Spring Cypress Presbyterian Church

Martin Luther’s rediscovery of the truth that we are justified by grace alone through faith alone got to the very heart of the Gospel. But what do we mean when we speak of being “justified,” and what exactly is faith? Join us as we unpack these and other essential concepts in joyful celebration of the principle of sola fide!

What is so amazing about grace? It seems often we have a “ho-hum” attitude about grace and possess a correspondingly low sense of amazement. Join us as we explore the doctrine of sola gratia, “by grace alone” to re-discover just what is so amazing about God’s grace!

The Reformation brought the Bible to the people. Sola Scriptura, or “Scripture alone” is the conviction that the Bible is to be our final authority in matters of faith and practice. Join us as we explore the role of the Bible as our ultimate authority and guide!

In today’s message we conclude our study of the book of Esther by highlighting how our awareness of God’s sovereign governance of history should inspire us to remember, reflect, and rejoice as we go forward in life. Join us as we consider what is to be our new normal in light of God’s saving work in history!

In today’s passage we see the people of God called upon to take up arms to defend themselves from annihilation. Yet beyond this specific situation we see an underlying and enduring principle, namely, that in God’s providence we are sometimes called to be active participants in the unfolding of God’s purposes for us. Join us as we learn of the One who will never leave us nor forsake us and how our faith in His promise, presence and power leads us to faithfully respond to the demands of the moment!

In today’s passage we see a complete reversal of the circumstances facing the people of God, and we are reminded of God’s delight in overturning the wisdom of the wise as He governs history. Join us as we consider how this passage encourages us to hopeful faithfulness in all things!

Today’s passage records God’s judgment and destruction of the enemy of his people - Haman. Yet God’s judgment of Haman takes place in the midst of a gritty set of providential circumstances and questionable motivations on the part of the human actors. In all this we are reminded of several gospel truths presented here in abstract. Join us as we explore these important truths!

Today’s passage brilliantly demonstrates God’s overarching control of history by means of a series of coordinated coincidences. Rather than simply driving home the point of God’s sovereign rule over all things, this passage comforts us in our anxiety by reminding us that God exercises his sovereign rule for his glory… and our good. Join us as we learn to marvel at God’s lordship over every detail of our lives!

After a 3-week hiatus from our study of Esther, in today’s message Pastor Ben reminds us of what we’ve learned in our study of Esther thus far. In today’s passage Haman is presented to us as an example of someone firmly in the grip of his false god. Join us as we examine this passage to discern some principles to help us identify and remove idolatries before they gain mastery over us.

Preaching from Matthew 25, Rev. Paul Miller examines what it means to be a true disciple of Christ by caring for "the least of these."

When greatness is near you it disrupts everything. This week we look at the conversion of Saul and how Jesus disrupted his life, beliefs, and relationships on the road to Damascus. Just like Saul we do not want out lives disrupted, but if we truly believe that Jesus is God then it changes everything.

Rev. Julian Zugg examines the Lord's words to Israel as they are going into exile; highlighting the encouragement found in Isaiah 40 for both the people of Israel and for us.

The central conflict comes to its peak as Esther is presented with a difficult decision. This passage invites us to consider how God has prepared and positioned us for the work of His Kingdom; asking when decision time comes where will our loyalty lie.

Why does it seem that there are some whose hatred of God’s people is off the charts? Today’s passage offers us an opportunity to consider the very real presence of worldly animosity towards believers. Join us as we explore the origins of this, and consider how we out to live in light of it.

In today’s passage we see the key players in this drama introduced and positioned for God’s purposes. Though it may take years for the reasoning for our placement in our circumstances to be made clear, this passage calls us to remain patient and faithful where we are and to trust God’s sovereign leadership in history. Join us!

Is God’s work among us to protect and bless his people contingent upon the faithfulness of his people? What about when God, and concerns about God, seem remarkably absent? And when trouble comes, will we receive an imperfect human agent as the one through whom God brings relief? These are all questions raised by the book of Esther. Join us as we introduce this often misunderstood book!

In today’s passage we learn that God’s character and promises give us the assurance to proceed in the Christian life with great hope. Join us as we discover and marvel at the great grace of our Father!

Building upon all that he has said previously, Paul begins his conclusion by providing helpful instructions on how we are to live in Christian community so as to fuel and encourage each others’ faith and spiritual vitality. Join us as we learn the importance of right relationships, proper disposition, and focused reliance for our spiritual growth!

The second coming of Christ has often been presented in such a way that it is a source of fear for Christians. Far from being afraid, Christians should eagerly await the return of Jesus because our destiny is inextricably linked to that glorious event. Join us as we discover what it means for us to be called children of the day!

In today’s passage we are taught the vital truths of Christ’s return and the the resurrection of the dead. Join us as we discover how these important realities impact our view of life now, as well as our attitude towards death and the hopefulness we possess in the face of it.