Christchurch Clevedon - Sermons: Nehemiah: Principles for Life

Covenant Commitment

The Rt. Rev. Mike Hill — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Covenant Commitment

Series: Nehemiah: Principles for Life

Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Mike Hill

Date: 18th July 2021

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After the rebuilding of the wall, God’s people had once again started to drift from the agreed covenant commitment. Nehemiah rebukes them and encourages them to return to God.

God’s promise to us isn’t vague or empty but a solemn and binding undertaking to love, guide, protect and provide for us. What commitment are we prepared to make?

A Good Confession

Rev. Clive Jennings — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100

A Good Confession

Series: Nehemiah: Principles for Life

Preacher: Rev. Clive Jennings

Date: 11th July 2021

Passage: Nehemiah 9:1-28

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In our reading today, the wall has been completed yet the people realise that they could so easily slip back into their old ways as so they confess not only their own sins but acknowledge the rebellion of those who came before them and through their act of confession they found a whole new freedom to worship and praise God afresh.

Today we explore what a good confession can bring to our lives and discipleship and like Nehemiah’s people, how a good confession can bring new life and freedom.

Initial Video: A Transparent Heart - https://youtu.be/8jRfQmxbkIo

Final Video: 7 Ways to Confess Well - https://youtu.be/kuON401XpLw

Back to the Bible

Rev. Suzy Kirkham — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Back to the Bible

Series: Nehemiah: Principles for Life

Preacher: Rev. Suzy Kirkham

Date: 4th July 2021

Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-18

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In chapter 8, the walls have been completed and we now look at how God uses Nehemiah’s efforts and focus to build up the actual people who live in those walls.

The Fear of the Lord and a Godly Lifestyle

Rev. Dr. Russell Herbert — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100

The Fear of the Lord and a Godly Lifestyle

Series: Nehemiah: Principles for Life

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Russell Herbert

Date: 27th June 2021

Passage: Nehemiah 5:1-19

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Today we think about what it means to fear God – and what it doesn’t mean.

Facing Opposition

The Rt. Rev. Mike Hill — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Facing Opposition

Series: Nehemiah: Principles for Life

Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Mike Hill

Date: 20th June 2021

Passage: Nehemiah 4:1-23

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The fourth in our series looking at Nehemiah. As Nehemiah sets about his task of re-building the walls of Jerusalem he has to cope with opposition from the beginning. How does he prevail and how might we?

Principles of Leadership and Work

Rev. Clive Jennings — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Principles of Leadership and Work

Series: Nehemiah: Principles for Life

Preacher: Rev. Clive Jennings

Date: 13th June 2021

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The third in our series looking at Nehemiah. This week we explore how Nehemiah led by God, motivated a diverse range of people with little or no skills in construction, to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

We think today of area’s in our Church life, society and community that need rebuilding after the devastation of the last 15 months and we ask the Holy Spirit to come and gather us as one to enable that rebuilding and gathering to take place for those we are called to serve.

If God has laid on your heart to rebuild your life and discipleship in order to serve others, then Nehemiah’s message may give you the encouragement you need.

Principles of Prayer

The Rt. Rev. Mike Hill — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Principles of Prayer

Series: Nehemiah: Principles for Life

Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Mike Hill

Date: 6th June 2021

Passage: Nehemiah 1:4-2:10

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Nehemiah was clearly a man of passion. He had a clear purpose and he had a plan. He understood however that all these things, good as they are, will go nowhere unless they are earthed in prayer. Nehemiah was one layman whose effort laid the foundations of Judaism today. What can one person achieve?

Responding to God’s Call to Rebuild and Restore

Rev. Clive Jennings — Sun, 30 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Responding to God’s Call to Rebuild and Restore

Series: Nehemiah: Principles for Life

Preacher: Rev. Clive Jennings

Date: 30th May 2021

Passage: Nehemiah 1:1-11

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We enter our new series on Nehemiah.

In our introduction today we see the mammoth task that God called him into, to not only rebuild the walls of Jerusalem but also turn back to God the demoralised and Spiritual lives of the residents.

As we commence our series I pray that you will make the connections of a city in 445BC and our present situation after 15 months of restrictions. I pray that we meet the challenges of today as Nehemiah and his community did all those years ago.