Sermon Notes: “Introducing Ezra” Ezra 7-8

Ezra and Nehemiah are all about reformation. God calls his people out of their exile and back to Jerusalem. They rebuild the altar and temple of the Lord (Ezra) and continue to rebuild the walls of the city (Nehemiah). This sermon series is a fast-paced walk through the book of Ezra with an eye towards what reformation might look like in the 21st century. 

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Sermon Notes: “Keeping the Feast” Ezra 6

Ezra and Nehemiah are all about reformation. God calls his people out of their exile and back to Jerusalem. They rebuild the altar and temple of the Lord (Ezra) and continue to rebuild the walls of the city (Nehemiah). This sermon series is a fast-paced walk through the book of Ezra with an eye towards what reformation might look like in the 21st century. 

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Sermon Notes: “Facing Opposition” Ezra 4-5

Ezra and Nehemiah are all about reformation. God calls his people out of their exile and back to Jerusalem. They rebuild the altar and temple of the Lord (Ezra) and continue to rebuild the walls of the city (Nehemiah). This sermon series is a fast-paced walk through the book of Ezra with an eye towards what reformation might look like in the 21st century. 

Sermon Notes: “Rebuilding the Altar” Ezra 1-3

Ezra and Nehemiah are all about reformation. God calls his people out of their exile and back to Jerusalem. They rebuild the altar and temple of the Lord (Ezra) and continue to rebuild the walls of the city (Nehemiah). This sermon series is a fast-paced walk through the book of Ezra with an eye towards what reformation might look like in the 21st century.

“Introducing Jesus” – Mark 1:1-15

Below you’ll find links both to the sermon audio and manuscript I wrote for this sermon. I pray they will encourage you in your walk with Christ and spur you on to godliness.

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Mark 1.1-15 Introducing Jesus

The Raging Nations & the Son Who Rules

Psalm 2 begins with the question: “Why?” Why do the nations rage? The Psalmist highlights the futility of raging against the creator, yet we often find ourselves asking the same question. Why are the governors, presidents, prime ministers, and other authorities raging against the Lord? Psalm 2 helps us process that very question through 4 stanzas: (1) The Nations Who Rage, (2) The Lord Who Laughs, (3) The Son Who Rules, and (4) The Grace …

Sermon Manuscript: Gospel Community

Yesterday we continued a sermon series called RESET. As we reopen the church over the coming weeks we are asking and answering some of the basic questions of Christianity. This week we focused on how the gospel calls us into community.

Below you can access the link to my sermon notes:

Romans 12.3-8 Gospel Community

“Where is Your Hope?” Psalm 25 (Sermon Manuscript)

This morning I preached a sermon to an empty room. Our church was unable to meet because of the outbreak of the coronavirus. My message was from Psalm 25. You can find the full manuscript of the sermon below. If you have any questions feel free to comment. Blessings.

Psalm 25 – “Where is Your Hope?”

“Hallowed Be Thy Name” Matthew 6:9b Sermon Manuscript

Introduction

This morning, we continued an expository sermon series through the Lord’s Prayer. Christians throughout the centuries have prayed these 70 words (in the KJV) from the lips of Jesus. Below is an excerpt from the sermon followed by a link to the full manuscript.

At Lake Wylie Baptist, we believe that God builds his church through his Word. For more expository sermons like this, visit lwbaptist.com/resources.

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Notice, as well, that this …

“Our Father Which Art in Heaven” Matthew 6:9a

Introduction

Yesterday, I began an expository sermon series through the Lord’s Prayer. Christians throughout the centuries have prayed these 70 words (in the KJV) from the lips of Jesus. Below is an excerpt from the sermon followed by a link to the full manuscript.

At Lake Wylie Baptist, we believe that God builds his church through his Word. For more expository sermons like this, visit lwbaptist.com/resources.

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The Lord’s Prayer could actually be …