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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Responsible For A Deliverer

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 21, 2013
     | 3,362 views

    Exposition of Responsibility

    Text: Esther 2:5-7, Title: Responsible for a Deliverer, Date/Place: NRBC, 1.20.13, AM A. Opening illustration: Voddie Baucham video, hopefully Keith and Joanna Daniels, NLCH kid video instead of announcements B. Background to passage: the nutshell version of the story of Esther is that the Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    And The Winner Is...esther! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,328 views

    In this sermon, we consider the part of the story of Esther where she enters the contest and wins the kings heart and the crown. For application, we wrestle with the questions: Where were the parents and was Esther always godly?

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who after being away on a business trip, thought it would be nice to bring a little gift home to his wife. 1. The man went into a store and asked the clerk, “Can you recommend some perfume as a gift for my wife?” 2. The clerk showed him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Finley avatar

    Living The "High Life."

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 30, 2009
     | 4,255 views

    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

  • Larry Finley avatar

    The Tragedy Of A One Night Stand

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,088 views

    Esther had many good qualities but she was not a person I would want my daughter to emulate in all of her ways

    THE TRAGEDY OF A ONE NIGHT STAND 7/8/09 Esther 2:1-20 1. Some Realities We need to Face a. Mordecai – Tribe of Benjamin – related Saul 1. Grandfather was Shemei – threw rocks at David i. Zadok wanted to cut his head off – David stopped him 2. 60 yrs earlier Jews were permitted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Truths To Live By Series

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    Biblical records of failures are to warn and to teach

    1. SIN ALWAYS CONCEIVES MORE SIN 19a A. Second Roundup 1. Poole “lust was not yet satisfied; and therefore being pleased with the former experiment he desired another collection of virgins whom he might make his concubines” B. James 1:14-16 But every man is tempted, when he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Esther Pt 1

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,929 views

    this two part series looks at the life of Esther and relates how we can begin to live as God intended thru the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

    Esther 2:1-17 Life Lessons From The Life Of Esther: 1. SHE WENT FROM MYRTLE TO STAR! This man (Mordecai) had a beautiful and lovely young cousin, Hadassah, also known as Esther. Esther 2:7 Abihail and his wife (who would soon die and leave their daughter an orphan to be raised by her cousin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard White avatar

    Saying Yes To God Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    THe Book of Esther is written in a storybook fashion where each chapter ends climatically. It brings us to the point "for such a time as this" we are where we are.

    Saying Yes to God Esther Chapter 1 The Book of Esther is written in dramatic fashion, each chapter ends in a cliffhanger fashion. Each chapter ends in such a way to say, “Stay tuned” or “to be continued.” The story begins about 483 B.C.; about 55 years after Zerubbabel led the first group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saying Yes To God Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,539 views

    Sometimes God puts us into positions or places we would not normally go. For such a time as this we are where we are for God’s glory.

    Saying Yes to God part 2 Esther 2:1-20 After the Kings anger subsided, he remembered. How many times have we lashed out in anger or acted on impulse and wished we could take it back. I remember when my son John first got a tattoo. He did so secretly while we were away for the weekend preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For Such A Time As This Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,438 views

    We learn that our lives belong to God. He created us, called us, gifted us, and now wants to use us.

    A True Fairy Tale? Everybody seems to like a fairy tale (especially little girls). My granddaughters love for me to make up fairy tales, and they always want to be in them. They act out the parts as I tell the story and they always want there to be princesses, fairies, and of course a wicked ...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
     | 21,843 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

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Veil Of Vashti

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 23 ratings
     | 34,780 views

    A little known fact about Vashti’s actions and the importance of her veil.

    THE VEIL OF VASHTI TEXT: Esther 1:10-12 Esther 1:10-12 KJV On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven chamberlains that served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king, [11] To bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why The Devil Takes Visa Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 17,112 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

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    Mordecai A Step-Father

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,757 views

    Father’s Day sermon for step-dads.

    "Mordecai the Step-father" Esther 2:5-7 Now there was in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, 6 who had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, among those taken captive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Stringer avatar

    Lessons From Esther

    Contributed by Doug Stringer on May 15, 2005
    based on 161 ratings
     | 29,418 views

    There are many valuable lessons we can learn from the story of Esther, here are some of them.

    LESSONS FROM ESTHER We are in the middle of a lot of change here at CCBC. I know that the renovations have gone on longer than any of us expected. We are all looking forward to seeing things get done around here. Over the next few weeks, we are going to be having a few different services. Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • 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
     | 17,649 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