This is perhaps an unusual chapter to base a message on, but it is God's word; there must be some truth we can glean from it, right? - Pastor Kevin

We can discuss, argue, prevaricate, and dither. We can plan, imagine, and even pray. But until Christians get off their butts and actually act in obedience, nothing is going to get done. The enemy will continue to win and never has to rise up to oppose the work of God. God's word tells us that this is the case. But does it offer a solution, as well? I think so, and I also think that we can learn what the solution is through Nehemiah. --Pastor Kevin

We have met Nehemiah, the man. But how does he live? What sorts of things does he do? What can we learn about prayer, faith, and wisdom from these 8 short verses?--Pastor Kevin

Chapter 1 of the book of Nehemiah gives us some unique insight into Nehemiah the person which I would like to explore. But, furthermore, it gives us insight into ourselves as well as direction for our lives. I hope you enjoy the 'duck call' cell phone ringing at an amazingly inappropriate time! I left it in the podcast to put a smile on your face.--Pastor Kevin

I must apologize for the poor audio quality. Someday, we will get all of this nonsense figured out. Perhaps if I wasn't such a technological Neanderthal! Anyway, in this message, we summarize the second major part of Ezra/Nehemiah to see what we can learn from a broad view of these Scriptures.--Pastor Kevin

The Jews are faced with a hard decision that will have ripples that flow out for thousands of years. What can we learn from it today?--Pastor Kevin

The God of Israel is a God of Mercy. We see it in Ezra's prayer, but most of all, we see it in the death of the Lord Jesus Christ.--Pastor Kevin

Due to illness, I called on Pastor Steve on very short notice to cover for me. As usual, he did a great job!--Pastor Kevin

Ezra joy is turned to ashes when he arrives in Jerusalem and learns that the people have been unfaithful to the God of Israel. What can we learn from the prayer he offers to God?--Pastor Kevin

Ezra summarized (very briefly) his trip to Jerusalem in the beginning of chapter 7. Now, he fills in the details and it is from these details that we will draw some principles as we live in today's unusual culture.--Pastor Kevin