Sermons on Ezra 1 4 1:

Nehemiah (Comforter) Part 1 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 19, 2025

Restoration and renewal, rebuilding the wall, opposition fails to stop construction; takes place over 20 years. There are 9 major prayers in this book. (c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries); notes by biblegateway.com

Nehemiah’s Grief for the Exiles; prayer for Jerusalem 1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the [a]capitol, (HIS PARENTS WERE IN THE BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY, THIS TAKES PLACE IN IRAN. WE NEED TO PRAY FOR PEACE ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Spirits Among Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2016

John provides 1) A Command to test (1 John 4:1a) 2) A Reason to test (1 John 4:1b) and 3) Guidelines on how to test (1 John 4:2-6) the Spirits/False teachers in our midst.

James Marshall, the first to discover gold in California in 1848, and the “forty-niners” who followed him, used the term eureka, meaning “I have found it”. Other would-be prospectors quickly learned that not everything that appeared to be gold actually was. Riverbeds and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Other

Part 1 - We Need The Heart Of Joseph. Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2011

Part 1 of a 4 part series for the Christmas Season (Or anytime). We will research the heart of those surrounding the birth of Jesus to see what was in their hearts that enabled them to be in the right place, at the right time, to be among the very few wh

What Does It Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 1 - We Need a Joseph’s Heart By Rev. James May Thanksgiving, with its family gatherings and feasting has now passed into history and we find ourselves filled with thankfulness for all of the blessings of God that he has bestowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anointing A Man After God's Own Heart.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022

Samuel's secret mission.

ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Saul had rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), much to the grief of Samuel (cf. 1 Samuel 15:11) - but the LORD already had another man in mind for Samuel to go and anoint (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of A True Church Of God Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.4-9.

The Marks of a True Church of God Text: 1 Cor 1.4-9. Introduction: 1. Read text. 2. This passage represents Paul’s expression of thanks that the church at Corinth was a true church of God. He can tell this from the evidence he sees in their lives. 3. Paul is saying to them… “I am thankful that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fleecing The Sheep

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 28, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 4: 1 – 43

1 Chronicles 4: 1 – 43 Fleecing the sheep 4 The sons of Judah were Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. 2 And Reaiah the son of Shobal begot Jahath, and Jahath begot Ahumai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zorathites. 3 These were the sons of the father of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Smorgasbord

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 4: 1 – 34

1 Kings 4: 1 – 34 Smorgasbord 4 So King Solomon was king over all Israel. 2 And these were his officials: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest; 3 Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder; 4 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, over the army; Zadok and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dealing Decisively With Sin Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 7, 2014

This sermon covers chapters 9 and 10, where Ezra deals with the sin of intermarriage that he discovers among the exiles in Jerusalem. It is a good example of the right reaction to any kind of sin.

Introduction: A. There is a story told of four preachers who were good friends, who lived in a small town many years ago, during a more simple and conservative time. 1. They often met for lunch at the local diner to talk about their lives and ministries. 2. During one of those gatherings, one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hiding Place For The Repentant

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 8, 2016

Before we can enter into the blessings which follow forgiveness, we must first admit our sin, and acknowledge our responsibility before God.

A HIDING PLACE FOR THE REPENTANT. Psalm 32:1-11. The beatitudes of Psalm 32:1-2 remind us of Psalm 1:1-2, which describes the righteous man and proclaims him blessed. Yet, since the fall of Adam, no mere man has been born with original righteousness. The second Psalm leads us to the place where ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Just Feel Bad

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Ezra 10

MORE THAN JUST FEEL BAD (EZRA 10) By the time Bobby arrived, the football game had already started. “Why are you so late?” asked his friend. “I couldn’t decide between going to church and going to the football game. So I tossed a coin,” said Bobby. “But that shouldn’t have taken too long,” said ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Common - Pt. 1 - Droppin' Dimes Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2016

Every Day. Routine. Take it or leave it. A dime a dozen. Do we treat the rare like the regular? Do we mistake the extraordinary for the ordinary? Do we overlook the incredible for the common?

Common Pt. 1 - Droppin' Dimes Introduction We have confronted and challenged our apathy towards people. Jesus made it clear that we must not only claim love for God but that that love must be demonstrated with love for people. We can't claim love for the One we can't see if we don't love the ones ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Things First

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Ezra 8

FIRST THINGS FIRST (EZRA 8) There is an ancient Scottish legend that tells the story of a shepherd boy tending a few straggling sheep on the side of a mountain. One day as he cared for his sheep he saw at his feet a beautiful flower -- one that was more beautiful than any he had ever seen in his ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shout For Joy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2026

Ezra 2

SHOUT FOR JOY (EZRA 3) I have an educator friend J living in one of the big Chinese cities where the pandemic restrictions were very harsh. He said, “It was crazy being in lockdown for a month, not being able to go outside.” At the slightest relaxing of restrictions, he and his wife were the first ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story- Chapter 19. Don't Make What Is Important To God Trivial Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 13, 2014

When we make what is important to God trivial, God will try to wake us up to get us back on track!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The return home! What an awesome event! Seventy years in captivity and now it is time for the Israelites to go home! • God turns the heart of Cyrus, the Persian king, toward the Jews and Cyrus releases the Jews to return to Jerusalem and build their ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did God Take 6 Days To Make Everything? Gen. 1:1, 2:1-3

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Aug 3, 2025

God exists, He made everything in 6 literal days, and he utilized patterns to do so. He utilized patterns because He delights in them. Our life is happier and easier if we embrace His patterns in our daily life.

Why did God Take 6 Days to Make Everything? Gen. 1:1, 2:1-3 1. God Made _Everything_ (1:1) A. God Exists, and it’s _Clear_. Honestly, it’s rather obvious. “It is so obvious, so salient, so clear that God exists, that the Bible assumes it in Genesis 1:1. To deny this basic tenet of life is to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church