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Welcome to our messages page, where you can hear relevant, encouraging and thought provoking teaching from the truths of the Bible.

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While history has traditionally seen Acts simply as stories about the Apostles – we now see the book is so much more. It is certainly an account of the eleven disciples after Jesus is raised from the dead, but even more so, it is an account of the early Christians: an account of the Holy spirit, an account of the early church, and most significantly, the account of the continued work of Jesus Christ and God Himself, bringing His living witness to the ends of the Earth through His people. So, come join us this year as we  explore how the Gospel of Christ first changed the world, and as we ourselves learn what it means to let that same gospel change our lives and our world, even today.

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Micah Labovitch - September 11, 2022

Stirred Up, Giving Up and Going Out

Ezra: The Lord Restores His People
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In this introduction to the Ezra sermon series, Pastor Micah covers the first two chapters, outlining how God was the ultimate instrument in stirring the hearts of the Israelites and their captors to restore the temple in Jerusalem. He is the one to stir our hearts toward restoration today. Will we respond?

Scripture References: Ezra 1:1-11, Ezra 1:5, Genesis 2:1-70

Related Topics: Knowing God, Spiritual Growth | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

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For seventy years in exile and captivity, the people of God were chastised and broken. Having ignored hundreds of years of warnings from His prophets, God finally allowed Jerusalem to be destroyed and a remnant to be taken to Babylon. His people were devastated, distraught, and disciplined. But then, the call for restoration came. We have all been there. The Lord has allowed us to face the consequences of our choices, and sometimes they have been severe. But then, by the grace of God, the call of restoration comes. This is where the book of Ezra begins. Join us as we study Ezra together this fall, looking at the restoration of God’s people, and how it all ultimately points to the final restoration His people will have in Jesus Christ.

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Accountable Witnesses (Acts 15:1-21) Image
February 22, 2026
Accountable Witnesses (Acts 15:1-21)

Micah Labovitch

Matthew 15:1-21

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February 15, 2026
Faithful Witnesses (Acts 14:1-28)

Micah Labovitch

Acts 14:1-28

Bulletin with Study Notes

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January 25, 2026
Glorifying Witnesses (Acts 12:1-25)

Micah Labovitch

Acts 12:1-25

Bulletin with Study Notes

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January 11, 2026
Controversial Witnesses (Acts 11:1-18)

Micah Labovitch

Acts 11:1-18

Bulletin with Study Notes

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January 4, 2026
Impartial Witnesses (Acts 10:1-48)

Micah Labovitch

Acts 10:1-48

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December 28, 2025
The Gift of God for All (Acts 9:32-10:8)

Micah Labovitch

Acts 9:32-43, Acts 10:1-8

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December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve - The Christ: The Gift of the Son

Micah Labovitch

Luke 2:8-12, Luke 2:21, Matthew 1:20-25

Christmas Eve Program

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December 21, 2025
The Gift of the Church (Acts 9:23-31)

Micah Labovitch

Acts 9:23-31

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December 14, 2025
The Gift of Salvation (Acts 9:1-22)

Micah Labovitch

Acts 9:1-22

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December 7, 2025
The Gift of the Gospel (Acts 8:26-40)

Micah Labovitch

Acts 8:26-40

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Micah Labovitch - September 11, 2022

Stirred Up, Giving Up and Going Out

Ezra: The Lord Restores His People
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In this introduction to the Ezra sermon series, Pastor Micah covers the first two chapters, outlining how God was the ultimate instrument in stirring the hearts of the Israelites and their captors to restore the temple in Jerusalem. He is the one to stir our hearts toward restoration today. Will we respond?

Scripture References: Ezra 1:1-11, Ezra 1:5, Genesis 2:1-70

Related Topics: Knowing God, Spiritual Growth | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

From Series: "Ezra: The Lord Restores His People"

For seventy years in exile and captivity, the people of God were chastised and broken. Having ignored hundreds of years of warnings from His prophets, God finally allowed Jerusalem to be destroyed and a remnant to be taken to Babylon. His people were devastated, distraught, and disciplined. But then, the call for restoration came. We have all been there. The Lord has allowed us to face the consequences of our choices, and sometimes they have been severe. But then, by the grace of God, the call of restoration comes. This is where the book of Ezra begins. Join us as we study Ezra together this fall, looking at the restoration of God’s people, and how it all ultimately points to the final restoration His people will have in Jesus Christ.

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May 1, 2022
Contend for the Faith

Micah Labovitch

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July 24, 2022
Will You Truly be a Disciple of Jesus

Micah Labovitch

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August 7, 2022
Suffering in the Lord

Micah Labovitch

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August 14, 2022
Finding Strength in the Lord

Micah Labovitch

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August 21, 2022
Navigating Vigilantly in the Lord

Micah Labovitch

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August 28, 2022
Continuing Firmly in the Lord

Micah Labovitch

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September 4, 2022
Living and Dying in the Lord

Micah Labovitch

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September 11, 2022
Stirred Up, Giving Up and Going Out

Micah Labovitch

Ezra 1:5

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September 18, 2022
Gather. Sacrifice. Worship.

Micah Labovitch

Ezra 3:1-13

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September 25, 2022
The Acts of Those Opposed to God

Micah Labovitch

Ezra 4:1-24

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