Leadership with Nehemiah

Part 9 - The Sound Of Rejoicing

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:07:32 -0700

Not the last, but perhaps the climax of our Nehemiah series... we dive into chapter 12 and look at how the Israelites celebrated the building of the wall and the establishment of Jerusalem once again. I also go to Psalm 42, written during the exile, for to really appreciate the joy here, you have to understand the pain of the last 160 years.

Part 8 - Moving Into the City

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:06:34 -0700

This is a tough sermon to preach as a pastor to a congregation living in rural paradise - with a church full of families who have migrated from the city looking for a better life. This is from Nehemiah chapter 11 were we read about how they “cast sacred lots” to repopulate the city. These people were missionaries in the (re)building of a nation. Ever since followers of Jesus have been building the church, missionaries have done the significant work. leaving that ideal, comfortable life to take the good news elsewhere. In a world where people are flocking to the city looking for money and success, Christians are going to have to stop leaving, and spread the gospel where the people are. Another longer message of mine, almost 45 mins.

Part 7 - 2 Scrolls

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:03:46 -0700

The sermons are getting less warm and fuzzy at this stage of the series. This one looks at a scroll that Ezra brings out to the people, and compares it to the scroll John sees in vision from the book of Revelation. There are similarities, but also significant differences. It is the differences that I am most interested in as we continue to look at the Old Testament story of Nehemiah in the context of a church trying to follow the call of God in the year 2008.

Part 6 - Don't (just) Celebrate - Delegate

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:02:29 -0700

This is an important concept for leaders. Leaders do not celebrate for long, they are always looking for what is next. I take a look at the Adventist church, and our local congregation in particular. I would not consider this one of my stronger performances, but there is some good information here.

Part 5 - Dealing With Opposition - Don't Give Up - Build Up!

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:56:12 -0700

Part 5 of my 10 part series on Biblical leadership from the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. This is an important part of the message for all of our lives - how to respond to the inevitable criticism that comes from doing something (anything) good. I start with a message explaining the extra length of this message - it is one of my longer ones. In case you were wondering, and were at church when I preached this - yes, the melodrama is recorded here! Its worth listening just for that! Thanks Ryan and everyone who “volunteered!”

Part 4 - Don't Be Paralyzed, Get Organized

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:51:14 -0700

Nothing great happens in chaos. Neat, clean and well organized will always accompany greater success. What Nehemiah did here was nothing short of amazing. It may not seem very inspiring to talk about organization, but without it that wall would never be built.

As with much of this series so far, I am not preaching from a position of great strength, so lots of humanity in this one! But if you want to be reminded of how important, great stuff gets done, and see it from a very practical, biblical perspective, then click the picture and take a listen.

Part 3 - Taking Command - Don't Hesitate, Investigate.

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:47:08 -0700

The power of information for a leader is incredible, and to lead without it will always be a handicap. Some more practical information from our series on the OT book of Nehemiah

Part 2 - Leading Up

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:44:56 -0700

Part 2 of our series on Biblical leadership from the OT book of Nehemiah. In this message you are encouraged to examine your call, and are shown that nothing happens until you learn to lead up - ie, take your call/mission to those who can help you, those who even have authority over you. It never works to simply wait until you are in charge to fulfill your calling in life. I use Nehemiah 2:1-9 and the story of Nehemiah coming before the king as the base for this message.

Part 1 - Do Not Fear God Will Hear

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:29:47 -0700

I have started a 10 part series on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah. It will be a series on Biblical, relevant leadership. This is the first message. There is a lot to get done here as I try and set up where we might be going, and perhaps more importantly - why. The truth is, we all lead something - we are all called. So I invite you to participate in this series.