THE ROOT OF REFORMATION (Nehemiah 8:1-12)
THE ROOT OF REFORMATION
(Nehemiah 8:1-12)
Central Idea: Scripture is the root of reformation
Purpose: To challenge Christians with the importance of Scripture.
- Our attitude toward the Scriptures must be reverence (8:1-5).
- Our preparation for the Scriptures must be submission (8:6).
- Our use of the Scriptures must be expository (8:7-8).
- Our response to the Scriptures must be repentance (8:9).
- Our encouragement from the Scriptures leads to celebration (8:10-12).
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- Apr 28, 2022THE ROOT OF REFORMATION (Nehemiah 8:1-12)
THE ROOT OF REFORMATION (Nehemiah 8:1-12)THE ROOT OF REFORMATION(Nehemiah 8:1-12)Central Idea: Scripture is the root of reformationPurpose: To challenge Christians with the importance of Scripture.
- Our attitude toward the Scriptures must be reverence (8:1-5).
- Our preparation for the Scriptures must be submission (8:6).
- Our use of the Scriptures must be expository (8:7-8).
- Our response to the Scriptures must be repentance (8:9).
- Our encouragement from the Scriptures leads to celebration (8:10-12).
- Apr 22, 2022SUSTAINING RENEWAL (Nehemiah 7:1-73)
SUSTAINING RENEWAL (Nehemiah 7:1-73)
SUSTAINING RENEWAL(Nehemiah 7:1-73)Central Idea: Structure sustains renewal.Purpose: To teach believers the value of our connections in the local church.- Organization requires delegation (7:1-4).
- Form focuses function (7:5-60).
- Standards precede service (7:61-65).
- Organization requires support (7:66-73).
- Apr 14, 2022Et Tu Brute? (Nehemiah 6:10-19)
Et Tu Brute? (Nehemiah 6:10-19)
Et Tu Brute?(Nehemiah 6:10-19)Central Idea: Trusting in truth uncovers false counsel.Purpose: To call believers to trust in God's truth.- We must learn to see through the counsel of fear (6:10-14)
- Attack #3 - False Fear
- We must learn to see through the counsel of praise (6:15-19)
- Attack #4 - Political Praise
- We must learn to see through the counsel of fear (6:10-14)
- Apr 8, 2022THE ROOSTER AND THE FOX (Nehemiah 6:1-9)
THE ROOSTER AND THE FOX (Nehemiah 6:1-9)
THE ROOSTER AND THE FOX(Nehemiah 6:1-9)Central Idea: Our security rests on His strength.Purpose: To encourage believers to find their strength in the Lord.- Learn to say "No!" (Neh. 6:1-4)
- Attack #1: Tempting Distractions
- Learn to say "Not!" (Neh. 6:5-8)
- Attack #2: False Accusations
Our security rests on His strength (Neh. 6:9) - Learn to say "No!" (Neh. 6:1-4)
- Mar 31, 2022THE KING’S PLEASURE (Nehemiah 5:14-19)
THE KING’S PLEASURE (Nehemiah 5:14-19)
THE KING'S PLEASURE(Nehemiah 5:14-19)Central Idea: The true servant lives for the king's pleasure.Purpose: To challenge Christians to live for God's pleasure.- The true servant gives up his rights (5:14-16).
- The true servant gives away his assets (5:17-18)
- The true servant lives for the king's pleasure (5:19)
