Why They Shouted Ezra 3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Seventy years before this celebration, Judah had been carried captive into Babylon.  Following that, the house of the Lord was destroyed along with much of Jerusalem.  Eventually, Babylon was defeated by the Medes and Persians.  Cyrus, the king of Persia, was moved...

A Child of the King Rev. 5: 9-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO At this time of year, we are reminded that our Savior was born a King. The wise men from the east came looking for “the King of the Jews.” When Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem, he was hailed...

Phil. 1: 21-24 To Live Is Christ CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Christianity is so much more than a ticket out of hell.  It is not something that you have to wait until you die to begin to enjoy.  As Paul said, “To Live is Christ.”  And he gives: Purpose to...