Zion Primitive Baptist Church

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on February 9, 2025)

In our study of Nehemiah, we are currently in the fifth chapter where we find that selfishness has become manifest among the workers in Jerusalem. The rich were exploiting the poor for gain, thereby going directly contrary to the Law of Moses. Nehemiah did not let the problem fester; rather, he called a great assembly of the people and dealt with the issue head-on. Join us today as we continue learning about the need to confront the problems that arise within the Kingdom of God, or else they will hinder the work of God.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on February 9, 2025)

Last time, we saw that selfishness had arisen among the workers on the walls of Jerusalem. Some of the Jews were taking advantage of their brethren, giving rise to internal dissension. It is clear that internal problems often outweigh external opposition when it comes to the work of the Kingdom of God! Join us today as we begin to see how Nehemiah dealt with this problem of selfishness, by confronting it head-on.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on February 2, 2025)

As they continued rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah and his fellow laborers faced not only outward opposition, but also inward opposition. Today, we begin looking at one of the most difficult issues that arose: the selfishness of the Jews who were exploiting their own people! Join us as we read about how the selfishness of God’s people can hinder the work of the Kingdom of God.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on January 19, 2025)

As we continue our study in Nehemiah chapter 4, we see how Nehemiah and his colleagues built the walls while battling the enemies. They had a sword in one hand, and a trowel in the other! Join us as we continue learning how to re-build the walls of the Kingdom while fending off the attacks of the enemy.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on January 12, 2025)

In Nehemiah 4:18, we find that “the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded.” In the face of opposition to the work of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah and his workers had to set a watch while they worked. In much the same way, we battle as we build today! Join us as we consider the fact that we are in a battle while laboring in the Kingdom, and we must set a guard while we work.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on January 12, 2025)

As Nehemiah and his colleagues rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, they found themselves opposed at every turn by the enemies of the Kingdom of God. Because of this, we read in chapter four, verse 17, that “every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.” They battled while they built, they watched while they worked! Join us as we consider how we must also be watchful while we do the work of the Kingdom of God.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 29, 2024)

(NOTE: Although we have already posted this sermon separately, we felt it appropriate to repost it here in order to keep the order of our Exposition of Nehemiah logically flowing.)

As we began to see yesterday, “rubbish” is not a problem that is relegated to Nehemiah’s time! There is “much rubbish” that we must deal with today as well. Join us as we continue looking at the fact that the “rubbish” of life often gets in our way as we try to do the work of the Kingdom of God.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 29, 2025)

(NOTE: Although we have already posted this sermon separately, we felt it appropriate to repost it here in order to keep the order of our Exposition of Nehemiah logically flowing.)

In our study of the Book of Nehemiah, we have been looking at the efforts of the children of Israel to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after returning from the Babylonian Captivity. We have seen that, very soon into the project, the laborers became discouraged, not just because of persecution, but also because there was “much rubbish” laying around from when the walls were torn down. “Rubbish” that gets in the way of the work often causes discouragement. Join us as we begin to look at the fact that there is “much rubbish” that must be dealt with today.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 18, 2024)

As we began to see yesterday, discouragement is one of the most effective tools of the Enemy in the lives of those who are laboring in the Kingdom of God. There can be many reasons for discouragement, and we need to be aware of these reasons as we attempt to work in the Kingdom. Join us today as we finish up looking at the reasons for discouragement, and learn about the remedies that can help us in our labors.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on December 18, 2024)

Have you ever been discouraged? Discouragement is one of the most effective weapons the Enemy has in his arsenal. There are many reasons for discouragement, especially as we labor in the Kingdom of God. Join us today as we begin to look at these reasons for discouragement, as exhibited in the labors of Nehemiah and his countrymen.

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