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If being a believer becomes a negative, would you continue in the faith? That's the choice that the Jews faced under Antiochus IV. -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: https://www.lwbcfruita.org/give

A powerful prophecy before the Babylonian captivity even started was that the Lord would raise up a king named Cyrus to return the Jews to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple. The Lord shows that he is the one true God by constantly fulfilling prophesies with exact detail. Grab your Bible, turn to Ezra 1, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Theme: God strengthens His people through His presence and His promises when they engage in repentance, even though they may yet be disheartened by its magnitude. 1. Inquiry about their past grandeur. (Haggai 2:1-3) 2. Encouragement about their present labor. (Haggai 2:4-5) 3. Prophecy about their future. (Haggai 2:6-9)

I. The Prophecy II. The Fulfillment III. The Certainty

Point 1: The Vision (Ezekiel 37:1-3) Point 2: The Prophecy (Ezekiel 37:4-6) Point 3: The Prophesying (Ezekiel 37:7-8) Point 4: The Second Prophecy (Ezekiel 37:9-10) Point 5: The Interpretation (Ezekiel 37:11-13) Point 6: The Result (Ezekiel 37:14) The sermon explores Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones to illustrate God's power to restore hope and life to a people who feel spiritually dead and hopeless. It highlights the historical context of Israel's exile, where national despair mirrored physical death, yet God commands the prophet to speak His word to bring about miraculous reconstruction. The message emphasizes that true vitality comes not from external structure but from the breath of the Spirit, which transforms lifeless forms into a living army for God. By connecting this ancient prophecy to the believer's experience of feeling like an exile in a hostile world, the text offers comfort and assurance of future resurrection and restoration. Ultimately, the central theme is that God alone can breathe life into impossible situations, proving His sovereignty and identity to those who trust in Him.

This sermon explores Moses' call at the burning bush, emphasizing that God chooses the humble rather than the self-confident. It highlights that success in God's mission depends not on human ability but on His faithful presence and power. The preacher identifies Jesus as the eternal 'I Am,' connecting the Old Testament revelation to New Testament truth. The message stresses that deliverance is always for the purpose of worship and service to God. Finally, it encourages believers to trust God's promises despite rejection or difficulty, knowing He never delivers His people halfway.

The sermon explores the biblical prophecy of a new heaven and earth, emphasizing that God will purify the current creation by fire to make it entirely new for believers. It details the characteristics of the New Jerusalem as a holy city free from separation, sorrow, pain, death, sin, and darkness, where God dwells directly with His people. The speaker highlights the contrast between the temporary, corrupted present world and the eternal, perfect reality prepared for those written in the Lamb's book of life. By examining specific scriptures, the message underscores that this future state is a place of worship, service, and direct fellowship with Christ. The ultimate purpose is to encourage believers to live holy lives now while looking forward to the everlasting satisfaction found in God's presence.