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The Set up As we humbly come to this chapter after: The wall has been completed The wall was fully functioning The word of the Lord has been read to the people We get to a chapter that is all about the goodness, the amazing grace of God. In this chapter we see a very long prayer that is offered, even…

Intro Last tie we spoke on, What creates a renewal of commitment ? What makes it all worth fighting for? Today we are going through 3 chapters 6-8 - I am going to break it down into two sections TEXT : 1. KNOW YOUR ENEMY—TRUST YOUR GOD and 2. TAKE THE WORD OF GOD PUBLIC KEY THOUGHT FOR THE FIRST POINT…

Text - Nehemiah 9 Subject - Compassion Theme - God’s compassion Thesis - We can confess our sins before God because He is gracious and compassionate. Principle - Even though we are unfaithful, God is always faithful. Intro Many of us are familiar with the saying Winston Churchill made “Those who fail…

Intro We are doing this series because it’s important for us to live out the values we call the Fruit of the Spirit. Why? the world is desperately seeking all of these Fruit. They are looking for love… joy… peace… They are looking for these, they just do not know how to find them because they are looking…

Founded on the word Without a doubt Israel was founded on the word of God as a people. They were people of the book (scrolls). We today need to be people who are founded, rooted, and applying God’s word. “American was born to exemplify that devotion to elements of righteousness which are derived from…

Nehemiah and Ezra make sure that the Word of God is not only a priority to be read and known, but that the people also prioritize their response to God’s Word; how can we plan a life of faith that responds to the Word of God?

My Strength Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold. We often hear the phrase “The Joy of…

8 If the Lord delights in us, then He will bring us into this land and give it to us, ‘a land which flows with milk and honey.’ 9 Only do not rebel against the Lord , nor fear the people of the land, for they are our bread; their protection has departed from them, and the Lord is with us. Do not fear…

6 And Ezra blessed the Lord , the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the Lord with their faces to the ground. 23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it ;…

Introduction: As we continue to look at the interlude between Chapter 8 and 11 of Nehemiah, we see the beginnings of a great revival break out. A few weeks ago we focused on the importance of the people reading the Word of God, Understanding the Word of God, and Repenting at the preaching of the Word…

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…

Intro Last week we ended with going public with our faith. We see the results of it. POINT - Confession and Repentance Precede Spiritual Restoration TEXT : Nehemiah 9:1-38 A . Key thought - we must confess our sins before true restoration can take place in our life and city Upon hearing the law people…

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, As we gather here today, we come before You with hearts open and minds ready to receive Your truth. We thank You for the privilege of worshiping You in spirit and in truth. Guide us as we delve into Your Word and help us to grow closer to You through our worship. In Jesus'…

Text - Nehemiah 8 Subject - Word Theme - God’s word. Thesis - Emphasis on God’s word is necessary for spiritual renewal. Principle - Spiritual restoration in our lives begins first with an emphasis on God’s word. Introduction Who enjoys seeing things get restored? Cars, furniture, houses, etc. There…

Today was intended to be a time back in the book of Daniel, but Jim was scheduled to preach it. Sadly, he fell ill this weekend and thus is unable to preach, and I am not going to preach his notes. So today I’ve dusted off notes of something I’ve taught in the past, although it was before we were meeting…

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…

Introduction: When we cook, following recipes or instructions is important. As you become experienced, you still follow a recipe, it’s just that the recipe is in your head. Your dash of this is still equal to a measurement, but you’ve learned to eyeball it without taking out the measuring spoons and…

THE ENEMIES OF REVIVAL 2 Chronicles 7:14 Intro: This is a well known passage that is often used by preachers to talk about the subject of revival. It is a revival verse. This word was spoken to King Solomon at the dedication of the temple. He is told by God that disobedience and rebellion will result…

There is certain background in Daniel chapter nine that is essential to understand the events that will unfold in the following chapters of Revelation. The angel Gabriel gave Daniel a prophecy involving seventy weeks. Sixty-nine of these weeks are history but they constitute the most astonishing passage…

How many of you remember the children’s song “The Joy of the Lord”? The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength Joy - A quality or attitude of delight and happiness, which is ultimately grounded in the work…

Phil 1:23-30 Today we closeout this series on our mindset with a look at our emotions as a whole. Emotions are important to our spiritual well being. Allowing our emotions to be involved will allow us to minister to one another. The emotions of one teenaged barista, made the difference in one woman's…

Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever…

# Nehemiah 8:13-18 Good morning once again. As always, it's a joy to open the Word of God with you. Go ahead and open to Nehemiah chapter 8. It's been a couple of weeks since we were in Nehemiah so let me recap what has been going on. During the time of exile, the Jews were exiled to Babylon. Nehemiah,…

Nehemiah 8 March 26, 2023 Introduction: Good morning once again. I invite you to open your Bibles or your devices to Nehemiah chapter 8. Today we are going to see what happens when the Word of God is honored by the people of God. Up to this point Nehemiah has come from Susa where he was serving as cup…

Nehemiah 8:1–5 (ESV) — 1 And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the Lord had commanded Israel. 2 So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could…