Bro. Steven Bell continues his series on Famous Firsts that started on July 1st.

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A special service for Father's Day.

Testimony by Josh Moore

Prayer by Corey Terry

Testimony by Blake Williams

Responsive Reading by Mike Sloane

Testimony by Trevor Jacobs

Closing Prayer by Cory Heintzelman

Hebrews 2:3

Nehemiah :11

1.  Nehemiah's Investigation

     Acts 16:12

     Luke 24:49    }  Make the amazing discovery that there is power

     Isaiah 40:31                  in the principal of "waiting"

     Nehemiah 2:12

     Proverbs 11:14      }  Nehemiah goes up close and personal to get

     Nehemiah 2:13-15                    first hand knowledge

2.  Nehemiah's Presentation

     Nehemiah 2:17-18    The plan is simple, direct, and to the point

     1 Corinthians 3:9      We can join our hands with God's Hand

3.  Nehemiah's Determination

     Nehemiah 2:19-20   How do you handle criticism?

                                     1.  Tell the truth about God

                                     2.  Tell the truth about yourself

                                     3.  Tell the truth about the enemy

4.  Nehemiah's Invitation

          1.  Practice-Intentional Solitude

          2.  Practice-Critical Examination for the purpose of Restoring

What Does Restored Mean?

1.  Becoming intensely spiritual

2.  While staying perfectly natural

3.  So that you will be thoroughly practical

1.  Nehemiah Verbalizes The Situation

     Nehemiah 2:6   With the Queen present, this banquet is private

     Nehemiah 2:2   The King speaks first and its about Nehemiah's

                             face.

     Proverbs 25:25   Think about the joy of receiving good news

     Nehemiah 2:3,4   There is power in saying the right thing the

                               right way

2.  Nehemiah Mobilizes The Construction

     Nehemiah 2:5-6   Nehemiah seeks to be "Sent"

     Philippians 4:19   Our God is generous, compassionate, and kind

     Nehemiah 2:8

                           }   The "Good Hand of God" is with Nehemiah

     Nehemiah 1:10

     Nehemiah 2:9     The need for protection is real

     Acts 23:11-12, 23-24   Paul illustrates Gods "Good Hand"

3.  Nehemiah Galvanizes The Opposition

     Nehemiah 2:10

                               }  No triumph without trouble

     1 Corinthians 16:9

     Colossians 3:23

                            }  Closing Principal: God Honors Faith Because

     Hebrews 11:6                                       Faith Honors God

1.  Concern About The Problem

     Nehemiah 1:1-4

     Jeremiah 51:50

     Nehemiah 1:4

2.  Conviction About God's Character

     Nehemiah 1:5

     2 Timothy 1:12

3.  Confession of Sin

     Nehemiah 1:6-7

     Psalm 88:1

4.  Confidence in God's Promises

     Nehemiah 1:8-10

5.  Commitment to Get Involved

     Nehemiah 1:11

     Proverbs 21:1

1.  A Godly Mother is Constrained.

     Romans 1:14

     2 Corinthians 11:24-28

     Philippians 3:7-11

     2 Corinthians 5:14

2.  A Godly Mother is Confident

     Romans 1:15

     Hebrews 11:7

     Hebrews 11:11

     Proverbs 31:30-31

3.  A Godly Mother is Confident

     Romans 1:16

Mothers Motto: Any Load, Any Place, Any Time.