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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    I Love My Spouse

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2010
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     | 3,923 views

    Why was Vashti so resentful? This is a word for every relationship and marriage.

    I Love My Spouse Text: Esther 1:12 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. Once the Queen jumped to fulfill the needs of the king. It was love at first sight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Bible: An Ancient Book With A Current Message

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
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    The third of three sermons on the Bible and its importance

    As I begin this morning, I am asking you to dip into your historical awareness (realizing as I do that not everyone loves history) with this question. (Slide 1) In your opinion, what has been the most important military battle in history? No one mentioned (Slide 1a) The Battle of Salamis. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living The "High Life."

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 30, 2009
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    How the "High Life" leads to the Low Life.

    LIVING THE ‘HIGH LIFE’ June 24, 2009 Esther 1 1. Can You Name a Book of the Bible a. God/Lord/Jehovah never appears? b. Prayer/worship/sacrifice never mentioned? c. Shortest BK in OT Obadiah – 1 Chap. 6xs God/Lord 2. Esther a. Exile of Jews because of their sin – no winking i. 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Devil Takes Visa Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 17,084 views

    Wrong things to do when I’m angry, depressed, frustrated: 1) INVEST in pride; 2) BORROW bitterness; 3) TRADE relationships.

    Have you ever felt like the world around you was moving at such an incredible speed while you were standing still? I mean, have you ever wondered if maybe you weren’t going anywhere in life, at least not everywhere you want to go? Have you ever asked yourself, “Is God even at work in my life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    The Beautiful, The Bold And The Courageous

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003
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    Preached at a women prison on Mother’s Day May 2002

    THE BEAUTIFUL, THE BOLD AND THE COURAGEOUS Esther, 1:10-12; 4:16 Subject: The Beautiful, The Bold and the Courageous Turn to you neighbor and say neighbor: I’m Beautiful, I’m Bold, and I’m Courageous -- and so are you! The Beautiful, The Bold and the Courageous When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    It's Time To Get Out Of The Box! Series

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,645 views

    God has purposed you to walk in His will for your life. Many times we start believing what others have destined for our lives such as "you will never be anything; you are stupid; you are nothing". This has caused many of us to "be in a box". It’s time

    Read Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Definitions: Destined: to decree beforehand; to set apart for a special purpose Greatness: knowing your purpose in life and sowing it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Good Decisions (And Getting Over Bad Ones) Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 21,813 views

    Five practical precepts for making good choices based on Esther chapter two.

    Some of my favorite reads online are the stories of dumb criminals. Last week a masked man actually stood in line to rob a bank! Police in Stow, Ohio, near Akron, say 24-year-old Feliks Goldshtein of Highland Heights was arrested minutes after his mask-wearing episode on Thursday, following a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Providence Of God In Those Empowered.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,249 views

    God is in control - over all, big shots; little shots; and those who ought to be shot!

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. The other day I was sitting out in the front yard and noticed my hammock. I decided it would be a good idea to take a little siesta. But I go so preoccupied with something else, that I never got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Today’s Starting Lineup Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2015
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    A study of the book of Ester beginning with a background review of chapter 1 verses 1 - 2

    Ester 1: 1 – 2 Today’s Starting Lineup 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    It's Fun To Be King Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 21, 2015
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     | 4,459 views

    study of the book of Esther

    It's Fun to Be King Esther 1 1. Prestige - Image is everything - vs. 4-7 2. Power - Can you say, "control freak"? - vs. 10-12 3. Pride - Do not challenge my power - vs. 15-18 4. Problem - The crown will fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Your Life Becomes A Soap Opera Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 3, 2015
     | 4,434 views

    Esther

    When Your Life Becomes a Soap Opera Esther 2:15-17 1. Esther tested by her covenant - v. 8 *Reexamining "God can't bless that" 2. Esther transgressing against her convictions - v. 9 *When your virtue does not match your values 3. Ester trapped by her circumstances - v. 14 *What I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    The Upright Trouble Of An Upside-Down World Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    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

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    The Beauty And The Feast Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,068 views

    Vashti reminds us that in a world of money, sex, power, and applause, the foundation of true greatness is moral integrity. But when you run against the kings of our world, when you stand for what is right, history will never be the same.

    I know you remember your wedding. Mine was memorable not because I married the prettiest girl in the world, but because of the circumstances. For the reception we were prepared to feed around 250 people, but more than 500 came so… no seating place. We had to clean the place for the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Esther - Series Intro Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
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    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    Esther: Living For God, in a Godless Culture Esther 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER -For 60 years in a row the percentage of Christians in every American state has been decreasing. -Some modern day prophets see this decline as evidence that the end is near…perhaps they’re right. -Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surprising Endings Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,828 views

    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Surprise Endings: Esther 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION -A few weeks ago Shelly Szekely texted me to ask what to say when someone else uses the Lord’s name in vain. -It struck me that it kind of depends on who the person is. -What if they are a non-Christian? What if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ