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  • David Henderson avatar

    "roadblocks To Vision" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sword And The Trowel

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 25, 2023
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    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 18, 2024
     | 1,747 views

    Next in series on Nehemiah. Addresses overcoming discouragement.

    Nehemiah 4 Discouragement I remember it like it was yesterday. I was a young youth pastor, in my late 20s. I had been a part-time youth pastor at that church for about a year. I was beginning a new study called Prayer Life. By the way, if you eat a study to help you with your prayer life, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nehemiah Chapter 4 Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 15, 2022
     | 1,327 views

    It’s clear that we’ll have opposition to anything we try to do for God.

    Nehemiah Chapter 4 September 18, 2022 Nehemiah 4:15-18 NIV When our enemies heard that it was known to us and that God had frustrated their plan, we all returned to the wall, each to his work. 16 From that day on, half of my servants worked on construction, and half held the spears, shields, bows, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Dealing With Opposition Series

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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Rebuilding And Restoring: 50 Years Of God's Renewal

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 14, 2025
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advancing In The Midst Of Opposition

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025
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    Many people quit their assignments at the sign of resistance. However, divine purpose attracts both favour and warfare.

    ADVANCING IN THE MIDST OF OPPOSITION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 4:1-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 8:31, Psalm 27:1-3, Exodus 14:13-15 INTRODUCTION: Life's journey is often filled with resistance, but those who are determined to advance cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Build As You Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
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    This sermon explores how Nehemiah's process of building, discerning, and progressing can inspire us to approach our own life challenges as adventures with God.

    Good morning, family. I hope this day finds you well and eager to dive into the Word of God. We gather today because we share a love for our Lord, a desire to know Him more intimately, and a hope to be transformed by His truth. We gather in the spirit of unity, ready to hear and receive what God ...read more

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  • M. Keith Williams avatar

    Surprise! Not Everyone Is On You Side Series

    Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015
     | 7,852 views

    It may be Satan or a Saint but opposition is a certainty in ministry

    Surprise! Not Everyone Is On You Side Nehemiah 4:1-23 Rodeo Road Baptist Church September 21, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most ...read more

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    Calling All Workers!

    Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,496 views

    In every company, on every job there are three kinds of workers. This is also true of Churches.

    When the company founded by Andrew Carnegie was taken over by the U.S. Steel Corporation in 1901 it acquired as one of its obligations a contract to pay the top Carnegie executive, Charles M. Schwab, the then unheard of minimum sum of $1,000,000. J.P. Morgan of U.S. Steel was in a quandary about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,907 views

    Nehemiah demonstrates how to deal with discouragement in our walk with Jesus.

    In general, I really enjoy doing projects around our house – especially those projects that give a sense of accomplishment once they are completed. Over the years Mary and I have taken on some pretty big projects. We’ve done significant landscaping work on at least 4 different houses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Discouragement Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 9, 2015
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     | 11,771 views

    Overcome discouragement when you redirect your energies, refocus your vision, and rally together.

    A man stopped to watch a Little League baseball game and asked one of the youngsters, “What’s the score?” “We're losing 18-0,” was the answer. “Well,” said the man. “I must say you don't look discouraged.” “Discouraged?” the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Leader And Opposition Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
     | 6,279 views

    Despite opposition Nehemiah keeps them building. He organises the work to go on. We too experience opposition but can trust God to help us to persevere.

    Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Sometimes you read these stories from the Old Testament and they seem so remote, so removed from our modern world that you wonder whether they can have any relevance for us. I mean, as George pointed out last week, we wouldn’t even think of getting out and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Enduring The Struggles Of Rebuilding Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015
     | 9,611 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". When you are rebuilding, there will be struggles.

    Series: Rebuilding [#5] ENDURING THE STRUGGLES OF REBUILDING Nehemiah 4:1-23 Introduction: I heard an old preacher say, “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies, probably because they are generally the same people.” In the case of the Jews rebuilding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist