Sin’s Snowball [Esther 1:10-22]

August 16, 2026

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Date: 08/16/2026

Preacher: Josh Peglow, pastor

Series: Esther

Key Text: Esther 1:10-22

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow continues with our study in the book of Esther, where Queen Vashti’s refusal of the king’s command sends his wounded pride spiraling into anger.

And instead of repentance, the king reaches for damage control.

But sin has a way of snowballing.

One sinful choice leads to another. Pride gives way to panic. And before long, a personal humiliation becomes an empire-wide decree.

Yet beneath all of the pride, foolishness, and grasping for control, God remains absolutely sovereign.

And while King Ahasuerus uses his power to protect his own glory, Jesus Christ leaves heavenly glory to deal with our sin.

Because the answer to sin is not better damage control.

It’s a Savior.

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Kings of the Anthill [Esther 1:1-9]

July 26, 2026

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Date: 07/26/2026

Preacher: Josh Peglow, pastor

Series: Esther

Key Text: Esther 1:1-9

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast,
Pastor Josh Peglow begins a new study
in the book of Esther —

where King Ahasuerus displays
his extraordinary wealth,
his far-reaching power,
and the glory of his kingdom.

For six months,
he parades its splendor
before the rulers of Persia —

as though his kingdom
could never be shaken.

But Esther begins
by lifting our eyes
beyond the spectacle.

For above the throne of Persia
sits the unseen King —

absolute,
everlasting,
and already working
to preserve His people.

Because only God is great.

And before Him,
the mightiest rulers on earth
are merely
“kings of the anthill.”

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Christ’s Provision for the Church [Colossians 4:15-18]

June 7, 2026

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Date: 06/07/2026

Preacher: Josh Peglow, pastor

Series: Colossians

Key Text: Colossians 4:15-18

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Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast,
Pastor Josh Peglow concludes our study
in the book of Colossians —

as Paul reminds the church
that they have not been left
to follow Christ alone.

They have one another.
They have the Word.
They have ministry to receive
and ministry to fulfill.
They have suffering to remember.

And above all,
they have grace.

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Enduring Attributes of Fellowship [Colossians 4:10-14]

May 10, 2026

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Date: 05/10/2026

Preacher: Josh Peglow, pastor

Series: Colossians

Key Text: Colossians 4:10-14

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Aristarchus. Mark. Justus. Epaphras. Luke. Demas.

Names we might pass over.
Greetings we might rush through.

But tucked inside these final lines is a picture of the church Christ is building.

Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Josh Peglow nears the conclusion of our study in the book of Colossians—

as the apostle Paul sends greetings from fellow workers, servants, and sufferers in the work of the gospel.

Different names. Different stories. Different histories.

Some serving quietly behind the scenes.
Some bearing the marks of failure and restoration.
Some striving in prayer for the people of God.

All reminding us that Christian fellowship is not shallow.

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It is formed in humility,
strengthened through reconciliation,
sustained by faithful ministry,
and held together in Christ alone.

Because the church is not merely a gathering of similar people.

It is the body of Christ.

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