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  • Chris Medina avatar

    Building Up What Was Broken Down

    Contributed by Chris Medina on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
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    The exiles who returned to Judah from captivity bgan the rebuilding process for the Temple. However it was their own hearts that needed restoring and it was God Himself who became the builder.

    Ezra: Building Up What Was Broken Down” Ezra 3:1-13 Read Ezra 3:1-13 Last Monday morning, a young man named Sgt. Sean Peterson was in our home. Sgt. Peterson is a recruiter for the Army here in Merced and was telling Laurie and I about the arrangements for Kevina going up to Stockton to take the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Turkey And Blessings

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    This sermon takes a look at how often we are simply ungrateful for all that God has done for us and reminds us to always give thanks.

    Dr. H.A. Ironside was a wonderful preacher who was known at times for being rather blunt. One day in a crowded restaurant, just as he was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he could join him. Ironside invited his to have a seat. Then, as was his custom, Dr. Ironside bowed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    God's Preparation For Restoration Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,413 views

    The first century church is the goal of restoration. Ezra gives a unique perspective on the goal of restoration, as Israel is in the mode of restoration. Biblical reasoning and understanding can be applied to our modern application of restoration.

    God’s Preparation for Restoration Ezra 1 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On February 9, 2002 Introduction: I. Nicknames are always of interest. A. In college, my classmates gave me a couple; one that has followed me is “Ely the Prophet.” B. A prophecy of mine came true. I am just kidding. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Assessment For Restoration

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,059 views

    In order to continue with restoring the Lord’s people to his will, Ezra shows an important assessment one must consider.

    Assessment for Restoration Ezra 2 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On February 16, 2002 Introduction: I. Joe Wright is the minister of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in Topeka. He prayed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    United We Serve

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,791 views

    In order for the work of God there much be unity in the church as demonstrated when Ezra and people of Israel rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.

    United We Serve Ezra 3:1-13 Reading: Ephesians 4:1-7 Intro: Ezra 1:1-4 The People of God had spent many years in captivity because of their sin. God had promised to bring them back to the promised land. King Cyrus, under the direction of the Lord offered send people back to Jerusalem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • hannah pinkstone avatar

    Start With Worship - Ezra Chapter 3

    Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,115 views

    the Jews returned to their homeland in three waves and began to rebuild their city. but why rebuild the altar before the temple, or the city walls? because there focus was on putting God first!

    I’m going to spend a bit of time talking about some of Ezra chapter 3. About 70 years before the events in this chapter, Judah was invaded by the Babylonian Empire and the people exiled. God had let this happen because they had turned their backs on him. Since then the Babylonian Empire had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Rebuilding The Structure Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,797 views

    Change in the church

    Rebuilding the structure, Pardon our Dust series Ezra 1:1-5 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 28, 2002 A couple of months ago I gave a sermon which outlined a lot of the things that we are doing right as a church. And because I like to keep things positive I failed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    When The Foundations Must Be Laid Again

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,199 views

    If you always keep an ever humbling reminder of why you had to be restored and what consequences your time in sin produced, you will never need another restoration.

    Exiles have begun returning to Jerusalem. Years of Babylonian captivity due to disobedience is the only reminder of a land once favored by God. Remnants from Israel now return back to their homeland with the daunting task of picking up the pieces. Jeshua the high priest and Zerubbabel the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The Decree Of Cyrus Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,889 views

    Sermon 1 in series. Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. Add to this the wickedness and false worship of Judah. God keeps His word and

    The Book of Ezra Study #3 (Ezra 1:1-4) The Decree of Cyrus Introduction • Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. • God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. • Add to this the wickedness and false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Headed Home! Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,289 views

    Sermon 2 in series. In our last message, God used Daniel to get to the king. The king, at God’s bidding, issued a decree. There were two parts to his proclamation: 1. A Call to Go 2. A Call to Give. In our text this evening we see the response to both

    The Book of Ezra Study #4 (Ezra 1:5-11) Headed Home! Open It 1. How do you think your view of the church is different from your grandparents’? * 2. When was the last time you felt there was something you “just had to do”? 3. What’s something you have rebuilt, restored, refinished, or fixed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    A Jewish Homecoming Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,755 views

    Sermon 3 in series. 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable. ALL scripture includes the genealogies and lists. At first, one may be tempted to overlook these passages and move on. You will be shocked at the tremendous

    The Book of Ezra Study #5 (Ezra 2:1-70) A Jewish Homecoming! INTRODUCTION: • 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: • ALL scripture includes the genealogies and lists. • At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Rebuilding The Altar Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,844 views

    Sermon 4 of the series. The Jews are now back in their land. They have built cities, built houses and raised crops. Now it is time to get busy in the work and worship of the Lord!

    The Book of Ezra Study #6 (Ezra 3:1-7) Rebuilding the Altar! INTRODUCTION: If given the chance, would you return to your home place to rebuild it, even if it lay in total devastation? What are some of your earliest memories of church? What buildings come to your mind? What parts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Rebuilding The Foundation! Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010
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     | 16,344 views

    Sermon 5 in the series. The Jews have settled into their cities, built homes, raised crops. Now it is time to get busy in the work of the Lord. In last week’s lesson, we saw that the people put a priority on worship! Even without a Temple, they returned

    T The Book of Ezra Study #7 (Ezra 3:8-13) Rebuilding the Foundation! INTRODUCTION: OPEN: If you knew that a murderer were on the loose in your city, what would you do? Buy a gun, read your Bible, pray, or tithe? QUOTE: Why was the Lord’s temple begun first, even before the city ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Opposition: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010
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     | 9,020 views

    Sermon 6 of the Series. Chapter 4 is the sudden storm that interrupted what seemed to be clear sailing. The Jews knew that true worship of Jehovah could not be fully enjoyed until the Temple stood again! Satan knew this too. And he rears his ugly head to

    The Book of Ezra Study #8 (Ezra 4:1-5, 24) Opposition: Part I INTRODUCTION: * 1. What comes to your mind as an example of an offer that seemed “too good to be true”? 2. When have you distrusted an offer of help or favor? SUMMARY STATEMENT: • Chapter 3 told us of the rebuilding of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Opposition: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010
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    Sermon 7 of the series. Ezra is very quick to remind us of the truth that ... 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. While Ezra is recording the opposition to the rebuilding of the temple, he adds materia

    The Book of Ezra Study #9 (Ezra 4:6-23) Opposition: Part II INTRODUCTION: 1. In what ways does Christianity go against the flow of society today? 2. What sacrifices do you think Christians have to make for their faith today? 3. What would you do if it were illegal to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist