05-16-10 Sermon Notes
“Get ‘Er Done”
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Scripture Reading: 2 Tim 4:5-8 But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don't be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you. As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.
Sermon Text: Nehemiah 6:15-19 So on October 2nd the wall was finished—just fifty-two days after we had begun. When our enemies and the surrounding nations heard about it, they were frightened and humiliated. They realized this work had been done with the help of our God. During those fifty-two days, many letters went back and forth between Tobiah and the nobles of Judah. For many in Judah had sworn allegiance to him because his father-in-law was Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan was married to the daughter of Meshullam son of Berekiah. They kept telling me about Tobiah's good deeds, and then they told him everything I said. And Tobiah kept sending threatening letters to intimidate me.
With the Last Block In Place…
-neighbors were frightened and humiliated
-the public was divided
-the intimidation continued
The Finished Wall Provided…
-protection of the people
-containment of the community
-identity as God’s people
The Finished Wall Symbolized…
-God’s presence with them
-God’s calling upon them
-God’s provision for them
-God’s hope and future for them
What Is Your Wall?
-your very life
-your ministry calling
-your response to the above
-God’s faithful presence
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