Sermons Archive - Ambassador International Church Ambassador International Church

Outline:

Failed projects in the book:

Temple
Law
Walls
Leaders

Major lessons from the book:

It exposes a flawed heart.
It encourages a diligent response.
It anticipates a glorious future.

Outline:

They worked DIVERSELY
They worked COURAGEOUSLY
They worked SACRIFICIALLY
They worked UNITEDLY
They worked ANONYMOUSLY
They worked RESPONSIBLY
They worked HUMBLY
They worked COLLECTIVELY
They worked HONOURABLY

Outline:

God's Word points to the true King.
God's Word exposes our painful rebellion.
God's Word reveals God's heart of love.
God's Word encourages our confident response.

Outline:

The Opponents

People on the fringe.
Community leaders.
Regional authorities.


The Tactics
The Response

God's word is declared.
A 'man of peace' intervenes.
Genuine repentance is evidenced.
Wise plans were put in place.



A. God's people will be opposed.
B. God's word will be speaking.
C. God's Spirit will be moving.
D. God's wisdom will be active.
E. God's community will be supportive.
F. God's plans will be vindicated.
G. God's Son will be our example.

Outline

They returned like the exodus

Gifts from neighbours
Passover celebrations
Temple supplies
Building materials


They worshipped according to the law
They were led by a new Moses and Joshua

✓ We're part of something bigger
✓ We're joined to Christ's saving work
✓ We're built upon God's unchanging truth
✓ We're continuing to declare his glorious praise
✓ We're going back for the future

Outline:

1. History

2. This story

5 sections

Ezra 1-6
Ezra 7-10
Neh 1-7
Neh 9-12a
Neh 12b-13



3. His story

a. God's faithfulness
b. God's rule
c. God's plans