Sermons on Ezra 3:17-21:

"Birth Of Christ A Time Of Joy"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 17, 2004

There area number of people who at the birth of Christ jump for joy at hearing of his birth.

“Jump for Joy” Luke 2:10-11 “…I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 1:39-45 There are a number of individuals included in the story surrounding the birth of Jesus the scriptures portrayed as jumping for joy at the birth of Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew gives the story from the point of view ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Free Methodist

#1 The Christian's Life And Warfare Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

#1 in the Nehemiah series. Nehemiah’s story parallel’s the path that a backslidden Christian, or any man without God, must walk if he is to be saved and victorious in the end.

Book of Nehemiah Series #1 The Christian’s Life and Warfare. By Pastor Jim May The book of Nehemiah was written by Nehemiah, between 445-425 BC. Along side the Book of Ezra, it records the fulfillment of God’s promise to restore Israel to her land after the 70-year exile in Babylon. The warnings ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Spite Of Terrible Endings

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

In outlining the future God is lovingly conveying to Daniel (and us) the sense that he is in control so that even though there are rocky times ahead, we can have tangible and real hope.

- - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. An outline from the Message Guide printed in the bulletin is included at the end of the textual portion of this sermon. - - - - - - - - - - I need to tell you up front thatthat I am NOT ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:21-27

Denomination: *other

Narnia: The Lion Series

Contributed by Weston Holen on Dec 19, 2005

Jesus, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, is good, powerful, and worthy of praise!

The Chronicles of Narnia is getting positive reviews from many sources. But not everyone likes the film. In The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, the children hear someone say, mysteriously, "Aslan is on the move". C. S. Lewis writes: "Now a very curious thing happened. None of the children knew ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Fleeting Opportunity--Stewardship Of My Time Series

Contributed by Aaron Gehlken on May 28, 2011

Challenge Christians to make the most of the minutes of their lives.

TURN TO NEH 1 in your King James Bible INTRO: My Fleeting Opportunity--Stewardship of My Time Nehemiah and Ezra are amazing books…They are both historical and prophetic. They both have to do with regathering Israel in the promise land…after occupation and dispersal and persecution… God moves a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ! Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

EOLS: God calls us to live in Him, where Jesus is exalted and our joy overflows to others .

To Live is Christ! Php 1:19-26 (19) for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. (20) I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

Leaders Who Can Answer The Call

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 29, 2012

WE need leaders for our country that fit the criteria that Jethro laid out for Moses

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • As we celebrate this 4th of July holiday we should thank all those who have fought for the freedoms that we have. • We live in the greatest country in the world. I believe that we live in the greatest country that has ever been. • I want to thank all of you who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Longer A Quitter

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 26, 2011

Learn why we quit following God's lead, the consequences for it and what to do about quitting - let go and trust God's promises.

GOD’S renovation project Haggai 1 When we moved to Eastern Europe one of the surprising things I noticed were all the buildings in the process of being built. First of all everything was built of brick. And secondly it looked like most of the buildings were just sitting there half built or ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Not About The Wall

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 5, 2010

The wall is finished, but the real work has just begun. It's not about the wall, it's about the Word and the Worship that will be shared within the walls. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

It's Not About the Wall Nehemiah 8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NotAboutTheWall.html We've spent 18 sermons on the rebuilding of the wall. But it's not about the wall, it's about the Word, and the worship. In spite of all the dirty devil's efforts to prevent it from taking form, the wall was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Cares

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010

Showing how God cares through the story of Esther - PowerPoint slides aere available for this sermon on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

God’s care Reading: Esther chapters 2 verse 5-11.. Ill: Top 6 things that people tend to forget: • 6: faces • 5: what was said • 4: words • 3:telephone numbers • 2: where something is • 1: names! Be assured of this: • God not only knows you by name, but he will never ever ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-11

Denomination: Brethren

Grappling With Guilt Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 26, 2013

Joseph teaches an important lesson on overcoming guilt. This message will examine the Source, the Symptoms and the Solution for guilt.

It was Ninth Grade English Literature class. We were reading American short stories, and our assignment was to read Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Tell Tale Heart.” Following are some highlights from the chilling tale... “The officers were satisfied. My MANNER had convinced ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Knows Whether You Have Come To The Kingdom For Such A Time As This?

Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Jun 28, 2013

An analogy from the life of Esther in how we need to be responsible for our generation.

ESTHER - Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this? – Introduction: Esther 1-2 Ahasuerus was a great Persian king, which lived in the Persian Capital of Shushan. And he ruled for twenty years over 127 provinces from India to Ethiopia. At this time a number of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Attributes Of Action

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 15, 2012

Nehemiah models Patience, Prayer, Posession, Plan and Praise in his actions while being obedient to God.

Christian Attributes of Action Nehemiah 2:1-8 Intro: There were two old geezers living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus and Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river and they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their respective ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Article 24 Civil Magistrates Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2010

This sermon looks at the role of the Christians and governing authorities.

1689 BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH. ARTICLE 24 CIVIL MAGISTRATES ROM 13:1-7. IN ROMANS 13 PAUL TURNS HIS ATTENTION TO THE ROLE OF CIVIL MAGISTRATES AND THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIVING OUT THEIR LIVES BEFORE THEM. 1. GOVERNING AUTHORITIES ARE GOD GIVEN V1-2 A) ESTABLISHED BY GOD V2 ALL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Is Yet To Be

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2010

Senior Adult Sunday 1989: God wants to bless us in our senior years and to give us "laughter". He can work through our mistakes and even make those into blessings. From crosses He makes resurrections.

As they passed through the middle age years and headed for senior status, they took some measures to make sure that those years would be manageable years. They took stock of their finances, for example, and made sure that there would be enough for everyday life and for at least a few emergencies. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-21

Denomination: Baptist