Nehemiah Chapter 3 at first glance can cause us to run away. As I was reading and praying this past week I couldn’t help but think, “God what are you trying to say through these passages to the Church?” Pondering the words of scripture, three things began to stand out.
1. When taking [...]
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25 Jan
Unity in Community
18 Jan
Timing Is Everything
Timing is Everything Nehemiah 2
Several children were asked to send prayer requests to their pastor. Let me share some of those with you this morning.
• Dear Pastor, I know God loves me but I wish He would give me an “A” on my report card so I could be sure. Love, Theresa. (Age 8, Milwaukee)
• Dear Pastor, [...]
10 Jan
Nehemiah, A Portrait of Leadership #1
Nehemiah Sermon Series on Leadership, Visioning, and Purpose
Betty was a good lady: a sincere Christian well liked by everyone who knew her. Yet whenever there was an altar call in the church she attended—an invitation to those who felt a need to rededicate themselves to the Lord—Betty was always the first to respond.
It was hard [...]
16 Nov
The Forsaken Messiah
The Coming of Christ: The Forsaken Messiah
Psalm 22:1-18
Motivational icons. Every decade has one.
In the ’70s, a smiley face entreated us to “Have a nice day.”
In the ’80s, we sang, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” with a smiling Bobby McFerrin.
In the ’90s we were admonished to “Just Do It.”
But here in the toddlerhood of the 21st century, [...]
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