In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark Deering’s message centers around the biblical story of Esther and the theme of faithful action in the face of fear. Using a social psychology experiment about smoke-filled rooms, he explores how people often remain inactive due to social pressure and fear. Pastor Mark then analyzes Esther chapter 4, focusing on the interaction between Mordecai and Esther, highlighting how Mordecai’s famous “for such a time as this” statement was about personal sacrifice rather than personal gain.