SERMONS"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." -- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 |
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Deposed Esther 1:1-22 I. Intro Big Idea: We either conform to our culture or trust an unseen God. II. Reign A. People try to display their worth through possessions. Esther 1:1-2 B. Xerxes was selfishly generous. Esther 1:3-8 III. Furious A. Our culture says pose or be deposed. Esther 1:9-11 B. Controlling behavior leads to being out of control. Esther 1:12 IV. Law A. We gain worth from others. Esther 1:13-14 B. Distance from God leads to insane expectations. Esther 1:15-19 V. The King A. God is working out a better future. Esther 1:19-20 B. God is powerfully present. Esther 1:21-22; Matthew 27:46 Things to Consider
Favor Esther 2:1-18 I. Intro Big Idea: Our decisions matter. Romans 6:15-18 II. Advice A. We can’t take back our wrongs. Esther 2:1 B. Distractions don’t deliver. Esther 2:2-4; Romans 6:23 III. Entrusted A. We all have a calling. Esther 2:5-7 B. It’s easy to get caught in the current of culture. Esther 2:8-9; James 1:13-15 IV. Revealed A. Faith is hard. Esther 2:10-11 B. Tough circumstances reveal the content of our faith. Esther 2:12-14 V. Taken A. Submission to sin doesn’t change anything for the better. Esther 2:15-16 B. We can live differently. Esther 2:17-18 Things to Consider
Conspiracy Esther 2:19-3:15 I. Intro Big Idea: We can trust and obey God in uncertain times. II. True A. God puts us in the right place at the right time to do the right thing. Esther 2:19-20 B. Right motives matter. Esther 2:21-23; Romans 13:1-7 III. Honor A. Mordecai dishonored the dishonorable. Exodus 17:8-16; Deuteronomy 25:17-18; Esther 3:1-4 B. Pride leads to disproportionate responses. Esther 3:5-6 IV. Certain People A. God knows the outcome of seemingly random events. Esther 3:7; Proverbs 16:33; John 10:10 B. Pride seeks constant validation. Esther 3:8-11 V. Commands A. We live on a battlefield. 2 Chronicles 20:15; Esther 3:12-14 B. Have confidence in overcoming evil. Esther 3:15; Romans 16:20 Things to Consider
Providence Esther 4:1-17 I. Intro Big Idea: We’re born to make a difference. II. Clothes A. Mordecai could no longer sit on the fence. Esther 4:1-3 B. Esther was unaware of the pending destruction. Esther 4:4-5 III. The Cost A. We don’t live unless we’re willing to die. Esther 4:6-8 B. Timidity is a form of pride. Esther 4:9-11 IV. Time A. There’s time that passes and there’s time that matters. Esther 4:12-13; Ephesians 5:16 B. Someone cares more than we do. Genesis 22:18; Esther 4:14; Romans 5:6-8 V. Perish A. Take part in true fasting. Esther 4:15-16; Isaiah 58:1-5; John 4:31-38 B. Influence others by living in time that matters. Esther 4:17 Things to Consider
Request Esther 5:1-14 I. Intro Big Idea: We either try to justify ourselves, or trust in God’s justification. Isaiah 26:3; 1 John 4:18 II. Pleasing A. Esther was gorgeously honorable. Esther 5:1-2; 1 Peter 3:1-4 B. God is a different King. Esther 5:3; Proverbs 21:1 III. Shrewd A. Because God is in control, we can be wise. Esther 5:4-5; Matthew 10:16 B. Esther’s submission gave her self-control. Esther 5:6-8; Galatians 5:22-23 IV. No Satisfaction A. Only pride restrained Haman. Esther 5:9-10 B. Pride never leads to peace. Esther 5:11-13 V. The Banquet A. We either feed our flesh or kill it. Esther 5:14; Colossians 3:5-10 B. Receive a better kingdom. Matthew 22:1-14: Hebrews 4:16 Things to Consider
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