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The book of Nehemiah tells the story of an ordinary man with an extraordinary burden. Moved with compassion for his people and his city, Nehemiah sought God through prayer and fasting, and God used him in powerful ways. Though he faced opposition, challenges, and sabotage along the way, Nehemiah courageously led the rebuilding of Jerusalem for the glory of God.
But the story doesn’t end with walls and gates restored. God sparked a fresh wave of renewal and revival among His people, reminding us that true rebuilding begins in the heart. Join us as we walk through the book of Nehemiah and discover how God can take ordinary people and accomplish extraordinary things for His Kingdom.
Anytime God asks you to do something meaningful, criticism and opposition are sure to follow. Nehemiah and the people of God faced ridicule, intimidation, and discouragement as they sought to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. That opposition was designed to discredit them and derail the vision God had placed before them. Yet Nehemiah shows us a blueprint for how to respond, with prayer, perseverance, and persistence in the work. In this message, we’ll learn how to stand firm against opposition, silence the voices of discouragement, and continue the good work God has called us to accomplish.
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The Bible is full of lists of names that we don't know doing things that don't seem important, but there is significance in the ordinary. They were people consistently being faithful in the mundane while experiencing spiritual renewal in their lives. God has called us to view the ordinary parts of our lives as significant for His name.
Following the spiritual renewal happening in the lives of the people, they gather once again united to make an oath and make a ministry plan for their families in the days ahead.
When revival happens what follows is salvation, life transformation, and repentance of sin. This always begins inside the church. Repentance is the theme of the New Testament is we enter into the Kingdom of God. As God begins to move in a person's life it is always followed by repentance and confession.
After fulfilling the vision of rebuilding the wall with little fanfare, the attention immediately turns to God and His goodness. No one mentions the wall but spontaneous worship and renewal to God happens immediately. When God shows up in the room everyone immediately turns their focus to Him.
The enemy has tried to stop the project through discouragement and internal corruption. Now the enemy uses distraction to stall the vision from being completely. The enemy will use opportunities, criticism, and fear to distract you from fulfilling a God given vision.
