Sermons on Persian Empire:

The Divided Kingdom (After Solomon)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 9, 2026

c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Kingdom Split: ~945 BC Judah (South) — Capital: Jerusalem — 2 tribes Israel (North) — Capital: Samaria — 10 tribes (B = Bad king, G = Good king — as indicated on the chart) Kings of Judah (South) King Moral Reign (BC) Biblical References Rehoboam B 945–928 1 Kings ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Let's Focus On The Magi

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 4, 2002

What can we learn from the attitude of the Magi

Morston/Field Dalling 06-01-01 “Let us examine our attitudes to Jesus.” Mt 2: 1-12 When I was first asked to talk on the story of the Magi, I groaned. It wasn’t a subject that came naturally to me. All I could think of was a story I had read in the Reader’s Digest. Story: “I wonder what would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Oct 8, 2018

What is the main lesson we learn from the Book of Esther?

I want to begin my sermon this morning with complete honesty – yours, not mine. Here is the question: How many of you glance, not read or buy but glance at the tabloids when you in the Supermarket checkout? How many of you read the tabloids’ headlines? I saw one that read: • Royal Couple ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Lonely Road: The Faith Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Dec 2, 2014

The wise men can teach us a lot about how they viewed Jesus -- as King, God, and Sacrifice.

Christmas is only a few weeks away now, so I thought I would share with you guys some thoughts I’ve had regarding some of the more mysterious characters in Christ’s birth story -- that is, the wise men. The Bible doesn’t give a whole lot of specifics regarding these men, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Content Of Christian Character

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jan 3, 2013

A study of a Christian’s Character through the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den

INTRODUCTION: The story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den is one of the most familiar in the Bible. Many of us can recall sitting around that little table in the Children’s Department of the Sunday School…somewhere…listening as our Teacher told about a brave young man who would not disobey God, even if ...read more

Denomination: Friends

The Paradox Of Patriotism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

The paradox is, inconsistency in relationship to man is the only way you can be consistent in your relationship to God. Let's focus first on the positive side.

Newscaster Paul Harvey, some years ago, told his radio listeners this remarkable story from World War II. From the Island of Guam one of our mighty B-29 bombers took off for Kokura, Japan. It was carrying deadly cargo as it circled high above the city. A cloud covered the city, so the plane kept ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:3-6

A Man Whom God Honored Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 28, 2021

As believers, we can rest knowing that God is sovereign, possessing complete power and authority. He has a plan for our lives, and His plans will always be fulfilled according to His desire.

A Man whom God Honored Esther 10: 1-3 It has been an interesting and encouraging journey through the book of Esther. The Jews have faced great uncertainty and many challenges; yet through it all, God was faithful. He had delivered them from the evil schemes and desires of men. They were actually ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Cinderella Story

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

This sermon seeks to encourage a Christian to find their God-given place in this world and to discover their God-given talents.

Scripture: Esther 4:10-15. Title: “A Cinderella Story” Key Verses: Esther 4:14 – Esther 4:16 Introduction: This is a story of Courage, Daring, and Adventure. It is a “Cinderella” story about a young woman coming from ‘Rags to Riches.’ The book of Esther was written by a Jew to his people ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The War

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 23, 2007

A sermon that consider aspects of the christian life that reveal that we are in a battle. tells you what to do in face of all that.

MT 6:25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Little Horn With The Big Mouth Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

When we see things predicted in the Bible that have already come true, it gives us great assurance that those things yet to happen will also come true.

INTRODUCTION Just as Daniel 7 gave us much more information about the fourth kingdom, the prophecy in chapter 8 gives us much more information about the second and third kingdoms. For Daniel, this was one of his most troubling visions, even after the angel Gabriel explained it to him. Notice ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Care?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003

Haman didn’t care what his revenge was going to cost. Ahaseurus didn’t care that his kingdom was in chaos. Do you care about the world around you and how your actions affect it? Jesus does.

August 10, 2003 Esther 3 “Do you care?” INTRODUCTION So far in the book of Esther, we have been introduced to four of the five main characters. In chapter 1, we met King Xerxes and his wife Queen Vashti. We discovered that the king loved to be in control and when he found that he ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Building God's Way Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 2, 2004

Building Gods’ way involes 1) God’s presence 2) God’s power 3) God’s (anointed) people

Building God’s way. Zech 4:1-14. WBC 4/7/4pm CONTEXT We’re about 518BC. - the Mede/Persian empire has taken over from the Babylonian one and Cyrus has given the edict to return and rebuild the temple (538BC) HAG 1:13 Then Haggai, the LORD’s messenger, gave this message of the LORD to the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

#16~thirteen~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 2, 2012

The number THIRTEEN is associated with DEPRAVITY AND REBELLION, with evil or badness. Thirteen is found 15 times in our KJ Bible, all are in the O.T ~~none in the N.T.

#16~THIRTEEN~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 2-4-12 The number THIRTEEN is associated with DEPRAVITY AND REBELLION, with evil or badness. Thirteen is found 15 times in our KJ Bible, all are in the O.T ~~none in the N.T. --------- In John 13:26 *(2x13) we read ...read more

Scripture: John 13:26

Denomination: Baptist

God At Work

Contributed by Jamie Lee on May 31, 2011

Start of Esther, we wonder how God moves and why He moves His people

God At Work Esther This morning I am sure you have wondered or questioned where is God? * Why did God put me in this position? * How did or is God going to do this? * How is this going to work out in the end? We look at the world round about us everyday and we wonder is there any hope? The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building The City Of God In The City Of Man Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 18, 2011

Nehemiah is often used to encouarge congregations to build a building. What Nehemiah did was encourage the remnant to rebuild the people and the walls of the city.

Intro: Nehemiah has always been used by pastors/teachers to encourage church congregations to build new facilities and buildings. I believe that a major portion of what is going on in Nehemiah is missed if we focus on building physically and miss out on building spiritually. Jesus said in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist