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The God Who Restores | Ezra: When God Rewrites Our Story | Week 1

Release Date: 06/07/2026

Trusting God with the Next Chapter | Ezra: When God Rewrites Our Story | Week 10

First Baptist Middleburg Audio Sermon

In "Trusting God with the Next Chapter," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that real repentance doesn't just confess the past - it surrenders the future. The Scripture is Ezra 10.

Preparing for Spiritual War | Wednesday, August 5, 2026

First Baptist Middleburg Audio Sermon

For our midweek general Bible study, Pastor Chris Bonts shares a message entitled "Preparing for Spiritual War." The Scripture is Ephesians 6:10-20.

A New Start Requires a New Heart | Ezra: When God Rewrites Our Story | Week 9

First Baptist Middleburg Audio Sermon

In "A New Start Requires a New Heart," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that in order to rewrite our stories, God has to rewrite our hearts. The Scripture is Ezra 9.

When Following God Feels Risky | Ezra: When God Rewrites Our Stories | Week 8

First Baptist Middleburg Audio Sermon

In "When Following God Feels Risky," Pastor Chris Bonts reminds us that following God requires us to trust His hand more than our own strength. The Scripture is Ezra 8.

New Buildings Don't Make New People | Ezra: When God Rewrites Our Story | Week 7

First Baptist Middleburg Audio Sermon

In "New Buildings Don't Make New People," Pastor Chris Bonts shares a message about how we will never become the people God created us to be apart from His Word. The Scripture is Ezra 7.

The Gift of a Spiritual Reset | Ezra: When God Rewrites Our Story | Week 6

First Baptist Middleburg Audio Sermon

In "The Gift of a Spiritual Reset," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that everything we need to follow God comes from God Himself. The Scripture was Ezra 5-6.

How to Find Your Voice in Worship | Wednesday, June 8, 2026 | Jonathan Morrell, Pastor of Worship

First Baptist Middleburg Audio Sermon

In "How to Find Your Voice in Worship," Jonathan Morrell, our Pastor of Worship, shares with us that God calls His people to sing, so we should choose obedient participation in worship rather than letting insecurity or lack of confidence silence us. A variety of Scriptures were used in this teaching, including Exodus 15:21, Deuteronomy 31:19, and 1 Chronicles 16:9.

Persevering through a Discouraging Chapter | Ezra: When God Rewrites Our Story | Week 5

First Baptist Middleburg Audio Sermon

In "Persevering through a Discouraging Chapter," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that while the world opposes God's work, it cannot stop God's plan. The Scripture is Ezra 4.

Good Beginnings Are Never Enough | Ezra: When God Rewrites Our Story | Week 4

First Baptist Middleburg Audio Sermon

In "Good Beginnings Are Never Enough," Pastor Chris Bonts returns and shares a message about how spiritual drift is the enemy of a rewritten story. The Scripture is Haggai 1-2.

SBC 2026 Convention Update | Wednesday, June 24, 2026

First Baptist Middleburg Audio Sermon

In this midweek episode, Pastor Chris Bonts gives an update on what all happened at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando, Florida.

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Kicking off our look at the book of Ezra, Pastor Chris Bonts preaches a message entitled "The God Who Restores" from Ezra 1. The big idea for this message is that when everything seems lost, God remains faithful.

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