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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Celebrate
Esther 9:18-10:3 I. Intro Big Idea: God has called us to celebrate His deliverance. John 15:10-12 II. Observe A. Have a good day. Esther 9:18-19; Romans 2:4; 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 B. Holidays remind us why we exist. Esther 9:20-22 III. Prescribed A. God’s joy is not self-generated. Esther 9:23-26 B. Unless we stop, we won’t remember. Joshua 4:1-7; Esther 9:26-28 IV. Full Authority A. We all leave a legacy. Esther 9:29-31 B. Promote God’s grace. Esther 9:32; John 10:10 V. Preeminent A. Jesus is a greater Savior than Mordecai! Esther 10:1-2 B. Remain faithful. Esther 10:3 Things to Consider
Triumph
Esther 8:1-9:17 I. Intro Big Idea: God’s vengeance gives rest. Deuteronomy 25:18-19 II. Plea A. God’s timing is everything. Esther 8:1-2 B. Esther became others focused. Esther 8:3-6 III. Decree A. Grace overrules our judgments. Esther 8:7-8 B. Protecting people from evil is good. Esther 8:9-14 IV. Fear A. God rewards with awe of Him. Esther 8:15-9:4 B. God repays. Esther 9:5-17 in Deuteronomy 32:35; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 V. Rest A. God’s vengeance is satisfied in Christ. Matthew 27:47-56; Romans 5:9-10 B. The gospel delivers. 2 Corinthians 10:4 Things to Consider
Hanged
Esther 7:1-10 I. Intro Big Idea: God’s justice is perfect. II. Request A. Obedience builds confidence. Esther 7:1-2 B. Words have power. Esther 7:3-4 III. Adversary A. Pride blinds. Esther 7:5-6 B. God turns the table. Esther 7:7; Galatians 6:7 IV. Wrath A. If we establish our identity, we will lose it. Esther 7:8; Luke 17:33 B. Seeking God changes our perspective. Esther 7:9-10; Psalms 73:16-17 V. Rescue A. There are ultimate consequences. Genesis 18:15; John 3:36 B. Don’t worry, ask God. Matthew 7:7-8; Philippians 4:6 Things to Consider
Honor
Esther 6:1-14 I. Intro Big Idea: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6 II. Sleepless A. God never naps. Esther 6:1-2; Psalm 121:1-4 B. Even if others forget, God remembers. Esther 6:3 III. Royal Robe A. We’re made for glory. Esther 6:4-5 B. God offers a better robe. Esther 6:6-9; Proverbs 16:18; Luke 15:11-32 IV. Proclamation A. God is just. Esther 6:10 B. God is just, and gracious. Esther 6:11 V. Prepared A. Don’t gloat, give thanks. Esther 6:12 B. Don’t worry, God is faithful. Esther 6:13-14; Romans 8:26 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
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
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
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
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