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Esther
Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 23, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. Six Truths To Live By
Contributed on Jul 23, 2009
Biblical records of failures are to warn and to teach
1. SIN ALWAYS CONCEIVES MORE SIN 19a A. Second Roundup 1. Poole “lust was not yet satisfied; and therefore being pleased with the former experiment he desired another collection of virgins whom he might make his concubines” B. James 1:14-16 But every man is tempted, when he is ...read more
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2. Troubling Times Are Coming
Contributed on Jul 30, 2009
Chapter 3 reveals certqain signs of coming trouble in society, church and home
TROUBLING TIMES ARE COMING 7/29/09 Esther 3:1-15 1. PROMOTIONS ARE BASED ON CRONYISM 1 A. Questionable Advancement 1. No Mention of Haman before this 2. Not recognizable as man of prominence a. possibly passed others more qualified 3. All - conjecture - believe its close to reality ...read more
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3. A Five Fold Plan For Handling Your Problems
Contributed on Aug 6, 2009
Starting wrong they ended right.
A FIVE FOLD PLAN FOR DEALING WITH YOUR PROBLEMS 8/5/09 Esther 4:1-17 1. Most often problems & crises ignored a. Deal with the symptoms or worse “what ifs” b. Go unsolved or their lessons lost – repeat!! c. Dr. Seuss Poem – Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad? Who came to a sign ...read more
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4. Gaining Favor With The King
Contributed on Aug 13, 2009
Gaining favor involves preparation and anticipation.
1. Once again we seek principles for life a. Historicity of moment important b. Life Principles more important 1 Corinthians 10:11 (AMP) Now these things befell them by way of a figure [as an example and warning to us]; they were written to admonish and fit us for right action by ...read more
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5. Closing Thoughts On Esther
Contributed on Sep 29, 2009
Misc truths gleaned from chapters 6 & 7
CLOSING THOUGHTS ON ESTHER 1. THE DANGER OF SELF PROMOTION Ch 6-7 A. Oppressed 5:12 1. Want Everyone to Think the same about you a. Coming Out of Queen’s Banquet – King/him b. 100’s bowed & he only saw one that didn’t 2. If anyone -saying anything -must be about me a. Preach ...read more
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6. Signs Of A Losers Life
Contributed on Sep 29, 2009
Haman was the ultimate loser whose life gives us clues to watch for.
SIGNS OF A LOSER’S LIFE 8/18/09 Esther 6:9-14 S__ L__ R__ 1. Haman – trouble or turmoil a. probably cut a wide path & left a lot of bodies b. #2 but I don’t think would have been satisfied c. Texaco – Dist. Mgr. >clerks I’m going to top – stay out of my way or I will step on you! d. 6 ...read more
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7. Remember Who Is In Charge
Contributed on Sep 29, 2009
God is always at work.
REMEMBER WHO IS IN CHARGE! 8/26/09 Esther 6:1-14 1. Always Remember – God IS AT WORK! a. Paul Harvey - story of God’s providential care bomber > island of Guam = Kokura, Japan, deadly cargo. clouds covered the target area, circled - fuel -danger point., frustrated - right over primary ...read more
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8. What To Expect When Bad Things Go Good
Contributed on Sep 30, 2009
Wonderful things happen when God turns the table!
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN A BAD THING GOES GOOD! 9/23/09 Esther 8:1-17 S__ L__ R__ 1. Hebrew Word Found in Esther 9:22 a. “turn” – overthrow; overturn; transform b. Psalm 30:11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing: You have put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; ...read more
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9. Final Truths Gleaned From Esther
Contributed on Oct 1, 2009
Summary of Truths from Esther
TRUTHS GLEANED FROM ESTHER 9/30/09 Esther 9 & 10 1. June 24th Began our Study of Esther a. 11 sermons later we come to the end b. Chaps. 9 & 10 Summarize and Explain 1)Events – Haman’s hatred and death; Jews self defense 2) Establishes – Feast of Purim; 5 Official estb by God & ...read more