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The Enemy's Onslaught Series
Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000 (message contributor)
Summary: The enemy will not stand still and watch as we do the Lord's work.
The Enemy’s Onslaught
Nehemiah 4:7-15
I. A Plot Without (7-9)
A. Anger of the enemy (7)
1. Work continued
2. Ridicule unsuccessful
B. Plan of the enemy (8)
1. Fight against Jerusalem
2. Hinder the work
II. A Predicament Within (10-12)
Strength Decayed – How?
A. Rubbish (10)
1. Obstacles
a. Worldly pursuits
b. Worthless excuses
2. Sin
B. Rumors (11-12)
1. Pervasive
2. Persistent
III. A Practical Response (13-15)
A. Defense against the enemy (9)
1. Prayer
2. Preparation
A. Unity (13-14b)
B. Encouragement (14)
IV. A Positive Result (15)
A. God confounded the enemy
B. People returned to the work