Sermons from July 2023
Revival in the Ruins
Last week we explored the centrality of God’s Word in the identity and project of rebuilding and repair. The people not only hear God’s word but respond to it. This is a powerful example of humble confession and a community turning toward God. (Nehemiah 9:1-38) SERMON OUTLINE “In all that has happened to us, you have remained righteous; you have acted faithfully, while we acted wickedly.” (Nehemiah 9:33) What is Revival? Asbury College Revival Fulton Street Revival Nehemiah 9 Revival…
Building Upon God’s Word
One of the most striking episodes in Nehemiah is the reading of God’s law by Ezra to the people. We also see the people responding to the story of Scripture by living into it with the Feast of Booths. (Nehemiah 8:1-18) SERMON OUTLINE “They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people understood what was being read.” (Nehemiah 8:8) God’s Word (Book of the Law of God) the…
Overcoming Obstacles
A standalone message from Rev. Yousef Hashweh on overcoming obstacles from Joshua 5:13-6:5. SERMON OUTLINE What is a great encounter with God? Opportunities often come disguised in disaster. How is this true for Joshua? Lessons: There is victory in __________________________. There is victory in __________________________. How can this story from the Bible relate to you? How can you overcome obstacles in your life? DIG DEEPER If you would like to know more about Middle Eastern cultures and how you can…
Facing Opposition in a Good Work
There are opponents from the very beginning and all throughout Nehemiah’s efforts. It shouldn’t be surprising when troubles arise as we pursue the work of repair and rebuilding. (Nehemiah 2:10, 19-20; 4:1-23; 5:1-19; 6:1-14) SERMON OUTLINE “But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official and Geshem the Arab heard about it, they mocked and ridiculed us. ‘What is this you are doing?’ they asked. ‘Are you rebelling against the king?’” (Nehemiah 2:19) The Reality of Opposition There will be…
The Community of Repair
The list of builders by section seems sort of odd to us but is also an important recognition of the workers who apply themselves to the task. This is really not about Nehemiah but about the people. (Nehemiah 3:1-32) SERMON OUTLINE What Reason Did They Have to Rebuild the Wall? The Voice of Reason: We need Walls Nehemiah’s Reason: We are Disgraced (Nehemiah 2:17) The Best Reason: For His Name & on His Heart (Nehemiah 1:9,11; 2:12) What Did It…