Sermon Central
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Nehemiah
Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 1, 2003 (message contributor)
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1. The Struggle Inside The Wall
Contributed on Mar 1, 2003
The trouble facing the Jews from their enemies is eclipsed now by their internal struggles.
The struggle INSIDE the wall Nehemiah 5:1-19 “The worst threats the church has ever encountered have come more from within than without. External pressures are like water on a grease fire– causing the church to intensify and spread. Internal strife and bickering are like AIDS– sapping the ...read more
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2. Pray, Plan And Move Out!
Contributed on Mar 2, 2003
The importance of a balanced life that includes both prayer and action.
Pray, plan and move out! Nehemiah 2:1-10 “I would rather walk in the dark with God than go alone in the light. I would rather walk with Him by faith than walk alone by sight.” Mary Gardner Brainard “Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who ...read more
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3. When Bad News Arrives
Contributed on Mar 2, 2003
How do you respond when life is going along "fine" and God brings a difficult opportunity into your life?
When bad news arrives Ezra 9:8-9 Nehemiah 1:1-4 Background of Nehemiah: “Those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it” The HISTORY of the people of Israel was given to us SO THAT we could learn the lessons and avoid repeating their mistakes. “Warnings from Israel’s ...read more
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4. Now It's Personal!
Contributed on Mar 10, 2003
This can be a difficult text to preach if there is current conflict in your church. This treatment moves the application to the spiritual plane where our true enemy is working to discourage and destroy God’s people.
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12 Please turn to the person sitting next to you this morning and tell them: ...read more
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5. The End Is Just The Beginning
Contributed on Mar 23, 2003
Diligence and vigilance mark the life of an effective Christian. It’s not enough to make a "one time commitment"- God calls us to a marathon of faith.
“The end is just the beginning” Nehemiah 6:15 through 7:3 Last weekend...just one week ago...60 of our men were up on a mountain for a retreat. We were planning and had our ideas of what the weekend would look like. HOW we would keep the men busy and active and engaged…and then came the ...read more