TEXT: I SAMUEL 7 I. Revival is about drawing close to God away from sin vv. 1-4 The presence of God will not dwell in the presence of sin v. 1 We need to long for the presence of God over our sins v. 2 We need to turn away from our sin and turn…
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 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: JAMES 4:13-17 Now is the time for inspecting self, not others Who are you to judge others We each need to judge ourselves I Corinthians 11:31-32 We desperately need God’s help in doing so Now is the time to do god’s will, not our own Being self-willed is never a good quality as…
TEXT: LUKE 19:2-10 Jesus is a searcher – He seeks men – lost men – sinners Are you “found”? It is time to seek the Lord – NOW! Additional verses: John 12:30; Luke 15:32; Isaiah 55:6; 2 Chronicles 15
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…
TEXT: EZRA 4 Introduction: The work of Satan hindering the work of God on earth. Satan is the … >deceiver of men Revelation 12:9, 13:4-9, 18:3, 23, 19:20, 20:7-8 >accuser of the brethren Revelation 12:10-11, Job 1:9, 2:5, Zech. 3:1-2 >enemy of God Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 28:13-19 I. Satan supplies opposition to God’s work on…
TEXT: EZRA 3 The plan of God for Worship of God by His people Ezra 3:4-6 Celebrating the Lord’s Day in worship according to His Word Celebrating the Lord’s blessings by giving offerings to the Lord Celebrating the Lord in the place of God on a regular basis The plan of God for the…
TEXT: EZRA 2:1-3:3 God used a man for His glory politically Ezra 1:1-5 He saw God’s plan in God’s Word He submitted to God’s plan in his life He succeeded in fulfilling God’s plan for his life God used fathers to lead their families in obeying His Will Ezra 1:5; 2:1-2, 64-70 Family…