Nehemiah Foreword

Sermon on Nehemiah 1

"THE TRUE MINISTER." I. A TRUE BURDEN FOR THE PEOPLE. A. He wept and mourned over the condition of the people. 1. When Nehemiah heard of the condition of those who had returned from the captivity to Jerusalem, how they were discouraged and demoralized from the immensity of the task, he sat down and wept. a. How long has it been since you have wept over the problems your sheep ar...

Sermon on Nehemiah 2:1

"GOD'S SPECIAL DAY." Intro. Nehemiah who was the cupbearer to king Artaxerxes had been talking to some people who had just returned from Jerusalem. He questioned them about the conditions there and received a discouraging report. He was so moved by the report that he wept, fasted, and prayed. Great and terrible God. I. IN NEHEMIAH 2:1, HE IS CAREFUL TO RECORD THE DATE OF THE EVENT...

Sermon on Nehemiah 2:7, 8

Intro: "And the King granted me according to the good hand of my God upon me." The recognition of God in all things. I. THE COMMANDMENT TO RESTORE AND TO REBUILD. A. Nehemiah received word of deplorable condition of city, demoralized condition of people. B. The news filled heart with sorrow but led him to prayer. 1. The King observed sorrow. 2. "And the king granted." C. 90 ye...

Sermon on Nehemiah 4

"SATAN'S DEVICES" Intro: Under the guidance & inspiration of Nehemiah they set upon the task of rebuilding the wall. As it really began to take shape, apparent they were sincere, opposition began to take shape. Any work you attempt for God will be opposed. I. OPPOSITION BY RIDICULE. VS 3 "EVEN THAT WHICH THEY BUILD, IF A FOX GO UP, HE SHALL EVEN BREAK DOWN THEIR STONE WALL." A. ...

Sermon on Nehemiah 4

"DISCOURAGEMENT." Intro. Whenever you embark on a work for the Lord, you can expect the enemy to try to thwart it. One of his most common methods he employs to hinder the work of the Lord is discouragement. In our story we find Nehemiah launching out to build the walls of Jerusalem and how Satan sought to hinder him in the work through the means of discouragement. I. THE FIRST THR...

Sermon on Nehemiah 4:9

"THE LEADER ON GUARD." Intro. Those who had returned from the Babylonian captivity were being harassed by their enemies because they had no defenses. The walls were broken down and the gates were burnt. Nehemiah had come commissioned by the king of Persia to lead them in developing their defenses. As the building of the wall began, the first response of the enemy was that of ridicu...

Sermon on Nehemiah 4:9

"PRAYER" Intro: Nehemiah has returned to Jerusalem from Babylon. After a secret midnight sortie examining the ruble which was once a wall he announced his plan to rebuild the wall. This brought immediate repercussions from the Palestinians. I. "WE MADE OUR PRAYER UNTO GOD." A. All of the great leaders of the Bible were men of prayer. 1. Men who were conscious of their limitation...

Sermon on Nehemiah 4:14

"THE CURE FOR FEAR" Intro: The word fear again illustrates the incompleteness of the English language. There is a fear that is good, we are told to fear the Lord, there is that wise precaution, there is a fear that is evil. I. "BE NOT YE AFRAID." A. There was a real basis for fear. 1. Their enemies had conspired against them. 2. They were planning a sneak attack. 3. They had b...

Sermon on Nehemiah 5:14

"THE LEADER'S INTEGRITY." Intro. One of the most important treasures that you possess is your integrity. You need to guard it as a precious jewel. The lack of integrity has put many a minister on the sidelines. It is the highest honor to be called by God and be used by God to bring the love and work of God to the people. I. OUR OCCUPATION IS FRAUGHT WITH DANGERS. A. The danger of...

Sermon on Nehemiah 6:9

"THE BELIEVER'S STRENGTH" I. THE SOURCE FOR OUR STRENGTH, GOD. A. Jesus said, "apart from Me ye can do nothing." 1. Paul said, "I can do all things through..." B. If I learn to rely on my own strength there will come a day when I will fail. 1. There comes to each person a time when he must reach out beyond himself. C. If I learn to rely on God my resources are always unlimited...

Sermon on Nehemiah 8

"THE LEADER AND GOD'S WORD." Intro. Get the picture. The people are all gathered as one in the street before the water gate. Ezra is standing on this little platform with him on his right side, stand six of the leaders, and on his left, seven of the leaders. The scroll of the law is brought to him and as Ezra opened the scroll in the sight of all the people they all stood, and Ezra...

Sermon on Nehemiah 8:6-10

"THE SOURCE OF STRENGTH" Intro: Year 445 B.C. King Artaxerxes gave command to Neh. to restore & rebuild the wall. Inspite of opposition task was completed in 52 days on Sept. 25. 5 days later on Oct 5 the whole congregation gathered before the street to the water gate. While they stood, Ezra read out of the Book of the Law till noon. I. THE WORSHIP OF THE PEOPLE. VS. 6. A. Inspir...

Sermon on Nehemiah 8:8

"SIMPLY TEACH SIMPLY." Intro. Several years ago we started Maranatha Music. The first album was made in a garage that was converted into a studio. The cost for the production of the first album was $3,500. Because of the many other constraints upon our time we had to turn over the management to others, and after a few years it was reported to us that they were losing money. As I be...

Sermon on Nehemiah 8:9,10

"THE JOY OF THE LORD" Intro: Ezra stood before the watergate in Jerusalem the people all gathered to hear him read the law of the LORD from daybreak to noon. As the scriptures were explained they wept. vs.10. I. THERE IS JOY IN THE LORD AND OF THE LORD. A. Sad period of church history when spirituality was equated with mournfulness. 1. To smile was frivolous. 2. To laugh was bl...

Sermon on Nehemiah 9

Nehemiah 9 What does this chapter tell us about God. What we know from chapter 8. As the result of the reading of the word there was a spiritual revival, the celebration again of the feast of the tabernacles. The making of the little booths, and the result was great gladness. Now on the eighth day of the feast they gathered in a solemn assembly before the Lord. vs. 1They wer...

Sermon on Nehemiah 9:6

"DRIVEN TO WORSHIP." Intro. When God created man, He created him with certain drives. These were necessary to sustain man's existence. Alexander Maslov sought to identify the biological drives in man in their order of prominence. Air, thirst, hunger, bowel and bladder, sex, etc. The sociologist sought to identify the sociological drives, love, security, need to be needed, etc. Neit...

Sermon on Nehemiah 9:17,19,27,31,32

"OUR GRACIOUS, MERCIFUL GOD." Intro. Many people have a mistaken notion that the Bible reveals two Gods. The God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament. They see the God of the Old Testament as a fierce vengeful God just waiting to bring His fiery judgment down on the guilty offender, whereas the God of the New Testament is loving and forgiving. I. GOD'S REVELATION ...

Sermon on Nehemiah 13:4,5

"THE ATTACKS OF THE ENEMY." Intro. After Nehemiah had completed the task of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem he kept his promise to king Artaxerxes and returned to Persia where he resumed his duties as the king's cupbearer. Twelve years have passed by and he again sought and received permission to return to Jerusalem where he found that in his absence many things had changed for th...