Sermons on Mordecai And Haman:

"Booby Trap"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 27, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Enemy of our Faith has "Booby Traps" set for unsuspecting believers; but our King is going to reverse his entrapments.

27 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq REFERENCES: Sun Tzu: “The Art of War” & other quotes from this military genius; Haman – Enemy of the Jews; Esther 2:7 (ESV) He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther,(A) ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of The Unexpected

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2012

Jesus reverses people's fortunes. We're shocked that God loves us, has wonderful plans for our insignificant lives,and isn't limited by the options that limit us. In one minute, everything in this man's life changed. God wants to do it for you!

GOD OF THE UNEXPECTED John 5:1-9, 14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, a second-grader, was bumped while getting on the school bus & suffered a two-inch cut on his cheek. 2. At recess he collided with another boy and two of his teeth were knocked loose. At noon, while sliding on ice, he fell ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changing The Unchangeable

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

God can change anything

Sept. 14, 2003 Esther 8 “Changing the unchangeable” INTRODUCTION “Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. “The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Exposed Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 10, 2023

Haman's realizes his plans have backfired

In Esther 7, the second banquet Queen Esther prepared for King Xerxes and Haman is happening. Once again, King Xerxes asks Queen Esther what her petition is. Once again, he offers up to half his kingdom. Queen Esther once again makes her request: "If I have found favor in your sight, O king, ...read more

Are You Standing With The People Of God?

Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 27, 2001

Being counted as one of the Lord’s chosen requires more than just words.

Title: Are you standing with the people of God? 2,550 years ago a book was written that recorded how God used a young woman to prevent the annihilation of His people. That book is called the Book of Esther and it’s a book that contains the story of a people known as the Jews who were being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther: Problems, Prayer & Pride Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 22, 2004

Two opposing traits at work.

Esther 5:1-14 Problems, Prayer & Pride Woodlawn Baptist Church August 22, 2004 Introduction As we get started this morning, we’re going to take a quick poll. I am looking for people who have problems or difficult challenges facing them. It may be a health related problem, finances, family, work, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Stirring At Bethesda

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 16, 2016

We see the lame man waiting on & trying to sense the supernatural. He desires to yield to God and is expecting the miraculous. God answered his faith & healed him. Do we have that kind of open attitude toward the supernatural?

THE STIRRING AT BETHESDA John 5:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MALE’S KEEN OBSERVATION 1. Jason was out shopping at the Woodlands Mall with his wife Latisha, but he wasn’t enjoying it. For over 45 minutes, he'd been 'stuck' with Latisha in the ladies department of the Forever 21 store. And ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Are You Here? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2025

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

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Upright Trouble Of An Upside-Down World Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

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

Scripture: Esther 1:1-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Remembering Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 29, 2023

We are a forgetful people. In America, holidays like Memorial Day help us remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Mordecai instructed that God’s people celebrate an annual festival to remember how God had saved them. God also gave us ways to remember today.

Video Ill.: We Will Remember (Memorial Day) — Centerline New Media ("The Old Man and the Gulls" from Paul Harvey's The Rest of the Story by Paul Aurandt, 1977, quoted in Heaven Bound Living, Knofel Stanton, Standard, 1989, p. 79-80) I know I’ve told this story before, but I love the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:16-28, Exodus 12:14, Exodus 12:17, Exodus 12:26-28, Luke 22:7-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Comes Trouble! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2013

God is always at work at we can trust Him, even when evil looks like it is taking over.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who had just undergone a very complicated operation on his intestines, but kept complaining about a bump on his head and a terrible headache. 1. Since his operation had been on his abdomen, he couldn’t figure out why he had such a headache, but he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Portrait Of A Great Man

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 31, 2006

This sermon examines the qualities of great leaders, using Mordecai as an example.

Tomorrow we commemorate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is the day when we commemorate the sacrifice of many great people who died serving our country. We would not be here were it not for the sacrifice of these great Americans. Many people have sacrificed to make it possible for us to enjoy the many ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Decimating Factors

Contributed by Lonnie Huett on May 25, 2004

Fear, wavering, and the "Mordecai factor" will dimish your life, faith and hope.

DECIMATING FACTORS 3 FACTORS THAT WILL REDUCE YOUR LIFE, YOUR FAITH, YOUR HOPE IF ALLOWED TO REMAIN I. Fear Fear is the antithesis of faith. Faith has positive power in us and fear has negative, decimating power. Faith gets results. So does fear. Job 3:25 For the thing which I greatly ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs Of A Losers Life Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009

Haman was the ultimate loser whose life gives us clues to watch for.

SIGNS OF A LOSER’S LIFE 8/18/09 Esther 6:9-14 S__ L__ R__ 1. Haman – trouble or turmoil a. probably cut a wide path & left a lot of bodies b. #2 but I don’t think would have been satisfied c. Texaco – Dist. Mgr. >clerks I’m going to top – stay out of my way or I will step on you! d. 6 mos. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Who You Are, Remember Where You Come From

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2014

Sometimes we have to be willing to stand alone for God. We need to remember which kingdom we belong to and what it is that God is calling us to do.

Remember Who You Are, Remember Where You Come From 6/20/2014 Esther 4:1-17 Romans 1:8-17 Today we are celebrating promotion and graduation Sunday to recognize the achievements some of you have made through the past year or years. As proud as we are of your accomplishments, we want you to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed