Sermons about Nehemiah 2:1-5:1

Pray, Plan, Position Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 31, 2005

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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

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Asking The Right Question Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 8, 2005

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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

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Challenge Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 21, 2005

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One of the major landmines to seeing your vision fulfilled is handling criticism. This sermon explores the types of criticism Nehemiah faced, and a few keys to moving forward in the face of criticism.

We have been working together on bringing into focus the vision that God has for your life, and for our church. For Nehemiah, it was represented by a wall to be built around the city of Jerusalem. Hopefully, through our first month of exploration you have been able to start to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joy In The Christian Life -- Overcoming Hindrances To Spiritual Work

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005

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

So far as we have gone through Nehemiah = His book and his life - Briefly looked at his Godly character - His deep-seated desire to make a difference for the glory of God - Godly separation = Necessity of prayer for Spiritual power for Spiritual work - Willingness to sacrifice to obtain greater ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fingerprints On The Gates

Contributed by William Ellis on Sep 1, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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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

Preparing For A Tough Job Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004

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We see the task, we have to move on it soon. But we have to get it past some difficult people.

Preparing for a tough job Nehemiah 2, Proverbs 21 PR 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. 2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10, Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Something About It Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004

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We see something that needs to be done. We can either walk away, point it out to someone else, or do something about it.

Do something about it! Neh. 2:11ff When I was in High School, I had a love for classical music and for Broadway musicals. 1812 Overture was one of my favorites, as well as Handel’s “Messiah” especially the Halleluiah Chorus. If you notice each piece has three parts, which are often played ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Selflessness Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 29, 2003

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The aim of this sermon is get us to reexamine our self for selfishness and recommit our selves to taking up our cross and following Christ.

ah Selflessness Nehemiah 5 August 31, 2003 Intro: A. [Excuses: Any Will Do?, Citation: Zig Ziglar, Something Else to Smile About (Thomas Nelson, 1999); submitted by Bonne Steffen, Wheaton, Illinois] Zig Ziglar writes: My brother, the late Judge Ziglar, loved to tell the story of the fellow who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19, Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bold Ways To Give Yourself To God

Contributed by John Baggett on Sep 15, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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Bold Ways that believers can give themselves to God’s Kingdom and to the church. As A Leader, Follower, Mover & Shaker, and Loving Boldly

BOLD WAYS TO GIVE YOURSELF Turn to Nehemiah 2 What comes to your mind when you think about boldness. One story is told of a very bold woman. An elderly lady was well-known in the community for her faith and for her boldness in talking about it. She would stand on her front porch and shout ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6, John 11:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Put It In Writing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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Nehemiah, Pt. 2

PUT IT IN WRITING: FROM ASPIRATION TO ASSIGNMENT (NEHEMIAH 2:1-9) At the height of the phone wars, AT & T, MCI, and Sprint advertised their advantage over another in the papers, on TV, and through telemarketing. Many people were bombarded with slogans like Get 100 Free Minutes, Save 20% or ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Only Thing Constant Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003

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Nehemiah, Pt. 3

THE ONLY THING CONSTANT IS CHANGE: FROM AMBITION TO ADVANCEMENT (NEHEMIAH 2:11-20) In the movie Braveheart about Scotland’s struggle for independence from the English at the turn of the 14th century, William Wallace attempted to persuade the Scottish nobles to discontinue their ties with the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003

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Nehemiah, Pt. 4

NO MORE MR. NICE GUY: FROM ALARM TO ASSERTION (NEHEMIAH 4) I went into a small post office in Pasadena that had only two workers on duty. Taped to the side of the sales window was a smiley face minus the smile. In its place was a glum, flat, expressionless line of a smile, with words on top of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Burnt Stones

Contributed by Daniel Chua on Jun 1, 2005

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The Church is God’s preferred dwelling place on the earth. He’s building for Himself a glorious temple. What sort of building materials is He looking for?

BURNT STONES And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, "What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they fortify themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Will they revive the stones from the heaps of rubbish--stones that are burned?" Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reconstructing The Ministry Series

Contributed by Istvan Tilos on Jun 15, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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God is calling us to work for Him with pasion, prayer and power!

Reconstructing the ministry We live in days when people are focused on working for themselves.God is calling us to work for Him with pasion, prayer and power! I.Whatever you do, do it with all your heart(Pasion) a. ,,v6 So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto half the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Strategy For Sucess

Contributed by John Baggett on Mar 29, 2004

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Nehemiah used a structured and God ordained strategy for accomplishing the mission God placed in his heart. A Strategy that churches can still use and be blessed by today. Planning and following through to really see some things take place for God.

Strategy for Success Nehemiah 1 : 1-4 & 2: ll-18 In his book The Purpose Driven Church. Rick Warren tells a story about his father being the best fisherman he ever met. He would always catch more fish than anyone else. The reason for his success Warren believed was that his dad "caught the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18, Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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