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  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Understanding God's Guidance Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,230 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

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    Living The "High Life."

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 30, 2009
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    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

  • Richard White avatar

    Saying Yes To God Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 21, 2008
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     | 7,462 views

    THe Book of Esther is written in a storybook fashion where each chapter ends climatically. It brings us to the point "for such a time as this" we are where we are.

    Saying Yes to God Esther Chapter 1 The Book of Esther is written in dramatic fashion, each chapter ends in a cliffhanger fashion. Each chapter ends in such a way to say, “Stay tuned” or “to be continued.” The story begins about 483 B.C.; about 55 years after Zerubbabel led the first group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Providence Of God In Those Empowered.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    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

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    For Such A Time As This Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
     | 6,607 views

    In Esther, we will learn that God is at work in spite of appearances. Often it is behind the scenes, quietly weaving circumstances together in order to bring about His will for our good and His glory.

    For Such a Time as This Esther 1:1-9 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-12-2020 Silence! I walked into the small chapel on the campus on the church that I served at in Florida, fell on my knees, and wept hysterically. Mr dream job in Florida had turned into a nightmare and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Who Rules Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 29, 2019
     | 4,283 views

    Looking at the splendour and power of the Persian king, the author set the stage for his readers to appreciate the work of the unseen King who rules.

    Last week Michael gave us an overview of the book of Esther. Let’s recap the timeline. Cyrus (559-530) Ezra 1:1 – 1st year of his reign over Babylon, allowed Jews to return Zerubbabel led the first returnees in 538 BC Started rebuilding altar/Temple but halted until 2nd yr Darius (Ezra ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Decadence Of The King Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 24, 2021
     | 4,353 views

    Esther lived within the Persian Empire, an environment hostile to the Hebrew people. Although their situation seemed dire, God had a plan to preserve and prosper His people. The opening passage provides insight to the culture in Persia.

    The Decadence of the King Esther 1: 1-9 The opening chapter of Esther reveals the ungodly condition of the society in which God’s people were dwelling. It was a culture that possessed and promoted unbridled lusts and insatiable appetites. The people within Media and Persia had one goal in life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Your Eyes Only

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2019
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     | 4,934 views

    A study in the book of Esther 1: 1 – 22

    Esther 1: 1 – 22 For your eyes only 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 citadel, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    For Such A Time As This - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 12, 2012
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     | 11,475 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

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    For Such A Time As This Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,260 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

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    Today’s Starting Lineup Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2015
     | 5,752 views

    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

  • Larry Semore avatar

    The Favor Of God - Use It Or Lose It Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,084 views

    Believers need to know what the favor of God really is and how to activate it in their own lives

    The Favor of God Use it or Lose it! Part 1 of a Series TEXT: Jeremiah 1:4-8 KJV, “Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Semore avatar

    The Favor Of God - The Potential Principle Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,824 views

    Understanding your potential as a Believer

    The Favor of God The Potential Principle Part 2 of a 3 Part Series Introduction: Today we are continuing with a very important series that will absolutely transform and revolutionize your life if you can get it. This really is one of the most important messages I could share with you. You see, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Don't Get Tripped Up Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 12, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,435 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "God Is Here". We must not allow the enemy to trip us up.

    Series: God Is Here [#1] DON’T GET TRIPPED UP Esther 1:1-22 Introduction: How many times have you watched things happen that you have no control over? The Supreme Court rulings, the price of gasoline, etc…; and it makes you wonder if God has taken a break. I have heard more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Archie Norman avatar

    It's Fun To Be King Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,778 views

    study of the book of Esther

    It's Fun to Be King Esther 1 1. Prestige - Image is everything - vs. 4-7 2. Power - Can you say, "control freak"? - vs. 10-12 3. Pride - Do not challenge my power - vs. 15-18 4. Problem - The crown will fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist