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Sermons on Ezra
Aug. 21, 2024 TEXT: Ezra 8:21-23 I. Fasting and praying helps us to seek God’s direction (Ezra 8:21) A. Purposing to spend time before the Lord B. Taking time to get serious with God C. Humbling ourselves before God – Psalm 35:13; Psalm 69:10; I Corinthians 11:28-32 II. Fasting and Praying is seeking the Lord’s…
DR. RICK ADAMS ADDRESSES THE PASTORS FROM EZRA 3 CONTINUING THE INSTRUCTION ON CHURCH PLANTING.
TEXT: EZRA 3:1-7 Note, there were some technical difficulties during recording; if this video is incomplete, we apologize. Introduction: Key verse 3 “for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries:” >The fear upon them was real >The fear upon them was because of the people opposing them >The fear upon them…
TEXT: EZRA9:4-10:1 Reverential prayers bring revival to a nation Ezra 9:4-5 Respectful of God’s Word Repentant toward God’s holiness Acts 20:21; Hebrews 6:1; 2 Corinthians 7:8-13 Restore close fellowship with God Sin hinders our benefit of fellowship with God Sin hinders our intimacy of fellowship with God Sin hinders our enjoyment of fellowship…
TEXT: EZRA 10 Respecting God & His Word requires obedience Ezra 10:1-9 Repentant prayer is obedience Submitting to God’s Word is obedience Doing what God’s Word says is obedience James 1:19-27 Enjoying God’s blessings is tied to our obedience God’s blessings are connected to our behavior Rebellion against God’s Word limits our experience…
TEXT: EZRA 9 I. Revival is about reverencing God as Holy vss. 1-4 God wants His children to be separated from the world vss. 1-2 Separated from the abominations of the world Separated unto the holiness of God Separated to be a righteous influence on the world 6:21, 10:11 II Corinthians 6:14-18, John 17:8-20 God…
TEXT: EZRA 8 It is best to do God’s work as a team of servants Ezra 8:15-20 We need more spiritual leaders in God’s work We need more ministers in God’s ministry Matthew 9:35-38 We need more servants with God’s hand upon them Seeking the Lord for revival includes fasting & prayer …
TEXT: EZRA 7 The importance of being ready for God to use your life EZRA 7:1-9 Being ready to do what God created you to do Being ready to seize the opportunity granted to you Being ready to experience the fulfilment of God’s will in you The importance of being prepared for God to…
TEXT: EZRA 6 Introduction: A search was made A roll was found A decree was made Good leaders realize the greatness of God Ezra 6:7-12 They realize the true God is worthy of worship They refuse to hinder the worship of the true God They appreciate the prayers of the worshipers of God…
TEXT: EZRA 5 God’s Word must be communicated to work Ezra 5:1-3 God communicated it to us by inspiration God gave His prophets His prophecy Haggai 1; Zechariah 1 God gave us His inspired Word through His holy recorders 2 Peter 1:16-21 God gave us His completed Word through His…