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Intro Thank you for your patience last week, there was so much material in chapter 2 I could of preached for another hour. Chapter 3 begins with a very important verse for us to meditate on. vs 1 Eliashib the High Priest Rose Up … and started building - How significant is this? The rest of the chapter…

Fear! What does fear mean? Fear: (As a noun) an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. (As a verb) be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening. (Oxford Dictionary) Bible encyoclopedia…

Think back with me to a time you had to re-build something that was in a major mess in your life...got it? Maybe it was a landscaping project for a garden gone bad, or an interior re-design. Maybe you’ve experienced a leaky roof, and as you discovered your precious possessions damaged by the water, you…

Nehemiah faced obstacles while trying to put the vision of his faith into action; what can we learn from Nehemiah’s example in times when we too face obstacles in our life of faith?

The workers discouraged Opponents to the work had shown up earlier ( Neh2:10 ) 10 When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about it, it was very displeasing to them that someone had come to seek the welfare of the sons of Israel. Yet, Nehemiah inspected the wall, the work to…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

(S1)—SERIES Experiencing Lent; a wilderness journey; 40 days, we are to reflect on our own faith journey. How is your wilderness journey going? Seeing blessing: give God praise. Struggling; find mercy and forgiveness—Give thanks. We began by looking at Jesus' baptism...sent into the wilderness— A place…

Introduction: Good morning once again. Go ahead and open your Bibles to Nehemiah 4 . Last week we covered Nehemiah motivating and organizing the work to rebuild the walls and gates of Jerusalem. Everyone was pitching in from priests to perfumers and temple servants. They each had a section based on what…

1. When believers get serious about following God , and see His work being done they will face opposition! 1 Now when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry and greatly enraged, and he jeered at the Jews. 2 And he said in the presence of his brothers and of the army of Samaria,…

When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became furious. He mocked the Jews before his colleagues and the powerful men of Samaria and said, “What are these pathetic Jews doing? Can they restore it by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they ever finish it? Can they bring these…

Dealing With Discouragement Trash-talk is a form of insult usually found in sports events, although it is not exclusive to sports or similarly characterized events.[1][2] It is often used to intimidate the opposition and/or make them less confident in their abilities as to win easier, but it can also…

Strengthening our Family in the Lord Nehemiah 4:10-14 I love this passage because it reminds us of what is the most precious and important treasure we have on this earth. My family, my spouse, my children, my close by extended family and even those that I love at church as well to a degree. But a Christian…

1 Now when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry and greatly enraged, and he jeered at the Jews. 2 And he said in the presence of his brothers and of the army of Samaria, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they restore it for themselves? Will they sacrifice? Will they finish…

I have to start today by telling you a story about my wife, Sonia. She doesn’t know I’m doing this, but trust me, it’s a good story. This study in Nehemiah began as a heart longing in Sonia. It was at the beginning of the pandemic and she sensed that God might be wanting us to do a sermon series or some…

This last year, many Americans did some major project or another on their home. While folks were staying home more, they found that they had an increased incentive to either improve their outside spaces or their home offices, among others. But of course, whenever you take on a major project, you need…

1 Now when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry and greatly enraged, and he jeered at the Jews. 2 And he said in the presence of his brothers and of the army of Samaria, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they restore it for themselves? Will they sacrifice? Will they finish…

Do you remember the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob? He was the first son of Jacob’s favorite wife, Rachel. Jacob treated him the way a first son was expected to be treated. He gave him a robe that was made specifically to signify his importance and he intended to give him a double portion of the inheritance…

When I was a kid, I was certain I would either grow up to be a doctor or a lawyer. Other adults in my life often suggested these two options to me. My grandmother always told me I would make a great doctor, adding that it would allow her to get free plastic surgery. I’m not sure how genuine her motivations…

1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. It came to pass in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the citadel, 2 that Hanani one of my brethren came with men from Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews who had escaped, who had survived the captivity, and concerning…

1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. It came to pass in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the citadel, 2 that Hanani one of my brethren came with men from Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews who had escaped, who had survived the captivity, and concerning…

Nehemiah Chapter 1 Let's orient ourselves to the text, Nehemiah Chapter 1. In our text the Jewish people are God's people, God's chosen people. God allowed another nation, the Babylonians, to take God's people captive from the region of Judah. Particularly, Jerusalem located in Judah was physically the…

Introduction We are continuing our series in Ezra and Nehemiah, looking at how God’s people returned from exile and how they rebuilt the temple, the walls, and themselves. Week four of Nehemiah. Only two weeks left after this one. Throughout the Ezra-Nehemiah story, opposition continually occurs to frustrate…

INTRO How many of you would agree when I say, it’s always easier to begin something than it is to finish it? most of you It’s easier to gain weight than to lose it. It’s easier to fill up your schedule than it is actually fulfill your schedule. It’s easier to make a commitment than to keep it... In that…

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Scripture is filled with realistic stories and lessons. The Bible is filled with realistic stories, not just the ideal life. In fact, this is one of the reasons we can have confidence in Scripture, especially the Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Big Idea Today:The future belongs to those…