Getting Right with God 14 July 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 10:1-44 – Topic: Divorce Introduction: When Melody and I were in Bible College, Dr. Cedarholm, the president of our college, frequently said, “The most important thing to learn about history is to learn FROM history.” If we do not learn from history, we are […]
The Danger of a Mixed Marriage 7 July 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 9:1-15 – Topic: Marriage, Courtship Introduction: It ought to be mandatory for every young person, before he or she chooses a sweetheart, to have a good long talk with a Christian who is married to an unbeliever. That married person should tell […]
Leadership Qualities 30 June 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 8:1-36 – Topic: Leadership Introduction: “True greatness, true leadership, is found in giving yourself in service to others, not in coaxing or inducing others to serve you.” J. Oswald Sanders Most of us are leaders in one way or another. We may lead at work, at […]
Improving Character 23 June 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 7:1-28 – Topic: Character Introduction: A person’s true character is revealed by what he would do if he was positive that he would never get caught. Another revelation of true character is what a person will do under pressure or in a lustful temptation. A woman […]
God Blesses Obedience 16 June 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 6:1-22 – Topic: Obedience Introduction: God blesses obedience. I have seen this in my own life. When I disobey God, I have a guilty conscience and feel miserable. However, when I obey God, He blesses me with peace, joy, guidance, and answers to prayer. My […]
Walking Wisely 2 June 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 5:2-17 – Topic: Christian Walk Introduction: (Colossians 4:5) “Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.” Whether we are dealing with those who are without (i.e., unbelievers) or with fellow Christians, we ought always to walk in wisdom. When we are wise, we […]
God’s Motivation 19 May 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 5:1 (Haggai & Zechariah) – Topic: Obey Introduction: On the farm, we often had a difficult time getting the cows to cooperate. Cows can be VERY stubborn. To motivate them to go when they did not want to go, we had an electric prod. It was […]
Prepare for Opposition 12 May 2024 PM – Ezra 4:1-24 – Opposition Introduction: The temple building began in 535 BC during the reign of Cyrus. The people allowed opposition to stop the rebuilding until the 2nd year of Darius, 520 BC. To emphasise the problem of opposition, Ezra included a record of letters (v.6-23) that […]
Relaying the Foundations 5 May 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 3:1-13 – Topic: Revival Introduction: It is sad when a house burns down. The work involved in rebuilding is great. The rubble must be removed. The ground must be cleared. Plans must be drawn up. New materials must be purchased. Workers must be hired. Then […]
Is My Name Written There? 28 April 2024 PM – Text: Ezra 2:1-70 – Topic: Assurance Introduction: A genealogy is a list of names of one’s ancestors. One occasion when genealogies are important is when a will is being read. If you are an heir but cannot prove it, you will miss out. Genealogies or […]