Power of Prayer: Nehemiah exemplifies the importance of prayer in achieving personal and community goals, highlighting that sincere communication with God fosters transformation and strength.
Nehemiah's story highlights the power of prayer and its essential role in personal and communal transformation. Despite his success in Persia, he deeply cared for Jerusalem's plight. His heartfelt prayers for his homeland led him to take action, demonstrating that spiritual discipline, like prayer, is a fundamental part of making a positive difference in the world. Through prayer, Nehemiah sought guidance, expressed sorrow, and appealed to God’s faithfulness, illustrating that connecting with God through sincere prayer is vital for personal growth and community empowerment. This narrative teaches that prayer is not just about asking but is a profound relationship that can inspire change and provide strength in challenging times.
Prayer and Remembrance: Genuine prayer opens communication with God, as shown by Nehemiah's requests for attention and remembrance of his good deeds. Our sincere actions and devotion matter to God, and He promises to recognize our faithfulness.
Prayer is a precious opportunity to communicate openly with God, as shown in Nehemiah's heartfelt pleas. It's important to seek God's attention with sincerity, free from gimmicks or insincerity. Nehemiah frequently asked God to remember his good deeds, highlighting that while our sins may be forgotten, our efforts and good works remain significant. It reminds us of the importance of living faithfully and dedicating our actions to God, trusting that He will remember and acknowledge our service and dedication, even if others do not. Our prayers should reflect genuine feelings and desires, aiming to align with God's will and purpose in our lives.
Remembered for Good: Pray for God to remember your good deeds and seek justice against wrongdoing. Nehemiah teaches us to actively do good while balancing justice and grace in our prayers.
Nehemiah emphasizes the importance of being remembered for the good we do in life. He encourages prayers asking God to recognize our good deeds for His name's sake, especially as we face judgment. While it's natural to think of our failures, God wants us to actively do good works. Even when facing adversaries or wickedness, it's appropriate to ask God for justice. Nehemiah shows that prayers can include requests for God to punish those who act against righteousness. At the same time, we are reminded to love our enemies and pray for them, demonstrating a balance between seeking justice and showing grace. Ultimately, God desires us to be righteous, and when we do good, He will remember and acknowledge it, while also ensuring that the wicked are held accountable for their actions.
God's Justice: We should pray for God's justice against wickedness, as Nehemiah did, and seek His guidance in decision-making, particularly in difficult situations.
In our prayers, we should acknowledge the reality of wickedness and seek God's justice. Like Nehemiah, who prayed for the punishment of the wicked when they refused to repent, we also must ask God to balance the scales of justice. It’s important to remember, as Nehemiah did, that while we desire repentance for all, we must leave vengeance to God. In challenging situations, we can model Nehemiah’s quick prayers for guidance, especially when faced with difficult decisions. Just as he prayed on the spot when the king asked what he needed, we too can turn to God for immediate direction in our daily lives. This approach not only brings peace but acknowledges that God is aware of every injustice we encounter. By fostering a genuine prayer life, we reinforce our understanding of God's justice and our reliance on His wisdom.
Power of Prayer: Quick prayers, like Nehemiah's, show us that heartfelt requests for guidance and protection are powerful. Regularly seek God's help against life’s challenges and enemies, for He hears every call, even the short ones, providing strength and direction when we need it most.
Sometimes we need quick prayers, just like Nehemiah did, to seek God's guidance in urgent moments. These heartfelt requests can be short but powerful, reminding us that God hears all kinds of prayers. It's important to ask for direction and protection, especially in a world filled with challenges and adversaries. A simple cry for help or guidance can draw God's attention. We must remember to constantly pray for protection against our enemies, as we are often unaware of the dangers around us. Regular communication with God, whether brief or extended, allows us to find strength and direction, ensuring we navigate life's hurdles with divine assistance. Whether for ourselves or others, these prayers can foster peace and resilience amid uncertainty and adversity.
Divine Strength: Seeking God's protection and strength through prayer is essential in overcoming life's unexpected challenges. Like Nehemiah, we can achieve great things with divine assistance and commitment in our daily pursuits.
Life constantly presents us with unexpected challenges, and it's vital to seek protection and strength from God. Nehemiah's prayers for safeguarding and empowerment teach us to prepare ourselves spiritually. By relying on divine strength, we can face adversities. Like Nehemiah, we too can achieve remarkable things through prayer and commitment, as shown when the wall of Jerusalem was built in just 52 days. Whether in bending physical challenges or seeking courage, asking for God's help daily is crucial. Everyone, whether a parent, teacher, or worker, should pray for God's guidance and strength to fulfill their purpose and overcome life's hurdles. True strength comes from sharing our burdens and seeking divine assistance. God is always ready to protect and empower us in our endeavors, leading us toward success and fulfillment.
Power of Prayer: Prayer is vital in seeking guidance and strength from God. Nehemiah shows us that while action is important, relying on God through prayer is essential in facing challenges and serving faithfully.
Nehemiah emphasizes the power of prayer and reliance on God, reminding us that nothing is too hard for Him. While he is often celebrated for his hands-on work in rebuilding, his frequent prayers highlight the importance of spiritual strength. As we face challenges, we should not neglect prayerful communication with God. It’s easy to forget to pray amidst our busy lives, but we must actively seek God's guidance, strength, and direction. We are encouraged to follow God's will faithfully, just as Nehemiah did. Additionally, for those who seek salvation, calling on the Lord through baptism signifies the acknowledgment of our need for His grace. Prayer should lead us to action as we serve Him and support one another in faith, especially for those looking to grow spiritually or needing assistance within the community.
"Learning to Pray Like Nehemiah" by Hiram Kemp
Lehman Ave Church of Christ
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Recent Episodes from Lehman Ave Church of Christ
"The Christian and Death" by Neal Pollard
October 6, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon
The Christian and Death
- Paul and Death in Philippians
- Death as limits - (Romans 8)
- The first half of Romans 8 is a Study in Contrasts
- The life of Deliverance is full of blessings
- No Condemnation - (v1-4)
- The indwelling Spirit - (v5-16)
- We're children of God - (v15-21)
- Hope - (v22-25)
- Help in prayer - (v26-27)
- Providence - (v28-31)
- He spared not his on Son - (v32)
- Intercession - (v33-34)
- His love - (v35-39)
- Death is swallowed up in victory - (1 Cor. 15:54)
- Implications of Resurrection - (v29-34)
- Nature of Resurrection - (v35-49)
- Results of Resurrection - (v50-58)
- Death can't keep us from magnifying Christ - (Phil. 1:20)
- Death can be misunderstood - (1 Thess. 4:13-18)
- The death of a Christian is influential - (v12)
- The death of a Christian is informative - (v13)
- The death of a Christian is inviting - (v14-15)
- The death of a Christian is incredible - (v16-17)
- The death of a Christian is inspiring (v18)
Duration 38:45
"The Centurion at the Cross..." by Hiram Kemp
October 6, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
The Centurion at the Cross...
Mark 15:39 Introduction: 1. At the _______________ of the _____________ many things were _______________. 2. One of the ___________ present at the __________ of Jesus was the Roman ______. 3. The day Jesus was _____________ would be a day he would never ______________. I. In the ___________________ Position (Luke 23:47) II. Saw ________________ in ___________________ (Luke 23:46-47) III. Saw the _______________ of _________________ (Mark 15:29-32) IV. Saw and _____________ Us ______________ can _____________ (Matthew 27:54) V. _________________ the Cross ___________________ (Matthew 27:54; Mark 15:39) VI. _______________ an Unpopular _______________ (Mark 15:39) Conclusion: 1. The _____________ saw what God wants ______________ to see. 2. We need to see the ______________ and then ____________ the _______________. 3. He ________ Jesus was the ________ of God and we must _______ the __________.
Duration 38:27
"Daniel: Sovereignty of God" by Phil Hartnady Part 6
October 6, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
Daniel: Sovereignty of God
Key Verses: 1:8; 2:20-22; 2:44; 2:47; 4:25
Key Chapter: 2 - God reveals Neb. dream to Daniel. Also 9, the vision of the 70 weeks.
Theme of the book: God rules in the kingdoms of men - 4:25
Daniel (God is my judge) wrote this book near the close of his life in 533BC. One of the first group of captives led away in 606BC when he was 18 years old. Daniel displays unswerving loyalty to God in the early chapter of the book. No blemish ins found in his character. Ezekiel speaks of him as "greatly beloved" (Ezek. 14:14, 20). Is Daniel found in Hebrews 11?
Daniel is a book contrasting godless kingdoms and the Kingdom of God, see chapter 2 and 7 where they appear as the image (2) and as 4 vicious beasts (7).
Daniel's prayer - 9:1-19
We are introduced to the 4 great world powers that would lead to the coming Messiah.
- Babylonian - 625-536 BC
- Medo-Persian - 536-330 BC
- Greek - Under Alexander the Great
- Roman
New teachings in Daniel no found in other prophetic books:
- Angels - 3:25; 6:22; 9:21; 10:5; 12:1
- Resurrection of the dead - 12:1-4
Lessons from Daniel:
- His character
- spiritual courage
- miracles
- never ending kingdom
- inspiration
Boanthropy - chapter 4
Duration 44:23
"Behold The Kneeling Man" by Neal Pollard
September 29, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon
"Behold The Kneeling Man"
- When He Prayed
- Preparation for Preaching
- Picking the Apostles
- Performing Miracles
- Personally Trying Times
- Protection for Others
- Pattern for Others
- How He Prayed
- Deliberately
- Passionately
- Trustingly
- Frequently
- Reverently
- Who He Prayed for
- His Disciples
- His Enemies
- Himself
Duration 37:58
"The Seed That Saves the Soul" by Neal Pollard
September 29, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
"THE SEED THAT SAVES THE SOUL" (James. 1:18-27) Neal Pollard Introduction A. James Illustrates The ___________ As A __________ I. THIS SEE HAS IMPORTANT ____________________ A. It Is The ____________ of _________________ (18) B. It Is The _____________ (_____ Times From 18-23) C. It Is The _____________ Law Of ____________ (25) II. THIS SEED HAS SIGNIFICANT __________________ A. _____________ Poisons The ____________ (19-20) B. __________________ Chokes The ______________ C. ___________ Without ____________ Yields No ______________ D. An ____________ ______________ Tramples the Crop III. THIS SEED HAS INCREDIBLE _____________________ A. It Brings __________________ (21) B. It Brings __________________ (25) C. It Brings __________ and _______________ _____________ (27) Conclusion A. We Have Everything We Need at Our ______________________!
Duration 35:39
"Daniel: Sovereignty of God" by Phil Hartnady Part 5
September 29, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
Daniel: Sovereignty of God
Key Verses: 1:8; 2:20-22; 2:44; 2:47; 4:25
Key Chapter: 2 - God reveals Neb. dream to Daniel. Also 9, the vision of the 70 weeks.
Theme of the book: God rules in the kingdoms of men - 4:25
Daniel (God is my judge) wrote this book near the close of his life in 533BC. One of the first group of captives led away in 606BC when he was 18 years old. Daniel displays unswerving loyalty to God in the early chapter of the book. No blemish ins found in his character. Ezekiel speaks of him as "greatly beloved" (Ezek. 14:14, 20). Is Daniel found in Hebrews 11?
Daniel is a book contrasting godless kingdoms and the Kingdom of God, see chapter 2 and 7 where they appear as the image (2) and as 4 vicious beasts (7).
Daniel's prayer - 9:1-19
We are introduced to the 4 great world powers that would lead to the coming Messiah.
- Babylonian - 625-536 BC
- Medo-Persian - 536-330 BC
- Greek - Under Alexander the Great
- Roman
New teachings in Daniel no found in other prophetic books:
- Angels - 3:25; 6:22; 9:21; 10:5; 12:1
- Resurrection of the dead - 12:1-4
Lessons from Daniel:
- His character
- spiritual courage
- miracles
- never ending kingdom
- inspiration
Boanthropy - chapter 4
Duration 42:35
"Daniel: Sovereignty of God" by Phil Hartnady Part 4
September 22, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
Daniel: Sovereignty of God
Key Verses: 1:8; 2:20-22; 2:44; 2:47; 4:25
Key Chapter: 2 - God reveals Neb. dream to Daniel. Also 9, the vision of the 70 weeks.
Theme of the book: God rules in the kingdoms of men - 4:25
Daniel (God is my judge) wrote this book near the close of his life in 533BC. One of the first group of captives led away in 606BC when he was 18 years old. Daniel displays unswerving loyalty to God in the early chapter of the book. No blemish ins found in his character. Ezekiel speaks of him as "greatly beloved" (Ezek. 14:14, 20). Is Daniel found in Hebrews 11?
Daniel is a book contrasting godless kingdoms and the Kingdom of God, see chapter 2 and 7 where they appear as the image (2) and as 4 vicious beasts (7).
Daniel's prayer - 9:1-19
We are introduced to the 4 great world powers that would lead to the coming Messiah.
- Babylonian - 625-536 BC
- Medo-Persian - 536-330 BC
- Greek - Under Alexander the Great
- Roman
New teachings in Daniel no found in other prophetic books:
- Angels - 3:25; 6:22; 9:21; 10:5; 12:1
- Resurrection of the dead - 12:1-4
Lessons from Daniel:
- His character
- spiritual courage
- miracles
- never ending kingdom
- inspiration
Boanthropy - chapter 4
Duration 42:20
"Learning to Pray Like Nehemiah" by Hiram Kemp
September 22, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon
Learning to Pray Like Nehemiah
- Plea to be Heard - (Nehemiah 1:4-11)
- Remember my Good - (Nehemiah 5:19, 13:14, 13:22, 13:31)
- Punishment for the Wicked - (Nehemiah 6:14, 13:39)
- Direction - (Nehemiah 2:4)
- Protection from Enemies - (Nehemiah 4:4-5, 4:9)
- Strength - (Nehemiah 6:9)
Duration 32:13
"The God of the Burning Bush" by Hiram Kemp
"The God of the Burning Bush"
Exodus 3
Introduction:
1. First __________ are important with __________, but especially with __________.
2. __________ would be known as someone who had a __________ relationship with __________.
3. Moses' __________ to __________ occurs at the __________ bush, and it is there that we learn several __________ lessons about the __________ of the __________.
I. A __________ God (Exodus 3:5).
II. __________ (Exodus 3:6).
III. __________ & __________ (Exodus 3:7, 3:9)
IV. __________ (Exodus 3:8)
V. __________ (Exodus 3:10-12).
VI. The __________ I __________ (Exodus 3:3-15).
Conclusion:
1. The God of the burning __________ is the God who __________ zealously in his __________ for us and wants us on __________ for Him.
2. In the New Testament, Jesus identifies as the __________ God who met __________ at the bush, and He laid down divine __________ so we could come __________.
Duration 34:33
"Don't Turn on the Furnace... Open a Window" by Neal Pollard
September 15, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon
"Don't Turn on the Furnace... Open a Window" (2 Tim. 2:24-26) Neal Pollard
Turning on the furnace - more heat, but opening a window - more light.
Hot Button Issues:
- Marriage/Divorce/Remarriage
- The necessity of baptism
- Role of women in the church
- Abortion
- Homosexuality
- Transgenderism
In 2 Timothy 2:24-36, the "servant of the Lord" is one who is sharing the gospel.
The Servant of the Lord:
1. Must have the right mindset. Be positive in your approach to others.
A. Don't be quarrelsome, intensive, or bitter. Some things in life are left to our judgment/conscience. For example: Proverbs 22:6 states to "bring up a child in the way that they should go" but doesn't tell specifically how to do this. Another example is 1 Timothy 2:9-10 on modest; also not specific and left to judgment. And politics.
B. Be kind to all. God loves all people. Acts 10:34-35, James 2:1-5. Look at everyone the same. We are all image-bearers of God.
2. Must have the right message (24). Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 6:23.
A. Be able to teach the right message. Our message must be the truth.
B. Our message must help people come to their senses. Urge a message of repentance. 2 Timothy 2:24-36 and Ephesians 4:17. Speak God's message in love.
C. The message should lead one to know the truth.
3. Must have the right method.
A. It requires patience (24). Matthew 5:39.
B. It requires gentle correction (25)
1. Watch your tone!
2. Excess (not always preaching/teaching the same topic, but round out to other topics).
3. Assumption. Don't assume what someone else things/knows.
4. Choice. Keep the important things first.
5. Heart. Watch your own heart. For example, the Pharisees did not watch their own heart in the pursuit of righteousness. Galatians 6:1. Be gentle.
4. Must have the right motives. Our motive is to help people go to heaven. Philippians 1:15-17and 4:2.
Duration 33:59