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Church for Imperfect People
Esther-5 -- What Happened to You Isn’t the End of the Story -- 8/30/2026
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: Evidence by Josh Baldwin
Song 2: Raise A Hallelujah by Bethel
Song 3: What A God by SEU Worship
Song 1: Evidence by Josh Baldwin
Song 2: Raise A Hallelujah by Bethel
Song 3: What A God by SEU Worship
“For how can I bear to see disaster fall on my people? How can I bear to see the destruction of my family?” Esther 8:6 NIV
“Now write another decree in the king’s name in behalf of the Jews as seems best to you, and seal it with the king’s signet ring—for no document written in the king’s name and sealed with his ring can be revoked.” Esther 8:8 NIV
... On that day, the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but quite the opposite happened. It was the Jews who overpowered their enemies. Esther 9:1 NLT
For the wages of sin is death ... Romans 6:23 NIV
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 NIV
Mordecai recorded these events, and he sent letters to all the Jews ... 21to have them celebrate annually ... 22as the time when the Jews got relief from their enemies, and as the month when their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration. ... Esther 9:20-22 NIV
TALK IT OVER
Read Esther 9:20-22. Share about a time when God turned your sorrows into joy. How does that experience build your faith in His character?
Sometimes we live under a “decree" that feels permanent, and it influences what we believe will happen next. How have you experienced this for yourself?
If you’re struggling under a “decree” right now, how could you replace the lies you’re believing with truth from God’s Word?
Read Esther 9:20-22. Share about a time when God turned your sorrows into joy. How does that experience build your faith in His character?
Sometimes we live under a “decree" that feels permanent, and it influences what we believe will happen next. How have you experienced this for yourself?
If you’re struggling under a “decree” right now, how could you replace the lies you’re believing with truth from God’s Word?