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Sep 28, 2026 2:00 AM America/New_York
A Mission and a Commission
What does it look like to carry a God-given burden into an uncertain and even dangerous situation? In Nehemiah chapter 2, we find a man who had been praying for months, waiting on God's timing, and preparing his heart for a moment he could not fully contr
Sep 19, 2026 9:00 AM America/New_York
Restoration Through Confession
Drawing from Nehemiah 1:1-11, this episode explores how personal and communal confession before God is the essential first step toward restoration. Nehemiah, a layman serving as cupbearer to a pagan king, models a pattern of prayer that moves from mournin
Sep 14, 2026 12:00 PM America/New_York
Gods Sovereignty and Provision
Drawing from Ezra 8 through 10, this episode explores how God's sovereignty is evident throughout the narrative of the returning exiles as they face spiritual complacency, moral compromise, and the need for genuine repentance. The episode traces the threa
Sep 11, 2026 12:00 PM America/New_York
1 John 5:1-9 The Love of God
Drawing from 1 John 5, this sermon explores the inseparable connection between love for God and love for fellow believers, showing that obedience to God's commands is not a burden but the natural outward expression of an inward transformation already acco
Sep 7, 2026 12:00 PM America/New_York
A Scribe and a Priest
This episode examines Ezra chapter 7 as a model for Christian spiritual maturity and leadership. Through the life of Ezra, a priest and scribe of distinguished priestly lineage tracing back to Aaron, the sermon explores how God's sovereign hand works behi
Aug 31, 2026 11:00 AM America/New_York
Crisis Averted God Glorified
What does it look like when God moves on behalf of His people, even when we cannot see His hand at work? The closing chapters of Esther pull back the curtain on one of Scripture's most dramatic reversals, and the lessons embedded in this ancient story spe
Aug 24, 2026 11:00 AM America/New_York
The Plot Comes Full Circle
Drawing from Esther 6 and 7, this episode explores how divine justice prevails even in the darkest of circumstances. The teaching traces the dramatic reversal of fortune between Mordecai and Haman, demonstrating that God's sovereign will ultimately overco
Aug 17, 2026 1:07 PM America/New_York
All Things By The Holy Spirit
Drawing from 1 John 4:11-21, this sermon explores the nature of God's love and how believers are called to reflect that love in their daily lives and relationships. The Apostle John's teaching is framed around a clear if-then proposition- If we claim to l
Aug 10, 2026 6:00 PM America/New_York
Be Careful What You Wish For
Drawing from Esther chapter 5, this episode explores how Esther's courageous and carefully measured approach to King Xerxes serves as both a historical account of Jewish deliverance and a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate act of sacrifice and intercessio
Jul 27, 2026 4:00 PM America/New_York
For a Time Such as This
Drawing from Esther chapter 4, this episode explores how God sovereignly places His people in positions of influence and calls them to act with courage and faith on behalf of others. The central theological argument is that God's providence is always at w
Jul 22, 2026 10:00 AM America/New_York
The Plot Revealed
This exploration of Esther chapter 3 takes us deep into one of history's darkest moments—a genocidal plot against God's people orchestrated by the prideful Haman. Yet within this darkness, we discover profound truths about God's unwavering sovereignty.
Jul 13, 2026 4:00 PM America/New_York
The Plot Inside the Plot
This episode explores Esther 2:19-3:6, revealing how God's sovereignty operates behind the scenes even when circumstances appear hopeless. Through the narrative of Esther's hidden Jewish identity, Mordecai's loyalty in exposing an assassination plot, and
Jul 6, 2026 9:00 PM America/New_York
A Kings Remorse and Search for a Queen
This episode explores Esther chapter 2:1-18, revealing how God works providentially through ordinary people and everyday events to accomplish His sovereign will. The narrative focuses on King Xerxes' remorse after banishing Queen Vashti, leading to a sear
Jun 27, 2026 4:41 PM America/New_York
A Royal Dilemma
This episode explores the opening chapter of Esther, set during a 60-year gap in the book of Ezra, revealing how God works behind the scenes through human choices and circumstances. The message examines the lavish lifestyle of King Xerxes, Queen Vashti's
Jun 16, 2026 7:00 AM America/New_York
The Plan Comes Together
This episode explores the completion of the temple rebuilding in Jerusalem as recorded in Ezra 6, demonstrating how God's faithfulness brings His promises and prophecies to fulfillment. The message emphasizes that despite opposition and delays, God orches
Jun 8, 2026 9:00 AM America/New_York
Kings Declare yet God Provides
This episode explores Ezra 6:1-12, demonstrating how God's sovereignty operates through worldly authorities to fulfill His promises. The message centers on how King Darius of Persia supported the rebuilding of Jerusalem's temple, illustrating that God wor
Jun 4, 2026 1:00 PM America/New_York
Loving One Another Gods Way
This episode explores the critical distinguishing characteristic of followers of Christ—the love of God radiating from within them to a world lost in darkness. Drawing from 1 John 3:11-24, the message emphasizes that genuine Christian love is not merely
Jun 1, 2026 3:00 PM America/New_York
Satan Never Stops God Never Fails
The rubble lay scattered across the construction site. For sixteen long years, the stones that were meant to rebuild God's temple had gathered dust while the people focused on their own homes, their own comfort, their own security. Sound familiar? We live
May 26, 2026 12:00 PM America/New_York
All in Gods Timing
This episode explores the theme of God's perfect timing through the lens of Ezra 5:1-5, examining how God works behind the scenes even when He appears silent. The message emphasizes that what we perceive as delays or failures are actually God orchestratin
May 19, 2026 2:00 PM America/New_York
Troubles Upon Troubles
The returning exiles faced intense opposition when rebuilding Jerusalem. Through lies, accusations, and political maneuvering, their enemies managed to stop the work for 16 years. Yet this episode reminds us that Satan's primary weapon is deception, our b