Sermons tagged #Ahasuerus

Preached at Shettleston Free Church (Continuing)

Preached at Ballyclare & Doagh Free Church (Continuing)

A review of the main themes in Esther and some thoughts on the curious ending of this remarkable book. Your knowledge of the Old Testament and how it focuses on Jesus Christ and the Kingdom will be enhanced by this sermon and call to faith.

God's extraordinary providence in the ordinary affairs of life may be even more amazing that His mightiest of miracles.

How should we understand the edict for the "Holy War" of the Israelites against the Persians as presented in Esther 8? Is such a Holy War legitimate in the New Testament period? if so, how? You will be sobered by God's own Holy War against sin - and against His own Son. An intense sermon - and an evangelistic one.

God has written the biography of every person who ever has lived, lives now, or will live. He leaves out no details, and there are no loose ends in His book of human history. See this illustrated in this exposition of Esther chapter 7.

"And that night the King could not sleep". In this pivotal chapter learn who the main character is in the world and in your life. And learn how God's sovereignty brings blessing to those who honor the One whom God delights to honor, and judgment to those who will not bow the knee to Him.

This is a Sunday morning sermon on Esther.

Tension builds as Esther comes to the King, even though she has not been called. And Haman contrives to kill Mordecai. It shouldn't be like this! Get windows on the world, your own heart, and the Kingdom of God through this fascinating message on Esther 5.

This message is especially for parents and grandparents of children who, like Esther, are formally identified with God's people but who are not living for God. Learn from Esther's defining moment, learn how to pray for your children and grandchildren, and let your "bubble world" be burst by the real world.

There's far more involved in the conflict between Mordecai and Haman than you realize. Learn about that, and also about the "Anti-Ahasuerus" in this message from Esther chapter 3.

Esther's situation poses the greatest moral dilemma in the Old Testament. What do you do with Esther's compromise. Certainly she is not a moral example for today; but how do we apply this portion of Scripture in which a pivotal part of the story is compromise of truth and character. You will find out how we are all Esthers in this probing message that will bring you to the one who bore Esther's sin and ours.

Introducing Mordedcai and Esther. Is there something special that even the world sees in God's people? You'll find out in this message.

God writes the script of human history. And he is in back of every event - even when people don't realize it, or recognize Him. You' learn in this message how Queen Vashti's saying "No!" to King Abasuerus starts a chain reaction without which we would have no hope in the world. Learn how counterfeit sovereigns cannot do what only the true Sovereign King Jesus can do.

Why is so much attention paid to the opulence of Persia in the first half of Esther chapter 1; and is there any message in that section for us today. You will be riveted on the story of Ahasuerus, and even more riveted by the REST of the story.

Our next message from Esther, titled, "The Golden Scepter Held Forth." Last time, we saw Mordecai sending word to Esther that Haman was planning the death of all the Jews in all 127 provinces of the Persian empire. Now, we see Esther finally taking the stand she needs, to attempt to save her people. As she approaches the king, will he extend his scepter to her? YES! We consider our topic under these headings 1) The Golden Scepter Held Forth, 2) A Feast in Humility, and 3) Hang 'im High! As always I claim no originality but will quote, cite, refer, etc, to various sources including; Ortland, Duguid, Gregory, Baldwin, Cain, and Carson.