Sermons on Ezras Dedication:

The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 20, 2014

What is the lesson to be learned from the passage which includes "The Joy of the LORD is Your Strength?

The Joy of the LORD is Your Strength Nehemiah 8:5-12 Introduction Most of us have probably heard the words “The joy of the LORD is your strength”, even though you may not know it comes from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. But just what does this mean? Is it simply a call to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following God's Lead Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 18, 2014

In this second sermon in this series, we explore how Israel follows God's lead after King Cyrus gives them permission to return and rebuild the Temple of God.

Introduction: A. Many of us have our favorite songs. Maybe it’s a song that describes the theme of our lives or of our relationships. 1. Major league baseball now uses what are called a player’s walk-up song – It is used as a player heads to the mound or walks to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Obstacles (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2014

In this sermon, we wrestle with the doubts, fears and compromise that comes when we face obstacles and opposition.

Introduction: A. Life is full of obstacles. 1. So the most important question is not: “Will we face obstacles?” 2. Rather, the most important question is: “How will we overcome the obstacles we face?” B. I like the story told of three men who were hiking in the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When It's Dead, Revive It! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2014

God brings revival into people when they have their hearts prepared through involvement with prayer and the Word of God.

Introduction: A. On a bright and clear morning in July of 1982, two amateur prospectors were dredging for gold in a cold California river. 1. Mike Astle was in the river and had on a wet suit to protect him from the icy water, while his friend Dave Burgess stood nearby on the riverside supervising ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Watergate Revival Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

There is an unspoken desire in the body of Christ today to understand what revival is all about even though we may have never experienced it corporately. Israel was in a similar state in the 500's BC. In fact they did not have access to the Word of God ..

Opening illustration: What would you hear if you could listen to the sounds at your neighbor’s house on Sunday morning? Would it be the sound of boats being prepared for a day of fishing at the lake? Would it be the sound of golf clubs being thrown into the trunk of the car in anticipation of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Eli - Study The Word Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 5, 2022

This sermon focuses on the core value of discipleship and the importance of studying God's Word in order to develop deeply rooted disciples.

We are continuing our discussion about what we call the four core values: worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. This week’s focus is on discipleship. Keep in mind that we are not interested in any type of discipleship, but what I refer to as deep-rooted discipleship. Discipleship ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:9-10, Acts 17:11, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 4:7, 2 Timothy 3:16, Matthew 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Return From Exile Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 14, 2023

If there had only been an Ezra, only part of the job would have gotten done. If there had only been a Nehemiah, only part of the job would have gotten done. God needed both men to accomplish the goal.

April 15, 2023 Today we are combining the books of Ezra and Nehemiah into 1 story – Return from Exile The 70 years were up. It was now time for God to act. He moved the heart of Cyrus, king of Persia, to allow the Jews to return home. The Exiles returned to Judea in 3 separate waves over a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-3, Ezra 7:6-9, Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

God Will Use Kings To Bless His People - Ezra 1:4

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2011

GOD Will Use Kings To Bless His People - Ezra 1:4

GOD Will Use Kings To Bless His People - Ezra 1:4 Ezra 1:4 If any of his people in exile need help to return, their neighbors are to give them this help. They are to provide them with silver and gold, supplies and pack animals, as well as offerings to present in the Temple of God in Jerusalem." ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing Your Children's Mother

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Marriage advice from Ezra

“Choosing Your Children’s Mother” Ezra 9-10 Intro: This morning, we come to honor our mothers. Hopefully not like the gas station, that put up the sign, “Free rose for Mother with gas!” Our mothers hold a special place in our hearts. For many of us, our mother is the one who first taught us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hall Of Fame # 9 - The Singers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 28, 2008

This message focuses on singing and is based upon Ezra’s reference to the 128 singers who returned from exile.

Certain words spring to mind when we examine what the Bible has to say about singing: 1. SCRIPTURAL 1 Chronicles 15:16 "And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:41

Why Pastor’s Quit

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 8: 1 – 36

Ezra 8: 1 – 36 Why Pastor’s Quit 8 These are the heads of their fathers’ houses, and this is the genealogy of those who went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of King Artaxerxes: 2 of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush; 3 of the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Exodus Ii

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 17, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 2: 1 – 70

Ezra 2: 1 – 70 Exodus II 2 Now these are the people of the province who came back from the captivity, of those who had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away to Babylon, and who returned to Jerusalem and Judah, everyone to his own city. 2 Those who came with ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prayer Brings A Nation To Repentance Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002

Ezra’s prayer resulted in a whole nation in repentance. We need this kind of prayer in the world we live in today.

EZRA’S PRAYER FOR HIS NATION By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Ezra 9:1-9 Introduction. The book of Ezra is set in the period where Israel was in captivity for many years because of their sin. God raised Ezra to return back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore worship in His house. In this ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-9, Genesis 19:14-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Crazy Preachers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 15, 2002

How crazy are you and your Pastor?

Crazy Preachers Bruce Haynes sings the song, The Preacher from the Black Lagoon. It is about a lad in Louisiana that is a huntin’, alligator fightin’, hard workin’, crawfish pie eatin’, and grape Nehi drinkin’ good old boy. He’s a man’s man, but they poke fun at him because he preaches that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24, Isaiah 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist