We're sorry, an error occurred. There are times when we have to start over and when we do, we need to get started right. GETTING STARTED RIGHT 3. In both cases, the entire nation all of those people living in the midst of lean times gathered around the altar and worshipped God. However, from the vantage point of history, we understand that because the Greeks conquered the world, the world suddenly had one common language. And the rebuild began when he sent his Son. Nehemiah 1:1-4, Denomination: They worked in an environment that was overwhelmingly negative, with each days news reports explaining why they couldnt do exactly what they were doing. Every year, about the time April 15 rolls around, there are a lot of news stories about income taxes. He proved himself to be a righteous, powerful, and just Judge. The housing market has changed dramatically, dramatic stock market losses have taken huge bites out of once-healthy retirement accounts, and credit that was once easily obtained is suddenly in a lock-down mode. A. The blood of those sacrificed animals was the symbolic moment when God was forgiving the sins of His people. He even says, I will rejoice in doing them good (Jeremiah 32:41). 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). 2) Note that the first workers listed were the priests (3:1). The people agreed. Gather my people Your participation is necessary. Myers 1965:26-27; Jones 1963:12-31 . And Jerusalem is a symbol of the city of God, God's dwelling place and the center of life for the world. Nehemiah 4:18, Todays message is about being like Jesus. read more, Scripture: It takes determination. 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. As the people gathered with repentant hearts the blood shed on such an altar provided cleansing for sin. Holiness. In this sermon, we see how Nehemiah helped the exiles begin rebuilding the walls, and we learn how to begin rebuilding out lives. NEHEMIAH 1:1-4; 8:1-6; 9:1-3 b. The They learned as they worked. The most obvious application point deals with our offerings at church. He's Where the Joy Is by Tara-Leigh Cobble, Black Church Leadership & Family Conference. Lean times? No, the heady days of the 21st century were far beyond the imagination of those living in the lean times of Civil War Reconstruction. And yet Atlanta would rise from the ashes, bigger and more fantastic than could have ever been imagined in just 14 decades ago. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Nothing significant about faith is learned in good times. Ezra and Nehemiah wouldnt be impressed with our version of hard times, but they probably would have a simple message for us. Patient: Give me the bad news first. Acts 15:16 Verse Concepts The task was simply too big. 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. 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. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. That is a sweet, sweet offering to the heart of God, and in return, God removes all your sin from his record. (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. Jerusalem's wall has been broken down. A year of The story is told of a company who felt like it was time for a shake-up, so they hired a new CEO. Politically they were looking for Ezra knew it, Nehemiah knew it, Jesus knew it, and you either have known it, are knowing it now, or will know it. Spend much time in prayer. That kind of judgment and destruction makes up most of the book of Jeremiah (and the rest of the Prophets for that matter). This new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers. Anglican. As cruel as it sounds, even the unspeakable actions of Hitler were used by God for good. The second step in rebuilding is , a. Introduction: The census of the people (2) C. read more, Scripture: The pandemic has caused the church to reexamine the way she serves the community of believers. 18 For the builders, everyone had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. Destroy. But after the world comprehended his acts of insanity, there was just enough sympathy to re-establish Israel as the homeland of the Jews, just as the Bible had prophesized. United Way has been involved in community-building and disaster response for more than 130 years. 3) The devil does not want you to build up the broken walls in your life either. Nehemiah 2:11-20 If you face lean times, youd better have a good foundation on which you can lean. The miracle? We can outline the process of rebuilding trust in four steps: (1) admit and repent, (2) define and exhibit trustworthy actions, (3) recognize and encourage trustworthy actions, and (4) trust in God. read more, Scripture: The Babylonians finally took the people captive, 136 years later, and transported the whole lot of them to the area of the world we now know as Iraq and Iran. Ezra 1, Ezra 2, Here is a sermon that focuses on building people - which is also known as good old fashioned "Discipleship", "Building People" Nehemiah 3:1-32 So the theme of the book is God's restoring His people to the land according to His gracious promise and restoring His people spiritually to proper worship and godly living. If your mother or father or brother or sister or friend gets sick and requires constant care, thats tough. They ignored the opposition Will we cut our offerings because groceries are higher? In spite of much opposition and numerous hurdles, they accomplished the task in just 52 days. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Gods people had lived in Israel for centuries before. Introduction: 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. It was a project that required Gods help. Your children get hurt, you experience divorce, you lose your job, you have an illness, etc There are times when it seems that we have lost How Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem. read more, Scripture: read more, Scripture: 2) As you look at your spiritual life, what do you see? Christian Church. God is always ready to hear the prayer of someone who says, God, Im sorry for my sin. There are times when we have to start over and when we do, we need to get started right. Nehemiah 1:1-4, Nehemiah 2:17-19. b. Rebuild. Ill give the first portion to the Lord, and figure out how the rest of lifes expenses are sorted out after Ive done that.. read more, Scripture: A. read more, Scripture: When you are rebuilding, there will be struggles. read more, Scripture: Gods people had lived in Israel for centuries before. Rom. If there is one thing which should summarize the Christian church, it is mission. Rebuilding Ukraine: reconstruction of war-hit streets continues - in pictures 3d ago Ukraine may be willing to hold talks on Crimea, suggests Zelenskiy adviser It's time to rebuild. He was a great leader whom God used to pull off a phenomenal feat: he instilled a vision in God's remnant in Jerusalem to rebuild the walls of the city. When Ezra and Nehemiah returned, they found that no one had attempted to rebuild either the Temple, or the city. He worked through people like Daniel and Shadrach, Meshach and Abendigo. The Babylonians came and conquered In my first sermon, I explained how the enemy had destroyed the walls and the gates of YIA. read more, Scripture: B. Featuring Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Kristi McLelland, and more! Gods people had lived in Israel for centuries before. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Note Gods promise to those who add to their faith virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly love, and charity: (2 Peter 1:8) For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ask God to rebuild what is broken in your family to comfort you and your loved ones after your loss, to strengthen you for overwhelming trials ahead (expected and unexpected), to bring harmony and healing to strained or estranged relationships, to finally save your son or daughter. Lean times, tough times, are difficult. Our ministries at the church deal as much with energy costs as any business in town. Now walls represent two things among others. Doctor: We amputated the wrong leg. And it's easy to lose sight of our mission in Christ amongst all the chaos. Nehemiah 1:1-11, Denomination: They rebuild the destroyed temple of God. And during that time God continued to be with his people, even after they had failed him so completely. Are you in the middle of lean times? Baptist. Go back for Are relatives more distant and estranged than ever before? Ask God to rebuild what is broken in our nation to reconcile deep and growing racial divisions, to bring peace to the international hostility, thwart the plans of evil rulers, and quiet the threats of war, to bring salvation and revival to our nations leaders, to draw near to those devastated by Hurricane Harvey or Maria or Irma, or by the fires in California. Marshall Segal is a writer and managing editor at desiringGod.org. 5 Principles of Building Walls. Proverbs 3:5-6. Nehemiah 4:18 Nehemiah 4:1-23, Denomination: Again he says, I will set my eyes on them for good, and I will bring them back to this land. Nehemiah 1:1-7:3, Denomination: 2 Timothy 3.12. 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). Rebuilding Your Temple Its like I tell Trevor (my son); if you dont understand the The story is told of a company who felt like it was time for a shake-up, so they hired a new CEO. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. (Luke 6:38) Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. Ezra 1, Ezra 2. Determine to get the victory. They walked, they carried their supplies, they made very slow time. read more, Scripture: Instead of breaking down our pitiful defenses and excuses, he sent his own Son to have his body broken in our place (1 Corinthians 11:2326). This was the inventory: 30 gold basins, 1,000 silver basins, 29 silver knives, 10 30 gold bowls, 410 various silver bowls, and 1,000 other articles. Workers cleared the Temple Mount, quarried new stones, cleaned old stones, and finally, they laid the foundation for the Temple. read more, Denomination: 1:3 The wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates are destroyed by fire. Nehemiah 1:1-6:4, Denomination: And we see two predictions made, by Jeremiah and Isaiah, old testament prophets being fulfilled here. Rest assured, sooner or later, we all know tough times. (Romans 8:31) What shall we then say to these things? Introduction: I try to give you the spiritual tools needed, but you must work with God to rebuild your broken walls. It is entitled "Building and Battling" There were others, but heres the point. Proverbs 3:5-6, Denomination: When the price of fuel goes up, an increase in grocery costs isnt far behind. 1. They were allowed to go back to Jerusalem. INTRO.- ILL.- A doctor said to his patient, I have some good news and some bad news. Disobey Me and youll be carried off into captivity. Thats what happened. Hearing about the instructions wont be sufficient. 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. Others from Judah had been there the entire time. There wasnt a single king in the north that was godly, they say. The Bible has told us that our first fruits are to be given to the Lord. If God be for us, who can be against us? Humble yourself. This morning I would like to speak a message that I believe The Lord has placed upon my heart. Nehemiah was one of the greatest leaders of all time. 1) Building was not the occupation of many of the workers. Our churches have become complacent like the people of Nehemiahs day and we need Revival. The word used in the Bible to describe this is atonement. Atonement can be defined as being at-one-ment, or being at one with God.. And we believe the Bibles message is crystal clear. God is calling the church to rebuild after the Corona Virus pandemic lock-downs. REBUILDING THE WALLS OF REVIVAL What about the environment? Baptist. King Cyrus also brought out the articles of the LORD's house that Nebuchadnezzar had taken from Jerusalem and had placed in the house of his gods. 3) God wants to build up your weak areas. Tonight we are going to examine four steps in their rebuilding that can help us build up our spiritual lives. On a tour of the facilities, the new CEO noticed a guy leaning on a wall. Famous wall had included the Amorite Wall which stretched over a hundred miles between the Tigres and Euphrates Rivers (modern Site designed by, Holes in your Bible: Deletions in New Translations, http://www.northsidebaptistchurch.org.au/wp-content/uploads/171203pm-Neh-2.9-4.23.mp3, Christianitys Superiority - Romans 4:23-25. 2. Whoever is among His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel, the God who is in Jerusalem. What will it look like for God to build and to plant? JesusWalk Bible Study Series. This sermon encourages believers that rebuilding our lives is not impossible when it is covered with believing prayer. The Book of Ezra Rebuilding The Walls Methodist, 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. Restoration of the Temple (1-6); return under Zerubbabel (538-515 B.C.) Dont take our sad stories to the rest of the world and expect a sympathetic ear. Everyone, even followers of Christ, at some point in their life has to deal with instability, uncertainty, lack of accomplishment and other things that make us feel that we have no walls (structures) in our life. Or sick. The Lord uses Nehemiah to show us some walls that need to be rebuilt for revival to take place. Surely -- you might think -- here is a case for warranted anger. He also says, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms . 1 The words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: in the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, This is a faith opportunity. 1) Nehemiah inspected the condition of the wall (2:12-15). Last week we established the realities of rebuilding. This process allows you to re-build your character, acknowledging that you have worth in God's eyes. Lean times might be all about a tough financial season. read more, Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32. Patient: Whats the good news? In reality, we live in the best environment in the world, we have the greatest wealth in the world, and the greatest opportunities in the world. Rebuilding the Altar (Ezra 3:1-6) When Noah's family come out of the ark, the first thing he does is to build an altar to the Lord and make a sacrifice (Genesis 8:20). Feel free to us it! To ensure you receive the best experience on Lifeway.com, we use cookies to process information about your visit. -God's work; by God's power; over God's enemies. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me. From Pharaoh of Egypt to the top world leaders of today, all of them are under Gods control. Are you not where you thought you would be by now? It motivated them to action. He was not just aware that To make the connection with a play on words, when lean times come, youd better have a secure foundation on which you can lean. Patient: Give me the bad news first. Nehemiah's rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem can teach us much about the steps to personal revival. Together, the two men were used by God to rebuild the city, rebuild the Temple, and rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. First, they represent boundaries and structure. Drive through Atlanta, Georgia today, and its nearly impossible remember the worst days in the citys history. If we are really honest with God and They rebuild their demolished city. Other costs start climbing. Text: Nehemiah Chapter 2 3 Today you and I have a task and that is to rebuild the lives of people. Last week we established the realities of rebuilding. Are you less content in your work, maybe even ready to quit? Today we confront a simple, universal truth: Rebuilding is hard work. He saw the terrible condition it was in. 3. Once you take the step of obedience, he will help you move ahead. They saw the need (2:9-16) To him be glory both now and for ever. 3 OVERCOMING OBSTACLES AND OPPOSITION WITH GOD 4 WHEN YOU FACE OPPOSITION AS YOU TRY TO REBUILD 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. Haggai 1:2-6. In this passage of Scripture we see the wisdom of Nehemiah as he prepares to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, Help your church understand God's plan in pain, Call your people to experience a higher freedom, Proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth. The wall had lain in the rubble for decades because no one had the spiritual insight and fortitude to rebuild it. Absolutely. That time He told me two things. Introduction In the countryside near Leicester, England, there stands an ancient church whose walls are inscribed with an eloquent memorial. The setting is about 500 years before the time of Christ. 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. In addition, a new presidential administration means more change is on the way, and no one is certain where the change will lead. They worked with a sword in one hand, and a brick trowel in the other. GETTING STARTED RIGHT 1. read more. The last year has been one of the most confusing, troubling, and heartbreaking for many Christians in America, especially for younger believers. . A brief outline is: 1. Conclusion: It is time to repair the broken walls of your spiritual life. Patient: Whats the good news? Gods people had lived in Israel for centuries before. Disobey Me and youll be carried off into 43 Bible Verses about rebuilding Then they will rebuild the ancient ruins, They will raise up the former devastations; And they will repair the ruined cities, The desolations of many generations. REBUILDING SUCCESSFULLY All their neighbors supported them with silver articles, gold, goods, livestock, and valuables, in addition to all that was given as a freewill offering. The shelling finally stopped on Aug. 9, 1864, and a handful of people sorted through the burned-out embers, wondering how in the world they might possibly rebuild the city. Nehemiah organizes resources and teams, then completes the task in 52 days -- all amidst stiff opposition from Judah's enemies. Are you willing to ask God to fulfill his promise to refresh and rebuild your life? It takes work. The Babylonians came and conquered Text: Nehemiah 4:6-23 Our messages for this quarter are based on the theme, 'Arise and Build.' This theme actually comes from the book of Nehemiah (2:20), which describes how God led the people Israel in the task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Which do you want first? Through human history governments, militaries have constructed defensive walls to keep enemies at bay. Enemies of God heard the people were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership; they were jealous and they were furious. The southern kingdom was known as Judah, and its best claim to power was Jerusalem, its capitol and the spiritual center of the people. 2) Never think that you are incapable of building up your spiritual life. Background to passage: Recount briefly the historical setting of the captivity, and the returns of Ezra and Nehemiah under the reign of to build and to plant. (Jeremiah 1:10), God sent Jeremiah to pluck up, break down, destroy, and overthrow. Weve still got the worlds finest national defense system, the worlds most powerful economy and weve got freedom. The walls rebuilt in Nehemiah are not the same walls we have around the city of Jerusalem today. But without the sin problem being solved, all of the other problems will pale dramatically, in comparison. The story is told of a company who felt like it was time for a shake-up, so they hired a new CEO. We need to rebuild. The Romans followed, and the land flowed with blood. 1. However, in order to capitalize on the opportunity, you must follow the instructions of the Bible. Part of that freedom, literally, is the freedom to choose to obey God, right now, and soon thrive in the midst of difficult circumstances. The outline I borrowed but the sermon is mine. Doctor: Your other leg wont need to be One man was a Bible teacher, and the other was a motivator. We have all met people whose defenses have . 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