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  • Climb That Mountain Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,361 views

    Follow the example of Nehemiah as you learn to overcome the mountains that challenge your faith.

    Are you facing any mountains in your spiritual life: doubt, disease, financial problems, fear, anger, relationship problems, a job you want to do for God and the like? This past week we witnessed people struggling with mountains. A number of people in west Texas lost their homes in the teeth of ...read more

  • Happy New Year. . .it's Coming Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    This is the final in a series in the book of Nehemiah. This message transitions from the previous week vision commitments, to some simple steps to take towards fulfillment of that vision.

    We have made it. We have reached the end of our look at what really amounts to just the first third or so of the book of Nehemiah. In the middle of the book you obtain some names and listings related to the building and completion of the wall around Jerusalem, and then in the second half of the ...read more

  • Nehemiah- A Man Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,747 views

    A example of the kind of praying God uses to enable us to be used by God to accomplish what He wants done.

    Nehemiah Sermon 3 1:4-11 (Part1) A Man of Prayer “When I heard these things I sat down and wept. For days I mourned and prayed and fasted before the God of heaven. Then I said, ‘O Lord, God of heaven/ Look at me Lord and hear my prayer, as I pray ...read more

  • Sluggish Saints Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,977 views

    Examining what it takes to avoid spiritual laziness

    Nehemiah possessed five characteristics that helped him avoid becoming spiritually lazy... 1. He was COMMITTED (1:4-11; 2:4) A. He was committed to call upon God. B. He was committed to confess to God. C. He was committed to continue for God. 2. He was CONCERNED (2:1-5) A. He was concerned about ...read more

  • God-Honoring Ambition Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,678 views

    WOrking hard for the Lord.

    Title: God-Honoring Ambition Text: Chapter 2:11-20 God-honoring ambition leads to a life of purpose. Nehemiah 2:11-20 11 So I came to Jerusalem and was there three days. 12 And I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting into my mind to do for ...read more

  • Rebuilding Brokeness

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,742 views

    Nehemiah task is to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. Now walls represent two things among others. First, they represent boundaries and structure. People without boundaries and structure in their life create children without boundaries and structures in thei

    Rebuilding Brokeness Nehemiah 1:1-4 If there is one thing which should summarize the Christian church, it is mission. The Gospel and the church is about rebuilding or healing brokenness. We’ve learned this and lived this even moreso since Katrina. To date, "The United Methodist Church has helped ...read more

  • Return To Me

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
     | 3,135 views

    Prayer is one of the overriding themes of the book of Nehemiah and the secret to his success. The prayer in chapter one is the first of 12 different prayers recorded in the book. Nehemiah begins with prayer in Persia and closes with prayer in Jerusalem. H

    Return to Me Nehemiah 1:4-11 Let me ask you a question, “How many of you gained weight over the holidays?” Now that we’re in the New Year, how many of you have made New Year’s resolutions to lose that weight? To eat better and exercise? And how many of you have started to work toward those ...read more

  • Revision: Winning Life Strategies

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,702 views

    This sermon will focus on 7 winning life strategies when you’re faced with a God-sized problem

    Revision: Winning Life Strategies Nehemiah 2: 1-10 Two old men lived in the backwoods of the Ozarks named Rufus and Clarence.
They lived on opposite sides of the river and hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their respective sides of the ...read more

  • Revision: Winning Life Strategies, Part Ii

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    In our Scripture today, Nehemiah has left Persia (modern day Iran) and traveled for more than 2 months and 750 miles to Jerusalem. Today, we continue learning life strategies when encountering God-sized problems.

    Revision: Winning Life Strategies, Part II Nehemiah 2: 10-20 In the middle of the 17th century, England was in turmoil. King Charles I was beheaded. Anglican churches were being closed; Presbyterians were being persecuted. In the midst of all this, Sir Robert Shirley built a church. The plaque on ...read more

  • "Running A Split Second Faster"

    Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,835 views

    Doing the ministry may be sometimes frustrating. WHY? Because many Christians do it without efficiency. Here are 4 basic principles on how we can be efficient in our work for the Lord

    INTRODUCTION: Being a servant is vital if we want to be used by God. The word servant is not something negative as what the world has somewhat implanted to our minds, but rather being a servant is actually the best state a Christian could ever become. Why? Let me share to you three reasons ...read more

  • Overcoming Opposition By Prayer

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,703 views

    Where do you see yourself in this picture? Are you being pelted by unfair criticism as you are serving Christ? If so, keep on going and God will reward your efforts. Or do you recognize yourself as one who tends to be critical of others? If so, it’s time

    Overcoming Opposition By Prayer (Nehemiah 1:4-11) Illustration: There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health. --Proverbs 12:18 Critics talk much and do little that is constructive. They are more interested in trying to make themselves look ...read more

  • The Heart Of A True Leader

    Contributed by Don Hutto on May 7, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,755 views

    Following the leader is okay as long as you are following the right leader.

    The Heart Of A True Leader Nehemiah 1:1-11 I. Introduction Some men are "born" leaders and some men are "made" leaders. But few men are "true" leaders. Nehemiah was a true leader. As we look at the characteristics of Nehemiah that made him a true leader, let’s compare them to the True Leader, ...read more

  • Coming Into Focus Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,799 views

    Launch sermon in a series through the book of Nehemiah exploring the pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. Sermon addresses the birthing of vision, and the connection of concern to vision.

    (Visual Aids - Placed a large pile of rocks on the stage, simulating wall rubble. Picked up rocks, and dropped them during message illustration of the rocks of life.) What a great time of year! This is by far my favorite time of year in Central Kentucky. I love the cooler temperatures. I love ...read more

  • Pray, Plan, Position Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,078 views

    Second sermon in a series through the book of Nehemiah exploring the pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. Sermon addresses the need to pray, plan, and position yourself for the fulfillment of God’s vision in your life.

    Have you ever felt like you were in the wrong place, at the wrong time? Hopefully not in the next few minutes, but four teenagers were arrested in the parking lot of a large mall in Lakeland, Florida, just before Christmas when, attempting to steal an automobile at random, they tried to break into ...read more

  • Asking The Right Question Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    Third in a series in the book of Nehemiah. This message explores the "why" (motivation) of vision, versus the "how" (process of fulfilling) the vision. Emphasizes that the "how" is for God to handle, and the "why" will keep us focused on the vision.

    (Prior to this sermon, utilized a Bible "Jeopardy" game with three volunteers from the congregation. Helped bring into focus the idea of asking the right question.) There is a great similarity between success at Jeopardy, and success in seeing the current vision for your life come into focus. To ...read more