Sermons About Ezra
Ezra 3: Restoration: Joy and Pain
New beginnings are scary. But God is in the business of new beginnings. Have you realized that the idols of Babylon no longer satisfy you? Do you long for the restoration that comes from a new beginning with God? Examine 3 Roadmarks on the Road to Restoration.
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Ezra 1: Restoration: God's Sovereign Promise
Why would God keep His promises to a sinful people? What measures does He take to keep His promises? How does He begin to restore and renew His people?
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Introduction to Ezra: Jeremiah 29:10-14
An Introduction to our new series on Ezra and Nehemiah. Explore God's sovereign hand in keeping His promises to restore, renew and rebuild His people. Prepare yourself to see God move in history and in our lives.
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The Call of God: Confession & Christ
We complete our series on Ezra by examining our need for Christ.
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Partying that Provokes
The reason we struggle so mightily with joy and celebration is because we have forgotten. We have forgotten what God is like. We have forgotten how good He is. We have forgotten how merciful He is. We have forgotten how He’s rescued us. We have forgotten that He is a God of great joy. We have forgotten that He loves to be with us. We have forgotten that we are grafted into this family: we are children of Abraham because we believe in Christ and we are to pick up His same heart of celebration and rejoicing.
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5 Principles of Spiritual Restoration
Pastor Rivera concludes his series on Ezra with practical steps on getting back on the right track.
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A Glorious Future
Join us as guest speaker Scott Morgan dives into the Old Testament book of Ezra, examining how God provides for what He calls us to do, protects us along the way, and gives us wisdom to see it through.
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How do we become Christian catalysts to ignite change in the world around us?
Kevin explores Ezra chapter 7 and explains how, like in the day of Ezra, the people of God can be used to create great change in the world around them
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Cultivating a Culture of Commitment
Nehemiah 10:1-39 Preachers can take advantage of shaping church culture within the churches they are heard by applying the principles taught in chapter 10 of the book of Nehemiah. However, Ezekial 33:31-32 tells of how people were impressed by the sermons they heard, but experienced no change in their lives. This was because they did not put into practice the things they heard preached. James 1:22 teaches us that in order for people to do what they learn in sermons, they often need to be challenged. Hopefully, in addition to exalting the glories of God and His Son Jesus Christ, every sermon is calling people to do something that is glorifying to God in their own lives. We honor God's Word by listening to what the Lord wants us to do through His Word. The remaining six chapters of Nehemiah describe how the people of Jerusalem were consecrated in preparation for the arrival of the Messiah. In verse 38 of chapter 10, we see how the people were convicted and committed following the great prayer of the Levites (Ch 9) and how, following the prayer, the people made a written public promise to God that they would honor His covenant from that moment on. As we see later in Nehemiah however, conviction and confession is no substitute for obedience! Today's message by Pastor Ramey outlines three evidences of spiritual revival based on Chapter 10 of Nehemiah: 1) We should commit to submit to God's Word; 2) We should commit to separate from the world; and 3) We should commit to support God's work. These commitments, which mark spiritual obedience to God, are embodied by those who are truly committed to honor and serve the Lord. The degree of our commitment to the Lord will, therefore, be reflected by these three evidences as they manifest in our lives. Beyond that, we must remember that change in our lives happens not by chance, but by choice and by the grace of God. So, we ask our Lord to grant us true change!
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People of the Book
Nehemiah 8:1-18 When we think of the Book of Nehemiah, we typically think of the walls of Jerusalem being rebuilt in a mere 52 days. But the work of Nehemiah had just begun because his ultimate goal was to reconstitute the people of Jerusalem. Chapter 7 of Nehemiah marks the transition between the conclusion of the construction phase and the introduction of the reconstitution stage. This important chapter tells of spiritual revival among God's people through the public reading of the Scriptures. Hence, Ezra becomes the main character in the next few chapters of Nehemiah and Nehemiah is referred to in the third person during this period. The seventh chapter of Nehemiah demonstrates that the key to the reconstitution of God's people - their consecration, is the exposition of His Word. In other words, consecration comes by way of God's Word working in people's lives. And, history has shown that there is nothing more powerful that God uses to bring revival to the people than the anointing of Godly men to accurately exposit Scripture. To exposit the Word is to accurately explain what is contained in scripture so that it can be understood by the people. Preaching, in turn, is the process of expositing God's Word so that it speaks forth His heart. Chapter 8 of Nehemiah is one of the best examples of expository preaching in all of the Bible. Ezra and his helpers were the first in a long line of preachers who exposited from the Bible. God has used this means to bless many generations through the centuries and continues to save sinners and bring Christians to spiritual maturity even today. Sadly though, expository preaching is becoming obsolete in the church of today. Topical and thematic preaching, such has become common in "seeker friendly churches" and the "emergent church", are often inspiring and seemingly practical, but lack the spiritual benefits do not compare with those resulting from a preaching ministry like Ezra's. As Dr. Donald Campbell of Dallas Theological Seminary notes: "Blessed indeed are the believers who are privileged to sit under expository preaching of the Scriptures." In this sermon, we learn of four marks that characterize "people of The Book". People of The Book: 1) revere the Word, 2) receive the Word, 3) rejoice in the Word, and 4) respond to the Word. We never honor God more than when we reverently listen to what He has to say about what He has done, what He is doing, and what He will do! This should draw us to loving obedience to His will and God promises His blessings to those who respond in loving obedience to His Word! This by grace through faith in His son Jesus, who is the living Word!
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