United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Ps Albert Tang preaching an introduction to Ezra and Nehemiah from 2 Chronicles 36:15-23 and Ezra 1:1-2.

1. Why did they leave home?
2. When and how did they return?
3. Why did they return?
4. Where is home?

Going Home (Introduction to Ezra-Nehemiah)

Ps William HC preaching from Ezra 1:1-11.

Unbelievable history in Ezra 1:
1. The LORD stirs a king’s heart to free the Israelites (vv. 1–4)
2. The LORD stirs his people’s hearts to return home (vv. 5–11)
3. The cross: the most unbelievable moment in history (Acts 2:36)

Three truths to cling to:
1. Our sovereign LORD is faithful to his word
	- Not one of his promises will fail to pass!
2. Our sovereign LORD is working in our suffering
	- Not one of his trials will be wasted!
3. Our sovereign LORD is abundant in his salvation 
	- Not one of his treasures will be lost!

A Temple Rebuilt

An Unbelievable Freedom (Ezra 1:1-11)

Ps William HC preaching from Ezra 2.

God’s people in Ezra 2 are:
1. A people returning to worship (v1–58)
2. A people focused on purity (v59–67)
3. A people moved to generosity (v68–70)

His People Return (Ezra 2)

Ps Michael Drake (Howick Baptist) preaching from Ezra 3:1-13.

1. The glory that lasts began with sacrifice (v1-6)
2. The glory that lasts ends with a living temple (v7-13)
3. God was and is working His purposes out (Hebrews 8:1-2, 1 Peter 2:5)

United in Service (Ezra-Nehemiah)

From Ruin to Ruin, From Glory to Glory (Ezra 3)

Ps Albert Tang preaching from Ezra 4.

1. The adversaries (v1-5)
2. Their allegations (v6-16)
3. The aftermath (v17-23)
4. The absolute authority (v24)

The Opposition of God's People (Ezra 4)

Ps Albert Tang preaching from Ezra 5:1-6:12. (We apologise for the poor audio quality due to technical difficulties).

1. Reception to God's Word (5:1-5)
2. Reflection of God's deed (5:6-17)
3. Recognition of God's will (6:1-12)

King of Kings (Ezra 5:1-6:12)

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Our English service meets 4:30pm Sundays. In Christ, we long to see vibrant multi-lingual congregations, blessing our local communities and beyond.