Sermons

We’re witnessing a revival in Israel beginning in chapter 8 of Nehemiah and now extending into chapter 9. This is where we find that confession is good for the soul, and leads into a deep attitude of praise & gratitude of God’s faithfulness even in light of their past unfaithfulness. 

Just two chapters before these people had been enslaving one another & exacting usury over the vulnerable. Now they’re unified & gathered at the Water Gate, hungry & thirsty for the Word of God. God has waited patiently for this moment as He has pursued his people through this process! What an encouraging picture chapter 8 of Nehemiah is, let’s look together!  Below is also a link to the famous "Dobule Rainbow" video that Jason referenced in the sermon. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI

Nehemiah expertly navigates the storm of spiritual attack. And we learn that at times we just need not listen or engage with those inward or outward voices which seek to mislead or harm us. They may be voices in our own thinking, or voices from enemies, and even voices of friends & family who are not seeing clearly themselves - and we need to Trust the Holy Spirit to lead us through these times under good counsel of the Word & strong discipleship relationships. 

We’re called to be disciples who disciple. We work at the kingdom of God aware of imminent spiritual attack at all times with a sword in one hand, and a trowel in the other - Prayer & Preparedness! We are called to build each other up in the faith, working as a spiritual community, so in our overall calling to reach the People Groups of the world, we must work towards our own spiritual formation together through the very practical means of discipling one another. Let’s see how Nehemiah 4 reflects all this.