Sermons on Ezras Dedication:

Understanding God's Word, Part 2: The Method Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 1, 2009

In order to understand God’s Word, we not only have to have the right message, we have to use the right method. What is the best method of teaching the Bible in a way that people will understand it? Today’s passage gives us timeless principles concernin

This is our second week of looking at what it takes to understand God’s Word. Last week we looked at the right message. In our passage, as Ezra stood before the remnant and taught them God’s Word, He taught them the right message. As you can tell from what we just read, we’re still in the same ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Face Of Compromise: Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 9, 2003

This passage gives us three aspects of integrity that we need to see in order to avoid the danger of compromising our stand for God.

STANDING IN THE FACE OF COMPROMISE: TRUE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY Daniel 1:1-20 Over the next several weeks, I will be delivering a series of messages from the book of Daniel on this thought, “Staying Godly in an Ungodly World.” I believe that will all of the snares and temptations placed before the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Promise Of Spiritual Revival

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 13, 2007

Do you ever feel spiritually lifeless? How about inwardly empty? Are you less than hot in your love relationship with God?

God’s Promise of Spiritual Revival Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:” I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

Encouragement to get involved in the spiritual discipline of fasting.

TEXT: Mark 9:17-29 INTRO: Jesus’ disciples were able to do many miraculous things by the authority they had in His Name but when they came to this demon-possessed man they couldn’t set him free. Jesus told them the reason they couldn’t set him free was because some spiritual breakthroughs only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nation-Shaking Prayers

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 5, 2012

We need more than a favorable election, we need a national revival. This message shows how Daniel harnessed the power of prayer by 1). Setting his face to seek God. 2). Agonizing in prayer, and 3). Giving each new crisis a new effort in prayer.

NATION-SHAKING PRAYERS Daniel 9:2-7, 11, 13, 17-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Election in 2 Days; Memorable Jokes 1. "Over the weekend, President Obama announced that he was running for a second term as president of the United States. There’s a brand-new campaign slogan — ’Give me four more years ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:2-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Priorities In Worship, Part 6

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 5, 2023

There are seven essential components of an effective worship service. 1. Powerful prayer. 2. Meaningful music. 3. Passionate praise 4. Tithing and giving...

Priorities In Worship, Part 6 Hebrews 10, 24–25 It’s Gods desire to be glorified in all that we do and say. If our lives are to count for something then we are to glorify Jesus through speak and actions of love. P.H Hebrews 10:24-25NKJV Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival Required

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 15, 2022

In today’s message we’ll be looking at what our responsibility is if we want to see revival. In other words, what should be done. What is our responsibility in moving toward revival? And then we’ll see what God promises to do.

Revival Required Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNt_Oq8GQ0Q John Whitehead, president and founder of the Rutherford Institute said, “If there isn’t a revival in this country of some sort … we’re moving toward a state that would be very much like pagan Rome.” There is a principle found ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Foursquare

Proclaiming A Fast

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 9, 2006

Explores the value and purposes of fasting privately and corporately.

I. Fasting Defined: Refraining from eating and/or drinking. A. Three degrees or types of fasting are mentioned in Scripture. 1. Normal Fast - total abstinence from food (Matthew 4:1-2 & Luke 4:1-2). a. Matthew 4:1-2 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing Over God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 11, 2011

Nehemiah chapter 8 records one of the most spectacular celebrations of the work of God in the O.T. The spiritual renewal of the people begins with a challenge to the mind, continues with an effect on the emotions & concludes with a people returning to God

[Revivals of the Bible Series] NEHEMIAH 8 REJOICING OVER GOD’S WORD [Ezra 10] There were three different groups which returned from Babylonian captivity under three different leaders. The first, led by Zerubbabel in 537-536 B.C., we have already discussed. Eighty years later the scribe Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18, Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Water Gate Incident

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Please Turn to: Nehemiah chapter 8 As you can see, the title of my message this morning is "The Water Gate Incident.

Please Turn to: Nehemiah chapter 8 As you can see, the title of my message this morning is "The Water Gate Incident." Those of you who were at our Sunrise service last Sunday may remember that I mentioned the Watergate Scandal — When President Nixon tried to cover up his illegal activity and was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18, Psalm 107:10-16

Somewhere Between Quack And Quisling Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 25, 2015

Somewhere between quack and quisling is the remnant. Strive to be among that number.

Somewhere Between Quack and Quisling Ezra 9 and 10 Before we read Ezra 9 and 10 let's back up and get a broad overview of what happened to the Jews up to this point. I'm going to back up and then go slightly ahead because it will matter when we consider Ezra's response to God: 605 BC - ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Together

Contributed by Michael Allen on Sep 6, 2003

how we can learn our corporate responsibility as a body of God’s people

The people met ‘When the seventh month came and the Israelites had settled in their towns, all the people assembled as one man in the square before the Water Gate. They told Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel.’ The people met ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Me Now!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 5, 2010

There was an urgency that these men recognized in Jesus call on their lives.

At the end of Mtt 3, Jesus is baptized by John. John is at first taken back- resists baptizing Jesus Mtt 3:15 Jesus said to John- permit it at this time. This was the moment in time that God chose for Jesus step out onto the stage of public ministry. Mtt 4:1 Matthew- Jesus- led by the Spirit into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Unexpected Joy

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 27, 2009

We sing and quote that "The joy of the LORD is your strength," but learning to live it in challenging service to our King is a daily "workout" for our faith (that brings "unexpected joy").

How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I get this accomplished, I’ll focus on helping out at the church?” How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I have my degree in hand, I’ll start seriously serving the Lord” or “As soon as our church finds a building (or a pastor), I’ll really get ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: *other

Hearing God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 25, 2019

The Word of God is eternally true and relevant for all generations. Knowing and understanding the Word brings conviction and life change. Our task today is to make it clear and help people understand it.

When the 7th month came, the people gathered as “one man in the square” before the Water Gate. • 3 festivals take place in the 7th month of the Jewish calendar – the Feast of the Trumpets (1st), the Day of Atonement (10th) and Feast of the Tabernacles (15th-21st). • We are going to see all 3 of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible