Sermons on Ezras Dedication:

God's Grace

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 2, 2015

The entire New Testament is dedicated to revealing the dynamic process of God's grace empowering us with the love and dedication of Jesus.

Illustration An old man lay drunk in the street causing a policeman to confront him with: “Get out of the street or I am going to run you in.” A young preacher witnessed this and was moved to interrupt the policeman: “If you will allow me I will aid the old man.” The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Temple Completed Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 6, 2022

For those of you who value preaching you will love these verses. It was the preaching of these, so called, “minor prophets” Haggai and Zechariah that the work flourished. The whole time, now under their preaching the people were working with diligence.

Solomon’s Temple was a major undertaking to complete. It was a multi-generational task. King David made so many preparations. His son Solomon worked to see the temple built and dedicated to the Lord. The temple, we call Solomon’s Temple, was destroyed and laid in ruin during the seventy-year ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Somebody Is Listening And Watching Series

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 8, 2007

The way God does things is that he does a work on the inside before He can work on the outside. That speaks to the church today folks, in order for God to do a work in our world He must first of all do a work in His church.

Somebody is listening and watching Ezra 3 7/8/07 I am preaching through the little book of Ezra. Last Sunday we studied about a couple of principles found in this book that must be followed if we are to see a movement from God. We talked about two things that usually happen prior to a national ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-10, Ezra 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

What We Learn From Fishing

Contributed by Michael Ward on May 4, 2013

Successful fisherman are properly prepared and dedicated to their craft; called to be "fishers of men," Christians must also be dedicated to our calling.

Introduction A. Matthew 4:18-22. B. Think for a moment of the positive results of fishing. 1. Fishing is a healthy, fresh-air activity, very relaxing (for the most part). 2. Fishing provides a perfect setting for fun and togetherness with family and friends. 3. Fishing is a good way to make new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Are You Plugged In To Study And Obey God's Word? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

Ezra is the story of the Jews’ return to Jerusalem after almost a century exile in Babylon. When they returned, all they found were ruins. There was no temple, so the people felt spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a story of how they got plugged in.

Are You Plugged In to Study and Obey God’s Word? Ezra 3:1-3 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the next three weeks, I will be sharing from the book of Ezra about the importance of being plugged in to the best God has for you this year. Today I want to talk about the importance of being ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"The Fashion That Never Goes Out Of Style"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 21, 2002

A life dedicated to God is truly beautiful.

Romans 12:1-8 “The Fashion that Never Goes Out of Style ” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We, as Americans spend millions upon millions of dollars trying to make our bodies beautiful and, if not beautiful, at least presentable. Diet foods, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Most Rad Beauty Contest Ever!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 20, 2008

A life dedicated to God is a beautiful thing.

Romans 12:1-8 “The Most Rad Beauty Pageant Ever!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I was spending some time with our son Ben last summer—having some “guy talk.” So, of course, we were talking about girls. Anyhow, Ben has never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Building People In Our New Building

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Brief message given at building dedication.

Building People in our New Building Ex 35:30-36:5 5-18-03 Richard Tow Grace Chapel Foursquare Church Springfield, MO www.gracechapelchurch.org A year ago on April 14th, we walked out onto a dusty spot west of our sanctuary and broke ground for this new facility. We did it knowing that we ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

"What Does It Mean To Be Crucified?"

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Mar 4, 2009

What it means to be wholly dedicated to Christ.

"What Does It Mean To Be Crucified?" Galatians 2:20 What does it mean? It means three things. 1. The man on the cross is facing only one direction. 2. He is not going back. 3. He has no futher plans of his own. To many Christians are trying to face two directions at the same time. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

How A Man Ought To Die

Contributed by Larry Finley on Oct 1, 2009

Funeral Sermon for a dedicated Christian man

HOW A MAN OUGHT TO DIE Numbers 23:10 … Let me die the death of therighteous, and let my last end be like his! 1. Once in a while some one comes along a. enriches our lives b. way they live teaches – ought to live c. way they die teaches – we ought to die 2. Guy Anderson was such a man as ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Covenant For All.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2025

Solomon's prayer of dedication.

GOD’S COVENANT FOR ALL. 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43. Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of the people, and spread forth his hands toward heaven (1 KINGS 8:22). The King then uttered his all-encompassing prayer of dedication of the Jerusalem Temple, which occupies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning How To Minister To Your Wife Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jul 11, 2008

Learn how a husband is to treat his wife, basic needs of every woman, how a husband can express love to his wife.

Title: “Learning How To Minister To Your Wife” A Husband & Wife were getting ready for Bed one Night. The Wife was Standing in Front of the Full Length mirror, taking a Long hard Look at Herself. “You know Dear,” she says, “As I Look into the Mirror I see an Old ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham Put God First

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 24, 2008

Abraham learned the power of faith in his life, there are four exciting things faith can do for you, come and see

ABRAHAM PUT GOD FIRST Text: Genesis 15:1-6 Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:5-11 INTRODUCTION: 1. Abraham is a remarkable character of faith 2. There are four lessons of faith we get from Abraham’s life: a. Faith changes people b. Faith has no age restriction c. Faith is courageous d. Faith is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daring Yet Not Defiant Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 19, 2004

Excellence is achieved through dedication and practice. It will not be easy. It may not always be fun. But it will always pay off.

Sermon Notes “Daring, Yet Not Defiant” Daniel 1:8-20 (Second in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: As the years progress, conflicting cultural values increasingly surround and challenge the Christian lifestyle. While Secretary of State during the Regan presidency, George Shultz kept a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Ministry Of Availability"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 2, 2004

God will use what we make available to Him. In the passage in Luke 5:1-11, we see that, even with a smelly, old fishing boat and a broken net, Jesus used what Peter made available for Him to use.

“The Ministry Of Availability” INTRODUCTION: God has a ministry for every one of His children … NOT JUST the Pastor. EVERY Christian has a ministry … every one of YOU! Not all will be great soul-winners … BUT … we all have a part in leading others to Christ. We are ALL a link in the chain … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist