PCBC English Sermons: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Now and Not Yet (Nehemiah 13)

William HC — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:30:00 +0000

Now and Not Yet (Nehemiah 13)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: William HC

English Service

Date: 24th November 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 13:1-31

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Ps William preaching from Nehemiah 13.

The problems in Nehemiah 13:

Some people were too exclusive (v1–3)

Some leaders were too inclusive (v4–9)

The people abandoned their earlier vows (v10–22)

The leaders were also to blame (v17, 23–28)

Responding to the reality of sin:

Nehemiah’s limited response (v8–13, 19–22, 25–28)
Christ’s better response...
…so remember, pray, persevere in God’s promised King!

God's Renewed People (Nehemiah 11-12)

Sam Cutforth — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 16:30:00 +0000

God's Renewed People (Nehemiah 11-12)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Sam Cutforth

English Service

Date: 17th November 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 11:1-12:47

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Ps Sam Cutforth preaching from Nehemiah 11-12.

God's renewed people worship...

In God's place

With joyful praise

According to God's instruction

Our Solemn Vow (Nehemiah 9:38-10:39)

William HC — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Our Solemn Vow (Nehemiah 9:38-10:39)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 10th November 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39

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Ps William HC preaching from Nehemiah 10.

In Nehemiah 10, Israel’s vows of repentance seem impressive for a time. But only Jesus’s vows of love and faithfulness will transform a people forever.

The motivation for Israel’s vows (9:32–38)

The extent of Israel’s vows (10:1–39)

the people (10:1–29)

the promises (10:30–39)

The shortcomings with Israel’s vows

Forgetting their Messiah (9:36)

Forgetting their mission (10:28-31)

For reflection:

Should Christians avoid marrying outside their nationality, or avoid working on Saturdays? What do you think is the enduring principle behind Israel’s vows for us to follow today?

How can you encourage your brothers and sisters to keep God’s King and His mission at the centre of our commitments?

God is Glorious and Gracious (Nehemiah 9)

Michael Drake — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:30:00 +0000

God is Glorious and Gracious (Nehemiah 9)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Michael Drake

English Service

Date: 3rd November 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 9:1-38

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Ps Michael Drake preaching from Nehemiah 9.

In Nehemiah 9, God’s word reveals God’s everlasting glory and grace.

A. Israel's response in worship began with confession, climaxed with praise (9:1-6) B. Israel confessed God’s repeated faithfulness, in contrast to Israel’s repeated evil (9:7-31) C. Yet they forgot their confessions! (9:32-38)

Their petition was for earthly glory
Their hope was the law
Their plan was their covenant

D. This all points to Christ (Romans 15:4, Gal. 3:12-14) a. Live for Christ b. Live in Christ c. Live with Christ

Living in the Moment (Nehemiah 8:13-18)

Barry Lee — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:30:00 +0000

Living in the Moment (Nehemiah 8:13-18)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Barry Lee

English Service

Date: 27th October 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 8:13-18

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Ps Barry preaching from Nehemiah 8:13-18.

God's Powerful Word (Nehemiah 8:1-12)

Peter Anderson — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:30:00 +0100

God's Powerful Word (Nehemiah 8:1-12)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Peter Anderson

English Service

Date: 20th October 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-12

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Ps Peter Anderson (Grace City Church) preaching from Nehemiah 8:1-12.

Reading God's Word: The People Gather United and Expectant, 8:1-3

Understanding God's Word: The Teachers Explain Clearly and Accurately, 8:4-8

Applying God's Word: The People Respond with Repentance and Joy, 8:9-12

Now What? (Nehemiah 7:1-73)

Albert Tang — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:30:00 +0100

Now What? (Nehemiah 7:1-73)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Albert Tang

English Service

Date: 13th October 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 7:1-73

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Ps Albert Tang preaching from Nehemiah 7.

In Nehemiah 7, Nehemiah:

Rostered the gatekeepers (v1-4);

Recounted the people (v5-69);

Recorded the gifts (v70-74).

For reflection:

What good and bad experiences have you had with church?

How can I contribute to the building of this church?

Personally Attacked (Nehemiah 6:1-7:4)

William HC — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 16:30:00 +0100

Personally Attacked (Nehemiah 6:1-7:4)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: William HC

English Service

Date: 6th October 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 6:1-7:4

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Ps William HC preaching from Nehemiah 6:1-7:4.

In Nehemiah 6:1 – 7:4 we see:

Three personal attacks:

Public accusations (Neh. 6:1–9)
Deceptive invitations (Neh. 6:10–14)
Ongoing opposition (Neh. 6:15–19)

Two personal responses:

Don't be shocked – pray! (Neh. 6:9, 14)
Don't give up – persevere! (Neh. 7:1–4)

One perpetual truth: Fear God > people (Neh. 7:2, Prov. 9:10, 2 Cor. 5:9)

Good news… Christ was personally attacked for you. "The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him. They blindfolded him and demanded, “Prophesy! Who hit you?” And they said many other insulting things to him." – Luke 22:63–65

For reflection:

What personal attacks do you need God to strengthen you for right now?

Who are the enemies of God that you are afraid of today? What truths about God and His Son will help us to respond faithfully?

Walk the Talk (Nehemiah 5:14-19)

Albert Tang — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:30:00 +0100

Walk the Talk (Nehemiah 5:14-19)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Albert Tang

English Service

Date: 22nd September 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 5:14-19

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Ps Albert Tang preaching from Nehemiah 5:14-19.

Three traits of a godly leader:

Enforcing restraints (v14-15)

Exercising generosity (v16-18)

Enduring with reverence (v15, 19)

The Outcry (Nehemiah 5:1-13)

Barry Lee — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 16:30:00 +0100

The Outcry (Nehemiah 5:1-13)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Barry Lee

English Service

Date: 15th September 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 5:1-13

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Ps Barry Lee preaching from Nehemiah 5:1-13.

Hearing the outcry: Then (vv. 1-8)

Hearing the outcry: Now

Recommitting to God's vision (vv. 9-13)

Building in the Face of Opposition (Nehemiah 4)

Sam Cutforth — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:30:00 +0100

Building in the Face of Opposition (Nehemiah 4)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Sam Cutforth

English Service

Date: 8th September 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 4:1-23

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Ps Sam Cutforth (Howick Baptist) preaching from Nehemiah 4.

We build on a battlefield

We build on a battlefield in prayer

We build on a battlefield with action

We build on a battlefield with God who fights for us

United in Service (Nehemiah 3)

William HC — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:30:00 +0100

United in Service (Nehemiah 3)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: William HC

English Service

Date: 1st September 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 3:1-32

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Ps William HC preaching from Nehemiah 3.

Notice the work for God (Nehemiah 3:1–4)

Notice the workers of God (Nehemiah 3:1–32, 1 Cor. 12:27)

Notice the God at work behind it all (Jeremiah 31:38, Hebrews 11:13–16, 1 Peter 2:4–5)

God’s holy dwelling place is strengthened by all the people, for all the people of God.

The Six Leadership Hats (Nehemiah 2)

Barry Lee — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 16:30:00 +0100

The Six Leadership Hats (Nehemiah 2)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Barry Lee

English Service

Date: 25th August 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 2:1-20

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Ps Barry Lee preaches on Nehemiah 2.

Six leadership hats of Nehemiah:

The suffering hat (v3)

The praying hat (v4, 8)

The planner hat (v6-8)

The endurer hat (v13-15)

The motivator hat (v16-18)

The fighter hat (v19-20)

Moved or Unmoved? (Nehemiah 1)

Albert Tang — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 16:30:00 +0100

Moved or Unmoved? (Nehemiah 1)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Albert Tang

English Service

Date: 18th August 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 1:1-11

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Ps Albert Tang preaching from Nehemiah 1.

Nehemiah was deeply moved after hearing the devastating news of Jerusalem, yet he grasped hold the promise of God and prayed for His favour.

Moved to pray (1:1-10)

His situation (v1-2)

His response (v3-4)

His prayer: he confessed (v5-7)

His prayer: he professed (v8-10)

Moved to plan (1:11)

For reflection:

When were you deeply moved for God's people? What was the situation?

How did you pray for the situation?

What did you do to follow up?

A Radical Response (Ezra 10)

William HC — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 16:30:00 +0100

A Radical Response (Ezra 10)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: William HC

English Service

Date: 30th June 2024

Passage: Ezra 10:1-44

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Ps William preaching from Ezra 10.

In Ezra 10, we see God’s people:

Radically uproot deadly sin (v9-11)

Collectively confront unrepentant sin (v5-8, v12-17)

Willingly obey God’s Law (v1-4, v18-44)

No Shame, No Gain (Ezra 9)

Barry Lee — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

No Shame, No Gain (Ezra 9)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Barry Lee

Date: 23rd June 2024

Passage: Ezra 9:1-15

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Ps Barry Lee preaching from Ezra 9.

Acknowledge the magnitude of sin (vv. 1-5)

Acknowledge the guilt and past consequences (vv. 6-7)

Acknowledge God’s mercy (vv. 8-9)

Acknowledge God’s original commands (vv. 10-12)

Acknowledge God’s possible punishment (vv. 13-15)

Application: Know our current sins

God's Good Hand (Ezra 8)

William HC — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

God's Good Hand (Ezra 8)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 16th June 2024

Passage: Ezra 8:1-36

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Ps William preaching from Ezra 8:1-36.

God’s good hand gathers, equips, blesses and protects his covenant people:

God’s good hand gathers a people for mission. (v1-14)

God’s good hand equips his people for service. (v15-20)

God’s good hand blesses his people with great riches. (v24-30)

God’s good hand protects his people all the way home. (v21-23, 31-36)

Luck or Pluck? (Ezra 7:11-28)

Albert Tang — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Luck or Pluck? (Ezra 7:11-28)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Albert Tang

Date: 9th June 2024

Passage: Ezra 7:11-28

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In Ezra 7:11-28 was sent by the Persian king to Jerusalem for a Jewish religious mession, and he praised God for it.

Accuracy in God's Word (7:11-12)

Approvals from others (7:13-26)

Acknowledgement of God's favour (7:27-28)

Reflection:

How do we experience the acts of God?

What is the relationship between knowing, teaching and observing the Word of God and experiencing His deeds?

What matters are necessary to have approval/trust from others and what matters do not?

Introducing Ezra (Ezra 7:1-10)

William HC — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Introducing Ezra (Ezra 7:1-10)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 2nd June 2024

Passage: Ezra 7:1-10

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Ps William HC preaching from Ezra 7:1-10.

An extraordinary calling (v1–7)

An extraordinary mission (v8–10)

…an extraordinary Messiah!

Ezra is specially called on a mission to rebuild God’s people through his devotion to study, observe, and teach the Scriptures.

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

Albert Tang — Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

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

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Albert Tang

Date: 12th May 2024

Passage: Ezra 5:1-6:12

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

Reception to God's Word (5:1-5)

Reflection of God's deed (5:6-17)

Recognition of God's will (6:1-12)

The Opposition of God's People (Ezra 4)

Albert Tang — Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

The Opposition of God's People (Ezra 4)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Albert Tang

Date: 5th May 2024

Passage: Ezra 4:1-24

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Ps Albert Tang preaching from Ezra 4.

The adversaries (v1-5)

Their allegations (v6-16)

The aftermath (v17-23)

The absolute authority (v24)

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

Michael Drake — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

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

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Michael Drake

Date: 28th April 2024

Passage: Ezra 3:1-13

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

The glory that lasts began with sacrifice (v1-6)

The glory that lasts ends with a living temple (v7-13)

God was and is working His purposes out (Hebrews 8:1-2, 1 Peter 2:5)

His People Return (Ezra 2)

William HC — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

His People Return (Ezra 2)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 21st April 2024

Passage: Ezra 2:1-70

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Ps William HC preaching from Ezra 2.

God’s people in Ezra 2 are:

A people returning to worship (v1–58)

A people focused on purity (v59–67)

A people moved to generosity (v68–70)

An Unbelievable Freedom (Ezra 1:1-11)

William HC — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

An Unbelievable Freedom (Ezra 1:1-11)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 14th April 2024

Passage: Ezra 1:1-11

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

Unbelievable history in Ezra 1:

The LORD stirs a king’s heart to free the Israelites (vv. 1–4)

The LORD stirs his people’s hearts to return home (vv. 5–11)

The cross: the most unbelievable moment in history (Acts 2:36)

Three truths to cling to:

Our sovereign LORD is faithful to his word

Not one of his promises will fail to pass!

Our sovereign LORD is working in our suffering

Not one of his trials will be wasted!

Our sovereign LORD is abundant in his salvation

Not one of his treasures will be lost!

Going Home (Introduction to Ezra-Nehemiah)

Albert Tang — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Going Home (Introduction to Ezra-Nehemiah)

Series: United in Service (Ezra & Nehemiah)

Speaker: Albert Tang

Date: 17th March 2024

Passages:

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

Why did they leave home?

When and how did they return?

Why did they return?

Where is home?