Sermons Archive - Ambassador International Church

Outline: The Opponents People on the fringe. Community leaders. Regional authorities. The Tactics The Response God's word is declared. A 'man of peace' intervenes. Genuine repentance is evidenced. Wise plans were put in place. A. God's people will be opposed. B. God's word will be speaking. C. God's Spirit will be moving. D. God's wisdom will be active. E. God's community will be supportive. F. God's plans will be vindicated. G. God's Son will be our example.

Outline They returned like the exodus Gifts from neighbours Passover celebrations Temple supplies Building materials They worshipped according to the law They were led by a new Moses and Joshua ✓ We're part of something bigger ✓ We're joined to Christ's saving work ✓ We're built upon God's unchanging truth ✓ We're continuing to declare his glorious praise ✓ We're going back for the future

Outline: 1. History 2. This story 5 sections Ezra 1-6 Ezra 7-10 Neh 1-7 Neh 9-12a Neh 12b-13 3. His story a. God's faithfulness b. God's rule c. God's plans

We have the hope of life. 1) A living hope (1 Peter 1:3) 2) A certain hope (1 Peter 1:4-5) 3) A joyous hope (1 Peter 1:6-12)

Outline: Introduction The Just Judge is coming, therefore: I. Beware the dangers of wealth (James 5:1-6) II. Be patient and wait on the Lord (James 5:7-12) Conclusion

Outline Introduction 1) Avoid prideful planning (James 4:13-14) 2) Acknowledge God's providence (James 4:15-17) Conclusion

Outline Introduction 1) The root of conflict (James 4:1-5) 2) The remedy to conflict (James 4:6-12 Conclusion

Outline God will bring true and lasting rest 1) A comprehensive rest (Esther 9:5-19) 2) A celebrated rest (Esther 9:20-32) 3) A coming rest (Esther 10:1-3)

Outline: God brings reversal for His people. 1) A complete reversal 2) A specific reversal 3) A future reversal

Outline: God overturns the enemy’s plan. 1) The enemy’s plan is fueled by pride (Esther 5:1-14; Esther 6:6-9) 2) The enemy’s plan is overturned by God (Esther 6:1-7:10)

Key verse: Esther 4:14 Outline: God provides someone to identify with his people in their need. (1) The need (Esther 4:1-8) (2) The decision (Esther 4:9-17)

Key verse: Esther 3:10 Outline: There is an enemy at work. (1) The rise of the enemy (Esther 3:1-7) (2) The demise of God's people (Esther 3:8-15)

Key verse: Esther 2:10 Outline: God is at work even through Exiles. (1) The challenge for exiles (Esther 2:1-14) (2) Encouragement for exiles (Esther 2:15-23)

Key verse: Esther 1:4 Outline: God is at work even when earthly powers seem supreme, and God seems to be absent. (1) A world that looks very impressive (Esther 1:1-9) (2) A world that is not as impressive as it looks (Esther 1:10-22) (3) A world where God is at work.

Key verse: Esther 1:4 Outline: God is at work even when earthly powers seem supreme, and God seems to be absent. (1) A world that looks very impressive (Esther 1:1-9) (2) A world that is not as impressive as it looks (Esther 1:10-22) (3) A world where God is at work.

Key verse: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Outline: Two ways to live Corinthian King of the World Christianity Paul's Scum of the World Christianity My body is my own, and has no future My body belongs to Christ now, and will be raised in the future → Destroys the church → Builds up the church 1. Our bodies will be raised imperishable, like Jesus' (15:35-49) 2. ... triumphing over death, once for all (15:50-57) 3. So spend this body now in the work of the Lord! (15:58)

Key verse: Luke 2:10 Outline: (1) Bad News → Good News (2) Fear → Great Joy (3) Some People → All People

Key verse: Isaiah 11:9 Outline: There is a perfect king who will bring a kingdom of peace (1) A Perfect King (v1-5) (2) A Kingdom of Peace (v6-9)