Sermons on Nehemias 4:19:

Overcoming Opposition - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 2, 2007

The message again deals with the obstacles Nehemiah faced and the methods he employed to overcome the opposition.

Overcoming Opposition - Part 2 Nehemiah 4:10-23 Introduction Nehemiah was facing opposition and obstacles. He had heard the news of the destroyed wall of Jerusalem. He had immediately prayed seeking God’s will and strength. When Artexerxes asked what he could do, Nehemiah was faced with ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 11, 2002

Life can be frightening; How do I follow God through my most overwhelming fears?

November 10, 2002 7But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites heard that the work was going ahead and that the gaps in the wall were being repaired, they became furious. 8They all made plans to come and fight against Jerusalem and to bring about confusion there. 9But we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Out Of The Mouth

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jul 28, 2002

Looking at some of the things we can create with our mouths.

Out of the mouth When is a parable not a parable? That question always comes to my mind when I read today’s passage from Matthew’s Gospel. We are told that Peter said to Jesus “Explain the parable to us”. But it does not matter how many times I read the passage, I cannot find a parable. Instead, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28, Nehemiah 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Going To Do When Your Bubble Breaks

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Gives a plan to perserve even during hard times based on how Nehemiah handle his tast

Nehemiah 4:16-23 What Are You Going to Do when the Bubble Breaks? Introduction A. Bob Story 1. Driving down a Busy Road 2. Everything is going good 3. DEER! 4. Swerves 5. The Car Flips about 3 times 6. He is Ok a. He had his seatbelt on b. His Airbags saved him B. Background 1. Originally came ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:16-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Don't Be Afraid, Remember The Lord

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 29, 2002

Patriotic sermon used for Memorial Day, or modifed for other patriotic events. Deals with issues still worth fighting for as Christians. Interesting statistical illustration of all those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

Title: Don’t Be Afraid, Remember the Lord 05/26/02 West Side Text: Nehemiah 4:14,20 A.M. Service Purpose: Memorial Day sermon dealing with those issues that are worth fighting for as a Christian. *************************************************************** Introduction “So to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Learning From Opposition Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Aug 5, 2001

what can we learn when we face opposition & problems

REBUILBING YOUR WALLS Part 2 “LEARNING FROM OPPOSITION Part” Nehemiah 4 Pastor Jeff Seaman Have you ever had one of those weeks that everything went wrong that could go wrong? This has been one of those weeks for me. I have started this week on a new job so that we can put more money back into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beginning To Rebuild Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

How Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem.

Introduction In this morning’s text, we will look at how Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem. I think that the state of walls of Jerusalem / is not a bad picture / of the state of some of our parishes in England today. Perhaps the state of repair of the walls will not epitomise ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Sword And The Stone

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other.

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other. Empires against Empires, Nations against Nations, People against People... A group of historians has compiled the following information: In the last 5,600 years (since 3600 B.C.), the world has only had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 4 March 11, 2001 “Defeating Discouragement” “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies,” said G.K. Chesterton, “probably because they are generally the same people!” In the case of the Jews rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, this was certainly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

Did you know that there is a plague sweeping the country today? It’s not the Beijing flu, or cancer, or even the common cold. This outbreak, however, can be just as deadly as the most dreaded disease known to man ­ it’s called the epidemic of discourage

Defeating Discouragement Are you familiar with Murphy’s Law? The original “Murphy” was an engineer who conducted an experiment to test human acceleration tolerances. Unfortunately for him, he installed 16 motion sensors the wrong way, leading to the now famous quotation, “If anything can go ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Working With The Lord's Help Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

It should never surprise us when we do the Lord's work and people react with anger, ridicule, and rejection. Nehemiah gives us a great example of how we need to respond when the enemies of God oppose His work.

In this lesson, I would like to look at the leadership of Nehemiah through the hardship and opposition that the people went through. They had opposition from outside and discouragement from inside, yet they got the job done. It should never surprise us when we do the Lord's work and people react ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Double Down To Defeat Discouragement

Contributed by Charles Mims on Sep 22, 2012

We have the world figured out, the wind is at our back, and something goes wrong that deflates us. It's an age old problem, with an age old solution. We need to double down on God, and defeat that demon of discouragement.

Doubling Down against Discouragement September 21, 2012 Nehemiah 4:1-23 (Background Passage) Nehemiah 4:10-14 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 10 In Judah, it was said: The strength of the laborer fails, since there is so much rubble. We will never be able to rebuild the wall. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Wall - Pt. 3 - Wall Warriors Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2012

An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

The Wall Pt. 3 – Wall Warriors I. Introduction Nehemiah a captive, a slave has risen to status of cup bearer for the king. He gets a bad report about his hometown and responds. He has taught us that we must be moved beyond tears. That God keeps His Word . . . both curses and promises. That ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Working! Satan Is Too Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 19, 2013

Nehemiah 4:7-23, discussion of when God is working in an individual's life or a church's life, Satan is at work as well.

God’s Working! Satan is Too Nehemiah 4:7-23 Throughout our study of the book of Nehemiah, we’ve seen a common theme develop within the first 4 chapters: when God is working, Satan is working double-time to discredit the work of God and His servants. Nehemiah was a servant of God who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sword And Trowel Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 25, 2013

Prayer, preparation, and a passion for the cause of God are the keys to Israel's defense under Nehemiah.

We’re skipping over chapter 3, which consists of a roster of those engaged in the work effort. Nehemiah has his workers carefully organized to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “rebuild” was also used for the healing of a wound. Nehemiah divides the work into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Congregational