Sermons on Nehemiah 1:1-14:

Knees That Bent

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 6, 2012

Nehemiah had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared, and feet that went.

Knees That Bent Last week we began to dig into the book of Nehemiah, and we discovered that he was a man that had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared and feet that went. I talked about how those four things need to be kept in a somewhat equal balance for success in any ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership That Just Won't Quit

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

These lessons from the life of Nehemiah will show leaders how to respond in the face of adversity.

Leadership That Just Won't Quit I) When opposition struck, Nehemiah prayed Nehemiah 4:4-5 (NIV) 4 Hear us, O our God, for we are despised. Turn their insults back on their own heads. Give them over as plunder in a land of captivity. 5 Do not cover up their guilt or blot out their sins ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:4-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For God Serving All People! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 28, 2010

The final of four sermons on Nehemiah, also the introduction of our Corps Vision Statement.

The man came in and sat down, I’d say he was in his mid-thirties; he looked a bit rough around the edges and hadn’t shaved for a few days. We introduced our selves and the question was asked how are you surviving? “Well I can’t get the benefit right now so I’m doing a few burglaries, mind you it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faithful Service Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 11 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message expands on the subject of the fear of the Lord.

Chico Alliance Church Faithful God-fearing Followers REVIEW I. REBUILDING SECURE WALLS 1-7 A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through intense intercession C. Resolving needs through planning and perseverance D. Resisting opposition through prayer and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dealing With Criticism Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Mar 19, 2020

This sermon is based on how to deal with criticism as a child of God based on the life of Nehemiah.

See this sermon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwJXYHspfSQ Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:5, Proverbs 27:6, Ephesians 4:15, 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Turn Around

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2024

Continuing in series on Nehemiah. Addresses the importance of Scripture in finding God. Emphasis on renewal.

Nehemiah 9 The Great Turn Around - Read Nehemiah 9 A few days ago I posted a picture of an old Chevy pickup driving down the road. It must have had an old bench seat because through the back window you could see a man driving. Sitting right beside him was his wife, and the man had his arm along ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Value In The Rubbish

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 14, 2025

Nehemiah 4:2 Will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?

Look at somebody and say, Neighbor, you may have thrown it away, but God still sees value in it. Say it again with some power: There is values even in the rubbish. This morning, I want to preach to those who may feel discarded, overlooked, misjudged, misunderstood, underestimated, or thrown ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Me

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

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

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

Building A Firm Foundation Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 11, 2021

Nehemiah faced many adversities and enemies while rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Though every attack was aimed at Nehemiah, he was not shaken. He did not crumble or fall, because his foundation was built on the word of God.

Building a Firm Foundation "For they all were trying to make us afraid, saying, their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will not be done." Now therefore, O God strengthen my hands." (Nehemiah 6:9) We have heard this parable from Jesus. “Therefore whoever hears these ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Good Lessons From The Life Of Ezra

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 12, 2020

Introduction: Ezra was the second of three key leaders to leave Babylon for the reconstruction of Jerusalem. Zerubbabel reconstructed the temple (Ezra 3:8), Nehemiah rebuilt the walls (Nehemiah chapters 1 and 2), and Ezra restored the worship.

Four Good Lessons from the Life of Ezra Introduction: Ezra was the second of three key leaders to leave Babylon for the reconstruction of Jerusalem. Zerubbabel reconstructed the temple (Ezra 3:8), Nehemiah rebuilt the walls (Nehemiah chapters 1 and 2), and Ezra restored the worship. Ezra was a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8, Ezra 7:8, Ezra 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"share The Vision" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

This is a series I preached through the OT book of Nehemiah. Although the series covers various topics, it is intended to follow the vision God gave to Nehemiah and apply those principles to churches and Christian business leaders as well.

“Share the Vision!” Nehemiah 1 So, every pastor has numerous responsibilities, usually more than one person can tend to. At times, just too many hats you must wear. You have likely felt the same way at times about the responsibilities you carry as well. For me it comes down to figuring out which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Have The Right To Remain Silent Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 16, 2012

Background for Nehemiah series, motivating the decimated. In this message we talk about the morale of the Jews who long ago had hung up their harps and how Nehemiah had to some how motivate them to build again.

You Don't Have the Right to Remain Silent PPT 1 - Series slide Last week we began our series on the book of Nehemiah, "Rebuilding and Restoring," by reading the first four verses of chapter 1 and noting that the people living in Jerusalem were living in great reproach and distress behind broken ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4, Romans 15:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Forget About Ourselves And Worship

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 19, 2023

Nehemiah 12:27 gives 3 purposes in worship: Celebration, thanksgiving and dedication (Material adapted from Stephen Sizer at:https://www.stephensizer.com/2010/11/purpose-driven-worship-nehemiah-12/)

HoHum: In 1990 A woman entered an ice cream shop for an ice cream cone. While she was ordering another customer entered the store. She placed her order, turned around and found herself staring face to face with Paul Newman. He was in town filming a movie. His blue eyes made her knees buckle. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-47, Psalm 139:1-3, Isaiah 26:3, Ephesians 5:20, Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 14:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Participation Series

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 5, 2001

2/5 Who did God use to assist Nehemiah, He used everybody!

Who does God use to accomplish His will here on earth? Who does God use to do His will, to impact others and to participate in the tough tasks of life? There is a real simple answer, He uses everyone! He uses everyone! And since God uses everyone, which includes using you, using you and using ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Counteracting Problems Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 7, 2002

Part three of a message based in Nehemiah on problem solving among God’s people.

Introduction: Weather Balloons Read/Pray Background: Not walls – spiritual condition, Recognizing (1), Reacting Proposition Statement: In order to counteract a problem we must... I. Be Prepared for service (vs. 11-3) A. God is no respector of persons 1. He was a butler 2. He was the man of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist