Message: “The Mess of Sin: The Hope of the Gospel” from Christian Newsome

In the final message of our How to Start Over series, we see that when God moves from being our priority to the perimeter of our lives, we naturally drift from His purpose and toward sin. Ezra reminds us that the path back begins with both lament and repentance, while the gospel assures us that Jesus has done what we could never do ourselves. No matter the wreckage sin leaves behind, Christ offers forgiveness, restoration, and the hope of belonging in God's family.

Scripture References: Ezra 9:1-15, Ezra 10:1-44

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From Series: "How to Start Over"

In our "How to Start Over" series, we’re walking through the books of Ezra, Haggai, and Zechariah to discover how God meets people in the rubble. When everything felt lost, God was still at work—rebuilding, restoring, and calling His people forward. This series is for anyone who needs a fresh start, renewed hope, or the courage to rebuild what’s been broken.