I. Introduction

"We are called to be God's people."

II. Spiritual Preparation (vs. 11-13)

"Nehemiah needed some alone time with God and so do we."

III. Contagious Motivation (vs. 17-18)

"There is no substitute for personal testimony."

IV. Discouraging Opposition (vs. 19-20)

"The Kingdom of God moves forward in spite of opposition."