RETURN! The Story Continues…. INTRO: JUDAH RETURNS HOME! GOD SENT…..  Nehemiah to rebuild the walls.  Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple.  Ezra to rebuild.

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RETURN! The Story Continues…

INTRO: JUDAH RETURNS HOME! GOD SENT…..  Nehemiah to rebuild the walls.  Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple.  Ezra to rebuild the hearts.

I. If we will return our hearts to God, He will restore our fortune. Joel 2:13-14 Deut. 30:1-5

II. If we will return our homes to God, He will restore our family. Malachi 4:6 Mark 5:18-20

III. When Jesus returns for us, He will restore our future! John 14:1-3 1 Thess. 4:13-18

 Personal: Make the decision to return your heart. Establish habits to reflect your return. Start today!  Family: Consistently bless your family. Blessings can take seconds but last a lifetime. Start today!