Sermons on Esther 2:2-18: showing 46-58 of 58

When Your Life Becomes A Soap Opera Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 3, 2015

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

Scripture: Esther 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Responsible For A Deliverer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 21, 2013

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

Scripture: Esther 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

An Orphan Becomes Queen Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 12, 2020

After deposing Queen Vashti, the king's attendants encourage him to find a new queen by having a contest between all the young women of the empire.

For Such a Time as This: An Orphan Becomes a Queen Esther 2:1-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-09-2020 Two weeks ago, we said hello and goodbye to Queen Vashti. This week, we will meet two more of our main characters and witness a beauty contest that decide the new queen. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Courage Of Queen Esther

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Nov 1, 2022

The Strategic Plan of Heaven to use the suffering of Esther to prepare her for the Royal Palace and to deliver the Jews.

It is quite a magnificent story, that of the faith and courage of Queen Esther whom our Holy Lord prepared for royalty early on in her childhood with the suffering of both of her parents. In the Scriptures, as we turn each blessed page in the Book of Esther, we may at times be left quite astounded ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lifted By Grace

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 4, 2022

God choose people by his mercy. He positions people by divine favour. He lift up people by his grace. We are what we are by God's grace.

TEXT: Esther 2:17 "And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti." A GRAVE ERROR Queen Vashti was a very beautiful woman. Her ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:17, Romans 9:16-18, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Esther Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2022

Mordecai, Esther's uncle, offended a high court official called Haman, who decided to kill not only Mordecai but all the Jews in the Persian empire. Esther turned the tables on Mordecai. She pleaded with the King, and Haman was punished – hanged on the very gallows he had built for Mordecai.

The story of Esther centers around Queen Vashti, King Ahasuerus, Esther, Mordecai, Haman, and the Jewish people. If you are not already familiar with these individuals, they have been briefly introduced to us in the following paragraphs. Who was Esther? 1. Queen Vashti disobeyed the drunken orders ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17, Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Uncovered Plot Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jun 24, 2023

Esther experiences her first task

That evening, they were taken to the king's private rooms, the next morning brought to a second harem where the king's lived. There they were under the care of Shaashgaz, the eunuch in charge of the concubines. The woman wouldn't see the king again unless he enjoyed her and requested ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:13-20

Coincidence, Or God At Work?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2023

God has worked behind the scenes many times that people say are "just coincidences." Someone has defined “coincidence” as “a miracle for which God chooses to remain anonymous.” I'm convinced that can be seen in the Book of Esther! (FREE PowerPoints - #387)

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (CHANGED E-MAIL ADDRESS: FREE POWERPOINTS used with this message. E-MAIL ME at MNSERMONS@OUTLOOK.COM & ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:4-18, Esther 2:17-23, Esther 4:12-16, Esther 5:14, Esther 6:3-6, Esther 7:2-5, Esther 3:2-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have We Been Chosen For A Specific Purpose?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2023

You may never know when you will be picked, or chosen, to do or be in a position of prominence. The outcome of that said choosing will depend upon the state of your heart.

In this chapter, the king chooses a new queen. In Chapter 1, King Ahasuerus, had a party to show off his queen, Vashti. She refused so the king banished her and stripped her royalty. After banishing Vashti, the king sent officers out to gather fair young women of all the lands to choose a new ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Queen Esther

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 12, 2024

During Esther's preparation, God had to stop so many other virgins so that she can become the queen. During Esther's preparation, someone could have become Queen. God had to close the door for other virgins but open this specific door for Esther.

Each young woman’s turn came to go in to King Ahasuerus after she had completed twelve months’ preparation, according to the regulations for the women, for thus were the days of their preparation apportioned: six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with perfumes and preparations for ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:12

Esther 2:1-18 When You're In A Contest You Didn't Choose To Be In

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2024

Esther finds herself in a beauty contest she didn't sign up for. In life we find ourselves in competitions that seem unfair. Discover how God guided Esther through this situation.

We've been in Esther for the past two weeks, we've been in chapter 1, and what we found out is there is King Ahasuerus, but most of us know him as Xerxes, his Greek name. He's been throwing just one big party for six months; he's just been having a great time, living it up. He ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supernatural Favour For Selective Lifting

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 18, 2024

God can bring about selective lifting in your life by supernatural favour as He did in the life of Esther

Supernatural Favour for Selective Lifting Study Text: Esther 2: 15 - 17 Introduction: - Supernatural Favour is an enabled grace that has the ability to turn Captives into Champions and to turn the Poor into Princes. - It is divine power that enables us to succeed without struggles and to win ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Great Step-In Father PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Highlight the powerful impact of a father's love and guidance, as exemplified by Mordecai's relationship with Esther, and to encourage us to follow his example in our own lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the story of Esther. Our story today focuses on the unique bond between Mordecai and his cousin, Esther, whom he raised as his own daughter. As Billy Graham once said, "A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-7

Topics: Decisions, Good Dad