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Sunday Evening Service with Pastor Josh Boles Sunday Evenings at 5:00 pm Nehemiah & Revival Message #5: The Resource for Revival

This sermon examines the biblical mandate for church elders to shepherd God's flock, emphasizing that their authority is derived from Christ and exercised through humble service rather than domination. The central message highlights that true pastoral leadership is shaped by the sufferings of Christ and oriented toward the glory that shall be revealed, requiring shepherds to feed the congregation with the whole counsel of God. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, urging leaders to reject motivations of gain or power and instead serve willingly as examples to the flock. It further challenges the congregation to value faithfulness over charisma and to support their elders by being teachable and prayerful. Ultimately, the sermon points to the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, whose coming judgment and reward provide the ultimate context and comfort for faithful ministry.

This sermon explores the narrative of Abraham interceding for Sodom in Genesis 18, emphasizing the profound impact of persistent, burdened prayer on God's actions. The speaker highlights that while prayers may appear to go unanswered or 'up in smoke,' God remains faithful to remember the efforts of His people, often working redemption in ways that exceed human expectation. Through personal testimonies of family struggles and eventual restoration, the message encourages believers to continue wrestling with God for the lost, trusting that He honors their devotion even when outcomes differ from their hopes. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging the congregation to take up the mantle of intercessory prayer for their communities, families, and loved ones, assuring them that God sees and acts upon their faithfulness.

This sermon explores the narrative of Jesus at age twelve in Luke 2, using the story of Mary and Joseph losing track of him to illustrate the spiritual danger of drifting from God through routine and distraction. The message argues that familiarity with religious activities does not guarantee a personal relationship with Christ, warning that believers can be busy serving God while missing His presence. It emphasizes the necessity of immediate repentance and a return to the foundational practices of prayer and Scripture, rather than relying on past faithfulness or ministry roles. The tone is pastoral and convicting, urging the audience to examine their current walk with God and to seek Him where they left Him, assuring them that He remains faithful and ready to restore fellowship.

Text: Matthew 6:13 Title: The Doxology of the Lord's Prayer 1.What is it? 2.Why was it given? 3.How are we to respond?

This sermon examines the opening petitions of the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6, emphasizing that authentic prayer begins with a recognition of God's character rather than personal requests. The speaker highlights the theological tension of God being both imminent as a Father and transcendent as the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity. By analyzing the phrase "hallowed be thy name," the message warns against creating a manageable idol of God and instead calls for reverence of His holiness and otherness. The exposition extends to "thy kingdom come" and "thy will be done," urging believers to prioritize God's glory and purposes over their own comfort or reputation. Ultimately, the sermon instructs the congregation to align their prayer lives with Jesus' model, seeking first the advancement of God's kingdom in their personal spheres before addressing individual needs.

Text: Proverbs 12:25 Theme: What a Precious Scripture Proverb! 1. Just so plain; 2. Yet most powerful; 3. And, very promising; 4. Plus, really purposeful! Closing Prayer

Thank you for listening to our services. This message is from our 2020 Men's Prayer Advance.