30
August
2009
Verses: Nehemiah 3
Key Point: As we cooperate in building the “Kingdom” we’ll experience fulfillment and joy despite difficulties
Context: finishing the job against overwhelming odds
Easy to criticize – harder to take on difficulties
Key = Common vision
= see a need; design a solution; join together
Cooperation requires connections; self interest + collective support for others = building the “wall” without gaps
“Who else can we help?”
Communication is key to effectiveness;
“Who else needs to know?”
P.I.E = Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Dedication isn’t enough; autonomy >> anarchy
There is no “I” in team!
Good intentions + shared resources + perseverance >> success
Success >> fulfillment of vision; joy = sharing in the victory
Glory to God; gratification to God’s people
Fulfillment and joy despite difficulties
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23
August
2009
Key Point: Selfishness and sinfulness bring great suffering; but God is gracious and gives us hope despite loss and loneliness
Lament for Jerusalem Imagine the total destruction of the symbols of our way of life 9th of Av = anniversary of destruction of Temples Loss – history, presence (”Shekinah”), future Lament for our losses Anger comes from “not fair!” Fear comes from loneliness We grieve because we love – Broken dreams and promises lead to broken hearts What causes our tears?
Christian grief Faith – God will make it right Hope – God will make a way Love – God will make a ministry How do we need to sense God’s heart?
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19
August
2009
Introduction: What causes people to celebrate?
Key Point: As God’s people, we are to be thankful and resourceful, consistently putting our faith and beliefs into action.
- The Lord is an _____________________ God. (vs. 1-13)
- He is ____________________ (3)
- He is ____________________ (4-5)
- He is ____________________ (7,9)
- He is ____________________ (8)
- He is ____________________ (11-12)
- Take Away: Give ____________________ =
- The Lord is a God who _____________________ . (vs. 14-21)
- He will ____________________ (14,17,19b)
- He will ____________________ (15-16)
- He will ____________________ (7,13b,19a)
- He will ____________________ (18-20)
- Take Away: Give ____________________ =
- As God’s people, our response to him is to _____________________ Him.
- We are to ____________________ Him (1-3,10)
- We are to ____________________ Him (4-5,7)
- We are to ____________________ Him (6,11-12)
- Take Away: Give ____________________ =
Conclusion: What is our action plan?
- Encourage __________________________
- Use your ___________________________
- Each _____________, bring _______________!!
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10
August
2009
Psalm 96
Introduction: “Seeing God at Work”
Then (1862) . . . Today (2009) . . .
1. Make Known the Truth of God’s Revelation (vs. 1-6)
The Mission: “Share the message . . .”
Praise His Name (2)
Proclaim His Salvation (2)
Declare His Glory (3)
The Reason: “For the Lord . . .”
He is Great (4)
He is God Alone (4-5))
He is Creator of All (5)
2. Give the Lord His Proper Place (vs. 7-10)
The Measure: “The Lord reigns . . .”
Give God Glory (7)
Bring Him Tribute (8)
Come into His Presence (9-10)
( Grateful / Humble / Redeemed )
The Meaning: “For the Lord . . .”
Gives Life (1,3)
Saves Souls (2,7)
Loves His Creation (10)
3. Worship the Lord with Holy Reverence (vs. 9, 11-13)
The Appeal: ( Sing / Give / Rejoice )
The Approach: “As people of the Lord . . .”
Let us Respect our Creator (9)
Let us Rejoice and Be Glad (11)
Let us Acknowledge His Return (13)
( Sensibly / Righteously / Faithfully )
Conclusion: “Be an Inspiration”
- Shine Your Light
- Speak Out for Christ
- Share Him with Others
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3
August
2009
Isaiah 6:1-7
Main Point: We need to look to Scripture in order to have a more full and clear view of who Jesus really is.
What do our experiences and what does culture say about Jesus?
1. Jesus is often viewed simply as a Failure.
2. Jesus is often viewed simply as a Foe.
3. Jesus is often viewed simply as a Friend.
What does Isaiah tell us about Jesus?
1. Jesus is not a Failure.
a. Isaiah 6:1; Job 1; James 2:19
2. Jesus is to be Feared.
a. Isaiah 6:2-5; Proverbs 1:7
3. Jesus is our Friend.
a. Isaiah 6:6-7; Colossians 1:13-14;
1 Peter 3:18; John 15:13
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