Sermons on Ezra 5:5-6:15:

Let The House Be Built

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 6, 2003

Fasting and prayer is imperative to receiving God’s will in our lives.

September 7, 2003 Morning Service Text: Ezra 8:21-23; 6:3 Subject: Prayer and Fasting Title: Let the House Be Built I love to read stories about how children perceive God. Most of the time, they are so innocent. Jesus said concerning children, “”whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-23, Ezra 6:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience Works! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 3, 2008

In one sense, the remnant was just like us--they had free access to the Word of God. God had just spoken His Word to them through Haggai and Zechariah. God’s Word was available--what were they going to do with it? What are we going to do with it?

1. Obedience was immediate 2. Obedience was inspired 3. Obedience was inclusive 4. Obedience was investigated Imagine if you will, not having access to a Bible. Throughout history, that’s the way it’s been for most people. In the early church, the Bible consisted of the Greek translation of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-4, Ezra 5:7-17, Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Word Blessings Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 17, 2008

God blesses His Word. The remnant heard God’s will clearly revealed in His Word and they didn’t ignore it or put it aside. They no longer stalled and delayed. This time, when they heard God’s Word, they obeyed His will. And when that happens, God blesses.

1. God blessed the remnant with firm audacity (5:5) 2. God blessed the remnant with a fair assessment (5:6-6:5) 3. God blessed the remnant with a fervent advocate (6:6-13) 4. God blessed the remnant with full accomplishment (6:14-15) Back in the book of Exodus, when God was describing the priestly ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Accomplished Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 5, 2008

Despite much opposition the temple was rebuilt. This sermon looks at the reasons for the ultimate success of the Jews building project.

Text - "This house was finished on the third day of the month Adar". Why was the temple project successful? 1. GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY God said the temple would be built and it was. God’s sovereignty was particularly evident in lives of two kings - Cyrus and Darius. a) Cyrus the foreordained king - ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:15

Keep On, Keeping On Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 1, 2005

In Ezra chapter 4, the work of the Church (Temple) came to a standstill. 15 years later, in Ezra chapter 5, we see that the people are recommited to building His Church (Temple).

Introduction 1. “I Give Up”… • That’s a phrase that we use when all hope is gone… • We throw up our hands… • And we surrender… • We give up… • In boxing, they would “throw in the towel”… • Meaning that their boxer has had enough… • And he would fight no more… • In warfare, one side might see that ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

They Finished The Temple Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005

Ezra chapter 6 details how the Tribes of Benjamin and Judah finished re-building the Temple.

Introduction 1. We’ve been on quite the roller coaster ride with the Tribes of Benjamin and Judah… • They basically embarked on returning to their homeland… • After 70 years of captivity.. • On their own. • The other 10 tribes of Israel didn’t relish leaving the homes and the lives that they had ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:1-22, Ezra 6:13-23

Denomination: Nazarene

King Darius Generous Giving

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you kind enough to pray for me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that prayers exceeds giving. IV. TEXT: Ezra 6:8-10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Moreover, I hereby decree that y

I. EXORDIUM: Are you kind enough to pray for me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that prayers exceeds giving. IV. TEXT: Ezra 6:8-10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Moreover, I hereby decree that you are to help these elders of the Jews as they ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 29, 2011

Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors of

God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14 Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Building Resumes Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010

Sermon 8 in the series. God, in His providence, allows the construction to resume. But it is not long before the opposition resumes. The Christian walk will always be a fight. It is truly warfare!

The Book of Ezra Study #10 (Ezra 5) The Building Resumes! OPEN 1. Under what circumstances do you find it difficult to persevere in doing what is right? 2. When have you faced opposition from others for doing the right thing? 3. When have you experienced God’s protection in your ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Temple Completed Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010

Sermon 9 in the series. Nothing great has ever been accomplished without opposition. Remember, these locals worshiped Jehovah, but only as ONE of their many gods. When the Jews would not join with them, then they tried to harass them, both locally and leg

The Book of Ezra Study #11 (Ezra 6) The Temple Completed! OPEN: * 1. What do you think is valuable about studying history? 2. When have you discovered something about the past that has helped you in the present? • I remember when I learned that no great thing has ever been accomplished ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Unlikely Help Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2021

God uses unlikely people to accomplish his purposes and bless the community of faith.

INTRODUCTION • When you look back on your life, have you ever thought about all the people who have helped you to get where you are in both your life and your walk with Jesus today? • We do not get where we are alone; our life is not lived in a vacuum. • I would imagine we can all think about those ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4, Ezra 6:6-12, Ezra 7:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call To Rebuild

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 19, 2021

God is calling the church to rebuild after the Corona Virus pandemic lock-downs. But amidst the challenges, it takes uncommon trust and surrender to tackle what God is asking. This message can be re-worked for a building program.

Someone once said, “Build. Destroy. Rebuild. I’ve mastered the art of bouncing back. Now, to master the art of not having to” (Dau Voire). This is probably how a lot of us feel. We’re tired of striving and struggling, and we’re tired of having to rebuild. But rebuilding is necessary in order ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-8, Ezra 6:1-4, Zechariah 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Not The Ones

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2019

a study in the book of Ezra 5: 1 – 17

Ezra 5: 1 – 17 Not the ones 5 Then the prophet Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophets, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. 2 So Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak rose up and began to build ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Original Intent

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 27, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 6: 1 – 22

Ezra 6: 1 – 22 Original Intent 6 Then King Darius issued a decree, and a search was made in the archives, where the treasures were stored in Babylon. 2 And at Achmetha, in the palace that is in the province of Media, a scroll was found, and in it a record was written thus: 3 In the first year of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Move Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2018

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

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible