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  • Jim Twamley avatar

    Risking It All – Lessons From Esther

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 240 ratings
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    There are 4 major lessons we learn from the book of Esther: 1. God has a plan for your life. 2. Satan has a plan for your life. 3. You have a choice. 4. God has the answer.

    All I need to know I learned from Noah’s Ark, and it is quite amazing. One, don’t miss the boat. Two, remember that we are all in the same boat. Three, plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. Four, stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rob Bailey avatar

    The Queen Who Said "No"

    Contributed by Rob Bailey on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
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    Queen Vashti was summoned by her king and she refused. What happens when we tell our King, "No"

    THE QUEEN WHO SAID NO Esther 1 When she said No: She lost her; Title, Name, Dignity, Status, Popularity and her Power Why didn’t she come, when the King called? Maybe she was Tired, Embarrassed, Angry, or even Prideful I. WHAT WILL YOUR RESPONSE BE WHEN THE KING CALLS? What happens when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Talton avatar

    A Man's Home Is His Castle

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,022 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on Esther. It focuses on control. We can’t control life or anything about it. But we can yield control to God.

    Esther 1 July 27, 2003 “A man’s home is his castle” INTRODUCTION A rather weak-willed husband who was having some trouble getting his wife to submit to him went to a psychiatrist to get some help. He was advised by the psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don’t have to let your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Job: A Father With Staying Power

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 16, 2003
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    The book of Job is a study in the reality of suffering and the sovereignty of God over evil. It is not a text that you hear mentioned on Father’s Day. But according to Job 1:1-5, he was an exceptional father.

    Job: A Father with Staying Power Job 1:1-5 Pastor Jeff Williams Good morning! I would like to wish you a Happy Father’s Day. While we have celebrated our mother’s sacrifice and investment in our lives for nearly one hundred years, fathers did not get their due until President Johnson declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Esther: A Queen Deposed Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 15,030 views

    2 lessons about God’s providence from Esther 1.

    A Queen Deposed Woodlawn Baptist Church June 11, 2004 Introduction When you think of fascinating books of the Bible, there are many that might come to mind, and probably you have your favorites. Think of Genesis, with its wondrous accounts of Creation and the Flood, or of Exodus and the parting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Esther: Do You Have What It Takes Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 27,544 views

    Four qualities we must possess in order for God to fully use us.

    Esther 2:1-23 Do You Have What It Takes? Woodlawn Baptist Church July 11, 2004 Introduction “After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus was appeased, he remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and what was decreed against her. Then said the king’s servants that ministered unto him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Esther: Courage Tested Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 16,195 views

    Will you answer God’s call to live courageously?

    Esther 3:1-15 Courage Tested Woodlawn Baptist Church July 18, 2004 Introduction Over the course of the past several months, as I have been studying the Scriptures, I have seen over and over the providential hand of God at work. We have been watching God at work in Genesis, leading and guiding, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    For Such A Time As This…

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 132 ratings
     | 159,755 views

    The challenge Esther received is found in Esther 4:14 and it may very well be the challenge that our Savior has for you at this point in your life.

    Why are you positioned where you are? Why do you work where you work? Why do you live where you live? Why do you go to school where you go to school? Why do you go to church where you go to church? You do what you do because God has assigned you there - and here – “for such at time as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mordecai A Step-Father

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,766 views

    Father’s Day sermon for step-dads.

    "Mordecai the Step-father" Esther 2:5-7 Now there was in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, 6 who had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, among those taken captive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From Esther

    Contributed by Doug Stringer on May 15, 2005
    based on 161 ratings
     | 31,068 views

    There are many valuable lessons we can learn from the story of Esther, here are some of them.

    LESSONS FROM ESTHER We are in the middle of a lot of change here at CCBC. I know that the renovations have gone on longer than any of us expected. We are all looking forward to seeing things get done around here. Over the next few weeks, we are going to be having a few different services. Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Just Let It Go!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 21, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 42,429 views

    This sermon deals with trying to get revenge. Sometimes we simply need to overlook an insult.

    Just Let It Go 5/22/05 Esther 3:1-17 Matthew 5:38-48 There was a fable of a dog who just could not stand for another dog to get the best of him in any way. One day the dog came across a large juicy steak that had somehow fallen off a meat wagon. The dog picked up the steak and started ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Understanding God's Guidance Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,620 views

    Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

    Understanding God’s Guidance Series: Letting God Guide You April 10, 2005 A few months ago, I decided to read and study the book of Esther. If you’ve never read this book of the bible, Esther is the story of how God used one woman to change the fate of an entire nation. However, as I read, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Larry Finley avatar

    Living The "High Life."

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 30, 2009
     | 4,907 views

    How the "High Life" leads to the Low Life.

    LIVING THE ‘HIGH LIFE’ June 24, 2009 Esther 1 1. Can You Name a Book of the Bible a. God/Lord/Jehovah never appears? b. Prayer/worship/sacrifice never mentioned? c. Shortest BK in OT Obadiah – 1 Chap. 6xs God/Lord 2. Esther a. Exile of Jews because of their sin – no winking i. 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Finley avatar

    The Tragedy Of A One Night Stand

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 13, 2009
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     | 5,754 views

    Esther had many good qualities but she was not a person I would want my daughter to emulate in all of her ways

    THE TRAGEDY OF A ONE NIGHT STAND 7/8/09 Esther 2:1-20 1. Some Realities We need to Face a. Mordecai – Tribe of Benjamin – related Saul 1. Grandfather was Shemei – threw rocks at David i. Zadok wanted to cut his head off – David stopped him 2. 60 yrs earlier Jews were permitted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    God Cares

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,233 views

    Showing how God cares through the story of Esther - PowerPoint slides aere available for this sermon on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    God’s care Reading: Esther chapters 2 verse 5-11.. Ill: Top 6 things that people tend to forget: • 6: faces • 5: what was said • 4: words • 3:telephone numbers • 2: where something is • 1: names! Be assured of this: • God not only knows you by name, but he will never ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren