Declaration of Dependence
Experiencing true revival is like remodeling your kitchen. It takes longer than you planned, makes a bigger mess than you imagined, and costs more than you hoped! But as we learn from Nehemiah's example, it's worth it.
True Confessions
Revival is the natural result of an encounter with God. Whenever God's Word exposes us for who we truly are and we respond by confessing our sins to Him, our heart finds peace and restoration. As Stephen reminds us in this message, repentance is the road to reformation . . . and there is no alternate route.
Lord, Send a Re-Bible
The Church in America is losing her courage to communicate the message of Jesus. Many believers today are just as materialistic and promiscuous as unbelievers. At the moment when our generation is asking life's most important questions, Christians aren't standing up to give the answer. We, like the people in Nehemiah's day, need a revival.
Roll the Credits
A listing of names can often be a wearisome portion of scripture to wade through, but it is actually one of the most beautiful aspects of the Bible. Every time you come to a list of names, it is a reminder that God is keeping tabs. He doesn't overlook any of the details. He sees all and He will reward those who serve Him faithfully.
Psst… Have You Heard?
In the Garden of Eden Satan whispered a cunning lie to Eve that incited one of the most tragic events in human history. He didn't stop there, however. He is still whispering lies in our ears today, so we must learn how to tune him out.
Me, Myself & I
The reason the Church often fails to reach the world is because the world has infiltrated the Church. Secular ideologies and marketing strategies inspire Church activities. Self-promotion and commerce inspires fellowship. There is only one cure for this selfishness, and it's found in Nehemiah's inspired memoirs.
Halfway!
The devil is relentless. He won't bring his attacks to an end until you're all the way to the tape. So learn from this setback in Nehemiah's ministry the importance of endurance . . . especially when you're only halfway there!
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones
Words not only have the power to hurt us; they also have the power to cripple us. So how do we get to the point in our Christian lives where we aren't crippled by the verbal abuse of others? Stephen gives us a powerful answer from the life of Nehemiah.
Construction Sites & Church Cafeterias
A Christian is not in the business of building portfolios or corporations or careers. A Christian is in the business of building people.
Blood, Sweat & Tears
Being a Christian is more than singing songs about the cross or wearing a cross around your neck. It's carrying a cross on a daily basis. Nehemiah gives us a powerful Old Testament example of what that looks like practically.