Ramsey Creek Baptist Church Sermons

What concerned Nehemiah the most wasn't the completion of the wall, but the preservation of the worship of the one, true God. And his "roll call" in chapter seven shows who belongs to God. It shows who belong to Him and who do not.

The completion of the Jerusalem walls made something very clear to the Jews and everyone else - God was with His people. God never abandons those who trust in Him. Despite the pressure from outside and deception from inside, the people of God would need to know who they were - they belonged to God. And because of this, they were called to be different, set apart. Nehemiah tightens security in Jeru...

The completion of the Jerusalem walls made something very clear to the Jews and everyone else - God was with His people. God never abandons those who trust in Him. Despite the pressure from outside and deception from inside, the people of God would need to know who they were - they belonged to God. And because of this, they were called to be different, set apart. Nehemiah tightens security in Jeru...

The enemies of God saw the window of opportunity closing to stop the work and keep Jerusalem as a weak and unprotected city. Perseverance would be needed, just like it's needed in the Christian life today. Depsite Nehemiah's work under the king of Persia, he viewed the work in Jerusalem to be a greater work because the name of the Lord was at stake. Their enemies tried to trick Nehemiah, confuse t...

The enemies of God saw the window of opportunity closing to stop the work and keep Jerusalem as a weak and unprotected city. Perseverance would be needed, just like it's needed in the Christian life today. Depsite Nehemiah's work under the king of Persia, he viewed the work in Jerusalem to be a greater work because the name of the Lord was at stake. Their enemies tried to trick Nehemiah, confuse t...

Chapter 5 illustrates how our actions reveal our hearts. Repentance is a change of mind that results in a change of action. The pattern of repentance: - Understand that what you’ve been doing is wrong. (change your mind) - Take the necessary steps to make it right. (change your actions) ** (see also David/Nathan and Zaccheaus/Jesus) When a person is justified by the saving grace of God in Jesus Ch...

Chapter 5 illustrates how our actions reveal our hearts. Repentance is a change of mind that results in a change of action. The pattern of repentance: - Understand that what you’ve been doing is wrong. (change your mind) - Take the necessary steps to make it right. (change your actions) ** (see also David/Nathan and Zaccheaus/Jesus) When a person is justified by the saving grace of God in Jesus Ch...

The book of Nehemiah is not primarily a book about money, but it shows how money problems can impact us. The enemy would like to convince us that they aren’t connected, we can’t separate how we use our money and how we walk with the Lord. [v.9], “The thing that you are doing is not good. Ought you not to walk in the fear of our God?" We quickly and easily become ruled by the ungodly thing we think...

The book of Nehemiah is not primarily a book about money, but it shows how money problems can impact us. The enemy would like to convince us that they aren’t connected, we can’t separate how we use our money and how we walk with the Lord. [v.9], “The thing that you are doing is not good. Ought you not to walk in the fear of our God?" We quickly and easily become ruled by the ungodly thing we think...

[v.14] – “Do not be afraid…remember the Lord…fight!” Remembering the great and awesome God was the inspiration for their preparation to fight and to work. In your work for the Lord, His Word is a most valuable and necessary asset. And in your battle against sin and the enemy, the Word of God is irreplaceable. Yes, get ready for battle – prepare, train, and work together – but never forget who we f...

[v.14] – “Do not be afraid…remember the Lord…fight!” Remembering the great and awesome God was the inspiration for their preparation to fight and to work. In your work for the Lord, His Word is a most valuable and necessary asset. And in your battle against sin and the enemy, the Word of God is irreplaceable. Yes, get ready for battle – prepare, train, and work together – but never forget who we f...

The ways of this world are not the ways of God. We cannot hope to see change come by dealing with the problems of the world with the wisdom of the world. When the people of God aren’t united in their mindset but are confused & fearful, they won’t move forward in doing God’s work. So they prayed and acted. And Nehemiah encouraged his countrymen. Sometimes the difference between success and failure...

The ways of this world are not the ways of God. We cannot hope to see change come by dealing with the problems of the world with the wisdom of the world. When the people of God aren’t united in their mindset but are confused & fearful, they won’t move forward in doing God’s work. So they prayed and acted. And Nehemiah encouraged his countrymen. Sometimes the difference between success and failure...

The book of Nehemiah is ultimately about God restoring His people and preparing them for the fulfillment of His covenant through His Son, Jesus (DA Carson). They were facing opposition, and what they were doing probably looked ridiculous to those on the outside looking in. 1 Corinthians 1 tells us it's the same for Christians today, and yet it doesn't stop them from doing what God calls them to. T...

The book of Nehemiah is ultimately about God restoring His people and preparing them for the fulfillment of His covenant through His Son, Jesus (DA Carson). They were facing opposition, and what they were doing probably looked ridiculous to those on the outside looking in. 1 Corinthians 1 tells us it's the same for Christians today, and yet it doesn't stop them from doing what God calls them to. T...

Godly leaders are a gift to His people, but even if a someone leads poorly, you can still do what’s right and accomplish great things by submitting to the Lord yourself. The repair work on the wall shows that serving the Lord can be a whole family event. Malchijah shows that you shouldn’t let a past failure stop you from serving the Lord today. There is a definite family aspect to this chapter - t...

Godly leaders are a gift to His people, but even if a someone leads poorly, you can still do what’s right and accomplish great things by submitting to the Lord yourself. The repair work on the wall shows that serving the Lord can be a whole family event. Malchijah shows that you shouldn’t let a past failure stop you from serving the Lord today. There is a definite family aspect to this chapter - t...

Nehemiah's example shows that praying is key and planning is prudent. He also knew that he would need the people of God to accomplish the will of God. He wasn't riding in to be the savior, but to work alongside them. The rebuilding work would invovle physical labor, and as the people were rebuilding the walls, they'd also be tearing down shame and fear. Even now in our own lives, God’s rebuilding...

Nehemiah's example shows that praying is key and planning is prudent. He also knew that he would need the people of God to accomplish the will of God. He wasn't riding in to be the savior, but to work alongside them. The rebuilding work would invovle physical labor, and as the people were rebuilding the walls, they'd also be tearing down shame and fear. Even now in our own lives, God’s rebuilding...

Nehemiah is presented with an opportunity to explain his sadness to the king, and in the middle of the conversation he pauses to pray. Even when we don't have the words to pray, and even when we don't have the words to speak, when we pray, God is with us (see Rom. 8:26-27 & Luke 12:11-12). Nehemiah likely spent months in intentional prayer and fasting, but also in planning [v.7-8]. He understood t...

Nehemiah is presented with an opportunity to explain his sadness to the king, and in the middle of the conversation he pauses to pray. Even when we don't have the words to pray, and even when we don't have the words to speak, when we pray, God is with us (see Rom. 8:26-27 & Luke 12:11-12). Nehemiah likely spent months in intentional prayer and fasting, but also in planning [v.7-8]. He understood t...

Nehemiah’s first response to bad news is prayer, and his theology comes out when he prays (as it does for all of us). Verse 5. shows that Nehemiah understood who God is, and verse 6-7 show that he also understood who mankind is. - People sin, but God redeems. - People’s hearts are corrupt, but God loves. - People are unfaithful, but God keeps His promises. Nehemiah was so moved by the situation of...

Nehemiah’s first response to bad news is prayer, and his theology comes out when he prays (as it does for all of us). Verse 5. shows that Nehemiah understood who God is, and verse 6-7 show that he also understood who mankind is. - People sin, but God redeems. - People’s hearts are corrupt, but God loves. - People are unfaithful, but God keeps His promises. Nehemiah was so moved by the situation of...

When Nehemiah finds out there’s a problem he doesn't wring his hands in worry or complain loudly, he immediately begins fasting and praying. Nehemiah will show us that: 1. We as Christians need to learn to pray more fervently. 2. We as Christians need to learn to work more intentionally. 3. We as Christians need to learn to be more patient and hope more expectantly. Revival and renewal swept throu...

When Nehemiah finds out there’s a problem he doesn't wring his hands in worry or complain loudly, he immediately begins fasting and praying. Nehemiah will show us that: 1. We as Christians need to learn to pray more fervently. 2. We as Christians need to learn to work more intentionally. 3. We as Christians need to learn to be more patient and hope more expectantly. Revival and renewal swept throu...