Sermon Series: The Message of Ezra
The Book of Ezra describes the events that brought about the rebuilding and completion of the second temple after the people of Judah returned from exile. In this fascinating book we learn valuable lessons that apply to every Christian today; lessons about God's providence, his covenant love, and lessons for us about the value of worship, the gathering of believers and the devastation that sin has for a relationship with God.
Jun 15, 2021
The long spiritual and physical journey of the exiles of Israel that is recorded in the book of Ezra is concluded as the people address their sin with humble repentance. In this final chapter of the book, we are provided with a number of lessons that help us to find...
Jun 6, 2021
May 30, 2021
In the midst of restoration, the people of God who were returning with Ezra were able to safely arrive back in Jerusalem, but this did not make their restoration complete. In this message we explore different lessons we can learn as the Exiles continue their...
May 23, 2021
The restoration of the faith community Ezra led back to Israel began with a journey back to the land God had promised to Abraham and had fulfilled in later years. Their ability to return was brought about through the active hand of God on the many circumstances needed...
May 16, 2021
After many years and much adversity and afflictions, the returning exiles were able to rebuild the House of God. Upon the completion of the Temple, the people celebrated with worship because it was God that had orchestrated their restoration, while also remembering...
May 9, 2021
The efforts to rebuild the Temple have undergone a number of ups and downs, starts and stops. But with the favor of King Darius, the people of God can complete their calling. As we study this passage, we learn a number of lessons about God’s providence, our...
May 2, 2021
After sixteen years, the Jews who returned to rebuild the Temple restarted their work, but their renewed desire to complete the House of God did not come without its obstacles. In this message, we take insights from the Prophet Haggai to help us to apply lessons for...
Apr 25, 2021
Ezra chapter three ends with celebration as the people of God restore the foundation of the Temple. But soon after, progress is replaced with discouragement as they are hindered from worshiping God. In our study of Ezra chapter 4 we take a closer look at its message...
Apr 18, 2021
Under His direction, the people of God returned to Jerusalem with the mission of restoring worship to the land and their daily lives. In this message we take a closer look at what that entailed for them and how we as the church should apply it to ourselves.
Apr 12, 2021
The opening of the Book of Ezra recounts the beginning of how God used a pagan king to restore His people to their land and to rebuild worship. In this message we look at this passage and learn about God’s promise, providence, priorities and purposes and how...
