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  • John Walls avatar

    Preliminary Events Leading To Protection Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    The Beautiful, The Bold And The Courageous

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
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    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

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    Unrest In The Palace Series

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,735 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

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    No I Won't! Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,118 views

    We all know how heroic Esther was but we forget about the stand Vashti took

    He was half in the bag when it all began. His name was Xerxes and he was the King of Persia. If we pull up a map here we discover that Persia is located in this area making it modern day Iran. However we are told that when this story happened Xerxes kingdom stretched from India, which is up here ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    For Such A Time As This - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 12, 2012
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     | 11,923 views

    1. We need leaders who love the Lord (1-4). 2. We should avoid the dangers of alcohol (5-11). 3. We should risk doing the right thing (12-15 &19). 4. We have the right plan for family problems (15-20). 5. We’ve found the King worth following (21).

    For Such a Time as This Part 1 Esther 1:1-22 (Reading vs. 1-12) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 20, 2012 *For such a time as this. Many of us know Esther as a favorite Bible story, a story of taking a stand to do the right thing, a story of God taking care of His people. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Providence Of God In Those Empowered.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
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    God is in control - over all, big shots; little shots; and those who ought to be shot!

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. The other day I was sitting out in the front yard and noticed my hammock. I decided it would be a good idea to take a little siesta. But I go so preoccupied with something else, that I never got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    I Love My Spouse

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2010
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    Why was Vashti so resentful? This is a word for every relationship and marriage.

    I Love My Spouse Text: Esther 1:12 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. Once the Queen jumped to fulfill the needs of the king. It was love at first sight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Bible: An Ancient Book With A Current Message

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
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    The third of three sermons on the Bible and its importance

    As I begin this morning, I am asking you to dip into your historical awareness (realizing as I do that not everyone loves history) with this question. (Slide 1) In your opinion, what has been the most important military battle in history? No one mentioned (Slide 1a) The Battle of Salamis. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Today’s Starting Lineup Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2015
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    A study of the book of Ester beginning with a background review of chapter 1 verses 1 - 2

    Ester 1: 1 – 2 Today’s Starting Lineup 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Eat, Drink And Be Merry, For Tomorrow I Will Be Humiliated Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 3, 2015
     | 9,544 views

    A study of the book of Ester chapter 1 verses 3 through 22

    Ester 1: 3 – 22 Eat, Drink And Be Merry, For Tomorrow I Will Be Humiliated 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Greg Laurie avatar

    For Such A Time As This Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,812 views

    We learn that our lives belong to God. He created us, called us, gifted us, and now wants to use us.

    A True Fairy Tale? Everybody seems to like a fairy tale (especially little girls). My granddaughters love for me to make up fairy tales, and they always want to be in them. They act out the parts as I tell the story and they always want there to be princesses, fairies, and of course a wicked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    The Upright Trouble Of An Upside-Down World Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,904 views

    Some romance, some violence, a lot of action and has a plot that contains more twists than Downton Abbey. The main characteristics of the story of Esther in one word is REVERSAL...

    I don’t like sweets, this is one unfortunate handicap for a pastor. While visiting people, I found myself in a difficult position: somewhere between accepting that sweet treat, a piece of cake or sugary dink and force myself to swallow. Or to refuse and look like a health freek more ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    The Beauty And The Feast Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,139 views

    Vashti reminds us that in a world of money, sex, power, and applause, the foundation of true greatness is moral integrity. But when you run against the kings of our world, when you stand for what is right, history will never be the same.

    I know you remember your wedding. Mine was memorable not because I married the prettiest girl in the world, but because of the circumstances. For the reception we were prepared to feed around 250 people, but more than 500 came so… no seating place. We had to clean the place for the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Esther - Series Intro Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
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    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    Esther: Living For God, in a Godless Culture Esther 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER -For 60 years in a row the percentage of Christians in every American state has been decreasing. -Some modern day prophets see this decline as evidence that the end is near…perhaps they’re right. -Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ