Sermons on Nehemiah 4:4-6:9:

"overcoming Discouragement"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

Discouragement has terrible timing. Discouragement always shows up unannounced.

“Overcoming Discouragement” Nehemiah 6: 1-16 A funny thing happened in a town in Maryland …. a woman named Edith, a mother of 8 children was coming home from a neighbor’s house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the house she saw 5 of her youngest children huddled together, focused ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Opposition Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 18, 2021

There will always be resistance to the work of God, and ridicule and violence are the weapons of the enemy (esp. to the Gospel). Being prepared for the attack is our calling, using the weapons of prayer and scripture.

Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; also shows obedience to God - Remember we saw Nehemiah’s assessing of the project before him, and, -- He also revealed the mission God had given him to his team -- We also noted that the job would be tough … and there would be ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle For Our Courage Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 7, 2022

God knows how to give us courage. The enemy is skilled at taking away our courage.

Nehemiah Chapter 4 The Battle for Our Courage September 11, 2022 Nehemiah 4:7-12 NIV “But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the men of Ashdod heard that the repairs to Jerusalem's walls had gone ahead and that the gaps were being closed, they were very angry. 8 They all ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-12, Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enemy Tackling Skills

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 21, 2021

Who else can I quote as an example other than Nehemiah who was attacked on all sides, yet he planned strategies to be alert, vigilant, cautious, proactive and smart.

When the enemy targets: Nehemiah 4:22 “At that time I also said to the people, "Let each man with his servant spend the night within Jerusalem so that they may be a guard for us by night and a laborer by day." Did you know the enemy targets to remove help, support, assistance, comfort, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Commitment Of A Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 16, 2024

Godly leaders will face opposition and discouragement. There will be times when it seems as if you and the Lord are the only ones who care about the task at hand. In those times, you must remember your calling and remain committed to the task.

The Commitment of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 4: 14; 19; 22-23 “Conversion is a turning into the right road; the next thing is to walk in it. The daily going on in that road is as essential as the first starting if you would reach the desired end. To strike the first blow is not all the battle; to him ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14, Nehemiah 4:19, Nehemiah 4:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Visible Faith

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 19, 2024

People tend to think about faith as a private matter. James would argue otherwise for a visible faith.

As we’ve been studying the book of James - we have observed how he calls us to have a “spiritual wholeness” - a faith that runs throughout all that we are. A faith that is revealed in our character, exhibited in conflicts, and heard in our conversations. He calls us to… persevere amidst trials, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Proverbs 3:27, Romans 3:28, Deuteronomy 6:4, Hebrews 11:19, Ephesians 5:3, Romans 12:3-8, Malachi 3:10, Nehemiah 6:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah’s Third Prayer: Asking God To Intervene Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 27, 2024

The Jews, under Nehemiah's leadership, began to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. They heard some very discouraging news. Nehemiah heard this as well, and prayed to the LORD about it.

Introduction: Nehemiah had been in Jerusalem long enough for the people living there to begin rebuilding the city walls. Chapter 3 gives an account of the various groups who took part in this rebuilding effort. By now, the enemies of Judah had noticed and were not happy. 1 The Words of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For The One-Sentence Prayers Of Nehemiah: Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 2, 2024

There are seven one-sentence prayers in the Book of Nehemiah. This outline lists each one and provides some thoughts about each one, followed by a conclusion.

Introduction: The Book of Nehemiah has a number of Nehemiah’s prayers, but certainly not all. Some, like the first, were several verses long; others, a little shorter, and then there were a number of one-sentence prayers. This outline cites the half-dozen or so of these very brief, very terse, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

"roadblocks To Vision" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

So, I told you last week that when God gives you vision to do something in the future and you then share it with a group of people, you can expect at least two things. (1) Discussion. (2) Criticism.

“Roadblocks to Vision” Nehemiah 4 So, I told you last week that when God gives you vision to do something in the future and you then share it with a group of people, you can expect at least two things. (1) Discussion. (2) Criticism. People will ask you questions because they want to hear more – ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

I’ve Come To Far To Turn Back Now!

Contributed by R.p. Ministries on Sep 26, 2024

This manuscript brings an urgent, prophetic tone, calling the people to action and reminding them of God’s promises while infusing a sense of spiritual warfare and determination.

Introduction: People of God, hear me clearly today! We are living in a time where the enemy is doing everything in his power to frustrate the plans of God’s people. But I stand here to declare, with urgency, that we have come too far to turn back now! The Spirit of the Lord is calling us higher. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6, Nehemiah 4:10-14

There Is So Much Rubble

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 18, 2024

God is sending His end-time Nehemiah’s to remove and clear the rubble, rebuild the church, and prepare for His end-time work. If you want to become an end-time Nehemiah, ask God to open your eyes to see the spiritual condition of the land and lead you to pray for it.

Meanwhile, the people in Judah said, “The strength of the labourers is giving out, and there is so much rubble that we cannot rebuild the wall.” Nehemiah 4:10 When the labourers tried to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, they found that there was so much rubble that they cannot rebuild the wall. The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10

What Does The Bible Say About Working Hard?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 26, 2024

Physical walls and Spiritual walls. Which, if either, do we work on the most?

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 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devoted Life

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Nov 12, 2024

This sermon calls upon each of us to examine what we are devoted to. Is our devotion to God in good order? Is our devotion to family as it should be? Or are we devoted to self?

But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 Where is there? Our Scripture says that “But from there”. Well, where I took this verse from was in context of the Lord telling the Children of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29, Luke 16:13, Ezra 7:10, Nehemiah 5:14-16, Psalm 86:1-3, Romans 16:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding And Restoring: 50 Years Of God's Renewal

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 14, 2025

Fifty years ago, our church began with faith and a vision. Today, we celebrate God’s work of rebuilding and restoring, a legacy of hope that continues to shape our future.

Rebuilding and Restoring: 50 Years of God's Renewal A Sermon for Our 50th Church Anniversary Isaiah 61:4, Nehemiah 2:18, Matthew 16:18 Introduction Fifty years ago, a small group of believers planted a seed of faith in this community. With little more than trust in God and a shared vision, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:4, Nehemiah 2:18, Matthew 16:18, Psalm 127:1, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Ephesians 2:19-22, Nehemiah 4:17, Ephesians 3:21, Hebrews 12:28, Nehemiah 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember The Lord!

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 16, 2025

We have already allowed the enemy to: Silence our praise, Empty our altars & Extinguish our testimony! But its not too late! Our Faith is worth fighting for!

Nehemiah 4:10-15 “Remember the Lord!” 8/17/2025 Intro: Nehemiah was neither a prophet nor a scribe. He was the cupbearer for the Persian King Artaxerxes. After Ezra the scribe led a group of Israelites back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. The Persian King allowed Nehemiah to lead another group ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-15

Denomination: Baptist