Psalm 119:105 says “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Nehemiah 9 echoes this showing that the Word of God leads to spiritual restoration, acknowledging God's greatness and faithfulness, confessing failure and rebellion, and renewing commitment.

What comes to mind when you think of worship? In Nehemiah 7 and 8, we'll see that worship of God restores our spiritual vitality, raises leaders, reinforces identity, roots legacy, recalls truth, and revives community. Worship is the heartfelt expression of our remembrance of God's character and work.

In Nehemiah 6, we see Nehemiah facing intense opposition as he works to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. The enemy’s tactics shift from external force to subtle manipulation. The enemy’s goal is clear: to distract, discredit, and ultimately defeat Nehemiah. But Nehemiah’s responses offer a model for us in spiritual battles today. Spiritual battles can be exhausting and disorienting, but losing sight of who we are in God only amplifies the struggle. In this passage, we learn three critical ways not to lose ourselves in these battles.

We will have the privilege of hearing from our supported missionary from Senegal, Josh Bell, during our morning worship service. You won't want to miss hearing what God has laid on his heart to share with us!

William Gurnall wrote “We fear men so much because we fear God so little.” Do we fear God? Do we understand God's heart for justice? Do we trust in God's justice? Nehemiah chapter 5 shows us that God-fearing people accept the responsibility of confronting injustice and addressing sin, while doing so with courage and a commitment to righteousness.

The books of Ezra and Nehemiah reminds us that spiritual opposition will reappear in different ways in each generation; we must expect it and by God’s grace overcome it.

It is much easier to serve in the face of adversity when you are not alone. Nehemiah Chapter 3 offers us an exciting picture of what can happen when God's people come together. God's desire is for us to come together to accomplish our mission to Glorify God, Love People, and Make Disciples.

As servants of God, each of us have opportunity to Rebuild and Renew our character. To serve God well we must develop our courage, character and competency. Nehemiah illustrates these qualities throughout chapter 2 in his boldness in facing challenges, his integrity in seeking God's guidance, and his competency in planning and executing the rebuilding project. Nehemiah serves as a helpful model for effective and faithful service to God.

Because of God, you can experience a spiritual rebuilding and renewal. God offers bright hope, the hope of fresh starts and new beginnings. In Nehemiah, the people of Israel are given a fresh start. The challenge is following through on living in right relationship with God.

Today we will hear about the recent CBC Mission trips and the joy in receiving and sharing the Gospel.