Sermons Archive - Ambassador International Church Ambassador International Church

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

We have the hope of life.

1) A living hope (1 Peter 1:3)

2) A certain hope (1 Peter 1:4-5)

3) A joyous hope (1 Peter 1:6-12)