The Call- Week 4: The Call to Renewal
Sermon begins at about 30 minutes
Pastor Andrew continues a sermon series (week 4) called, “The Call”. The Big Theme of this series centers on the call of committing to be a covenant community when the surrounding culture seeks to eliminate your identity as the people of God. This week’s passages center on Ezra 7:1-8:36, with emphasis on the Call to renewal.
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Sermon Slide Notes:
Ezra lead God’s people into renewal. His example can move us toward renewal today.
Ezra 7:6-10
Ezra knew, obeyed, and taught God’s Word
Ezra relied on God’s gracious hand to be with him
Ezra 7:7-26
Ezra was committed to the worship of God
Ezra 7:27-8:1; 8:15-20
Ezra was committed to the people of God
Ezra gathered, assembled, summoned leaders for God’s purposes
Ezra 8:21-23; 31-32
Ezra fasted & prayed for protection
Ezra proceeded with courage
Ezra 8:24-29; 33-34
Ezra raised funds and stewarded them with integrity
Ezra 9:1-15
Ezra humbles himself and confesses sin
Ezra 10:1-16
Ezra led people to repentance
The Call to God’s people:
God’s Word
Rely on God’s grace
Worship & pray
Commit to community
Assemble for God’s purposes
Fast & pray
Proceed with courage
Steward $ with integrity
Confess sin
Repentance
Ezra 8:35
The Old Covenant required sacrifice of animals for relationship with God
12 bulls, 96 rams, 77 male lambs, 12 male goats
The New Covenant Jesus is the once for all sacrifice for our sins providing the opportunity for relationship with God
