"Celebration" - Nehemiah 8:9-12

Text: Nehemiah 8:9 of -12

Title: Celebration

Quote: We look to the Word for correction and encouragement.

Points:

I. Time to Weep ( v.9)

II. Time to Celebrate ( vv.10-12)

Application:

1. How often do you mourn over your sin? How often do you mourn over the

sins of others? Meditate on Psalm 139:23; Heb. 4:12

2. Have you ever viewed repentance as the prelude to spiritual celebration?

3. What do you think of the following statement: The pleasure we seek is in

God Himself. God is the end of our search, not the means to some further

end.

4. Do you view God as a God of joy? Do you view celebrating as a means of

doing closer to God?

Ministry Opportunities:

September- 2 nd - Corporate Prayer-7:00-7:30

September-2 nd - Corporate Bible Study 2 Corinthians 7

Intimidation - Nehemiah 6:10-16

August 9, 2020- Outline

Text: Nehemiah 6:10-16

Title: Intimidation

Points:

I. Intimidating Threats ( vv. 10-14)

II. Intimidating Tasks ( vv. 15-16)

Quote: Wise counselors know the God of the Bible and know the Bible of God.

Application:

1. What intimidates you the most? What helps to remind you that you are not alone?

2. To whom do you seek advice/counsel? Do you listen to people based on who they are, how well they say it, or on what they say?

3. What do you think the following means: “Wise counselors know the God of the Bible and know the Bible of God.”

4. What are you fleeing from? Are you fleeing from your spiritual responsibilities?

5. What has God done in your life that others see or hear that it was only God that made it possible?

Opportunities:

August 12th- Corporate Prayer- 7:00-7:30pm

August 12th – Corporate Bible Study- 2 Corinthians 7:3-7

" Responding to troubling news" - Nehemiah 1:4-7

Text:  Nehemiah 1:4-7

Title:  Responding to Troubling News

Quote:  When God puts a burden on our heart, don’t try to escape it, for if you do, you miss the blessing God has planned for you.

Points:

I.               Responding and Identifying Troubling News (v.4)

II.             Acknowledging and Confessing Troubling News ( vv. 5-7)

Application:

1.    Faithful Servant of God test

A.    Do you have a concern for the things of God?

B.    Do you have a burden for the people of God?

C.    Do you a passion for the work of God?

Key:  The more/greater the concern, burden, passion- the more faithful of a servant you are.

2.    When was the last time you weep/mourned over sin, over the condition of the church?

3.    Have you been guilty of fasting for selfish reasons? ( i.e physical benefits, to impress others, etc.)

4.    Do you find yourself getting ahead of prayer?

5.    As you begin your prayers, what ascription do you give God?