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Luck or Pluck? (Ezra 7:11-28)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Albert Tang
Date: 9th June 2024
Passage: Ezra 7:11-28
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In Ezra 7:11-28 was sent by the Persian king to Jerusalem for a Jewish religious mession, and he praised God for it.

Accuracy in God's Word (7:11-12)Approvals from others (7:13-26)Acknowledgement of God's favour (7:27-28)Reflection:

How do we experience the acts of God?What is the relationship between knowing, teaching and observing the Word of God and experiencing His deeds?What matters are necessary to have approval/trust from others and what matters do not?

Introducing Ezra (Ezra 7:1-10)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: William HC
Date: 2nd June 2024
Passage: Ezra 7:1-10
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Ps William HC preaching from Ezra 7:1-10.

An extraordinary calling (v1–7)An extraordinary mission (v8–10)…an extraordinary Messiah!Ezra is specially called on a mission to rebuild God’s people through his devotion to study, observe, and teach the Scriptures.

Come to the Lord (Isaiah 55)
Speaker: Johan Linder
Date: 26th May 2024
Passage: Isaiah 55:1-13
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Rev Johan Linder (OMF New Zealand) preaching from Isaiah 55.
Question: What has given you satisfaction in the last month?

An Invitation v1-3A Promise with a purpose v3-5A Call to:
a) Turn from Evil v6-7
b) acknowledge God’s greatness v8-11

King of Kings (Ezra 5:1-6:12)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Albert Tang
Date: 12th May 2024
Passage: Ezra 5:1-6:12
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Ps Albert Tang preaching from Ezra 5:1-6:12. (We apologise for the poor audio quality due to technical difficulties).

Reception to God's Word (5:1-5)Reflection of God's deed (5:6-17)Recognition of God's will (6:1-12)

The Opposition of God's People (Ezra 4)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Albert Tang
Date: 5th May 2024
Passage: Ezra 4:1-24
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Ps Albert Tang preaching from Ezra 4.

The adversaries (v1-5)Their allegations (v6-16)The aftermath (v17-23)The absolute authority (v24)

From Ruin to Ruin, From Glory to Glory (Ezra 3)
Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Michael Drake
Date: 28th April 2024
Passage: Ezra 3:1-13
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Ps Michael Drake (Howick Baptist) preaching from Ezra 3:1-13.

The glory that lasts began with sacrifice (v1-6)The glory that lasts ends with a living temple (v7-13)God was and is working His purposes out (Hebrews 8:1-2, 1 Peter 2:5)