Sermons on Nehemiah:

Problems Within Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

Internal problems are often what stops the work of God.

PROBLEMS WITHIN Nehemiah 5 I. THE COMPLAINT OF THE POOR (1-5) A. There was a shortage of food. (2) B. There were those who mortgaged their property. (3) C. There were those who borrowed money. (4) D. Because of the money loaned, the rich Jews were taking ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Dangerous Distractions Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

The leader must know how to deal with distractions that would hinder the Lord's work.

Dealing With Dangerous Distractions Nehemiah 6:1-19 I. INSINCERE DISCUSSIONS (1-4; 17-18) A. ‘They thought to do me mischief’ (2) B. Persistent resistance (4) C. Behind the scenes correspondence (17-18) D. Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Investing In God's Work Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

God's work is not accomplished on pocket change.

Investing in God's Work Nehemiah 7:1-72 GOD'S PEOPLE: I. WERE ORGANIZED FOR SERVICE (1-64) II. SOUGHT THE WILL OF GOD (65) A. They depended on the Urim and Thummim. B. We can hear directly from God through: 1. His Word 2. Prayer 3. Circumstances 4. The church C. "He who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-72

Denomination: Baptist

Revival At Watergate Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

Watergate is hardly the place for a revival, or is it?

REVIVAL AT WATERGATE Nehemiah 8:1-18 How does revival come? It begins in me. I. AFFIRM THE WORD OF GOD (NEH. 8:1-8) A. By Reverencing It (8:3-5) 1. The people were very “attentive” to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Great God Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

Our God is truly great, as shown in the Israelites' prayer.

OUR GREAT GOD Nehemiah 9,1-29 BACKGROUND - Vss. 1-5 Vs. 1 - There was fasting and the wearing of sackcloth and earth on the head. These indicate mourning. Vs. 2 - There was separation. God's people got together to do business with God. This was not an evangelistic campaign. This was revival. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Renewed Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

The Israelites renew their covenant with God.

The Covenant Renewed I. The Signers of the Covenant (1-27) A. Chief Leaders B. Priests C. Levites D. Other Leaders II. The Solemn Promise of the Covenant (28-29) A. Walk in the Law B. Obey the Law III. The Separation of the Covenant (30-39) A. Specific B. Temple Taxes C. Offerings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way God Works Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

God works according to a fair and perfect plan.

THE WAY GOD WORKS Nehemiah 11:1 – 12:26 I. Sensitive to the Call of God A. Calling – we have a calling, but are not forced to follow it B. Choice – we have spiritual gifts, but are not forced to use ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Life Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 12, 2000

Lessons from Nehemiah on how to build a life of purpose

Building a Life of Purpose We’re in a series called “Building for Life,” and today we’re going to talk how to build a life of purpose. I’d like you to travel with me back to 1940. The place is London, England. The man we’re going to look at is Winston Churchill – a man who lived with ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-10, Nehemiah 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Plant The Seed?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2002

We ponder Nehemaih and some of the obstacles he faced.

PLANT YOUR SEED Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Nehemiah 1:4 And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. Nehemiah 2: 18 Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rededication Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 25, 2000

Israel undertakes preparation for rededication and worship.

Rededication Nehemiah 12:27-47 I. Preparation for Rededication (27-30) A. Worship (27-29) B. Purification (30) 1. Fasting & Prayer 2. Bathing b. Confession c. Cleansing d. 1 John 1:9 II. Procession of the Rededication (31-43) A. 2 choirs for worship (32-42) B. Sacrifices ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 22, 2000

The Joy of the Lord is our strength...where will we find it?

Morning Message December 17, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs THE JOY OF THE LORD Nehemiah 8 Introduction: 1. Robert Louis Stevenson once entered in his diary what he considered to be an extraordinary thing. He said, "I have been to Church today, and (Surprisingly) I am not depressed." ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inspecting The Wall Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 7, 2005

The principles of wisdom that opened the door for Nehemiah to go to Jerusalem and inspect the walls. When he and we inspect the walls- what do we find?

Inspecting the wall. Nehemiah 2:1-20 WBC 9.1.05am At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One of the teachers was complaining. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Opposition By Prayer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 6, 2005

Where do you see yourself in this picture? Are you being pelted by unfair criticism as you are serving Christ? If so, keep on going and God will reward your efforts. Or do you recognize yourself as one who tends to be critical of others? If so, it’s time

Overcoming Opposition By Prayer (Nehemiah 1:4-11) Illustration: There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health. --Proverbs 12:18 Critics talk much and do little that is constructive. They are more interested in trying to make themselves look ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working Together Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

What good is it to be concerned; what good is it to be broken; what good is it to fast and pray; what good is it to survey the ruins; what good is it to ask the people to work if you’re not going to build?

Working Together Nehemiah 3 They started building! Can you imagine what would have happened if instead of building they: Talked about building? Wrote books about building? Critiqued Nehemiah’s proposal of building? Formed various committees to investigate the possibility of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Opposition - Together Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

We must face opposition in our lives in community.

Facing Opposition - Together Nehemiah 4 Against every effort on our part to get our lives together and recover from damage, hurt, and ruin, we will experience opposition from the enemy. – Ray Steadman 1 Peter 5:8 - Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational