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Church for Imperfect People
Esther-4 -- You’re Not as Forgotten as You Feel -- 8/23/2026
Have you ever looked at your life and wondered where God was? You’re not alone. In the book of Esther, God’s name doesn't appear once, but His fingerprints are on every page. In this series, we'll learn how God showed up in what looked like an ordinary story—and it might change the way you see your own.
Locations & Times
9 NE 1st Ln, Lamar, Mo, 64759, USA (Old Lamar Bowling Ally)
9 NE 1st Ln, Lamar, MO 64759, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
About Church for Imperfect People (CHIPs)
CHIPs is a church that serves Lamar, Mo., and Barton County with a vision of doing anything short of sin to reach people who don't know Christ. We love gathering weekly to worship God and experience a powerful message, and we're so glad you could join us today! Visit https://www.chips.church/ to learn more about our church and mission statement and connect with us! To make the most of your visit, we encourage you within the YouVersion Bible app to mark Church for Imperfect People as "My Church" to get alert notifications for all things CHIPs! Tap the link below to get started! Can't attend!? We invite you to like us on Facebook and STREAM AS YOU ARE!! with our Facebook Live feed and previous messages available on-demand!
https://www.bible.com/organizations/07ca8077-e76d-436b-8b95-80f213ec63fcToday's worship set:
Song 1: Washed by Elevation Worship
Song 2: Desperate by Jamie MacDonald
Song 3: Do It Again by Elevation Worship
Song 1: Washed by Elevation Worship
Song 2: Desperate by Jamie MacDonald
Song 3: Do It Again by Elevation Worship
On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. 2When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and held out to her the gold scepter that was in his hand. … 3Then the king asked, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given you.” Esther 5:1-3 NIV
That night the king could not sleep; so he ordered the book of the chronicles, the record of his reign, to be brought in and read to him.
Esther 6:1 NIV
Esther 6:1 NIV
In those records he discovered an account of how Mordecai had exposed the plot … to assassinate King Xerxes. Esther 6:2 NLT
“What honor and recognition has Mordecai received for this?” the king asked. “Nothing has been done for him,” his attendants answered. Esther 6:3 NIV
So Haman got the robe and the horse. He robed Mordecai, and led him on horseback through the city streets, proclaiming before him, “This is what is done for the man the king delights to honor!”
Esther 6:11 NIV
Esther 6:11 NIV
… “If I have found favor with you, Your Majesty, and if it pleases you, grant me my life—this is my petition. And spare my people—this is my request.” Esther 7:3 NIV
So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai. … Esther 7:10 NIV
The breakthrough you’re praying for may already be in motion.
Nothing faithful is ever forgotten.
Nothing faithful is ever forgotten.
TALK IT OVER
Read Esther 6:1-3. What are some daily steps of faithfulness you could take that might go unnoticed by the people around you?
Sometimes providence is best understood backwards. Talk about a time when you looked back on an experience and saw how God worked, even if you didn’t see it in the moment.
Share about an area of your life where you’re waiting for a miracle. Discuss anything from Esther’s story that encourages you in the waiting.
Read Esther 6:1-3. What are some daily steps of faithfulness you could take that might go unnoticed by the people around you?
Sometimes providence is best understood backwards. Talk about a time when you looked back on an experience and saw how God worked, even if you didn’t see it in the moment.
Share about an area of your life where you’re waiting for a miracle. Discuss anything from Esther’s story that encourages you in the waiting.