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Restored: Humble Response Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Ezra 10:1-5 When confronted with sinfulness the right response is to humbly surrender. I. A right response begins with conviction of our sin. II. Conviction then leads to an admission of our sin. III. That admission of sin must lead to transforming action.

Restored: Who Can Stand Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Ezra 9:6-15 When dealing with sin who can stand before God? I. Even deep in our sins God has a steadfast love. II. We Should look to be pure though God's forgiveness. III. Who is it that can stand before God? Jesus.

Restored: Protected by the Hand of God Speaker: Michael Berg Text: Ezra 8:21-32; Jeremiah 24:4-10 God's ultimate goal for creation is for it to be restored to Him. I. Godly correction is protection. (Jeremiah 24:4-10) II. God's protection is experienced by seeking his presence. (Ezra 8:21, 23) III. God's protection is not measured by human standards. (Ezra 8:22, 31-32)

Restored: Opposition Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Ezra 4:1-5; 24 In this world you will have trouble. I. The world will continue to stand against the truth and purpose of God. II. God's people are to live out His truth and purpose. (5:1-2) III. We are to invite the world into His purpose.

Restored: Worship Restored Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Ezra 3:1-5 Our great priority in life is to worship God. I. We must be faithful in our worship. II. Worship should be courageous. III. We must look to honor God in our worship.

Restored: God With Us Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Ezra 1:1-5 We can have confidence in chaos knowing God is in control. I. God directs worldly leaders. II. God directs those who are attentive to Him. III. May His Kingdom come, His will be done.

Kingdom Building: The Highest Gift Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: 1 Corinthians 13 The greatest gift we must pursue is love. I. All the gifts that can be given or desired mean nothing without love. (vs. 1-3) II. Love is perfection. (vs. 4-7) III. When all is said and done, love will remain. (vs. 8-13)

Kingdom Building: One Body Many Parts Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-16 Everyone in Jesus belongs to the body. I. Beware of owning an inferior attitude. II. Beware of owning a superior attitude. III. We must care for one another.

Kingdom Building: Get to Work (Spiritual Gifts) Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 We need to understand the significance of spiritual gifts. I. What is the manifestation of the Holy Spirit within me? (vs. 7) II. What are the spiritual gifts? III. How do I know my spiritual gifts?

Kingdom Building: Secure Foundation Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-6 God has laid the foundation that His Kingdom is built upon. I. God's Kingdom is built upon the leading of the Holy Spirit. II. God's Kingdom is established through the Lordship of Jesus Christ. III. God's Kingdom exists through the diverse work of the trinity.

Kingdom Building: Unity Through Humility - Serving Others Speaker: Nick Brown Text: Philippians 2:1-11

Kingdom Building: Put Your Money Where the Kingdom Is Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Your giving reveals the grace of God working in you. I. Generosity is a product of joy. II. Give yourselves first to the Lord. III. Second, invest according to God's will and kingdom.

Defining Moments: Nearly Stumbled (Asaph) Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Psalm 73:1-3 The wickedness of the world can put our faith in peril. I. the world will continue to compete for our attention. (vs. 12) II. Defining moments happen when God has our attention. (vs. 17) III. God is our greatest advantage for life. (vs. 23-26)

Defining Moments: Mighty Man of Valor (Gideon) Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Hebrews 11:32-34 God shapes His people to do mighty things. I. He deals with our questioning. (Judges 6:11-17) II. He directs us to clean house. (Judges 6:25-26) III. Mighty people trust in a mighty God. (Judges 7:2)

Defining Moments: Tested (Abraham) Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: Hebrews 11:31; Joshua 2:8-14; 6:25 It is always best to align yourself with God. I. Rahab recognized the power of God. II. Rahab declared her belief in God and was saved. III. Through her faith in God she was transformed.