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Opposition, pressure, and delay can tempt any believer to give up — but God calls us to stay the course. In this message from Ezra 4, Pastor Jeff McNicol shows how God’s people refused compromise, endured under pressure, and trusted His timing through long seasons of waiting. Their story reminds us that God’s purposes never stall, even when ours do.

In Faith Foundations (Ezra 3:7–13), we see Israel begin rebuilding the temple’s foundation and rediscover the foundations of their faith. Pastor Jeff reminds us that God always completes what He begins, that praise is right no matter what’s left unfinished, and that the past should inspire—not limit—the future. When we trust God in the process, even small beginnings become sacred.

In First Things First (Ezra 3:1–6), Pastor Jeff reminds us that true restoration begins with worship, not work. As the Israelites rebuilt their lives after exile, their first step was to reestablish the altar and gather in unity. This message invites us to prioritize God’s presence, engage in community, and embrace the steady rhythms of a faithful life.

In Ezra 2, a first wave of exiles returns to Jerusalem to rebuild worship and recover identity as God’s treasured people. The chapter shows how every role matters in the worshiping life of God’s people and how devotion gives freely—before the outcomes are clear. This message calls us to answer God’s call today by anchoring our identity in Christ, expanding worship into everyday life, and expressing wholehearted obedience.

In the opening chapter of Ezra, God awakens hope in His people after seventy years of exile. Through the surprising decree of King Cyrus, the exiles are given the chance to return home and rebuild the temple. This message reminds us to trust God’s promises, watch for His hand at work in unexpected places, and be willing to follow where He leads. Hope that once seemed lost is renewed, and God’s faithfulness shines through.

Jude may be Scripture’s most neglected one-chapter book, yet it ends with its most beloved doxology. In it, Jude pivots from celebrating shared salvation to urging believers to “contend for the faith,” resisting the world’s values and the presumption that grace cancels holiness. His pastoral strategy is mercy on the move: draw near to doubters, rescue those near the flames, and practice compassion without compromise. The gospel both protects and propels us—Christ keeps us, and Christ sends us.

3 John may be brief, but it packs a lasting charge: be faithful like Gaius, discerning like John, and exemplary like Demetrius. We learn how everyday obedience inspires others, how partnership resources gospel work, and why discernment protects the church from prideful disruption. Take a practical step this week—serve, give, host, encourage—and help the truth run freely in our community.

What does it take to be the real deal in your faith? In 2 John, the apostle challenges believers to walk in truth, live in love, and guard against deception. These timeless words show us how to remain authentic in a world of shifting definitions and false teaching.

The book of Philemon shows us how the gospel transforms relationships with grace, reconciliation, and unity—reminding us that we’re in this together.

The book of Obadiah may be short, but its truths are powerful and timeless. In the midst of troubled times, it confronts our pride, challenges our passivity, and points us to God’s provision. Discover how this one-chapter wonder calls us to humble ourselves, take action, and place our hope in the Lord.

Psalm 19 calls us to see God’s glory in the world around us, to know Him personally through His Word, and to live in a way that reflects His character. By looking up at creation, looking down into Scripture, and looking inward at our hearts, we learn how to align our lives with God’s purposes. This message invites us to be filled with His truth so that what spills out in every situation is His love and holiness.

Psalm 24 invites us to reflect on what we think about when we think about God. Pastor Ben unpacks the powerful truths that God is our Creator, Redeemer, and King—bringing order from chaos, inviting us into His presence, and deserving our wholehearted worship. This message challenges us to surrender fully to the One who rules with strength, saves by grace, and invites us to seek His face.