Sermons on Nechemyah 2:5:

Unshakeable Confidence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 18, 2009

How to effectively deal with insecurity, difficult tasks and pessimists.

We’re in the pre-series "Getting Ready for Something More." Last time we saw Nehemiah, a Jew living in exile in the foreign land of Persia, serving as the king’s cupbearer, the person who tested the food and drink served to the king to make sure it wasn’t poisoned. He had received a report of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Mountain Starts To Move Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 4, 2011

Nehemiah trusted God and made himself available. He never lose sight of his dependence on God and was fully committed to doing his best for the work of God. God used him to finish His work. One man can make a great difference.

Nehemiah 2:1-9 The Mountain Starts to Move ES 16Jan11 2134 It really doesn’t matter how big your mountain is, Jesus says if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, and say to the mountain, “Move from here to there”, it can be moved. • Jesus challenges us to exercise ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wait For It ... And, Go!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 16, 2010

Nehemiah not only knew how to watch and pray and weep and pray...but also how to WAIT and pray. How to have success in impossible circumstances. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Wait for it ... and Go! Nehemiah 2:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WaitForIt.html Nehemiah is the cupbearer for King Artaxerxes, the most powerful man on earth at that time. He and his people the Jews are in captivity in Babylon, and their home town of Jerusalem is burned and destroyed, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Success

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 30, 2010

It is one of the most successful building projects ever. How did it go from vision to fruition in 52 days? And how will these same principles help us build a church, or a good home, or a business? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, Powerpoint.

Steps to Success Nehemiah 2:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Steps2Success.html Nehemiah heard the sad news of Jerusalem and her walls lying in ruins, and he was heartbroken, asking God to use him to fix the situation. Many of us pray to God to fix things and what we mean is, I’d like to see ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Vision And Goal-Setting Part One

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 26, 2013

When God places something on your heart to do, you need to know that He will supply all that is needed to accomplish it. When you are trying to get out of life's ruts, make sure you are looking that someone from the rut is not pulling you back down.

Godly vision and goal setting Nehemiah 2:1-2:10 Introduction- Turn with me to Nehemiah chapter 2 It is in the Old Testament between the book of Ezra and the book of Esther. I want to talk about vision casting and goal setting. Most people have dreams/visions/goals as a young person. They ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Help Someone Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

It is my prayer that by examining the role of Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, it will provide guidance to each of us as we identify our own role in rebuilding the Sacred Spaces of our Community and our Church.

Sunday, September 14, 2008 “Help Someone” Text: Nehemiah 2: 1 - 10 We continue to preach under the overarching theme of “Ministry that Matters: Building the Kingdom of God.” As I indicated last week this series will extend through the eight weeks of September and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Fleeting Opportunity--Stewardship Of My Time Series

Contributed by Aaron Gehlken on May 28, 2011

Challenge Christians to make the most of the minutes of their lives.

TURN TO NEH 1 in your King James Bible INTRO: My Fleeting Opportunity--Stewardship of My Time Nehemiah and Ezra are amazing books…They are both historical and prophetic. They both have to do with regathering Israel in the promise land…after occupation and dispersal and persecution… God moves a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctor Is In. Who's Speaking Into Your Life? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 24, 2013

Lucy is best known in the Peanuts comics for her five cent advice, which is neither helpful or uplifting. Different people spoke into Nehemiah's life and he had to decide who he would listen to.

The Doctor is In I don’t know if Lucy is anyone’s favorite character in the Peanut’s universe. But the reality is that we all either know a Lucy or are a Lucy and if you are a Lucy there is really no way to see that as complimentary. Lucy is not a nice person, she calls ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Six Marks Of Leadership: Mark 3- Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011

Most leaders are like middle-managers with superiors and subordinates and Nehemiah shows us how to both lead and follow.

I heard Adrian Rogers give this example: We all have seen Canada Geese fly in their V formation with one leg of the V formation longer than the other leg. Why do they fly in the V formation? The lead goose is making it easier for the other geese who are following his lead. He is moving the wind ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Part 12: We Can Make A Difference! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2015

1. God wants to use our concern (Neh 1:1-4). 2. God wants to use our heartfelt cries of prayer (Neh 1:4-11). 3. God wants to use our courage (Neh 2:1-2). 4. God wants to use our commitment (Neh 2:3-6).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 12: We Can Make a Difference! Nehemiah 1:1-2:6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 3, 2014 (Revised December 18, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Nehemiah 1, as we focus on another great Old Testament prayer. Here God shows ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Wall - Pt. 2 - Control Freaks Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2012

An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

The Wall Pt. 2 – Control Freaks I. Introduction Last week we began our discussion based on the account of Nehemiah. You will remember that Nehemiah has probably lived in captivity all of his life. He has risen to the position of cup bearer for the king (this teaches us a free lesson that in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

10000 Bricks: Open Doors Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 7, 2026

May we be open to the Lord placing a burden on our hearts so that when the time comes, we are willing to take the risky costly hard path to serve the Lord.

10000 BRICKS: OPEN DOORS Nehemiah 2:1–8 #10000Bricks READ NEHEMIAH 2 FROM THE MSG It was the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king. At the hour for serving wine I brought it in and gave it to the king. I had never been hangdog in his presence before, so he asked me, “Why the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Kings Become Your Helpers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

This sermon teaches the importance of divine help from people in positions of authority and how to position oneself to receive it.

WHEN KINGS BECOME YOUR HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:10 "And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee." Supporting Texts: Esther 6:1-10, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:10, Esther 6:1-10, Nehemiah 2:1-8, 1 Kings 10:1-10, Daniel 6:25-28, Proverbs 21:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lifestyle Principles Sermon Ii: When Depressed, Pray For A Right Response Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

Situational depression is our opportunity to prayerfully plan for a positive response.

WHEN DEPRESSED DUE TO SITUATIONAL DISTRESS, PRAYERFULLY PLAN A POSITIVE RESPONSE One day this past week my soul became vexed by a distressful situation . . . my ability to concentrate was dulled . . . my body felt fatigued beyond usual tiredness . . . then it occurred to me that that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

The Hand Of God Upon Me Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 15, 2020

Sermon based on Neh. 2:8b. What does it mean to have the hand of God upon our lives?

“THE HAND OF GOD UPON ME” Neh. 2:8b FBCF – 6/14/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Newsweek article – Doing research this past week preparing sermon. Did Google search for “the hand of God” just to see what some commentators & pastors had written. Surprised to see something pop up on the Newsweek.com ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist