Sermons on Nehemiah 3:1-6:16:

What's Your Job

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 3 What’s your job in the Church? What’s your work for the Lord? What are you doing to advance God’s kingdom here on Earth? In the world today, there are a great variety of people: Young & old; rich & poor; educated & uneducated.

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 3 What’s your job in the Church? What’s your work for the Lord? What are you doing to advance God’s kingdom here on Earth? In the world today, there are a great variety of people: Young & old; rich & poor; educated & uneducated. Doesn’t it make sense that it would take a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

The Sword And The Stone

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other.

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other. Empires against Empires, Nations against Nations, People against People... A group of historians has compiled the following information: In the last 5,600 years (since 3600 B.C.), the world has only had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Nehemiah For President

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

So, who do you like for our next President? It’s a pretty important decision, isn’t it? We have problems with the economy, the Muslims, oil prices, corruption, roads, utilities.

So, who do you like for our next President? It’s a pretty important decision, isn’t it? We have problems with the economy, the Muslims, oil prices, corruption, roads, utilities.......even the weather! The problems facing the next president of the Philippines are complex — more than any one man or ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Off The Wall

Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 22, 2001

Satan wants God’s people distracted from their mission--he wants us "Off The Wall"; but God promises us victory if we remain faithful and stay ON THE WALL

OFF THE WALL Nehemiah 6:1-16 by Dr. Larry A. Bergeron Red Bay COG,June 3, 2001 (PM) INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Tonight we are going to have a time of testimonies. OPENING REMARKS Turn in your Bibles to the Book of Nehemiah (after Ezra, before Esther) In a few moments we are going to be reading from ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16, Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Beginning To Rebuild Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

How Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem.

Introduction In this morning’s text, we will look at how Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem. I think that the state of walls of Jerusalem / is not a bad picture / of the state of some of our parishes in England today. Perhaps the state of repair of the walls will not epitomise ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 11, 2002

Life can be frightening; How do I follow God through my most overwhelming fears?

November 10, 2002 7But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites heard that the work was going ahead and that the gaps in the wall were being repaired, they became furious. 8They all made plans to come and fight against Jerusalem and to bring about confusion there. 9But we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Right Time To Do Right Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 18, 2002

Social action -- sticking up for your weaker brother/neighbor is always right in God’s eyes.

November 17, 2002 1About this time some of the men and their wives raised a cry of protest against their fellow Jews. 2They were saying, ¡§We have such large families. We need more money just so we can buy the food we need to survive.¡¨ 3Others said, ¡§We have mortgaged our fields, vineyards, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

A Revival From The Rubbish

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

Several lessons can be drawn from the actions of Nehemiah that prove that God can create when chaos seems to reign.

Nehemiah 4:1_3 – “1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.” “2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enemies Of Faith - Discouragement

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 14, 2005

Continuing look at enemirs of faith. This week discouragement based upon the Book of Nehemiah. Discouragement that comes through Foes, Friends and False Prophets.

Enemies of Faith – Discouragement Today we continue in our series of enemy to our faith – we have dealt with “The Divided Mind” and “Fear” - now we will look at discouragement using portions of the Book of Nehemiah. The tool used to bring discouragement is the tongue – whether in criticism, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shall Our Work Cease?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 22, 2005

I preached this message coming out of a series of revival meetings to challenege our people to stay committed to their God-given task and to keep our church in the center of God’s will.

Shall Our Work Cease? Nehemiah 6:1-16 I. The Enemy Will Try to Distract a Great Work (v. 1-2) A. The enemy will take notice of a great work 1. He hates obedience 2. He hates commitment B. The enemy will always have a following What Can Cause Us to Follow the Enemies Tactics? • Lack of prayer & ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Ezra

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 18, 2005

A prayer of repentance for the nation of Israel.

EZRA’S PRAYER Ezra 9:5:15 Key Verse and Theme: “What has happened to us is a result of our evil deeds and our great guilt, and yet, our God, you have punished us less than our sins have deserved and have given us a remnant like this.” (Ezra 9:13) 1. Who was Ezra? A. Ezra was a priest. (Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:5-15, Nehemiah 3:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy In The Christian Life -- Digesting The Skim

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005

This was a message in a series on “joy in the Christian life” based on the book and life of Nehemiah.

PLACE "CHILDREN’S CHAT CHAIR" DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF PULPIT I have placed my "Children’s Chat Chair’ directly down in front today - Because I know something about my message - That I want to make sure everyone else knows - I hope my sermon raises some challenging questions today - I hope God uses ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fingerprints On The Gates

Contributed by William Ellis on Sep 1, 2005

There are fingerprints that God has left behind…Fingerprints: • To prove His Word • To prove His Sovereignty • To prove His Plan • To prove His Resolve

Fingerprints On The Gates There is evidence on the Scene Nehemiah 3 Nehemiah was just a cupbearer for the Persian Leader But he had a • Burning desire to give God glory • Passion for praying • Zeal to take on tough jobs • Wisdom to move out of God’s way Then people came from all walks of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Jason Freeman on Mar 19, 2006

Overcoming Discouragement

Between now and Easter we will be looking at the 10 most destructive giants in life. These 10 giants are issues we all face but if left unchecked can cause unnecessary damage and keep us from knowing and experiencing the fullness of God’s presence and purpose in our lives. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Discouragement

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2006

Worn out - Weighted down - Wasting away. This describes many Christians today. But Nehemiah shows how to keep battling and building for the cause! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Dealing with Discouragement Nehemiah 4:7-10 Ill.—devil’s auction. He decided to sell all his tools. Lust had a high price on it, so did pride, arrogance, envy, bitterness. But one tool was off to the side and said ‘not for sale.’ It was the tool of discouragement! As the people of God were ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist