Transforming Loyalty

In this part of the story, Naomi leaves Moab and begins her journey home to Bethlehem. Although Naomi urges Ruth to go back to her people and her gods, Ruth shows unwavering loyalty to Naomi and to Yahweh. Ruth’s loyalty is only a shadow of God’s loyalty...

Community Restoration Continues

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...

Resuming Restoration (Part 2)

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...

Restoration Set-backs

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...

Instructions For The Church

The life of the local church is found in their priority to pray for one another.  In this message we discover how Paul encourages believers to pray for its leaders and in turn, how their leaders are to respond.