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  • Chris Talton avatar

    A Man's Home Is His Castle

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,996 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

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    Now...not Later Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,812 views

    We must have the courage to act quickly.

    NOW…NOT LATER Esther 4:1-17 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO ACT QUICKLY. ?: Inductive KW: Portion TS: We will divide our study of Esther 4:1-17 into five sections demonstrating to us the urgency of courage. The _____ section is the… I. DISASTER (1-5) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cosmetics

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,816 views

    Trying to cover up the problems in your life won’t heal them or make them go away. It is only by exposing ourselves to God that needs are met.

    August 3, 2003 Esther 2 “Cosmetics” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had a problem that you tried to fix but you just ended up making it worse? In trying to fix a problem that he had on the job, a young man had an accident and created a much bigger problem for himself. Here’s what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Care?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 13,209 views

    Haman didn’t care what his revenge was going to cost. Ahaseurus didn’t care that his kingdom was in chaos. Do you care about the world around you and how your actions affect it? Jesus does.

    August 10, 2003 Esther 3 “Do you care?” INTRODUCTION So far in the book of Esther, we have been introduced to four of the five main characters. In chapter 1, we met King Xerxes and his wife Queen Vashti. We discovered that the king loved to be in control and when he found that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Roll!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,657 views

    Everyone is going to be faced with those crisis situations which define us and expose what is on the inside. Todd Beamer and his compatriots responded with faith to a crisis. How do you respond?

    August 17, 2003 Esther 4 “Let’s roll!” THE STORY  Disaster (vs. 1-5)  Dependence (vs. 6-8)  Doubt (vs. 9-11)  Destiny (vs. 12-14)  Decision (vs. 15-17) THE LESSONS You can respond to a crisis situation with… 1. Frustration “as far as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Martin avatar

    Unrest In The Palace Series

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    Part one of a series on the book of Esther

    !0 Week series on the " Book of Esther " Part 1 INTRO : Hidden away in the obscure corner of the Old Testament, Esther is a beautiful story of human love & palace intrigue. The setting is in the days of Israels captivity under the Medo-Persian empire. Its the account of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Start Of The Journey Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    Changeing our soul mate

    Book of Esther Series - Part II. ( Re-read chapter 1 & pray ) Picking up where we left off: Kingdom = The range of influence our life holds over other people & other things Palace/Capital City= Our physical bodies King = Out soul, the part of us that makes the choices. Queen Vasti = ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Risking It All – Lessons From Esther

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 240 ratings
     | 82,373 views

    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

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    The Queen Who Said "No"

    Contributed by Rob Bailey on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    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

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    Integrity Boshemity

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    Queen Vashti teaches us a lesson of integrity in the face of adversity.

    Integrity Boshemity Esther 1:1-22 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On December 15, 2002 Introduction: I. Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these answers. A. They told me at the blood bank this might happen. B. I was working smarter – not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Am I Here For

    Contributed by Rudy Klimes on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 9,799 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Parks avatar

    Esther – "For Such A Time As This”

    Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 284 ratings
     | 48,618 views

    It was a time that cried out for a good woman of courage, Esther. Est. 4:13-16. Her silence would have been sin – in a responsible position, in a time that needed good people – of conviction and prayer.It was true in her time. It is still true in our time

    ESTHER – “FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS” INTRODUCTION Text: Est. 4:13-16. 1 You’ve probably heard the adage, "behind every good man is a good woman." 2 I prefer, "Behind every good man is a surprised mother-in-law." 3. Today we will study a case in which it could be said, "Behind a great man (who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    The Beautiful, The Bold And The Courageous

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 41,526 views

    Preached at a women prison on Mother’s Day May 2002

    THE BEAUTIFUL, THE BOLD AND THE COURAGEOUS Esther, 1:10-12; 4:16 Subject: The Beautiful, The Bold and the Courageous Turn to you neighbor and say neighbor: I’m Beautiful, I’m Bold, and I’m Courageous -- and so are you! The Beautiful, The Bold and the Courageous When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reg Watson avatar

    Esther: An Orphan Who Saved A Nation

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 141 ratings
     | 70,729 views

    A sermon built on the 50 Day Spiritual Adventure series "More Than Survivors."

    Esther: The Orphan Who Saved A Nation Esther 4:12-17 The story I’m going to share with you today reads like a made for television movie. In it we’ll find, suspense, intrigue, betrayal, conspiracy, and treachery. The cast of characters includes: a king, a queen that loses her throne, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Greg Nance avatar

    What Time Is It For You?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    Esther is a great study in God’s hand to save his people. He uses events of history and people he choses to fulfill his will. What’s his plan for you?

    The canonization of Esther in the Holy Scriptures has been a hotly debated topic for centuries. While Esther tells of a historic event in the life of God‘s people, it never once mentions God’s name. For all practical purposes Esther is in the Bible to explain the origin of the Jewish celebration ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ