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  • Charles Trout avatar

    Carrying God's Treasures In A Dangerous Land

    Contributed by Charles Trout on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 20,894 views

    How to journey through a dangerous land to make it home.

    Carrying Precious Treasures In A Dangerous Land. Ezra 8:21 21Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. It is often the case that we overlook the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scotty Killingsworth avatar

    Why Do I Need To Go To Church? Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,123 views

    With this talk today I am going to make the case that church attendance is vital because everything you hold dear can be taken away from you. The church offers the best hope on earth of carrying your precious treasures through a dangerous land.

    S011202 Why do I need to go to church? Ezra 8:21 A sermon by Scotty L Killingsworth Preached to the Evergreen Church Springfield, Mo. Second sermon in the series-Sermons I would bring a friend to hear. Beginning The Fellowship of the Ring tells the story of a Hobbit who has in his possession ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Ezra

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 24,255 views

    Ezra was a devoted student of God’s word and as a result he became a teacher of God’s truth which restored a nation to a right relationship with God

    EZRA Theme: Ezra was a devoted student of God’s word and as a result he became a teacher of God’s truth which restored a nation to a right relationship with God. Introduction: The return to Jerusalem was made possible by Cyrus’ decree. The Prophecies by Isaiah 44: 28-45:3 and Jeremiah 29:10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Mining For Gold In The Word Of God

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 5, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,616 views

    What do we need to know about God’s Word in order to be skillful in living a Christian life as well as helping others in their journey of faith?

    May, 2007 Mining for Gold in the Word of God Ezra 7:6-10 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever tried to draw a straight line? What happened? Did it come out crooked? What would help you to do a better job? A yardstick, a ruler? Yes, a ruler can help you to measure things accurately, and you can use ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Presence

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,040 views

    Submission to God and His powerful presence are two of the keys of success as we journey in life. Our submission can be demonstrated through fasting.

    INTRODUCTION 2008 is a journey that no man has charted already. How can we know what are the prospects in life in store for us in this journey? In today’s scripture, Ezra ask Israel to fast to ensure themselves of success and prosperity in their journey back to Jerusalem. They did not just pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Meet Me At The River

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 32 ratings
     | 27,188 views

    I preached this sermon the Sunday prior to our annual fall revival meetings. The steps Ezra took the people through in this passage were foundational to the revival they experienced in Nehemiah 8 and 9.

    1. Fasting is required for revival (8:21-23) 2. Faith is required for revival (8:24-30) 3. Follow-through is required for revival (8:31) In just a minute, we’re going to read Nehemiah 9:5-6. But that’s not our text tonight. That is the result of our text tonight. Our text is actually going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Searan avatar

    A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

    Contributed by Ray Searan on May 2, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,602 views

    As we approach another New Year in a few days, many of us will continue a tradition that we have followed for hundreds of years. I am referring to the practice of making New Year’s resolutions. I am not going to tell you that whether or not you make New Y

    A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    God's Word Has Power To Change Lives

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 57,378 views

    This message tells about the transforming power of God’s Word to change lives. Ideas for this message were glended from the "Ezra Network."

    God’s Word Has Power to Change Lives Hebrews 4:12-13 2 Timothy 3:16 God’s Word has power to change lives because it message is about Jesus the World and Person Changer. How important is the Word of God to you? Is it something you take for granted? Is it something you can do without and all you ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Basics Of Being A Consecrated Believer

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,926 views

    In the midst of civil and religious ruin, harsh living conditions and spiritual apathy Ezra is used by God to revive Israel as he demonstrates the basics of being a consecrated believer.

    THE BASICS OF BEING A CONSECRATED BELIEVER Ezra 7:6-10 EZRA 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Introduction: The Israelites returned to Jerusalem after having been taken into Babylonian captivity for 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Rodriguez avatar

    God's Gracious Hand

    Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,933 views

    How many want God blessing on our life!

    God’s Gracious Hand Text: Ezra 7:9-10 Introduction: Last week looked at how King David had made up his mind that he was going to walk through the valley’s of life, even through the life would even mean he had to walk through the valley of the shadow of death or the darkest valley and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The House Be Built

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,164 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Look Who Finally Showed Up Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,195 views

    Ezra had confidence in God’s providence. When you see God’s providential hand of control it takes away your worries and fears and it gives you joy and peace and assurance. When you see God in control it gives you boldness and confidence to do the things H

    1. Our history has been providentially guided by God 2. Our life’s journey is providentially guarded by God 3. Our mission is providentially given by God Sam was a very dedicated pastor. But, like many who follow God’s call into the ministry, there were people who didn’t like Pastor Sam. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got Problems? Deal With It! Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    Ezra was facing a problem and came up with a solution that ended in success. From that, we can see how this godly leader dealt with a problem. And from that, we can develop our own how-to list. We can see three key components to dealing with the problems

    How do you deal with problems? 1. Recognize the problem 2. Come up with the right solution 3. Properly identify success One of the complaints some people have about expository preaching is they say it’s not practical. They say that when you just preach directly from the text of the Bible, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ezra Fast Series

    Contributed by Larry Finley on May 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,792 views

    When faced with problems beyond our capablilities God has a way.

    EZRA FAST 5/14/08 Ezra 8:22-31 S__L__R__ 1. EXAMINATION A. Reality of the Problem 1. Long Walk a. 4 months journey 2. Loads of Wealth a. several Million dollars gold & silver 3. Lack of Warriors a. subjugated people b. shop keepers/city folk B. Result if Problem not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Where You're Going Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,045 views

    Are we prepared for the journey that awaits us?

    In his book, Gentle Thunder, Max Lucado tells the story of Sir John Franklin. It was 1845 in England. In 1845, America was at the beginning of what was called “Manifest Destiny.” That was the idea that we were destined to explore and inhabit and eventually annex the west. While we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist