Sermons on Queen Esthers Suffering:

The Lord Has Defended Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 9: 1 – 32

Ester 9: 1 – 32 The Lord Has Defended Me 1 Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day, the time came for the king’s command and his decree to be executed. On the day that the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, the opposite occurred, in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Find Courage When You Need It Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 10, 2009

Courage is God’s power working through committed people in challenging circumstances.

Title: How to Find Courage When You Need It Text: Esther 4:11-14, 15-17 and 7:3-6 Thesis: Courage is God’s power working through committed people in challenging circumstances. The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge It feels like we are literally leaping through the bible in our goal of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Support Your Leaders Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 27, 2017

God's Providence, Courage, Prayer, Deliverance

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Support Your Leaders Esther 4:11-14 (p. 346) March 5, 2017 Introduction: I read this statement the other day…“Make sure all the people in the boat with you are rowing and not secretly drilling holes when you’re ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Expect When Bad Things Go Good Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 30, 2009

Wonderful things happen when God turns the table!

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN A BAD THING GOES GOOD! 9/23/09 Esther 8:1-17 S__ L__ R__ 1. Hebrew Word Found in Esther 9:22 a. “turn” – overthrow; overturn; transform b. Psalm 30:11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing: You have put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Five Fold Plan For Handling Your Problems Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 6, 2009

Starting wrong they ended right.

A FIVE FOLD PLAN FOR DEALING WITH YOUR PROBLEMS 8/5/09 Esther 4:1-17 1. Most often problems & crises ignored a. Deal with the symptoms or worse “what ifs” b. Go unsolved or their lessons lost – repeat!! c. Dr. Seuss Poem – Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad? Who came to a sign at the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Understand That Life Is Not Fair Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 26, 2015

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "God Is Here" . Life is not fair; but God is faithful.

Series: God Is Here [#3] UNDERSTAND THAT LIFE IS NOT FAIR Esther 3:1-15 Introduction: When in an argument with a non-Christian, the question of fairness will always come up. You know, “If God is in control, then why would He allow innocent children to die”. Or, “If God is in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Honor From God Himself Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 5, 2022

There are times when we too may have to face the malice of people, who turn against us and speak ill of us. Don’t lose heart, because the Lord who watches is aware of everything and He is a God of justice.

Psalm 91:15, “He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.” (AFV) In continuation with this series of Psalm 91, let us study the life of another man whom God honored, though it seemed that everything was against him. We read in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

Mordecai, The Powerful Preacher Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2024

Mordecai depicted as a simple slave waiting at the gate of Susan. But he was a powerful reformer, revolutionary and preacher. He turned the world upside down through his short sermon. How?

Theme: Mordecai, the Powerful Preacher Text: Esther 4:12-17 Introduction to Book of Esther: According to Jewish Library sources: Megillah Esther is the name of the Book of Esther in the Jewish TANAKH. Megillah means Ketuvim (“Writings”). It is one of the Diaspora stories of Jews. It provides an ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 8, 2025

What can we learn from Benjamin?

What can we learn from the tribe of Benjamin? What can we learn from the lives of Ehud, Saul, Jonathan, Esther and Paul? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 8. Benjamin fathered Bela his firstborn, Ashbel his second born, Aharah his third born, Nohah his fourth born, and Rapha his fifth born. Bela’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hero Behind The Hero Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Dec 4, 2007

Mordecai is the Hero behind the Hero named Esther. This sermon is an insightful look at the whole story of Esther with some points for how you can be "The Hero behind the Hero".

The Hero Behind the Hero Grant van Boeschoten December 2, 2007 Our message today comes from the book of Esther and the main character is the Hero behind the Hero, Mordecai. Mordecai was born into captivity. He was a Jew living in Persia, in the city of Susa. Mordecai’s cousin’s Jewsish name was ...read more

The Story- Chapter 20- The Roll Of The Dice Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 20, 2014

Is life just a roll of the dice or is there someone bigger behind the scenes?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A saying in Vegas is “MY LIFE IS WRAPPED UP IN THE ROLL OF THE DICE.” • In Vegas you can beat the odds and win it all with a roll of the dice or you can lose it all in a roll of the dice. • It seems as (when no one is cheating) that it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Turkish Delight Anyone? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Nov 12, 2005

Don’t fall for the turkish delight of the evil queen of Narnia!

Turkish Delight Anyone? By Michael E. Thomas, Pastor Living Waters Lutheran Church 1808 Miller Road Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Ephesians 6: 10-12 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Cosy In The Culture Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 1, 2023

The story of Esther is an amazing story of how God can use His people to accomplish His will. But Mordecai and Esther were not always the heroes. Much like our world today, Esther and Mordecai were cosy in their culture. As Christians, we need to be different from the world.

Introduction Video Ill.: Book of Esther in 20 Words This morning, we are starting a new study based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. If you want to study deeper, there is a great study guide that comes with a series of videos you can stream online. It is available ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Plan For His People Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 18, 2012

1. Rejecting God’s way leads to a sick society (vs. 1-4). 2. God wants His servants to stand in the gap (vs. 5-7). 3. God has a heavenly purpose for our earthly success (vs. 8-9 & 12-17). 4. The right choice changes everything (vs. 17).

For Such a Time as This Part 2: God’s Plan for His People Esther 2:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 27, 2012 *Last week we began to look at this story of Esther that took place almost 500 years before Jesus was born. The Jews had begun to go home after 70 years of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Esmirna, The Fearful Church

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The Church of Esmirna lived in a time of tremendous pursuit and suffering. God gave them a message of fortitude that helps us today to keep on covering the career in spite of the present difficulties.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction • The City of Esmirna was a commercial port, which principal product was the myrrh. It was a beautiful city, which streets had been planned well. One of these streets had been covered of gold, and was connecting the temple of Zeus and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army