Sermons

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Remorse

In this sermon we see the people confess their sins as they rededicate themselves to God and living as his people. How does this passage reveal the importance of confession in the life of God's people?

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Recapture

In this sermon we explore how Nehemiah and God's people attempt to "recapture" the worship of God in spirit and truth and the mission that flows out of that worship. Sometimes we lose focus and our faith runs stagnant. Worship is what reignites our hearts and passion for the things of God and devoting our lives to him once again.

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Revere

Nehemiah continues to face opposition and personal threat to rebuilding the wall. How does Nehemiah respond to the challenges and threats against him? Opposition is not easy to engage, yet Nehemiah teaches us what it looks like to do so by faith.

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Redeem

As Nehemiah faces the challenges and threats to rebuilding the city wall, how does he respond? What does Nehemiah’s response teach us about the leader that God’s people need in order to become who they’re called to be?

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Resist

When Israel sets themselves to rebuilding the wall they immediately face opposition from the outside. How does Nehemiah respond to this external threat to the purposes of God and how should we face opposition? Are we as resolved to see God’s purposes come about in our lives?

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Repent

The people have married foreign wives and Ezra mourns over Israel's unfaithfulness. How does he respond? How are we to think of divorce and marriage and how does Ezra's response relate to the New Testament teaching?

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Refocus

We're given a detailed profile of Ezra and what makes him so necessary for the people of God. This passage presents Ezra's passion for God's word and dependence upon God as what made him so special and needed.

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Renew

Israel was living in the fear of man and unwilling to rebuild the temple. They had abandoned the work that God had given them and the temple was still incomplete. Why were they afraid and how does God engage with his fearful people?

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Rebuild

Israel returns ready to engage in the work that God has for them. It was time to rebuild worship in a desolate place. What does it mean for us to rebuild worship in the desolate places of our lives and seek God's presence in all things?

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Leaving Exile

When Israel returned to the Promised Land they had to unlearn all the rhythms and patterns of life they learned in exile, and relearn what it means to be the people of God. As we return after our own season of exile, how have we been shaped and impacted? How can we recommit to being the people God calls us to be?

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