Sermons on Nehemiah 2:12-8:18:

What Is The Purpose Of My Life?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 3, 2022

One man, back in Persia, was about to discover & live out God's purpose for his life. His name was Nehemiah. And from his example I believe we can find a way to answer an important question in our own lives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Nehemiah 1:1-10, 6:1-2; Ecclesiastes 3:11 ILL. It was 1940, & a time of great crisis in Europe. The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-2, Nehemiah 1:1-10, Esther 4:14, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nehemia's Outrage

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 2, 2022

Anything that has ever been done for the Lord has been done by a great cost by someone.

Illus: We today in America enjoy a freedom that other countries dream of having. But we seem to forget the tremendous cost it cost men and women as they had to give their life so that we might have the freedom that we now enjoy. When Nehemiah and the Jews were re-building the walls they paid a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Want To Know A Secret? Promise You Won't Tell? Joy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 2, 2022

What state are you in? Paul says I have learned to be content... Let us study the role of joy in daily living. JOY is a choice.

WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? PROMISE YOU WILL NOT TELL? A BUCKET WITH A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a bucket (or glass) with the bottom cut out of it. I ask for a volunteer to bring me a bucket (or glass) of water. It is impossible to fill something ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Philippians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of The Nicolaitans In The Church - Especially The Black Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 6, 2022

Now is the time that the watchman should be warning the people of impeding danger, equipping them to be double fisted, working in one hand and ready to fight in the other like Nehemiah did.

The Spirit of the Nicolaitans in the Church “Especially the Black Church” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- There is in the Body of Christ a clarion cry today from a remnant of the people of God that I truly believe is coming from the mouths of burden ridden souls and going directly to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:6, Revelation 2:15, Nehemiah 4:17, 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Jerusalem- Rebuilding The Gates (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 19, 2023

This is the 15th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#15] JERUSALEM- REBUILDING THE GATES (PART 1) Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 1st on the list- Jerusalem. Jerusalem is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Nehemiah 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Successful Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2023

The Bible presents four concepts that are important to grasp is we are understand God's commitment to our success (Material adapted from Dr. Charles Stanley's book, Success God's Way)

HoHum: Moved from Cincinnati to Johnson in January 2022. Looking to help with Kingdom work so applied for and accepted the position here at Louisville Christian Church. When told this to friends and family they would say, “Okay, that will be a challenge, of what benefit is this going to be?” I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:7, Joshua 1:7-9, John 10:10, Luke 9:24-25, Nehemiah 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sword And The Trowel

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 25, 2023

As we rebuild God's kingdom, we WILL have opposition and have to wage spiritual warfare. But don't fear! We HAVE A CHAMPION who has never lost a battle! Be courageous and fight for your God and His Kingdom!

THE SWORD AND THE TROWEL NEH. 4:1-17 NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Barbara Honig from California was helplessly lost in a small town in upstate New York. She flagged down a passing police officer. It turned out the address she was looking for was in the opposite direction. 2. “Is it ok if I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jerusalem- Rebuilding The Gates (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 5, 2023

This is the 16th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#16] JERUSALEM- REBUILDING THE GATES (PART 2) Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 1st on the list- Jerusalem. Jerusalem is mentioned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Nehemiah 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Making Life Beautiful

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Mar 11, 2023

Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

1. EAT WITH ENJOYMENT • “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks. • Food and drinks are necessity and essential for us to live. • Eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures. • Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 12I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Six Informative Vineyards Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 19, 2022

From drunkenness in a vineyard, to murder by lust in a vineyard, and great failure in another vineyard; restitution in vineyards, and vineyards for the poor - these are considered in this message. Taking vineyards by greed, and abiding in the Vine in another vineyard - it is here.

SIX INFORMATIVE VINEYARDS OF SCRIPTURE VINEYARD NUMBER ONE:- THE VINEYARD OF HUMAN FAILURE {{Genesis 9:20-24 “Then Noah began farming and planted a vineyard Gen 9:21 and he drank of the wine and became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent. Gen 9:22 Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-24, Genesis 9:1-17, Isaiah 5:1-7, 1 Kings 21:1-16, James 1:14-15, Exodus 22:5, Leviticus 19:9-10, Nehemiah 5:1-7, John 15:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem That Did Not Prosper

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 24, 2022

We do not need to let our fears control us. By doing so we make our fears come in front of God. We need to recognize that God is stronger than our fears and when He has called us to do something, He will help us in doing that task.

Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of Persia, Artaxerxes. He was a man of God and was a trusted advisor to the king. Many decades prior, Zerubbabel was able to get the Jerusalem Temple rebuilt. Some years later, Ezra had returned to Jerusalem to help with the spiritual needs of the people. Now ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mind To Work

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 12, 2022

Disapproval and discouragement can result from ridicule. We should choose not to respond in the same manner or to become discouraged when we are ridiculed for our faith or criticized for doing what we know is right.

Many years prior to Nehemiah’s time, the Northern Kingdom had been conquered and many were taken captive to other lands. The conquering nation introduced prisoners from other lands, which led to intermarriage with the few Israelites. This blending of the races produced the people known as the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember Me, O Lord

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025

When we say, “Remember me, O Lord,” we are not reminding a forgetful God but appealing to His covenant, mercy, and faithfulness.

REMEMBER ME, O LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:19 Supporting Texts: Genesis 30:22; Nehemiah 5:19; Psalm 106:4; Luke 23:42–43; Isaiah 49:15–16 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when we feel forgotten—by people, by systems, and sometimes even by God. Yet the Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:19, Genesis 30:22, Nehemiah 5:19, Psalm 106:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In God's Purpose: A Lesson From Nehemiah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persevere through challenges, resist deception, and stay committed to God's purpose for their lives, drawing inspiration from Nehemiah's example.

Good morning, beloved family. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of the Lord. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we are alive and well, ready to hear what God has to say to us today. In the sacred pages of the Holy Bible, we find ourselves standing ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Topics: Perseverance, Opposition

Unveiling Injustice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon addresses the misuse of spiritual power, monetary exploitation, and abuse within the church, urging believers to seek truth and wisdom in these challenging times. 2 Timothy

Greetings, dear friends and fellow sojourners in the faith. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the echoes of hymns still linger in the rafters, where the whispers of prayers have seeped into the walls, and where the Word of God is the foundation upon which we stand. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Topics: Abusive Power, Exposing, Overcoming