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Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Ezra 9-10 Indispensable Tool #7: A Reverent Fear of the Lord. Indispensable Tool #8: Mourning over Our Sin and Confession of Our Sin. Indispensable Tool #9: Hope in the Mercy of God. Indispensable Tool #10: Determined, Diligent Repentance.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Ezra 9-10 Indispensable Tool #7: A Reverent Fear of the Lord. Indispensable Tool #8: Mourning over Our Sin and Confession of Our Sin. Indispensable Tool #9: Hope in the Mercy of God. Indispensable Tool #10: Determined, Diligent Repentance.

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 8 Indispensable Tool #4: Find support from wise advocates in uncommon community. (vv. 15-20) Indispensable Tool #5: Humble yourself in fasting and prayer. (vv. 21-23) Indispensable Tool #6: Model integrity to others. (vv. 24-34)

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 8 Indispensable Tool #4: Find support from wise advocates in uncommon community. (vv. 15-20) Indispensable Tool #5: Humble yourself in fasting and prayer. (vv. 21-23) Indispensable Tool #6: Model integrity to others. (vv. 24-34)

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 7 The center of all rebuilding is in the heart. Indispensable Tool #1: The favor of God. (v. 6) Indispensable Tool #2: Heart devotion to the Word of God. >> Do you have a passion to understand God’s ways? >> Do you have a passion to apply God’s ways? >> Do you have a passion to communicate God’s...

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 7 The center of all rebuilding is in the heart. Indispensable Tool #1: The favor of God. (v. 6) Indispensable Tool #2: Heart devotion to the Word of God. >> Do you have a passion to understand God’s ways? >> Do you have a passion to apply God’s ways? >> Do you have a passion to communicate God’s...

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 6 • If I rebuild… I should expect to find joy in unexpected blessings. (vv. 1-13) I will find joy in finishing God’s priorities. (vv. 14-16) I will find joy in a restored relationship and renewed worship.  (vv. 17-22a) • The ultimate objective in rebuilding is for me to have joy in God Himself.  (v. 22)

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 6 If I rebuild… I should expect to find joy in unexpected blessings. (vv. 1-13) I will find joy in finishing God’s priorities. (vv. 14-16) I will find joy in a restored relationship and renewed worship.  (vv. 17-22a) The ultimate objective in rebuilding is for me to have joy in God Himself.  (v. 22) 

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 5 My faith is demonstrated by how I respond to God’s Word. (vv. 1-2) My faith is observed through my testimony of God’s redemptive purposes.  (vv. 3-17) My faith is secure in God’s attentive oversight and care.  (v. 5) 

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 5 My faith is demonstrated by how I respond to God’s Word. (vv. 1-2) My faith is observed through my testimony of God’s redemptive purposes.  (vv. 3-17) My faith is secure in God’s attentive oversight and care.  (v. 5)

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Haggai 2:10-23 The necessary ingredient of my spiritual renaissance is personal holiness. (vv.10-14) For my spiritual renaissance to continue, reflection must continue too. (vv.15-19) > Reflection on past failures and consequences. > Reflection on the grace and mercy of our God. My final blessing: Revived hope in...

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Haggai 2:10-23 The necessary ingredient of my spiritual renaissance is personal holiness. (vv.10-14) For my spiritual renaissance to continue, reflection must continue too. (vv.15-19) > Reflection on past failures and consequences. > Reflection on the grace and mercy of our God. My final blessing: Revived hope in...

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Spiritual Renaissance can be derailed by comparison, regret, and disillusionment. (vv.1-3) The momentum of Spiritual Renaissance is renewed as: I am strong in the Lord; (v.4) I meditate on the steadfast faithfulness of the Lord; (v.5) I receive a greater vision regarding the glorious promises and purposes of the Lord. (v.6-9)

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Spiritual Renaissance can be derailed by comparison, regret, and disillusionment. (vv.1-3) The momentum of Spiritual Renaissance is renewed as: I am strong in the Lord; (v.4) I meditate on the steadfast faithfulness of the Lord; (v.5) I receive a greater vision regarding the glorious promises and purposes ...

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Haggai 1:12-15 My obedience reflects what I really think about God. (v.12) Blessing of Obedience #1: God is with me! (v.13) Blessing of Obedience #2: God inspires me to begin building a new reality. (vv.14-15)

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Haggai 1:12-15 My obedience reflects what I really think about God. (v.12) Blessing of Obedience #1: God is with me! (v.13) Blessing of Obedience #2: God inspires me to begin building a new reality. (vv.14-15)

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Haggai 1:1-11, Ezra 5:1-2 Spiritual Renaissance rarely starts at a convenient time. (vv.2-4) Spiritual Renaissance begins as I assess my present situation. (vv.5-6) Spiritual Renaissance begins as I refocus on God's priorities. (vv.7-8) Spiritual Renaissance intensifies as I understand the discipline of God. (vv.9-...

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Haggai 1:1-11, Ezra 5:1-2 Spiritual Renaissance rarely starts at a convenient time. (vv.2-4) Spiritual Renaissance begins as I assess my present situation. (vv.5-6) Spiritual Renaissance begins as I refocus on God's priorities. (vv.7-8) Spiritual Renaissance intensifies as I understand the discipline of God. (vv.9-...

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 4 We will encounter obstacles during rebuilding: Pressure to Compromise (vv. 1-3); Unrelenting Opposition (vv. 4-5); Indefinite Interruptions (v. 24) 20% Test: Will we trust God in the midst of the interruptions and trials of rebuilding? The Spirit of God will enable us to overcome obstacles. (Ezra 5:1, Zechariah...

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 4 We will encounter obstacles during rebuilding: Pressure to Compromise (vv. 1-3); Unrelenting Opposition (vv. 4-5); Indefinite Interruptions (v. 24). Test : Will we trust God in the midst of the interruptions and trials of rebuilding? The Spirit of God will enable us to overcome obstacles. (Ezra 5:1, Zechariah 4:...

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 3 The start of rebuilding requires courageous leadership. (vv. 1-6) The process of rebuilding involves diligent work. (vv. 7-9) The milestones of rebuilding are a call to grateful worship. (vv. 10-13) 

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 3 The start of rebuilding requires courageous leadership. (vv. 1-6) The process of rebuilding involves diligent work. (vv. 7-9) The milestones of rebuilding are a call to grateful worship. (vv. 10-13)

Pastor Luke Ahrens I Know The Plans I Have For You: Hope While Rebuilding Text: Ezra 3 The start of rebuilding requires courageous leadership. (vv. 1-6) The process of rebuilding involves diligent work. (vv. 7-9) The milestones of rebuilding are a call to grateful worship. (vv. 10-13)

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Genesis 19:1-38 God is creating a distinct community that is committed to missional discipleship. Discipleship is about shaping: Your Values and Affections Your Response to God’s Word Your Personal Character Your Sense of Belonging Ultimately, your discipleship decisions will become your legacy.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Genesis 19:1-38 God is creating a distinct community that is committed to missional discipleship. Discipleship is about shaping: Your Values and Affections Your Personal Character Your Sense of Belonging Your Response to God’s Word Ultimately, your discipleship decisions will become your legacy.