When you’re getting close to completing the mission… www.corecreek.com John Stange Nehemiah 6:1-14 I. Identify distractions (v. 1-4) Matthew 28:19-20 – 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, […]

Inspired to be Generous www.corecreek.com John Stange Nehemiah 5:14-19 I. Generosity doesn’t cause others to suffer (v. 14-15) II. Generosity isn’t consumed with what you “get” (v. 16-17) Revelation 19:6-9 – Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals […]

Showing Mercy to Those in Need www.corecreek.com John Stange Nehemiah 5:1-13 I. What are we electing to become slaves to? (v. 1-5) Romans 6:16 – Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of […]

Returning to the Work God Has Given You www.corecreek.com John Stange Nehemiah 4:15-23 I. God frustrates the plans of those who oppose Him (v. 15-18) 1 Peter 5:5 – Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives […]

Praying for God’s Sustaining Presence www.corecreek.com John Stange Nehemiah 4:1-14 I. Turn back their taunts (v. 1-5) Romans 12:17-21, NLT – Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. 19 Dear friends, […]

The Side of Leadership We Rarely Notice www.corecreek.com John Stange Nehemiah 2:9-20 I. Expect opposition (v. 9-10) 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 – But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15 For we are the aroma of Christ to God among […]

The Good Hand of God at Work in Your Life www.corecreek.com John Stange Nehemiah 2:1-8 I. Your fear might be evidence of faith in use (v. 1-3) Hebrews 11:1-3, NLT – Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. 2 Through their faith, the people in days of […]

Getting Fired Up to Take Action www.corecreek.com John Stange Nehemiah 1:1-11 I. Receiving news that breaks your heart (v. 1-3) Luke 19:41-42 – And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, 42 saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are […]

Peace Be With You www.corecreek.com John Stange John 20:19-31 I. We find peace in the presence of Christ (v. 19-23) II. We find peace through faith in Christ (v. 24-29) Revelation 5:6a – And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain. […]

Living a Fruitful and Meaningful Life www.corecreek.com John Stange John 15:1-17 I. God’s long-term goal for your life is fruitful (v. 1-3) Isaiah 5:3-4 – And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah, judge between me and my vineyard. 4 What more was there to do for my vineyard, that I have not done in […]