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From Ruins to Restoration—A sermon series on Ezra-Nehemiah
When God’s people returned from exile, the community and life they once knew, was in ruins. How were they going to rebuild from the ground up? How were they going to restore life as the people of God? In many ways, we face the same questions today. How will we rebuild when life as we once knew it is in ruins? How will God restore our life together as His people in a new time and in a new way? Join us for our series on Ezra-Nehemiah as we learn how God can restore us in this season.
July 19–From Ruins to Restoration: An Overview of Ezra/Nehemiah
God will restore the people through worship (Zerubbabel, 538 BC), the Word (Ezra, 458 BC), and a wall/protection (Nehemiah 445 BC).
July 26–The Beginning of the Restoration (Ezra 1-2)
God fulfills his promises, God inspires generosity to do the work, and everyone has a role to play in the restoration.
August 2–Worship Restored (Ezra 3-4)
In restoration, worship is our first priority. Restoration can lead to mixed reactions.
Aug 9–All-Church Retreat. Join us for Worship at Covenant Harbor in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Bring a picnic or order a box lunch.
August 16–How God Encourages Us To Rebuild (Ezra 5-6)
God’s encouragement to keep rebuilding: Prioritize my kingdom first, I will provide all that is needed, I am with you, Don’t be discouraged, I will see it finished.
August 23–Principles of Restoration (Ezra 7-8)
We rebuild around the core principles of the Word, Obedience, Fasting, and Prayer.
August 30–Repentance from Worldliness (Ezra 9-10)
God’s people failed to separate themselves from the practices of the world around them. Our response should be lament and repentance.
Sept 6–Beginning a Restoration Project (Nehemiah 1-2)
In order to move from ruin to restoration, we need to lament, seek the Lord’s favor, and name the current reality in community.
Sept 13–Overcoming Opposition to Restoration (Nehemiah 3-6)
Restoration begins with a community united around a common vision (Neh 3). We must work to maintain that unity in spite of opposition from without (Nh 4,6) and in spite of troubles from within (Nh 5). With God’s help, the restoration will be complete.
Sept 20–God’s Word is Restored (Nehemiah 7-8)
God’s Word brings joy into our lives. We need the reading of God’s Word and the preaching of God’s Word. God’s Word brings restoration.
Sept 27–Covenant Renewal (Nehemiah 9-10)
The Word brings us conviction which lead us to confession, which leads us to repentance and renewal. We are now under the New Covenant where Jesus’ blood is shed for the forgiveness of sins.
Oct 4–Celebrating What God Has Done (Nehemiah 11-12)
We celebrate the restoration God accomplishes through worship, festive celebration, thanksgiving, rejoicing, and dedication to God.
Oct 11–Waiting for Full Restoration (Nehemiah 13)
Our work of restoration will not be complete until Jesus returns. Even though it’s not complete, our labor for the Lord is never in vain.
2021
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Holy Habits
January 10, 20211 Sermon -
All I Want for Christmas is Jesus
November 29, 2020 – January 3, 20215 Sermons
2020
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Anchoring Truth for Turbulent Times
October 18 – November 23, 20205 Sermons -
From Ruins to Restoration
July 19 – October 11, 202011 Sermons -
The Return: Our World's Greatest Hope
June 15 – July 5, 20204 Sermons -
Jesus Now
April 19 – June 7, 20206 Sermons -
From Darkness to Light
March 9 – April 12, 20206 Sermons -
Every: Values that Change Everything
January 6 – February 23, 20207 Sermons
2019
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The Promised Savior
December 1 – 30, 20194 Sermons -
Unlocking the Parables
August 26 – November 20, 201911 Sermons -
New Life in Christ
July 7 – August 12, 20196 Sermons -
Spirit-Filled
May 12 – June 30, 20198 Sermons -
The Cross of Christ
March 11 – April 21, 20197 Sermons -
Explore God
January 6 – February 24, 20198 Sermons
2018
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Proceed to the Goal
December 30, 20181 Sermon -
What Child Is This?
December 2 – 23, 20184 Sermons -
A Community of Generosity
November 4 – 25, 20184 Sermons -
The Worship-Centered Church
September 10 – October 29, 20186 Sermons -
Major Messages from the Minor Prophets
June 4 – August 27, 201812 Sermons -
Resurrected Life
April 1 – May 21, 20188 Sermons -
Easter Sunday
April 1, 20181 Sermon -
Palm Sunday
March 25, 20181 Sermon -
BLESS
February 18 – March 18, 20185 Sermons -
Jesus Revealed: seeing Jesus in light of the Old Testament
January 7 – February 11, 20185 Sermons
2017
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The Characters of Christmas
December 3 – 31, 20174 Sermons -
Sharing God's Love
November 5 – 26, 20174 Sermons -
Growing in Christ
October 8 – 29, 20174 Sermons -
Intentionally Connected
September 10 – 24, 20173 Sermons -
Gospel Life
July 2 – August 27, 20179 Sermons