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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    On With God's Work Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 15, 2022
     | 2,563 views

    When we have setbacks we need to hear and cherish the voices that cry out, get on with God’s work. What God’s people need in this situation is the voice of encouragement.

    You may remember the dramatic scene from the movie Chariots of Fire. It is when Eric Liddell Falls in a race, gets up and goes on to win the race. Now that is an inspiration. What about us as Christians? Do we stumble? Do we get tripped up and fall down? Of course we do. But we don’t lay there. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working Together Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 25, 2022
     | 4,436 views

    The first two chapters of Ezra tells us that the exiled people returned to the promised land. But something even more important is taking place. The Lord’s people are returning to God. Now unity among the remnant group is essential.

    Musk oxen are herd animals, and groups of two or three dozen animals are sometimes led by a single female. Herds use cooperation to deal with attacks by arctic wolves. When threatened, they “circle the wagons” and array themselves with their young in the middle and their sharp horns facing outward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer For The People

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 9, 2022
     | 1,079 views

    What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

    What is penance? It is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? It is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? It is a disclosure of one's sins in sacrament of reconciliation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do We Have A Prepared Heart That Leads To Honored Praise?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 21, 2023
     | 648 views

    What does a prepared heart have to do with honored praise?

    Ezra was one of three key leaders during the return of the Jewish nation from Babylonian captivity. Zerubbabel was the first to encourage the rebuilding of the Temple. Nehemiah was involved with the rebuilding of the walls. And Ezra was key to restoring the people to worship God. Chapters one - six ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Providence Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 30, 2018
     | 7,779 views

    God planned for the return of His people. We see the providence, promise and provision of God in this move back to Jerusalem.

    The book of Ezra begins with the end of the exile. • The Kingdom of Babylon has fallen to the Persians, and with the dawn of the Persians empire the subjects were asked to return to their respective homelands. • The first wave of returnees took place in 538BC and that’s where the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Facing Opposition Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 21, 2018
     | 7,243 views

    When we do God's work, we can expect opposition. We don't have to be discouraged. God will finish what He has started.

    We started Ezra 1 with the move of God and the edict of King Cyrus, and the start of a long and difficult journey for the exiles returning back to Jerusalem. • In Ezra 2 we have the list of the returning exiles, by families and towns, and the various roles they play. • In Ezra 3 we saw the altar ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Move Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2018
     | 7,880 views

    God moves the remnant through Haggai and Zechariah to restart the rebuilding of the Temple of God. He assures and encourages them.

    The rebuilding of the Temple of God came to a halt, because of the harassment from the Samaritans and the pressure from the Persian officials. • And it stopped for 16 years, until the 2nd year of King Darius’ reign. With the Temple unbuilt, God was left out of their mind and their lives. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Dress A Sermon Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020
     | 3,049 views

    In order to be presentable, a sermon must be properly dressed!

    HOW TO DRESS A SERMON Preaching involves all the components of dressing appropriately for the occasion. You would not go swimming in a three-piece suit and tie any more than you would enter the pulpit in only your underwear! How your dress your sermon will determine your ability to communicate ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ahasuerus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 1, 2022
     | 1,445 views

    Xerxes 1 was the son of Darius 1 of Persia; his mother was the daughter of Cyrus the Great. During his reign, he dealt with revolts in Egypt and Babylon.

    Ahasuerus/ ?-HAZ-ew-EER Modern: 'A?ašveroš, Tiberian: 'A?ašweroš, commonly Achashverosh, Koine Greek: ?s??????, romanized: Asou?ros, in µ Septuagint; Latin: Assuerus in the Vulgate) is a name applied in the Hebrew Bible to three rulers and a Babylonian official (or Median King) in the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfect Peace And At Such A Time

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 3,942 views

    God gives peace no matter the circumstances

    Perfect Peace; And At Such A Time Ezra 7:11-12 Isaiah 26:3 The word peace appears in scriptuer some 400 times. The phrase “God of peace” is used some 36 times. Isaiah said that the chastisment of our peace was upon him (speaking of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Risking All On God

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 14, 2017
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     | 10,024 views

    Do we trust God or humans when the situation is serious?

    EZRA 8:21-23 AMP “Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river Ahava, so that we might humble ourselves before our God to seek from Him a safe journey for us, our children, and all our possessions. For I was ashamed to request troops and horsemen from the king to protect us from the enemy along ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hardships Can Be Opportunity.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 5, 2020
     | 1,530 views

    The prophecy of the 70 Weeks can be seen from that time to our present day. The Anointed one is here.

    Sermon Title: Hardships can be opportunity. Scripture Text: Ezra 2: 64-69 Daniel 9 In the Bible, the Prophecy of Seventy Weeks is a prophecy given to Daniel by the angel Gabriel in response to Daniel's prayer for God to act on behalf of his people and Jerusalem. The angel informs him that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All Mixed Up

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 21, 2023
     | 1,194 views

    How do we know where we should make a stand?

    A few decades ago, when George Bush was running for president, he visited Bob Jones University. You would not believe the media firestorm that ensued. Some people were outraged that Bush went there at all, while others were astonished that his political opponents made so much of it. Of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Bates avatar

    Lord, Please Send A Revival!

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Jan 1, 2024
     | 1,451 views

    Our planet desperately needs a worldwide revival. God has the power to being revival to all the nations and He accomplishes that by using us, Christians, to be His hands/feet in the world to bring about change. But, doing that sometimes comes at a high price (martyrdom).

    The scripture for today's message is from the Book of Ezra Chapter 10:1-6. Let's all read that section together; (verses are from the CSB version). 1 While Ezra prayed and confessed, weeping and falling face-down before the house of God, an extremely large assembly of Israelite men, women, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Was Prayer For The People Really Needed?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 13, 2024
     | 229 views

    What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

    What is penance? Penance is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? Repentance is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? Confession is a disclosure of one’s sins in sacrament of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible