Sermons on Ezras Dedication:

A Great Mother (Mother’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 11, 2023

One of the most difficult sermons a pastor has to preach is a “Mother’s Day” sermon.

Why? For the same reason you spend a great deal of time searching through the Hallmark Cards trying to find the perfect card that will begin to convey how deeply you feel about your mother. If that is a strain on us consider the strain that puts on us preachers trying to preach a message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Serve The Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022

In the verse of scripture that I read to you, it states something that I wish could be true of every Christian.

Look at this verse again. We read, “For they themselves show of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God.” GOD SAVES US FOR TWO REASONS: (1) He does not want us to perish. John 3:16 makes that clear. We read, “For God so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Shepherd's Claims Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024

Jesus still is trying to solidify His claims of who He is.

As we move along in our study of the Gospel of John we will pick up in verse 17. READ 17-18. This is the final proof that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and that is in His sacrificial death and resurrection. A shepherd’s greatest sacrifice was to give his life for his sheep. A shepherd who died for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Gateway To Blessing: The Power Of Radical Obedience Series

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jan 23, 2026

​Obedience is often misunderstood as a restrictive set of rules. However, in the Kingdom of God, obedience is the primary expression of our love for the Father and the essential key that unlocks His promises.

?1. The Heart of the Matter: Obedience Over Ritual ?Biblical Reference: 1 Samuel 15:22 – "To obey is better than sacrifice." ?The Message: God is more interested in the state of our hearts than the size of our offerings. Religious activity (attending services, giving, or reciting prayers) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22, John 14:15, Matthew 7:24-27, James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving On To Our High Calling

Contributed by Delfin Corona on Aug 7, 2006

This sermon suggests four steps to move on to our high calling base on the experience of Ezra.

MOVING ON TO OUR HIGHER CALLING (delfin l. corona) Listening to the media in the last few days: the threat of volcanic eruption in the Philippines, current conflict in the Middle East - Israel against Lebanon that brings many Overseas Filipino Workers to a place of misery, the heat wave in New ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Real Dad

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003

A sermon dedicated to fathers.

Someone wrote these humorous words entitled, "The World According to Dad." These are words that most dads have said at some time or another to their children. - This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you. - Quiet. I’m watching the ball game. - Don’t forget to check the oil. - Bring back all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving Your Children Back To God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

Baby Dedication Service.

GEN. 22:1-14 “GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD” A) Have you ever given your children back to God? * Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back, but I didn’t think God would take them back ... I thought He had a no return policy on kids ... Besides, I lost the receipt!” * The truth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hot Or Cold; It's Your Choice

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 2, 2005

Dedicating ourselves to service

1. DID THE LAODICEAN’S UNDERSTAND THE MESSAGE? DO WE? • The letters preceding and including this one are not merely letters to active churches in the day in which they are written, but to 7 church ages (stages) throughout history after the death of Christ • Many believe that we are living in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place O Lord Almighty

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 22, 2006

Building dedication sermon.

Psalm 84: “HOW LOVELY IS YOUR DWELLING PLACE!” The last time I was here in LaPorte, this place where I am standing right now was just a muddy spot on the ground. There was an open field here, and the place where you’re sitting right now – can you picture it? Just mud, dirt, some grass. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting In Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus at the feast of dedication

33. Who is Jesus? April 17th, 2010 Getting In After doing some traveling and teaching in the region of Judea Jesus returns to Jerusalem for the Feast of Dedication. While He is teaching in Jerusalem He gets into a little bit of trouble over the issue of His deity. Once again Jesus claims to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: *other

Knights Of The Cross

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007

This is a challenge to be a dedicated disciple.

Call To Worship - Job 37:1-17 Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - Bethany Sexton Knights of the Cross Mark 1:1-15 Introduction: Factual Data/Scriptural Analysis 1. Speaker/speakers: Mark John the Baptist Certification of His Sonship - God the Father Jesus 2. Addressees: Seekers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Major Force In This Child's Life"

Contributed by John Brooks on Sep 16, 2018

Child Dedication Sunday

"But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Esther (Means Star) / Purim / A Miraculous Deliverance

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 3, 2022

written by Esther, Mordecai or Ezra, since it fits in between Ezra 6 and 7 NIV Study Bible / NASB / Marilyn Hickey Ministries (MHM) notes; The book takes place over 10 years.

www.biblica.com/niv/studybible/esther.php: I. The Feasts of Xerxes (1:1—2:18) (v.3 – “the army officers of Persia / Media” - Afganistan) 486 BC A. (Queen) Vashti deposed (ch. 1) because she refused to be a model in a beauty contest so her husband Ahasuerus, king of Shusan (Xerxes I) divorced ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Wise Words For The Right Path Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2014

Childrens dedication service featuring 5 aspects that will assist in giving God a child truly dedicated to him.

1 Samuel1:1-28 There was a man named Elkanah who lived in Ramah in the region of Zuph in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, of Ephraim. Elkanah had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah did not. Each year ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Foursquare