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  • Patrick Lenney avatar

    When I Give Up That One Thing

    Contributed by Patrick Lenney on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 6,456 views

    Haman carried bitterness and anger. He allowed one man at the gate destroy his entire world and ultimately it led to his demise. This too can be a challenge to christians, to let certain things go in their lives.

    WHEN YOU GIVE UP THAT ONE THING! ELDER PATRICK J. LENNEY SCRIPTURE TEXT: ESTHER 3:1-5 NEW LIGHT CHURCH OF CHRIST DUMFRIES, VA 22026 WE MUST FIRST UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF A SITUATION OR THE HEART OF PEOPLE BEFORE WE CAN ASSESS AND APPLY THE PRINCIPLES LEARNED FROM THEM IN OUR LIVES. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    More Than A Beauty Queen

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    a look at how one person can make a difference

    Queen Esther made a difference because: ----------1) She was willing to take a risk. —In the middle of life is if. —Faith is believing God for what only He can do. —2Cor. 12:9,10 ----------2) She took the time to plan. —No one plans to fail they fail to plan. —Prov. 13:16 —Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    When You Feel Trapped

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,754 views

    When you are trapped you must take risks, realizing your life has a divine destiny. You must trust in the providence of God.

    The book of Esther contains one of the most intriguing stories in the Bible. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the ending is a surprise resulting in the reversal of fortunes. The story begins simply enough with a king holding a banquet. King Xerxes of Persia has just spent six months ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Having The Courage To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 219 ratings
     | 22,076 views

    There is a time when we must stand up and do the right thing, regardless of the consequences.

    INTRODUCTION A. Listen to these words! “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything. I will not refuse to do the something I can do” (Edward Everet Hale) B. These are inspiring words of courage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Esther: The Clueless Queen

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 10,119 views

    I’ve provocatively entitled today’s sermon: Esther, the clueless Queen because of the following.

    I’ve provocatively entitled today’s sermon: Esther, the clueless Queen because of the following. Esther, as you may know won a beauty contest put on by her husband, king of Persia. She had a chance to audition for the role because her husbands first wife refused to be part of a fashion show. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    No I Won't! Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,687 views

    We all know how heroic Esther was but we forget about the stand Vashti took

    He was half in the bag when it all began. His name was Xerxes and he was the King of Persia. If we pull up a map here we discover that Persia is located in this area making it modern day Iran. However we are told that when this story happened Xerxes kingdom stretched from India, which is up here ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Twamley avatar

    Risking It All – Lessons From Esther

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 240 ratings
     | 79,442 views

    There are 4 major lessons we learn from the book of Esther: 1. God has a plan for your life. 2. Satan has a plan for your life. 3. You have a choice. 4. God has the answer.

    All I need to know I learned from Noah’s Ark, and it is quite amazing. One, don’t miss the boat. Two, remember that we are all in the same boat. Three, plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. Four, stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rob Bailey avatar

    The Queen Who Said "No"

    Contributed by Rob Bailey on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,192 views

    Queen Vashti was summoned by her king and she refused. What happens when we tell our King, "No"

    THE QUEEN WHO SAID NO Esther 1 When she said No: She lost her; Title, Name, Dignity, Status, Popularity and her Power Why didn’t she come, when the King called? Maybe she was Tired, Embarrassed, Angry, or even Prideful I. WHAT WILL YOUR RESPONSE BE WHEN THE KING CALLS? What happens when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Donald Carpenter avatar

    Right Here, Right Now! Series

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,530 views

    Our awesome God has placed you exactly where you need to be according to His divine wisdom and providence! Ever since the foundation of the world, God has moved the elements of the cosmos in order to have you in the situation that you find yourself at th

    Right Here Right Now! Esther 4:1-17 Preached Wednesday April 30, 2003 Introduction: Our awesome God has placed you exactly where you need to be according to His divine wisdom and providence! Ever since the foundation of the world, God has moved the elements of the cosmos in order to have you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Job: A Father With Staying Power

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 16, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,038 views

    The book of Job is a study in the reality of suffering and the sovereignty of God over evil. It is not a text that you hear mentioned on Father’s Day. But according to Job 1:1-5, he was an exceptional father.

    Job: A Father with Staying Power Job 1:1-5 Pastor Jeff Williams Good morning! I would like to wish you a Happy Father’s Day. While we have celebrated our mother’s sacrifice and investment in our lives for nearly one hundred years, fathers did not get their due until President Johnson declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jack Martin avatar

    Esther Chap 3 Series

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,629 views

    Its part of a ten sermon series on the book of esther.

    Part IV Book Of Esther Series Title: The Power of the Enemy Read Chapter 3 ( PRAY) INTRO: A VITAL PRINCIPAL IN WARFARE - NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE ENEMY! a. Many battles have been lost because the potential of ones enemy was overlooked. American Revolution. Viet-Nam ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    God's Provision In Uncertain Times

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,537 views

    This sermon deals with how God makes a way out of no way for us. It is preached out on our third anniversary as a church. It encourages us to stand for the Lord.

    God’s Provision In Uncertain Times NLF 2/15/2003 Esther 4:1-16 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Rick Today we celebrate three years of God’s provisions in the life of New Life Fellowship. God has taken a thought and an idea in the minds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Talton avatar

    A Man's Home Is His Castle

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,321 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on Esther. It focuses on control. We can’t control life or anything about it. But we can yield control to God.

    Esther 1 July 27, 2003 “A man’s home is his castle” INTRODUCTION A rather weak-willed husband who was having some trouble getting his wife to submit to him went to a psychiatrist to get some help. He was advised by the psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don’t have to let your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Now...not Later Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,866 views

    We must have the courage to act quickly.

    NOW…NOT LATER Esther 4:1-17 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO ACT QUICKLY. ?: Inductive KW: Portion TS: We will divide our study of Esther 4:1-17 into five sections demonstrating to us the urgency of courage. The _____ section is the… I. DISASTER (1-5) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Cosmetics

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,139 views

    Trying to cover up the problems in your life won’t heal them or make them go away. It is only by exposing ourselves to God that needs are met.

    August 3, 2003 Esther 2 “Cosmetics” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had a problem that you tried to fix but you just ended up making it worse? In trying to fix a problem that he had on the job, a young man had an accident and created a much bigger problem for himself. Here’s what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist