Sermons on Nehemiah 1:7-10:

"Getting Started" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 16, 2018

Nehemiah is a book about leadership. How do we get started?

BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP “Getting Started” Nehemiah 1:1-11 In 2016 we had one of the most interesting presidential elections we have had in decades. Perhaps ever. Of course the win went to Donald Trump, a man with zero background in politics but he hit on several things that really spoke to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

State Of Affairs

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

in the test we will see four truths about carrying a rebuilder's burden

A. Opening illustration: Rebuilding PCB B. Background to passage: Recount briefly the historical setting of the captivity, and the returns of Ezra and Nehemiah under the reign of the Medo-Persian King Artaxerxes I. The year is 445 BC, the 20th year of his reign. Politically they were looking for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lifestyle Principles Sermon I: Dealing With Stress In Times Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

When everything appears to be in shambles, God's people pour out their hearts to God.

LIFESTYLE PRINCIPLES BY WHICH GOD’S WILL MAY BE DONE IN OUR LIVES Might we pray this way - “Thy will be done in my city as it is in Heaven“ . . . ‘Thy will be done in my Senior Adult Community as it is in Heaven” . ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

A Great Awakening Sermon Iii: First, A Consultation With The Lord God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", when bad news seems to be the order of the day, we must remember that "with God all things are possible" but not all things are permissible. Do our best and leave to God the rest.

FIRST AND FOREMOST: A CONSULTATION WITH THE LORD GOD After my sister had been admitted to rehab following her hospital stay, we were asked to attend a family conference with caregivers to discuss goals . . . but first we consulted with her primary care ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

A Great Awakening Sermon Iv: Reclaiming The Joy Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", Christians need not get consumed by negativism if only we reclaim the joy of the Lord found in God's Word by reconnecting with the Lord and rediscovering God's Will. Once again, Come Alive!

RECLAIMING THE JOY OF THE LORD FOUND IN THE WORD Is there a Word from the Lord? The single most asked question in the Bible! And if you know of a more pertinent question to be asking in the twilight years of our lives, speak now or forever hold your ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-10

Take Your Burden To The Lord: A Lesson In Prayer

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 6, 2021

The Old Testament stateman Nehemiah heard of the difficulties that his fellow Jews were having in rebuilding Jerusalem and the Temple after the time of exile in Babylon. His plans and burdens were brought before the LORD and were answered. So, what's our excuse?

The Old Testament story of Nehemiah presents his account of life and service in the royal court of the Persian Emperor Artaxerxes around 445-444 B.C., and how, upon hearing of the plight of his fellow Jews as they were in the process of rebuilding Jerusalem along with a new Temple for the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

It Starts With Prayer Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 8, 2020

First sermon in series from book of Nehemiah. Focuses on Nehemiah's prayer in chapter 1.

“IT STARTS WITH PRAYER” Neh. 1:1-11 6/7/20 – FJCF Jon Daniels INTRO – I don’t think there’s any disagreement or doubt that America is in desperate need of a sweeping revival! Like the one that happened in 1857. - Jeremiah Lanphier, young businessman in NYC, who believed in the power of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

“how Is Your Vision?”

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016

How is your vision? I wear glasses, not because they make me look awesome but so I can see what’s on my plate.

“How is Your Vision?” Nehemiah 1:1-11 How is your vision? I wear glasses, not because they make me look awesome but so I can see what’s on my plate. If you take my glasses and set a plate of mashed potatoes, green beans and liver in from of me; I might think it was a plate of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Six Marks Of Leadership: Mark 2 "The Leader Prays For His People" Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 8, 2011

The second mark of a leader exemplified in Nehemiah is his/her prayer for their people.

Chapter Two of Swindol’s Hand Me Another Brick, (his commentary of Nehemiah’s leadership) is entitled “A Leader---From The Knees Up.” This characteristic of leadership is certainly seen in Nehemiah’s ministry. One out of every ten verses in Nehemiah is a reference to prayer. J. Oswald Sander in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer And Passion Of Nehemiah

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 26, 2020

Nehemiah shares his heart as he tells generations to come how to handle discipline.

The prayer and passion of Nehemiah Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction- Well Good Morning, Let me be one the first to say Happy Mother’s Day. I hope that you have a blessed day and it is a day filled with the goodness of God. I hope that you have come with an open heart and ready to hear God’s ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer Matters Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2019

We see the hearts of Godly men - Ezra and now Nehemiah - mourning with the people for their sin and praying for the restoration of Jerusalem and the glory of God.

Let me paint the BIG PICTURE again: • First group of returnees came back with Zerubbabel in 538BC (50K). • After much opposition from the Samaritan locals in the land, they managed to rebuild the Temple. After a gap of 57 years, Ezra came back with 2nd group (5K). • Found out that the people had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

People Of Prayer

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022

Are we a people of action or a group of whiners? Do we sit and worry, or do we get up and do something about our problems?

Are we a people of action or a group of whiners? Do we sit and worry, or do we get up and do something about our problems? Zerubbabel had driven the primary group back to Jerusalem in 537 B.C. (Ezra 1:2) Ezra followed with the second gathering in 458 B.C. (Ezra 7) Now, Nehemiah was currently ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Uses Our Pain Points Series

Contributed by Neal Nybo on Mar 21, 2022

Nehemiah’s experience is really intense and few people are ever called to be leaders like Nehemiah but his experience speaks to our experiences and our desire to make our mark.

Feb 22, 23, 2020 Sermon God uses our pain points. Nehemiah 1:1-10 What does surfing champion Bethany Hamilton have in common with Nehemiah who rebuilt the wall around Jerusalem 2500 years ago? Both of them have left their mark on the world. We are going to work our way through the book of Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Problems Come

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 2, 2023

Problems come. It's part of life. What are some general principles we need to follow when they do? We look at one of the greatest problems / difficulties / challenges in the history of God's people - the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians and the exile - for lessons.

Everyone faces problems from time to time. Churches also face problems. For example, a church might unexpectedly lose its pastor and some other key members of its leadership at around the same time. If that happened, how would you view it? Perhaps some of you would say that it’s a CHALLENGE, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:7-8, Daniel 9:5, Nehemiah 1:7, Ezra 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Cut The Rope Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 8, 2025

This sermon challenges believers to trust Jesus as the "Waymaker" by cutting the rope of complacency, fear, and self-reliance, fully surrendering their plans and ambitions to God's authority and stepping forward in faith through the doors of opportunity He opens.

Cut the Rope Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Apostle Paul exhorts us to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). While we often interpret this in terms of resisting sin, there’s a deeper truth here. Yes, with God’s help, we strive to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:8-9, Matthew 23:27, 2 Corinthians 12:9, James 1:22

Denomination: Baptist