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  • Darrell Williams avatar

    You Are Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 17, 2019
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    We are blessed to help others in need

    In the movie, "Radio," Coach Jones and Radio’s mom have tea. She asks why Coach has spent so much time helping Radio. He responds that it’s the right thing to do. She replies that there’s a whole lot of right out there that needs to be done, but people don’t do it. God places an innate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    King Ahasuerus

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 8, 2019
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    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

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    Trouble Is Brewing Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 31, 2021
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    Mordecai, Esther, and the Jewish population in Persia may have been excited that a Jew had been selected as the new queen, but their excitement would not last. Trouble is brewing within the kingdom - a situation that will affect every Jew in the Persian Empire.

    Trouble is Brewing Esther 3: 1-7 It is likely that Mordecai and the Jews within Persia were feeling confident about their current situation. Although they remained a captive people within the land, one of their own had been crowned queen over the kingdom. This surely increased their outlook for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Dilemma’s And Decisions”

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2018
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    The difference one person can make.

    A Study of the Book of Esther “Dilemma’s and Decisions” Esther 4:1-17 The world has so many big problems, and they often seem ...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
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    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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    God Makes A Way Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 8, 2019
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    We are introduced to God's cast in His sovereign plan, Mordecai and Esther. They may be unlikely candidates but God uses them to accomplish His purposes.

    With the deposed of the Queen (Vashti) in chapter 1, which happened in the 3rd year of King Xerxes’ reign (1:3), the stage is set for the rise of Esther. • The Jewish girl Esther was made Queen in chapter 2, in the 7th year of the King’s reign (2:16), so some 4 years have passed between chapter 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Reversal Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 18, 2019
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    God did a great reversal. On an individual level, everything that Haman has and craved for, ended up with Mordecai. On a national level, the Jews were given the right to fight for their survival, against sure extermination.

    The enemy Haman has been removed. The King’s anger subsided. Mordecai has gotten his recognition, but the problem remains. • The removal of Haman is not the end of the problem for the Jews. There’s still an unfinished task. The first edict of the King issued through Haman still stands. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are We Willing To Pay The Price?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 13, 2022
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    We should not anticipate receiving blessings just for being faithful to the Lord. Those blessings and rewards will come in due time.

    In the previous chapter after Esther’s intercession, Haman was hanged due to his plot to kill Mordecai. While we ought not anticipate natural awards for being unwaveringly faithful to God, they frequently come. Esther and Mordecai were dependable, even to the point of taking a chance with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Remembering The Past

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 23, 2022
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    Can we remember a time when God did something wonderful for us? Can we remember a time when the Lord did something for someone else? Can we remember a time when we were useful to the Lord?

    The Feast of Purim has begun. In verses 17-22: • People sometimes have short recollections with regards to God’s reliability. • To help deter this problem, Mordecai recorded these events and urged a yearly occasion to celebrate the noteworthy day of Purim. • Festivities of eating, happiness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "From Sorrow To Celebration: God’s Power

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 27, 2024
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    God is working behind the scenes to turn our sorrow into joy, and our mourning into celebration.

    9:20 Mordecai recorded these things and sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far, 9:21 enjoining them that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar and also the fifteenth day of the same month, year by year, 9:22 as the days on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When God Remembers: The Turning Of Tables SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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    In the face of adversity, God's remembrance can turn situations around for good. Haman's plot against Mordecai backfired because God had opened a book of remembrance for Mordecai.

    When we think of a king, we often associate wealth, power, authority, and grandeur with their position. However, it is important to note that in the life of a king, there are also challenges and difficulties. In the book of Esther, we see how God works in the life of a king to bring about His ...read more

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    Why Are You Here? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2025
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    Why was Esther in a King's palace? Was it because God put her there for a task He had in mind? And why Christians here at church? Are we here because of a task God has in mind for us?

    The story of Esther has fascinated people for centuries. It’s the story of a beautiful Jewish girl named Esther, and of the King of Persia named Xerxes (Ahasuerus) who fell in love with her and made her his queen. But from that point on… the story gets complicated. King Xerxes has a trusted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Breaks Protocols Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025
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    God does not need permission from man to lift you. He can suspend rules, ignore rank, and change laws for the sake of His covenant children.

    WHEN GOD BREAKS PROTOCOLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 6:1-10 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:7–8, Psalm 75:6-7, Isaiah 43:19, Luke 1:52 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when human rules, systems, and limitations appear to define the outcome of situations. In such seasons, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking Barriers With Favour

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
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    Divine favour is a powerful force that enables a person to rise above limitations, delays, and human resistance.

    BREAKING BARRIERS WITH FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 2:15-17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 5:12, Exodus 3:21, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Proverbs 3:3–4 INTRODUCTION: Divine favour is a powerful force that enables a person to rise above limitations, delays, and human resistance. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Mordecai Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025
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    Mordecai’s life teaches us about faithfulness, courage, and divine promotion. Though he faced opposition, he remained steadfast and loyal to God.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF MORDECAI – ESTHER’S COUSIN AND MENTOR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 10:3 "For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God