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The Favor Of God - Changing Things Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

How to pray through a position of Favor

The Favor of God Changing Things Through Prayer Part 3 of a 3 Part Series Esther 3:1-5 NKJV After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above all the princes who were with him. And all the king's servants who were ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Oct 8, 2018

What is the main lesson we learn from the Book of Esther?

I want to begin my sermon this morning with complete honesty – yours, not mine. Here is the question: How many of you glance, not read or buy but glance at the tabloids when you in the Supermarket checkout? How many of you read the tabloids’ headlines? I saw one that read: • Royal Couple ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Flawed People And A Flawless God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

A flawless God often uses flawed people to accomplish His will

ENGAGE This last week I listened to a podcast that featured an interview with Carlos Whittaker, a well-known contemporary Christian recording artist and worship leader who was caught up in a battle with pornography that led to an inappropriate relationship that removed him from that ministry and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Persian Beauty Contest Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Dec 15, 2020

People today like to watch the show ‘The Bachelor’ or ‘The Bachelorette’ and yet the reality is this Persian contest was set up only for one person, the King. A big question for today: HOW can God use a pagan King and Esther---unfaithful (to the Jewish) laws. And yet God is in CONTROL

Persian Beauty Contest Esther 2 18 Oct 2020 Hello! I'm Pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church. This video is the second video in a series of Esther, an Old Testament book about a Jewish young lady who becomes Queen of Persia. Persia, in the 400 BC’s, was one of the greatest capitals of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Act Swiftly And On Time

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 10, 2021

TOMORROW MAY BE TOO LATE....

Acts swiftly and on time Esther 3:13 Letters were sent by couriers to all the king's provinces to destroy, to kill and to annihilate all the Jews, both young and old, women and children, in one day, 15 The couriers went out impelled by the king's command while the decree was issued at the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Move In Silence Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 3, 2023

Silent moves make powerful results

After Esther received Mordecai's message, she responded by calling for a 3 day fast for the Jews in Shushan. Esther and her maids would be fasting as well. She also decided that she was going to go to the king. She knew it was against the law, but she decided that if she perished, she perished. ...read more

How Things Change Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 20, 2023

The dawn of something new

After Haman was hanged, King Xerxes gave his house to Queen Esther and after finding out that she and Mordecai are related, gave his signet ring to him. Before Haman was executed, he was stripped of the ring. Mordecai was appointed over Haman's house. Esther 8:1-2 A lot of people forget that ...read more

Lead

Contributed by Louis Mare on Sep 10, 2023

In a rapidly shifting world, the constant call for leadership remains ever-present. But leadership isn't just about positions and titles; it's about influence, integrity, and service.

Introduction In a rapidly shifting world, the constant call for leadership remains ever-present. But leadership isn't just about positions and titles; it's about influence, integrity, and service. I. Moses – Reluctant but Faithful Leader In-Depth Look: Moses wasn’t born into leadership. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12, Hebrews 11:24-26, 1 Samuel 18:3-4, Daniel 1:8, Esther 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Esther 2:1-18 When You're In A Contest You Didn't Choose To Be In

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2024

Esther finds herself in a beauty contest she didn't sign up for. In life we find ourselves in competitions that seem unfair. Discover how God guided Esther through this situation.

We've been in Esther for the past two weeks, we've been in chapter 1, and what we found out is there is King Ahasuerus, but most of us know him as Xerxes, his Greek name. He's been throwing just one big party for six months; he's just been having a great time, living it up. He ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Am I Here For

Contributed by Rudy Klimes on Dec 27, 2002

Find the purpose of your life by examining Esther’s experience

What Am I Here For? Objective: Participants shall find their mission in life by applying lessons from Queen Esther’s experience. In the 470s BC, King Xerxes ruled Persia and Esther was queen. For background, read the book of Esther ( or Megillat Esther and Purim) and below. Then write: My life ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14-16, Acts 20:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Time Such As This

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 27, 2008

OVERVIEW OF ESTHER.

TIME SUCH AS THIS INTRO: WHY HAS GOD ALLOWED ME TO LIVE AT THIS PARTICULAR HOUR? 1: YOUNG QUEEN A) HOW DID SHE COME INTO HER POSITION? B) DID SHE INHERIT IT? C) WAS IT HER BIRTHRIGHT? D) WAS SHE OF ROYAL BLOOD? E) NO. SHE WAS AN ORPHAN GIRL OF THE CAPTIVE AND CONQUERED JEWS. POINT: THE BOOK OF ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Other

Esther : ¶une Orpheline Qui A Sauvé Une Nation

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Feb 25, 2005

Esther this young girl, who gains the american idol of this time ! A woman of purpose, a woman of courage, a woman of faith !

¶Esther : ¶UnE Orpheline Qui A sauvé Une Nation Esther 4:12-17 ¶ ¶L’histoire que je vais partager avec vous lit aujourd’hui comme un film de télévision. ¶Dans ce film nous trouverons, suspens, intrigue, trahison, conspiration, et trahison. ¶La distribution des personnages inclut : ¶un roi, une ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Queen Esther Sermon I: In The Right Place At The Right Time Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength rise to the challenge of making their world a better place in which to live by devoting themselves to righteous causes that build moral character and promote peace and good will.

QUEEN ESTHER: A WOMAN OF INNER STRENGTH AND COURAGE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME AFTER BEING IN THE WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME As a woman of inner strength and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-18

Preliminary Events Leading To Protection Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 26, 2004

Preaching in the book of Esther

Introduction: This book shows the Provident Hand of Almighty God on behalf of His People. This is seen in the entire book. The Lord’s name is never mentioned in this book. This book is a good example of the saying “What man proposes, God disposes.” I mentioned in a previous message that these ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What To Expect When Bad Things Go Good Series

Contributed by Larry Finley 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

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist