Sermons on Esther 2:5-7: showing 31-37 of 37

The Power Of Beauty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

It was Esther's beauty that got her into the palace, and into a position of power where she could be used to save her people. No other quality but beauty could have gotten her there.

In its 4,000 years of history only one woman became Emperor of China with absolute power. She was Wu tes-t'ien. She got to the throne of China for the same reason Esther got to the throne of Persia. She was a startling beauty. As a young girl she was renowned for her beauty, and the Emperor ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-18

The Paradox Of Patriotism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

The paradox is, inconsistency in relationship to man is the only way you can be consistent in your relationship to God. Let's focus first on the positive side.

Newscaster Paul Harvey, some years ago, told his radio listeners this remarkable story from World War II. From the Island of Guam one of our mighty B-29 bombers took off for Kokura, Japan. It was carrying deadly cargo as it circled high above the city. A cloud covered the city, so the plane kept ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:3-6

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

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

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

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

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