Antioch Bible Church Podcast

Pastor Al asked two very important questions.1) Do you think of yourself as someone entrusted with a gift?2) Are you guarding it and using it well for the Lord?!Blessings as you hear the Word!

Pastor Herb continues this week in Ezra 8:15-23, "Fasting At Ahava". How do you fast? (Ezra 8:21) Here is the blueprint.1. Proclaim (the fast must be proclaimed)2. Posture (we must have the posture of humility.)3. Purpose (we seek God for a specific purpose.)At the end of service, our Worship team lead by Marshell Lombard closes with Obrigado (Thank you) lyrics by Solly Mahlangu.May not be viewable in all countries.

"Rollin With Ezra" Ezra 8:1-14 is this weeks sermon. It's not just genealogy but speaks of "Missional" families too.Here's the outline:"Arrangement of Names:1) Priests and Jesus (v. 2)2) Twelve Missional Families (v. 3-14)Question: "Is your family on a mission for God? Are You on a mission for God?" If not, then why not?At the end of service, our Worship team lead by Marshell Lombard closes with Obrigado (Thank you) lyrics by Solly Mahlangu.May not be viewable in all countries.

"The Final Letter" is this weeks scripture. It is broken down by the following sections.The "First Decree of Artaxerxes: (7:11-20) "The "Second Decree of Artaxerxes: (7:21-26)""Decision of Courage (7:27-28)"Question: "How do you take courage when facing a difficult task?1. You are not alone2. Gather a strong team

Happy Easter, 2021, the sermon's main scripture is Colossians 3:1-4Pastor Herb gives a "Resurrection Roadmap:"1) A New Mind (v. 1-2)2) A New Life (v. 3)3) A New Hope (v. 4)The Big Idea: You are brand new in Christ!Blessings as you hear the Word!

Ezra finally makes his appearance in the book named after him. Pastor Herb lays out this portion of scripture in the following way:I. A Role Model (Ezra 7:1-10)II. Ezra in Action (Nehemiah 8:1-10) III. Set your HeartOne truth from today: "You don't have to be a big name to be faithful to God. You don't have to complete great projects. Our desire must be faithfulness not fame. If your goal is to be known and remembered, you are likely living for yourself, not God."We close our service today with "Everlasting God" led by our Worship Leader, Marshell Lombard. Enjoy.Everlasting God | Brenton Brown and Ken Riley | 2005 Thankyou Music | EMI Christian Music Publishing | may not be viewable in all countries.

"The Second Temple" is our title for this message out of Ezra 6:13-22.Pastor Jonathan maps it out as follows:1. Restoration of God's Method (God's Word) v. 13-142. Restoration of Worship (God's Glory) v. 15-183. Restoration of Passover (God's Picture) v. 19-224. Restoration of Prophesy (God's Plan)"Every Work FOR God Must Begin with a Word FROM GOD". Matthew 14:22-33 is Pastor Jonathan's main additional scripture to Ezra this morning.

"Temple work begins in earnest under directives of sacred prophesying/preaching from Haggai “my feast” (Haggai 1:1-12) and Zechariah “Yahweh remembers” (Zech.3:1-7; 4:6-9), and the secular intervention of Darius (6:1-12). The temple rebuilding is completed within five years.""Some take-a ways to consider from Ezra 6:1-12."1) "God’s Word, Scripture/Prophecy, is to be believed and obeyed, not deconstructed or apologized for; read and understood in a plain, literal, grammatical, historical method." 2) "Godly rebuilding outside begins with spiritual renewal inside."3) "Opposing God, His plans, His promises, His people and His Word, is ultimately an exercise in futility for Christians or non-Christians."

This week's sermon is "Unstoppable God" Ezra 5:1-17. It gives examples of obedience resulting in divine protection. We are often protected due to God's grace upon our lives but "obedience gives confidence that you are fully protected by God."

This week out of Ezra 4:6-24 in our "Restoration" series, we have "Letters of Opposition" The Jews of that time had continual opposition from their Persian captors with regards to rebuilding their temple and the city of Jerusalem but "Despite the attempts of adversaries, God's plan to restore worship was unstoppable."We learn that some of the opposition came from those that were concerned they'd lose money. "Money is always a way to grab someone's attention!"As christians, "The gospel must be the driving force of every decision we make."

Restoration- The Book of Ezra, "Haters Gone Hate"- Ezra 4:1-5.Pastor Herb breaks this down into two sections:"Hello Haters" verses 1-3"Haters Attack" verses 4-5Be encouraged, God has a plan for you, regardless of any discouragement you might be experiencing. Pastor Herb identifies 3 ways to defeat discouragement:1) Prayer2) Patience3) GraceMay you be encouraged today by this timely message.

Due to the snow, we weren't able to meet in person but enjoy our Antioch News and this recorded sermon that'll keep you up to date on Pastor Herb's series "Restoration" The book of Ezra. This week- "Praise Party" - Ezra 3:8-13

The 3rd sermon in the series "Restoration" is titled "Rebuilding The Altar" out of Ezra 3:1-7. The following are some thoughts and truths Pastor Herb shared in his sermon."Remember what you've been rescued from" was just one of the nuggets shared during this sermon. Another was some truths gleaned from the Old Testament feasts.1) Take a day of rest.2) Give an offering (our time, financial and offering forgiveness are just a few examples.3) Try fasting (replace that time with reading/studying God's word and praying)4) Start a memorial. This serves as a time of remembrance and rejoicing.

Restoration series continues with "Exiles Return Home" Ezra 2:1-70."God chose to write a permanent record of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem. Here is an outline:A Four-Month Journey (v. 1-63)Numbers are important (v. 64-67)Offering Done Right (v. 68-70)"

"Restoration: Sovereignty of God"- starts our new series from the book of Ezra."Question: How is God stirring you?"

Enjoy a rare New Year's Eve Service at Antioch. Devotion: By Pastor Herb Hartso III, out of Isaiah 26:3Musical worship: Avery Hutcherson, Gabbi RochaBlessed Be Your Name | by Beth Redman and Matt Redman | CCLI # 3798438 | ©2002 Thankyou Music | Admin EMI Christian Music Publishing | Your Love Oh Lord | by Tai Anderson, Brad Avery, David Carr, Mark Lee, and Mac Powell | CCLI # 1894255 | © 1999 New Spring and Vandura 2500 Songs | Admn EMI Christian Music Publishing and Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc. |It Is Well With My Soul | Philip Paul Bliss and Horatio G. Spafford | Public Domain | CCLI # 25376Hold Us Together | by Gabriella Wilson / Josiah Bassey | © Universal Music Publishing Group | May not be viewable in all countries