Sermons on Nehemiah
Nehemiah 13
Today is the last sermon in our series on Nehemiah. It takes place some years after the rebuilding when Nehemiah retires and returns to Jerusalem to see what has become of the city. Unfortunately, there is bad news waiting for him. Order recap Nehemiah’s return the offerings and tithes the Sabbath rest Intermarriage Nehemiah’s prayer Application Verses Nehemiah 13 Psalm 37
Nehemiah 11 and 12
Work on the book of Nehemiah draws to an end, but before we finish, we will see what chapters 11 and 12 can teach us. Wojtek will show us interesting parts of not the easiest section of Nehemiah. Order Choosing new citizens of Jerusalem Your background does not determine your future Individual functions of the people Honoring God’s Word Alexander the Great and Jaddua high priest Wordly and Godly joy What is true life? Verses Nehemiah 11 Nehemiah 12 Daniel…
Nehemiah 9
Today’s, Sean is taking us through Nehemiah 9 after a quick trip back to Nehemiah 8. The Israelites are reading and responding to the reading of the law. What can we learn from the law, their response and from the rest of scripture? Let’s find out. Order Recap The cycle of the Israelites What true repentance looks like the 1st Paradox God’s mercy is bigger The second paradox The correct response Key Quote Because we are prone to sin and…
Nehemiah 8
How does respect to God’s Word look like? Chapter 8 of the book recently studied shows people, who were unable to read the Bible and their first reaction to it. Wojtek will give us more details about it. Order Recap of previous part Physical draws us to spiritual Ezra – who was he? It’s about the process Relationship with God – how do you want it to look like? Verses Nehemiah 8 Ezra 7:10
Nehemiah 6
The walls were finished! Job done right? Wrong! Nehemiah and the israelites had more to do, and they faced more opposition too. Today Kirsten takes us through those challenges and what we can learn from them. Order Recap of previous part The open letter Distractions Lies False direction Prayer Verses Nehemiah 6
Nehemiah 5
Last week we heard about difficulties from outside Jerusalem – foreign people, who tried to stop restoration of Jerusalem’s walls. What about internal problems, how did they deal with such things? Today Wojtek will show us a bigger part of the Nehemiah’s story and, as usually, will ask some tough, but needed, questions. ORDER Recap Outside and inside problems Great anger of Nehemiah Living by example What are you gonna do with it? Quotes It’s okay to get angry. But…
Nehemiah 4
This week we’re back in Nehemiah and Tomek is preaching. Last week we learnt about the plans for the construction and who was building which section. This week we see what happened when they started construction and how they reacted. In fact, Tomek tells us this was the first agile project in history. Order Recap of the previous three chapters The opposition they faced Nehemiah’s response to opposition Prayer and Action Key Quote Nehemiah’s reaction to everything is to pray.…
Nehemiah 2
Part Two of our series in Nehemiah, after last week when we looked at Nehemiah’s immediate response to the situation in Jerusalem, this week Wojtek takes us through Nehemiah’s plan and what happens when he first arrives in Jerusalem. (sorry the audio is so quiet, there was an issue with recording) Order Recap Give yourself to God in prayer Nehemiah’s request Knowing when to ask for help and when to pray Nehemiah get’s to Jerusalem The citizen’s response Key quote…
Nehemiah 1:1-11
Today we have started working through the verses of Nehemiah after looking at an overview of the book last week. Today we’re going through Nehemiah Chapter 1 looking at who Nehemiah was and what we can learn about him and his view of God. Finally, Wojtek caps it off with some challenges and encouragement for our own spiritual development. Order Recap of the setting for Nehemiah Who was Nehemiah The power of Conviction God is powerful to act Who is your…
Nehemiah – Part One
Today Wojtek shares with us first sermon of the Nehemiah series. We recall times of the exile and ways of God using him to perform His own plan. All these information will help us later to better do our homework! Quotes Don’t do this without electricity! Verses Nehemiah 1:1-4 Nehemiah 2:1 Order Historical background Nehemiah’s function Being a man of conviction Homework