temple and set up the sacrificial system. Most Israelite captives, however, chose not to return to their homeland. They should have done so for Isaiah and Jeremiah had urged the yet-to-be-exiled nation to come out of Babylon after 70 years and return to the place where the Lord could bless them under the covenantal promises. Esther and Mordecai had not returned to the land and did not seem interested in complying with the prophetic command to return. –Dr. J.A. Martin
Esther 1:1-2 HCSB
Esther 1:3-8 HCSB
No doubt the 180 days involved planning sessions in which all the provinces’ leaders were being prepared for the war effort, as well as being impressed with Xerxes’ wealth and splendor. The campaign was to be a costly affair. –J.A. Martin
Esther 1:11-12 HCSB
Esther 2:3-4 HCSB
Esther 2:17-18 HCSB
Esther 3:1-2 HCSB
Probably this persistent (day after day) refusal stemmed more from pride than from religious scruples…Mordecai was using their national heritage as an excuse for not giving honor to a high Persian official. –J.A. Martin
Esther 3:5-6 HCSB
Esther 3:8-9 HCSB
Esther 3:13 HCSB
Esther 4:1-3 HCSB
Esther 4:11 HCSB
Esther 4:14 HCSB
Philippians 4:6-7 HCSB
Esther 7:3-6 HCSB
“…archaeologists [have] found numerical cubes in Persia that, apparently, were used for divining the future. They would throw these cubes and, based on the number that landed, would attempt to discern the future.”
Purim is still celebrated by the Jews on the fourteenth day of Adar, which in our calendar varies from February 25 to March 25. –Dr. M. Breneman
Rely on God’s promises
Remember how God has taken care of you in the past
Realize Jesus is with us (and for us!)
Rest in God’s sovereignty and pray