Intro Sometimes terrible things happen to holy people There are certain decisions that change our lives (e.g. wedding day, birth of children, perhaps taking a job) There are some decisions…
The book of Nehemiah is about reformation (a physical building of the walls and a spiritual reformation of sanctification) Examples of great reformation in Ireland & Wales (1904) Difficulties in…
Nehemiah 3 The people worked together to build the walls Up until now we have seen God's blessing but now opposition and resistance has come God's work will always meet…
How can I be happy? Comfort Friends and family As long as my family is happy I can be happy Satisfying life Rewarding job Better questions: Why am I here?…
Time and opportunity to remember how far God has brought you David has just been told certain things by God (via Nathan) David is dumbfounded after he hears what God…
Overview Quite a week for the disciples: The triumphal procession A scary and relentlessness work schedule Tensions were growing Jesus said that one of the disciples would betray Him Jesus…
Do we want to see a glorified Church? Nehemiah had a tremendous burden for the people of God Hudson Taylor: God's work in God's way An example of this in…
Who are today's social outcasts? Examples: Heavy drug or alcohol use Prostitutes People with severe mental health problems Jesus met such people (e.g. prostitutes, sinners, tax collectors, blind Bartemieus) Jesus…