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Ezra & Nehemiah Pastor John Toone Ezra & Nehemiah Pastor John Toone

Our Faith, God's Faithfulness (Ezra 5-6)

In this message, we will look at Ezra 5-6. This passage will tell us about how God calls us to act in faith and how God shows us His faithfulness.
In what area(s) of my life is God challenging me to show greater faith in Him? How should I respond when God shows me His faithfulness?

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Ezra & Nehemiah Pastor John Toone Ezra & Nehemiah Pastor John Toone

Starting Over (Ezra 3)

We finally make it to Ezra 4. Our focus will be on how to persevere when someone tries to stop us from following God. In the midst of opposition, how can we stay faithful?
Who or what tries to keep me from following God? How do I try to persevere?

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Ezra & Nehemiah Pastor John Toone Ezra & Nehemiah Pastor John Toone

We're Back! Now What? (Ezra 1-2)

I this sermon, we begin on a new sermon series on Ezra-Nehemiah. Like the Israelites in exile, we have experienced many events that have kept us from serving God the way we were used to. But now, how should we move forward? The books of Ezra and Nehemiah help us answer that question. We’ll start this week in Ezra 1-2 learning about how God keeps His promises.
Will God keep what He has promised? How can I learn to trust Him?

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The Sermon (On The Mount) Pastor John Toone The Sermon (On The Mount) Pastor John Toone

What is Your Foundation? (Matthew 7:24-29)

It is times like this that remind us how important it is to build our lives on the right foundation. In this sermon, we talk about that very thing.

In Matthew 7:24-29, Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount by challenging us to put what He has taught into practice. To know and obey Jesus is to build a life on a solid rock rather than shifting sands.

What is my life built on? According to Jesus, how should a follower of God live?”

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The Sermon (On The Mount) Pastor John Toone The Sermon (On The Mount) Pastor John Toone

Gift Exchange (Matthew 7:7-12)

In this message, we will learn about a different kind of gift exchange in the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 7:7-12, we discover that God gives us the gift of answered prayer and expects us to give the gift of ‘doing unto others’ in return.
Do I pray like I really believe that God always answers prayer? What should ‘doing unto others’ look like in my own life?

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Topical Sermons Daniel Long Topical Sermons Daniel Long

The Model Prayer (Matthew 6:9-14)

Have you ever experienced someone praying that seemed to have a “direct line” to Jesus?

Have you ever heard someone praying and you wanted to go wake them up? What was the difference

Have you ever tried to build something without a set of instructions/plans? What was the result?

Have you ever impromptu prayed for someone? What was the result?

Have you shared the Gospel this past week? Have you even tried to share the Gospel?

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What To Do On November 4th (Colossians 4:2-6)

Turn on the news, look on social media, or just drive around and see all the yard signs… it seems like everyone is focused on the upcoming election. But have you thought about what will happen after the election? This Sunday, we will look at what we should do after the election. How can we prepare to respond in a God-honoring way, regardless of the outcome? Paul’s words in Colossians 4:2-6 may give us an answer.
Should there be a difference between how I act before the election vs. after the election? How should Christians respond to a contentious political environment?

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The Sermon (On The Mount) Pastor John Toone The Sermon (On The Mount) Pastor John Toone

What Jesus Thinks About Marriage (Matthew 5:31-32)

We’re continuing our series on the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 5:31-32, Jesus talks about how a citizen of God’s kingdom should view divorce. Divorce is a painful issue and one that must be treated with care. Still, marriage is extremely important to God and Jesus has some challenging truths to teach us about marriage and divorce.
What does the Bible say about marriage and divorce? Why is marriage important to God?

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