Trust Recovery Let's take an example. NEHEMIAH 4-6 REBUILDING THE WALLS Outline adapted from a sermon By Adrian Rogers July 5, 2015 So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. Series: Rebuilding [#4] Have you followed the devastation from the hurricanes or wildfires? Introduction: b. REBUILDING SUCCESSFULLY They walked, they carried their supplies, they made very slow time. They saw animals being killed, right in front of their eyes, and they saw the blood collected. Nehemiahs background Inspect your heart. read more, Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, addressed originally to the returned exiles, says that those who despised the small things of the new temple would rejoice. Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Mapping 'fault Lines' In America - Micah 3, 5 Ways To Grow Your Church's Congregation, My Sermon With A Little Bit Of Bible Thrown In. God had told them: "Obey Me and you'll live in the land for a long time. God is calling the church to rebuild after the Corona Virus pandemic lock-downs. Our definition of lean times usually means well buy smaller cars instead of SUVs, well eat out one less meal than we used to, and well buy a less expensive brand of golf ball than we once did. I try to give you the spiritual tools needed, but you must work with God to rebuild your broken walls. Then Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, and Joshua, the son of Jozadak, arose and began to rebuild the house of God which is in Jerusalem; and with them were the prophets of God helping them. 1) The wall was joined together because the people had a mind to work (4:6). It may be that your financial priorities are a mess. Instead of Atlanta, it was Jerusalem that had been destroyed. This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Rebuilding". Another key leader of Jerusalems rise from the ashes was Zerubbabel, who took the lead on re-building the temple. It is important for us to realize that Nehemiah was, in the words of J. I. Packer, "a church builder." 1 Without the restoration of the walls of the city of Jerusalem, there could have been no normal or healthy city life. God is going to make the call as to whether one goes to heaven, or one goes to hell. Your flesh will oppose you. Once the northern kingdom was gone, the southern kingdom was a sitting duck. b. The outline I borrowed but the sermon is mine. I can Last week we talked about how Israel was taken into captivity in Babylon. read more, Scripture: The setting is about 500 years before the time of Christ. In this passage of Scripture we see the wisdom of Nehemiah as he prepares to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. We need to look at the realities of rebuilding- Those things to expect. Behind every support specialist, Bible study editor, graphic designer, and accountant is a Sunday School teacher, kids volunteer, or small group leader. Go back for read more, Scripture: There are times when we have to start over and when we do, we need to get started right. Or sick. And Jerusalem is a symbol of the city of God, God's dwelling place and the center of life for the world. Are we going to flatly refuse to look for new options, or will we keep blindly paying more and more and more for something thats bad for the environment, and something that literally funds terroristic activity in the Middle East? Your Bible study. Christian Church. And what about basic courage? That time He told me two things. Determine to get the victory. The priorities must stay in proper order. And ask God to rebuild what is still broken in you to teach you the secret of contentment with which you can face any setback or disappointment, to give you wisdom and discernment, patience and joy in the work he has called you to, to meet you in prayer and the word every day in the new year, to once for all purify and refine away any sin that entangles you. The people prayed NEHEMIAH 1:1-4; 8:1-6; 9:1-3 Introduction: In those days, imagining a mega city in its steel and glass glory was simply not possible. History better knows the area as Persia, but the point of the Bible is that the entire Jewish people the people of Judah were taken into a 70-year exile. They thrived. A study of the book of Nehemiah. It is entitled "Building and Battling" to build and to plant." ( Jeremiah 1:10) God sent Jeremiah to pluck up, break down, destroy, and overthrow. The very first words of Ezras story are these: In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken by Jeremiah, the LORD moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and to put it in writing. (Philippians 3:13) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,(Philippians 3:14) I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. It has been over 7 decades since, as we read in 2 Chronicles, the fall of Judah, the destruction of God's temple and the entire city of Jerusalem, and the exile of the Jews to Babylon. The rebuilding of the temple is underway because God moves to begin the work. a. Nehemiah 2:9-20. GETTING STARTED RIGHT 1. Destroy. But there was also this: Ezra 3:12-13 But many of the older priests, Levites, and family leaders, who had seen the first temple, wept loudly when they saw the foundation of this house, but many [others] shouted joyfully. The Babylonians came and conquered To date, "The United Methodist Church has helped Today you and I have a task and that is to rebuild the lives of people. 5 Principles of Building Walls. Rebuilding Your Temple As cruel as it sounds, even the unspeakable actions of Hitler were used by God for good. Feel free to us it! Your busy life will oppose you. read more, Scripture: That would be a vitally important reality when God decided it was time to share news of the Messiah with the whole world. read more, Scripture: He wants to make you spiritually strong. Every year, about the time April 15 rolls around, there are a lot of news stories about income taxes. Pentecostal. The rebuilding of the temple is underway because God moves to begin the work. House prices have fallen dramatically, and still arent selling. (2 Peter 3:3) Sanballat and Tobiah ridiculed the work of God. Zerubbabel led the first effort, recorded in Chapter 3, and Ezra led the second sacrifice, recorded in Ezra 8. read more, Scripture: Talent was not required Gather my people Doctor: We amputated the wrong leg. a. That kind of judgment and destruction makes up most of the book of Jeremiah (and the rest of the Prophets for that matter). Nehemiah 1:1 A. Series: Rebuilding [#3] Are you less content in your work, maybe even ready to quit? What if God is forcing us into a corner where weve got to make use of renewable energy? And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 2.1 NEHEMIAH FACES OPPOSITION REBUILDING THE WALL 2.2 We can bring energy, enthusiasm, and excitement to a rebuilding project only to collapse and crumble when we face obstacles and opposition. Introduction: 2) Nehemiah gave the oppression to the Lord (4:4-5). 2020 took a lot from us. They worked in an environment that was overwhelmingly negative, with each days news reports explaining why they couldnt do exactly what they were doing. The history that takes us into the story of Ezra and Nehemiah is pretty simple. They were desperately short of food, national security, and sleep. The second step in rebuilding is , a. 1. In our lean times? In the new covenant, through Jesus Christ of Nazareth, God finally redeems, rebuilds, and replants. We have all met people whose defenses have . on re-building the temple. Faith. When you are rebuilding, there will be struggles. 1. This sermon encourages believers that rebuilding our lives is not impossible when it is covered with believing prayer. 4) God does not want everyone to be rich and prosperous like the false preachers today claim, but God does want you to grow in grace. United Way has been involved in community-building and disaster response for more than 130 years. Nehemiah 1:1-4 Or, maybe you are a Nehemiah who can help and intercede for others and encourage those in need. Nehemiah 2:11-20, Denomination: Baptist. There's no doubtwe've been frazzled. It also takes much prayer and dependence on the Lord. Which do you want first? A. Nehemiah shows us how to rebuild successfully. What about another point of application? The LORD put it into the mind of King Cyrus to issue a proclamation throughout his entire kingdom and [to put it] in writing: This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: "The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and has appointed me to build Him a house at Jerusalem in Judah. Ezra knew it, Nehemiah knew it, Jesus knew it, and you either have known it, are knowing it now, or will know it. First, they represent boundaries and structure. Introduction: The Lord is in this rebuilding. It takes determination. Nehemiah 1:1-11. In this passage of Scripture we see the wisdom of Nehemiah as he prepares to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. On a tour of the facilities, the new CEO noticed a guy leaning on a wall. read more, Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23 This was a really, really big day, and there was lots of music, and lots of celebration. Ezra 1, Ezra 2. The northern kingdom became known as Israel, and it had almost all of the natural resources, and the very best cash flow. If your mother or father or brother or sister or friend gets sick and requires constant care, thats tough. Not a building stood untouched by the battle, and those left behind were there only because they were too poor, or too wounded, to leave. 2. Ezra and Nehemiah, two of the Bibles more famous men, faced a similar reconstruction project. Nehemiah 1:1-6:16, Denomination: REBUILDING THE WALLS OF REVIVAL (Romans 8:31) What shall we then say to these things? read more, Scripture: Doctor: We amputated the wrong leg. In this mornings text, we will look at how Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem. On a tour of the facilities, the new CEO noticed a guy leaning on a wall. Ezra 1:1-11 (HCSB) In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah was fulfilled. A tank of gas feels like a major purchase, and everything from food prices to basic supplies have seen dramatic increases. Actually, our version of hard times wont sell very well in the rest of the world, or in the past pages of history. We rebuild by doing intentional spiritual good to each other (discipling), by praying with one another, studying Scripture with one another, discussing the sermon with one another, and by meeting or calling to encouraging one another in Christ. The competitors now opened shop. Your spiritual condition is not what you try to portray to others on the outside. And he promised to prove himself to be an equally patient, compassionate, and merciful Redeemer a Rebuilder. They rebuild the destroyed temple of God. Nehemiah 1:1-11, Denomination: Introduction Opening illustration: Al Greens perspective on rebuilding Bay St. Louis, And just when others thought he wouldnt survive he thrived. 2. 1. The story is told of a company who felt like it was time for a shake-up, so they hired a new CEO. We may not understand it, but you can count on it. This is the 1st sermon in the series "Rebuilding". b. The Bible says having your sin forgiven by God is priority No. To make the connection with a play on words, when lean times come, youd better have a secure foundation on which you can lean. So if we have fewer funds for missionaries and ministries, there will be hardships and challenges that will have to be faced. How Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem. Will we take money away from our gifts to the Lord so we can keep putting the same amount of gasoline in our vehicles? Spend much time in prayer. 1) Building was not the occupation of many of the workers. Nehemiah 1:1-11, Exposition of Neh 1 about hte burden that Nehemiah had for the Kingdom of God, Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Title: A Rebuilders Burden, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/26/07, AM 3. read more, Scripture: Jerusalem's wall has been broken down. Ive been wrong. You CAN do it! For the past two weeks we have been looking at The Revitalization of the Lords House and People. We examined in 2 Kings 12 and 2 Chronicles 24 how Joash rallied the people to give to the repair of the temple. read more, Scripture: Could it be that God is calling us back to a state of biblical, fiscal responsibility? This implies that we Opening illustration: Rebuilding PCB Nehemiah 1:1-4, Denomination: Gods people had lived in Israel for centuries before. Here, says the Bible, is an opportunity to grow your faith. Focusing on renewal and cooperation. Abraham, too, when he comes to a new place, would build an altar (Genesis 12:7-8; 13:4, 18; 22:9), as did Isaac and Jacob after him (Genesis 26:25; 33:20; 35:1, 3, 7). NEHEMIAH 1:1-4; 8:1-6; 9:1-3 The census of the people (2) C. And frankly, when one part of our economy spikes, everything follows. Title: A Year of Rebuilding A brief outline is: 1. This is the 1st sermon in the series "Rebuilding". The Lord uses Nehemiah to show us some walls that need to be rebuilt for revival to take place. No world leader ever tried to destroy the Jews more than Adolf Hitler. to build and to plant. (Jeremiah 1:10), God sent Jeremiah to pluck up, break down, destroy, and overthrow. God's people had lived in Israel for centuries before. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson so she said: If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, "Let my brother have the first pancake. Disobey Me and youll be carried off into captivity. Thats what happened. The most obvious application point deals with our offerings at church. God had told them: "Obey Me and you'll live in the land for a long time. He wants you to remain broken down. Background to passage: Recount briefly the historical setting of the captivity, and the returns of Ezra and Nehemiah under the reign of the Medo-Persian King Artaxerxes I. Go back for As we look at this passage, I want us to focus on what God would have us do as we prepare to rebuild the walls of our spiritual lives. Ezra and Nehemiah would hand you a trowel and a sword, and point to the area of the city where you could go to work. The enemies mocked them (4:2-3). If you dont know the power of forgiven sin, youre more bankrupt, more in trouble, more destitute, more stricken, than any other kind of human being. 1) Opposition increased (4:7-8). When Ezra returned to Jerusalem, he knew that some exiles had already made the trip home. We believe that when Jesus died on the cross, he was the ultimate offering, the final sacrifice, needed for the forgiveness of sin. Holiness. Our churches have become complacent like the people of Nehemiahs day and we need Revival. Rebuilding Ukraine: reconstruction of war-hit streets continues - in pictures 3d ago Ukraine may be willing to hold talks on Crimea, suggests Zelenskiy adviser A. One was just 15 miles from Jerusalem, and the other was far to the north, at the very top of Israels boundary. -Prayer conforms us to God and ensures Glory to God. . All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. Introduction: The rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall was a physical project, but it was also a spiritual project. One of the most amazing stories? 1) They remembered the Lord (4:14). In the worst of all the bad days, they were victorious. Rebuild. Nehemiah 1:1-7:3. read more, Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6, Nehemiah 6:15-16. He also says, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms . With that understanding, we need to start rebuilding. Ezra 1:1-10:44, Several weeks ago, NBA superstar LeBron James tweeted, Its a weird feeling to feel so alone sometimes! He received over 140,000 likes and 4,000 replies from people expressing sympathy, disbelief, and from some, criticism. Weve learned this and lived this even moreso since Katrina. In this sermon, we see how Nehemiah helped the exiles begin rebuilding the walls, and we learn how to begin rebuilding out lives. Last week we established the realities of rebuilding. They saw the need (2:9-16) Jerusalem was ruined, and no one had the energy to rebuild it. So Much is Learned from History Its being at-one-ment with God, through Jesus Christ. read more, Scripture: God is in control. The news reports tell us that were in hard times, right now. The year is 445 BC, the 20th year of his reign. Are world leaders still under Gods control? They learned as they worked. Lean times hurt. Restoring the Wall (Nehemiah 2:9-7:73). Opening illustration: Rebuilding PCB God will teach you how if you are willing to work at it. God is always ready to hear the prayer of someone who says, God, Im sorry for my sin. This is the 4th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". Whether that was adjusting to the discomforts of life in a pandemic, or increasing social tensions from political and racial divide. A. But there was also this: Ezra 3:12-13 The task was simply too big. Micah 7:11 Verse Concepts It will be a day for building your walls. Introduction: It was a project that required God's help. The southern kingdom was known as Judah, and its best claim to power was Jerusalem, its capitol and the spiritual center of the people. Our churches have become complacent like the people of Nehemiahs day and we need Revival. So the family leaders of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Leviteseveryone God had motivatedprepared to go up and rebuild the LORD's house in Jerusalem. Disobey Me and youll be carried off into captivity. Thats what happened. This is the 4th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". Rebuild & Renew: The Post-Exilic Books, by Ralph F. Wilson. Giving ourselves first to the Lord, we can be amazed at what god can and will do through us. God had told them: Obey Me and youll live in the land for a long time. Gather my people King Cyrus of Persia had them brought out under the supervision of Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah. Every community has seen slow-downs, layoffs, foreclosures, bankruptcies, and angry tears among the end of countless dreams. The people could not distinguish the sound of the joyful shouting from that of the weeping, because the people were shouting so loudly. The first thing they did was use the weapon of mocking. I accept the gift of salvation, the gift of forgiveness, that Jesus gave me on the cross.. There wasnt a single king in the north that was godly, they say. Many pastors have felt the pain in the weeks that followed an extended period of closure due to reduced What if tough financial times were actually a test from God? Nehemiah 3:1-32 Nehemiah raises the hope of Israel; Keep building your wall even as Satan may tempt you. Series: Rebuilding [#4] Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Mapping 'fault Lines' In America - Micah 3, 5 Ways To Grow Your Church's Congregation, My Sermon With A Little Bit Of Bible Thrown In. They believed it could be done! The same power with which God brought judgment against the brokenness of Israel is the power with which he promised to eventually rebuild what was broken. Pentecostal. This morning I would like to speak a message that I believe The Lord has placed upon my heart. REBUILDING THE WALLS OF REVIVAL As they went back to Jerusalem, they were making a huge faith statement. God's people had lived in Israel for centuries before. Only obedience will take us to a point of thriving during lean times. The story is told of a company who felt like it was time for a shake-up, so they hired a new CEO. Nehemiah 4:18 They needed four months. They were trusting God to take care of them, they were accepting Gods challenge to do something great, and they were confident that they were in the heart of Gods will as they took action. Lean times? In spite of much opposition and numerous hurdles, they accomplished the task in just 52 days. read more, Scripture: read more, Scripture: They rebuild their demolished city. Our ministries at the church deal as much with energy costs as any business in town. And were all in it for the same reasonto fuel the churchs mission of making disciples. And more than 100,000 taxpayers have let it go. Nehemiah helps to rebuild Jerusalem's walls and city and Israel flourishes until Alexander the Great pops onto the scene, writes the Embassy of Israel . Nehemiah 1:1-11 It read, "Main Entrance.". They attempted to discourage the workers. There had been time for the city to have made a bit of progress. Introduction (Jude 1:20-21) But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. (1 Timothy 6:11-12) But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Lean times? Somehow, some way, this is a part of life. Priests built (3:1), apothecaries built (3:8), some women built (3:12), rulers built (3:14), Levites built (3:17), gate-keepers built (3:29), goldsmiths and merchants built (3:32). Introduction: Can we comprehend it? And we believe the Bibles message is crystal clear. And evidence of that claim could be centered in two new places of worship, complete with their golden calves. read more, Scripture: . Order Curriculum, Literature, and Church Supplies, by Andy Cook on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 7:00 AM. Famous wall had included the Amorite Wall which stretched over a hundred miles between the Tigres and Euphrates Rivers (modern They rebuild their demolished city. They were the men who decided to thrive in very difficult circumstances, and lead the reconstruction of Jerusalem, of the Temple, and of Gods people. The outline I borrowed but the sermon is mine. read more, Scripture: You need read more, Scripture: When the price of fuel goes up, an increase in grocery costs isnt far behind. Holiness. Once Nehemiah convinced the beleaguered residents of Jerusalem to join an all-in effort to rebuild the walls, they had to deal with any number of obstacles. It takes work. 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