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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The King Who Rules Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 29, 2019
     | 4,396 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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    For Such A Time As This Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
     | 6,990 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

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    A Queen Says No Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
     | 5,967 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: A Queen Says No Esther 1:9-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-19-2020 Party Animal Last week, we began our study of the book of Esther and found ourselves looking in on not one but two huge parties. Xerxes, the king, held a banquet of feasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

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

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 3, 2015
     | 9,397 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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Don't Get Tripped Up Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 12, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,623 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

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    The Upright Trouble Of An Upside-Down World Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,761 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
     | 12,911 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
     | 10,897 views

    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

  • Archie Norman avatar

    It's Fun To Be King Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,877 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

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    King Ahasuerus

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,155 views

    Every leader be it a team leader, pastor, youth leader, father, manager etc., has to be mentally strong and emotionally stable, otherwise there would be disaster.

    King Ahasuerus Esther 1:13”..the king Ahasuerus said to the wise men who understood the times--for it was the custom of the king so to speak before all who knew law and justice.” The 2015 Germanwings Flight 9525 disaster, in which 150 people were killed after the co-pilot may have intentionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jack Martin avatar

    Esther Series Part 1

    Contributed by Jack Martin on May 10, 2023
     | 1,456 views

    INTRO : Its the account of a captive jewish maiden who amazingly is elevated to the throne of the persian Queen....

    Unrest In The Palace Series Scripture: Esther 1:1-22 Summary: Part one of a series on the book of Esther 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Coincidence, Or God At Work?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,518 views

    God has worked behind the scenes many times that people say are "just coincidences." Someone has defined “coincidence” as “a miracle for which God chooses to remain anonymous.” I'm convinced that can be seen in the Book of Esther!

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: The Book of Esther (I have taken advantage of a message about Esther written by Reg Watson, a minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Courage To Take A Stand Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2025
     | 379 views

    God calls His people to take courageous stands for truth, integrity, and faith. Today, we’ll focus on two individuals—Queen Vashti and Mordecai—and examine three moments when they took bold stands that changed history. Even when it’s costly.

    • Have you ever faced a moment when doing the right thing came with a cost? • What do you do when that time comes? • Obviously you do what is right and take a stand! • Maybe. • We live in a world that often demands conformity, a world where it can feel safer to blend in, to stay silent, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ