Sermons on Esther:

I-Serve Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2009

The disciples argue again about who would be the greatest, but Jesus chose this meal to teach them a powerful lesson. Do you know what it was?

OPEN: Syndicated columnist Deborah Mathis wrote about the time when she was at Union Station in Washington D. C. on a particularly busy day. The first thing she remembers about that experience was the noisy hubbub of sounds. • The public address announcer calling out arrivals and departures. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Says 'no' Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my series of expository messages through the book of Acts.

What do you do when God says, “NO”? When you pray all the right prayers with all the right motives, as best you can tell? When you are certain you’re following the right direction, only to find the way blocked? When you feel certain that what you want is what God would want, only to find out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Abigail Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 27, 2022

Abigail was an Israelite woman in the Hebrew Bible who married Nabal; she married the future King David after Nabal's death (1 Samuel 25). Abigail was David's second wife after Saul and Ahinoam's daughter, Michal, whom Saul later married to Palti, son of Laish.

Abigail Abigail was an Israelite woman in the Hebrew Bible who married Nabal; she married the future King David after Nabal's death (1 Samuel 25). Abigail was David's second wife after Saul and Ahinoam's daughter, Michal, whom Saul later married to Palti, son of Laish when David went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Temple: Ezra's Journey

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 21, 2021

Jeremiah 29:10, “This is what the Lord says: “You will be in Babylon for seventy years. But then I will come and do for you all the good things I have promised, and I will bring you home again.”

Last week we talked about how Israel was taken into captivity in Babylon. And during that time God continued to be with his people, even after they had failed him so completely. He worked through people like Daniel and Shadrach, Meshach and Abendigo. Daniel saw many dreams and visions, and even saw ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10, Ezra 1:1-4, Isaiah 44:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Preach The Word -- Which One? 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

Again, let me say, without apology, that I believe this King James Bible that I hold in my hands is the inspired, inerrant Word of God for English-speaking people.

I do not believe translators are “inspired.” I do believe the “holy men” that God used, who wrote the original text, were inspired to write those precious truths God breathed through them. • It is hard for me to conceive that God would command a man to PREACH THE WORD, when there was no Word He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Temple: Ezra's Journey

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

So now we talk about the return home. And we see two predictions made, by Jeremiah and Isaiah, old testament prophets being fulfilled here.

Last week we talked about how Israel was taken into captivity in Babylon. And during that time God continued to be with his people, even after they had failed him so completely. He worked through people like Daniel and Shadrach, Meshach and Abendigo. Daniel saw many dreams and visions, and even saw ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Will It Be Worth It All? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 22, 2014

Is what I'm doing and going through worth it?

“The Journey of a Lifetime: Will It Be Worth It All?” Rev. 21:1-22:5 “Hang in there – it will get better!” “Just keep thinking of end results – you’ll be glad you did this.” “It will get worse before it gets better, but it will get ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Dine Well Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 2, 2014

A sermon that looks at Psalm 23 verse 5. God has prepared a table before it but we need to come to it in the right way. I have included more than I preached because I thought the extra illustrations would help others.

Ever run a marathon or made a major physical effort? When you finish a marathon you become desperate for a drink and a meal and indeed while you are running you mind is often going ahead of you that the banquet ahead of you is worth finishing the race for. I remember once walking about 15 miles ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Must I Do? You Must Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2014

When we do great things in the name of God, we can be sure that while His ways will always be the best, they definitely won’t be the easiest; a communion sermon.

WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE FAITHFUL 1 CORINTHIANS 4:2 Big Idea: When we do great things in the name of God, we can be sure that while His ways will always be the best, they definitely won’t be the easiest. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5 1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Do You Make God Wait For You To Pray? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2014

When we should be praying and asking God to speak, to act, to move, to bless, it seems that often we can be too busy to pray.

As always the question: Do you make God wait for you to pray? In your life - are there things that crop up each day - things that grab your attention and draw you away from taking the time to pray? When we should be praying and asking God to speak, to act, to move, to bless, it seems that often ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth Vs Myths

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 5, 2015

To focus on how an act of obedience scores over other apparently good "spiritual" actions!!!

Truth vs Myths It was Charles Haddon Spurgeon who wisely observed that discernment is not essentially the ability to know the difference between what is right and wrong but rather that which helps us distinguish between what ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:6-7

Denomination: *other

Playing The Supporting Role In Someones Life Story Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025

Are you a leader? A mentor? Are you a disciple? A follower? God says we all need someone to be a role model in our life. Ultimately, He wants you to be one to someone else as well.

I was reading about a Pastor one Sunday that had a lady leaving out of the church that said: “Pastor, that was a model sermon.” The Pastor felt pretty good about the statement until he got home and looked up the word “model” in the dictionary and read this: “Model, a small imitation of the real ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 17 - Overcome Fear With Faith Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 2, 2025

Fear is real and there are many situations that disturb us and create a sense of fear in our hearts. If we recognize that God is our shield, and put our faith in Him, all our fears are annulled and will be replaced with courage and peace.

We read in Genesis 15:1, Later the LORD spoke his word to Abram in a vision. He said, "Abram, don't be afraid. I am your shield. Your reward will be very great." (GW) God knows our name There were certain events that transpired in Abram’s life that left him with a sense of fear and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1, John 1:47-48, Psalm 139:1-2, Psalm 23:4, 2 Kings 6:15-17, Ruth 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 8 - Time To Wake Up Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 13, 2024

In the midst of a serious storm, Jonah was blissfully asleep unaware of the predicament of his fellow passengers caused by his disobedience. Is it possible that the church too is asleep at a time when we have to wake up to fulfill the Great Commission that Jesus gave us?

We read in Jonah 1:5, “And the mariners were afraid, and cried every one unto his god; and they cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to be lightened of them. But Jonah had gone down into the lower part of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.” (Darby) This is the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:7, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 9:16, Acts 4:13, Ephesians 5:4, Acts 17:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Rest

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 30, 2025

1. REST FROM LABOUR 2. REST FROM ENEMIES 3. REST FROM DANGER 4. REST IN THE LORD 5. REST THROUGH DISCIPLINE 6. REST FROM BURDENS 7. SPIRITUAL REST

REST 1. REST FROM LABOUR 2. REST FROM ENEMIES 3. REST FROM DANGER 4. REST IN THE LORD 5. REST THROUGH DISCIPLINE 6. REST FROM BURDENS 7. SPIRITUAL REST ****************************** REST 1. REST FROM LABOUR Genesis 2:2 - 3 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal