In this series we've seen Nehemiah preparing the children of God to receive the word of God with examination, desperation, adoration, confession, and today: supplication, and action.

May this study in God's word leave you with a deep passion for praying and doing good works for the Lord and His people.

So that the Lord's name would dwell among the people, Nehemiah was resolved to keep His commandments.

You must prepare beforehand to receive the preaching of God's word and you must prepare together with examination, desperation, adoration, and confession.

Just as Paul instructed young Timothy to keep a close watch on his life and teaching, the pastor today must do the same, or he has no credibility to teach God's word.

Pastor Rob Signs leads us through four foundational principles seen in Paul's first missionary journey so that, like the disciples, we can be filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

How well do you to prepare on Saturday, to receive and understand God's word on Sunday? Learn from Nehemiah's example how he prepared the Israelites to rejoice in the proclamation of God's truth.

In this message, Pastor Todd explains the cleansing power of God-breathed truth as the motivation for receiving it from the faithful teacher.

In Isaiah 44:22, the Lord says, "I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you." If Christ has purchased you with His blood, taking on your sin, your shame, and your punishment, He has granted you His righteousness, and enabled you to follow Him faithfully.

From Isaiah 44:6-22, Pastor Todd explains that all idolatry is a delusional departure from the Lord, so that you may return to Him, trusting Him for the future, without fear.