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  • Johnny Carver avatar

    A Cinderella Story

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 12,441 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David DeWitt avatar

    To Follow Or Not To Follow

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    Following God has many rewards and failure to follow God is costly

    To Follow or Not to Follow Esther 4:12-17 Leadership Lesson – Official Board Meeting June 12, 2001 Key Lessons from the Decision of Esther I. Failure to Follow God Makes You No Different than Anyone Else A. This will cause you to lose out on God’s blessing 1. God wants to bless your life and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Having The Courage To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 219 ratings
     | 22,035 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

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    Integrity Boshemity

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,885 views

    Queen Vashti teaches us a lesson of integrity in the face of adversity.

    Integrity Boshemity Esther 1:1-22 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On December 15, 2002 Introduction: I. Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these answers. A. They told me at the blood bank this might happen. B. I was working smarter – not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Reg Watson avatar

    Esther: An Orphan Who Saved A Nation

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 141 ratings
     | 68,334 views

    A sermon built on the 50 Day Spiritual Adventure series "More Than Survivors."

    Esther: The Orphan Who Saved A Nation Esther 4:12-17 The story I’m going to share with you today reads like a made for television movie. In it we’ll find, suspense, intrigue, betrayal, conspiracy, and treachery. The cast of characters includes: a king, a queen that loses her throne, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Greg Nance avatar

    What Time Is It For You?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,632 views

    Esther is a great study in God’s hand to save his people. He uses events of history and people he choses to fulfill his will. What’s his plan for you?

    The canonization of Esther in the Holy Scriptures has been a hotly debated topic for centuries. While Esther tells of a historic event in the life of God‘s people, it never once mentions God’s name. For all practical purposes Esther is in the Bible to explain the origin of the Jewish celebration ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Peter Parry avatar

    When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    When one person uses his/her spiritual gift(s), God can do great and wonderful works in His Church.

    When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift (Esther 4:8-17) I have set the scene for us already with Esther’s situation. What now is she going to do? Who is Esther? We know she was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her uncle, Mordecai; we know too that she was very beautiful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    A Man's Home Is His Castle

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,313 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

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    Now...not Later Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,857 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

  • Jeffery Richards avatar

    For Such A Time As This Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,604 views

    God’s providence in the life of Esther led to the Nation of Israel being saved from the hatred of Haman.

    Why am I here? What plans does God have for me? I am only me. I can’t do much for God. Can I? Esther is a story about a beautiful young lady. A young lady that was used to save a nation. God wants to use us in His ministry and work. But God’s timing is not always our timing. Did you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Cosmetics

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,121 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

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    Do You Care?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 11,175 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Let's Roll!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,986 views

    Everyone is going to be faced with those crisis situations which define us and expose what is on the inside. Todd Beamer and his compatriots responded with faith to a crisis. How do you respond?

    August 17, 2003 Esther 4 “Let’s roll!” THE STORY  Disaster (vs. 1-5)  Dependence (vs. 6-8)  Doubt (vs. 9-11)  Destiny (vs. 12-14)  Decision (vs. 15-17) THE LESSONS You can respond to a crisis situation with… 1. Frustration “as far as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Twamley avatar

    Risking It All – Lessons From Esther

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 240 ratings
     | 79,395 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
     | 5,170 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