Ezekiel 17:1-24 – Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That, The Eagle You Picked Does Not Have Your Back

The LORD tells a captivating story in which He rescues an abandoned baby, raises her, marries her, only for her to betray Him and become a harlot.

Ezekiel 17:1-24
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Dive into Ezekiel 17 with this in-depth expository Bible study, uncovering the profound meaning behind God’s riddle to Judah. This sermon explores how the Lord uses a symbolic riddle involving two eagles—one representing Babylon and the other Egypt—to reveal Judah’s misplaced trust and spiritual rebellion. Learn why Babylon was God’s chosen instrument for disciplining His people and why Egypt always leads to spiritual ruin.

This teaching focuses on two key insights:

Babylon Is Not So Bad When The Lord Wants You Discipled There
Egypt Is Always Bad Because The Lord Delivered You From There

Perfect for anyone passionate about studying the Bible, understanding Old Testament prophecy, or growing in their faith. Whether you’re a seasoned student of Scripture, new to Bible study, or curious about how God’s Word applies today, this message offers rich insights into God’s character and plan for His people.

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Ezekiel 16:1-63 – You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby, But Harlot, Look At You Now

The LORD tells a captivating story in which He rescues an abandoned baby, raises her, marries her, only for her to betray Him and become a harlot.

Ezekiel 16:1-63
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Dive into the powerful and convicting message of Ezekiel 16 in this expository sermon, where God’s grace and mercy shine through even the harshest rebuke. In this chapter, God paints a vivid picture of His love for His people, despite their unfaithfulness and idolatry. It’s a story of rebellion, redemption, and the amazing grace that invites us to surrender and embrace the life God wants to graciously give us.

Are you wrestling with God’s plan for your life? Do you find yourself clinging to things that pull you away from Him? This sermon challenges us to examine our hearts, let go of our idols, and experience the transformation that comes from full surrender to God’s will.

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The historical and spiritual significance of Ezekiel 16:1-63.
How idolatry affects our relationship with God.
The unrelenting grace and love of God, even when we resist.

If you’re passionate about Bible study, seeking to grow in your faith, or longing to understand God’s Word more deeply, this sermon is for you.

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Ezekiel 15:1-8 – Wildwood & Vine

Instead of bearing spiritual fruit in the LORD’s vineyard, the 6th century Jews chose to be wild vines in the forest.

Ezekiel 15:1-8
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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What does it mean to bear spiritual fruit in God’s vineyard? In this expository sermon on Ezekiel 15:1-8, we explore the sobering imagery of the wild vine. The 6th-century Jews, called to abide in the Lord, chose to become unfruitful wildwood, destined for the fire. This powerful passage points us to Jesus’ words in John 15:5-6: “He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered.”

In this study, we’ll examine two key truths:
Your Yield Depends Upon Your Yielding
Your Burning Comes From Your Burdening

This message challenges us to reflect on our spiritual walk: Are we bearing fruit through abiding in Christ, or are we weighed down by worldly burdens, heading for judgment?

If you’re passionate about deep Bible study, understanding Old Testament prophecy, or uncovering connections to New Testament teachings, this sermon is for you. Perfect for those seeking Christian sermons, Calvary Chapel teachings, or insights into living a fruitful life in Christ.

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Ezekiel 14:12-23 – We Three Saints Of Righteousness Are

Not even a prayer team of Noah, Daniel & Job could stop God’s judgment on idolatrous Judah.

Ezekiel 14:12-23
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Dive into Ezekiel 14:12-23 with this in-depth expository sermon, “We Three Saints Of Righteousness Are.” In this powerful passage from the Old Testament, God declares that not even the intercession of Noah, Daniel, and Job could prevent His judgment on the idolatrous nation of Judah. What does this teach us about God’s righteousness, judgment, and the role of the believer today?

Join us as we explore two profound truths from this text:

Noah, Daniel, Job…and YOU Have Been Declared Righteous: Discover how faith in God brings the gift of righteousness to all who trust in Him.
Noah, Daniel, Job…and YOU Are To Display Righteousness: Learn how to live a life of obedience and stand as a light in a world of compromise.

This sermon is perfect for those who love Bible study, are seeking to deepen their understanding of Christianity, or are interested in the prophetic insights of the book of Ezekiel.

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Ezekiel 14:1-11 – Please Seize Me, O Lord, So I’ll Please You

The LORD deems His judgments upon Judah as attempts to “seize them by their heart,” to lead them to “Repent!”

Ezekiel 14:1-11
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 13:1-23 – All We Are Saying Is Peace Is At Hand

False prophets convinced their fellow Jews that there would be peace in Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 13:1-23
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 12:1-28 – All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go

Ezekiel packs his bags as a sign that Prince Zedekiah would seek to escape during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 12:1-28
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 11:1-25 – Total Exchange Of The Heart

The Lord shares His desire to give believers the permanent indwelling of God the Holy Spirit.

Ezekiel 11:1-25
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 10:1-22 – Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory Of The Leaving Of The Lord

After 400 years dwelling among His people, the glory of the LORD departs the Temple.

Ezekiel 10:1-22
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 9:1-11 – Inka Dinka Do You Have His Mark On You?

The righteous remnant of Jews are marked on their foreheads for safe keeping by a man with an ink horn.

Ezekiel 9:1-11
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 8:1-18 – Dig Dug

The LORD tells Ezekiel to “dig into the wall” and when he dug into the wall, there was a door.

Ezekiel 8:1-18
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 7:1-27 – I Hear The Chain A-Comin’, Its Comin’ Means The End

Ezekiel dramatized his prophecy making a chain as a prop.

Ezekiel 7:1-27
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 6:1-14 – Stamp! In The Name Of Love, Before They Break My Heart

The LORD tells Ezekiel to get the attention of the Jews by stamping his feet so He can tell them that their sin is breaking His heart.

Ezekiel 6:1-14
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 5:1-17 – To Baldly Go Where No Prophet Has Gone Before

Ezekiel’s 431-day physical theater presentation of the inevitable third and final siege of Jerusalem ends with him shaving his hair and beard with a sword.

Ezekiel 5:1-17
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 3:22-4:17 – Dung And Dumber

Ezekiel’s forward-looking ministry begins with him rendered dumb & cooking bread using feces for fuel.

Ezekiel 3:22-4:17
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 3:1-21 – The Fantastic Forehead

The LORD readies Ezekiel for his ministry to hard-hearted Jews by “making his forehead strong… Like adamant stone.”

Ezekiel 3:1-21
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 1:25-2:10 – Rebels, Rebels, Your Nation’s A Mess

The LORD describes Ezekiel’s audience as rebels.

Ezekiel 1:25-2:10
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 1:4-24 – Creature Features

The LORD speeds to Ezekiel in Babylon, riding on His throne-chariot, carried by four living creatures.

Ezekiel 1:4-24
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 1:1-3 – I Coulda Been A Kohanim

The destruction of Solomon’s Temple and the deportation of Jews to Babylon cancelled Ezekiel from serving as a kohanim in the Temple.

Ezekiel 1:1-3
Pastor Gene Pensiero
Series: Cry Me A River (Ezekiel)

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Ezekiel 44:1-31 – In My House, Where My Priests Serve, Where My Children Pray

We begin to get the order of service in the future Millennial Temple. The very fact that there is an order of service and that the believers have certain assignments is itself instructive. You see, whenever we get together, there is to be some order in our serving the Lord and serving one another. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

Ezekiel 43:6-27 – The Word Bible Isn’t In The Bible

Sooner or later someone is going to tell you that the word “Trinity” is not found in the Bible. Thatʼs correct. A lot of words arenʼt found in the Bible. For example, the word “bible” is not found in the Bible, but we use it anyway to describe the Bible. Next time someone tells you that “Trinity” is not found in the Bible, tell them they are using a word to describe the Bible that isnʼt found in the Bible! (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

Ezekiel 41:1-26 – Disregarders Of The Lost Ark

Ezekiel had missed an opportunity. At the start of our studies we noted that although Ezekiel was a priest, he was exiled to Babylon before he was of age to actually serve in the Temple at Jerusalem. To say it was a disappointment would be an understatement. But now, as his visions are concluding and his book is nearing its end, Ezekiel is getting a glimpse of the future Temple, the Millennial Temple. He saw it before any other Israelite, priest or otherwise. Not only that, he was guided on his tour by the Lord Himself. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

Ezekiel 38.1-8 – Be In The Fight Place At The Right Time

Prophecy expert Mark Hitchcock says, “By far, the most controversial issue in Ezekiel 38-39 is the timing of the invasion. The specific time of the invasion in Ezekiel 38 is difficult to determine.” I should explain that we believe that this prophecy is literal and historical. In other words, it describes a real military campaign against Israel that happens sometime in human history. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

Ezekiel 38:1-6 – Who Are Those Guys?

Weʼve come to the most quoted passage, the most referenced passage, in the Book of Ezekiel. Chapters thirty-eight and thirty-nine tell of a coming northern confederacy of nations around the Black and Caspian seas who with Persia and North Africa will invade the promised land after Israelʼs restoration to it in the last days. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

Ezekiel 14:12-23 – Three Men And A Blight

It seems that the Jews of the sixth century held to a hero mentality. Daniel had been carried away into Babylon. By the time of our text he was twenty-five years old. Heʼd already distinguished himself as a righteous man. Though some of his greatest accomplishments were still ahead of him, he was a bona fide hero. Perhaps God would use Daniel in Babylon to deliver the Jews in Jerusalem from further destruction. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

Ezekiel 13:1-16 – Don’t Get Plastered

The exiles in Babylon were encouraged they would soon be free to return to Israel. The people should have felt the foulness of their words. The false prophets and prophetesses spoke not a word against Israelʼs idolatry. It was foul of them to overlook sin, to ignore Godʼs moral law, and tell the people what they wanted to hear. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

Ezekiel 12:17-28 – Waiting To Expunge

Ezekiel was quite the actor there on the banks of the river Chebar in Babylon. He had just finished a one-man, one-day engagement during which he dug a hole through the wall of his house and portrayed a man trying to escape for his life during a violent siege by an invading army. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

Ezekiel 6:1-14 – Mountain Do’s And Don’ts

A family trip to the mountains is a common and wholesome occurrence here in the shadow of the beautiful Sierra range. It was common in sixth century Israel, too, but not wholesome. It was in the mountains, in the wilderness, that the Jews went to worship the gods of the Canaanites. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)