Sermons on Nehemiah 4:

Opposition Comes

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

When we do things for God we will face opposition.

Three contractors were touring the White House on the same day. One was from New York, another from Missouri, and the third from Florida. At the end of the tour, the guard asked them what they did for a living. When they each replied that they were contractors, the guard said, "Hey we need one ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah 3 - Enemies Outside Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010

To finnish the work we need to overcome discouragement, overcome fear and always be ready to resist the enemy.

ENEMIES FROM OUTSIDE A few years ago I was invited to play basketball at the Union centre in Chicago. We were just an average bunch of guys trying to get some excercise. As we were warming up a guy came up and asked if his team could play against us. We said sure. They ended up being the farm ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Overcoming Discouragement (Revised)

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 11, 2009

When discouragement comes we have an encouraging word to get us moving again.

Overcoming Discouragement Prairie Baptist Church – 12/13/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:10-23 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:20 - In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us. Premise: When discouragement comes we have an encouraging ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Destructive Critics

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

Recognize that when you step out on faith, follow God, and try to make a difference, you will be criticized. Expect it and deal with it through prayer, keeping the proper perspective, and being persistent.

DISTRUCTIVE CRITICS Nehemiah 4:1-23 Introduction: In a Charlie Brown comic, Linus is seated with a troubled look on his face, his security blanket over his shoulder, his thumb in his mouth. Turning to Lucy, he asks, “Why are you always so anxious to criticize me?” Her response: “I just think I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Spiritual Passion

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 4, 2008

See an example of how God can help us restore spiritual passion.

Have you ever watched an episode of “Extreme Makeover?” These shows select a home that needs a makeover. They remove the family from the home for a period of time and then they bring in a crew of skilled carpenters and redo the home. In televising these shows they always show before and after ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Guard Our Sons & Daughters

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jun 26, 2010

As a parent, you are the spiritual “umbrella” over your children. If you allow failure in your moral life, you will open a leak in your protection through which Satan can bring destructive temptations to your children.

Nehemiah 4:14 And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses. [15] And it came to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Changing Murphy's Law" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 21, 2016

In this message we will look at ridicule and how to handle it.

“Changing Murphy’s Law” Nehemiah 4 Perhaps you have heard of Murphy’s Law. Murphy is credited with the famous words, “if anything can go wrong, it will.” Other laws have now been blamed on him as well... • If everything seems to be going well you have ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God’s People Must Prevail

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

God’s People Must Prevail

God’s People Must Prevail - Neh Ch 4:7- 23 1) Prevail Over Derision - 4:1-6 a) The Feebleness of The People - 4:1,2 b) The Futility of Their Task - 4:2 c) The Foolishness of Their Faith - 4:2 d) The Frailty of Their Work - 4:3 e) The Fulfillment of Their Actions - 4:6 So built we the wall; ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: Holiness

Ridicule

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

RIDICULE

NEHEMIAH CH 4 1. THE REALITY OF RIDICULE Note :- 1) The Certainty of Opposition v.1 "But it came to pass" 2) The Characteristics of Opposition (a) The Source of their Opposition? People.. Sanballat ...The governor of Samaria, Tobiah...Sanballat's hired hand, Geshem...Sanballat's hired gun ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

When The People Have A Mind To Work

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

WHEN THE PEOPLE HAVE A MIND TO WORK

Nehemiah 4:1-23 WHEN THE PEOPLE HAVE A MIND TO WORK: - Nehemiah 4:6 So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Building Up Broken Down Walls

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Repairing that which is broken.

Nehemiah 4:1_3 - "1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews." "2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

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

Building In The Midst Of Battle

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 27, 2010

Encouraging believers to stay the course and finish the task.

Whenever the people of God start doing the work of God, there is opposition. A worker of weak faith and purpose will quit, but a person of resolution and confidence will overcome the opposition and finish the task. Nehemiah was such a person. Notice in these chapters the opposition that he faced ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lifestyle Principles Sermon Iii: Prayerful Persistence Dispels Doubt Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

When facing the assaults of godless secularism, prayerful persistence of God's people propels God's work onward despite resistance.

IN DOING GOD’S WORK, PRAYERFUL PERSISTENCE DISPELS DOUBT AND REPELS RESISTANCE At this point in life’s journey it should come as no surprise to us that, when endeavoring to live out the prayer principle, “Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven”, not all are in favor of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-18

You Can Finish Well Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 12, 2019

You are energised and passionate when you start a new project or ministry. But after awhile the newness of the project fades. You lost your passion, get bored, tired and discouragement sets in. Now is the time to get back to your dreams. You can finish well.

YOU CAN FINISH WELL, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF DISCOURAGEMENT "But it so happened, when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, that he was furious and very indignant, and mocked the Jews. 2 And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, “What are these feeble Jews ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6, Joshua 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational