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Nehemiah Part 9: The Priority of Fear and Love

The Priority of Fear and Love
Nehemiah 5:14-19

by Mike Deguzman

1. Integrity

2. Generosity

3. Hospitality

Ephesians 2:12-13
Ephesians 2:19

4. Humility

Hebrews 10:31
Romans 6:1
Romans 6:2
Proverbs 14:27
Proverbs 19:23
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
John 15:13
Philippians 2:5-11

Nehemiah Part 8: The Priority of Unity

The Priority of Unity
Nehemiah 5:1-13

by Mike Deguzman

Psalm 55:12-14a
Exodus 22:25
Exodus 22:26-27
Leviticus 25:39-43

I. The Cause of Division

    1. Passions

James 4:1-2
James 3:16

    2. Mouths

Ephesians 4:29

    3. Preferences

    4. Perspective

1 Peter 2:1-3

II. The Cure for Division

    1. Think Before You Speak

    2. Confront Face to Face

Matthew 18:15

    3. Go to God's Word

    4. Model Obedience

    5. Encourage Repentance

    6. Initiate Accountability

    7 Restore Worship

Nehemiah Part 7: The Priority of Protection

The Priority of Protection
Nehemiah 4:7-23

by Mike Deguzman

I. The Cause of Discouragement

   A. A Surrounding Enemy
   B. A Calculated Threat

II. The Evidence of Discouragement

   A. Loss of Strength
   B. Loss of Perspective
   C. Loss of Confidence

III. The Cure for Discouragement

   A. Protect Your Priorities
   B. Protect Your Perspective

Philippians 4:6

   C. Protect Your Life
   D. Protect Your Future

1 Peter 5:8

   E. Protect Your Relationships

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Ecclesiastes 4:12
Hebrews 10:24-25

Nehemiah Part 6: The Priority of Focus

Priority of Focus

Nehemiah 4:1-6

by Mike Deguzman

I. The Reality of the Enemy's Attacks

John 16:33
Ephesians 6:12
2 Timothy 3:12

    1. He Attacks Personally

John 15:20

    2. He Attacks Professionally 

II. The Response to the Enemy's Attacks

    1. Pour Out Your Heart to God

Proverbs 17:28a
Psalm 35:6
Psalm 58:6
Revelation 6:9-10

    2. Pray the Promises of God

Romans 12:19

    3. Press On in the Will of God

Philippians 3:13-14

Nehemiah Part 5: The Priority of Personal Ministry

The Priority of Personal Ministry
Nehemiah 3:1-32

by Mike Deguzman

Principle 1: Personal Ministry Takes Coordination

Principle 2: Personal Ministry Takes Cooperation

Principle 3: Personal Ministry Is Costly

Ephesians 4:11-16

Application:

1. Discover Your Gift(s)

2. Develop Your Gift(s)

3. Discharge Your Gift(s)

Nehemiah Part 4 : The Priority of Leadership

The Priority of Leadership - Nehemiah 2:9-20

by Thom Bacon

• Nehemiah came with AUTHORITY.

  • He came with the King’s authority

• Nehemiah came with COMPASSION.

  • Nehemiah 1:4

  • Nehemiah 9:27-31

  • Matthew 9:35-36

• Nehemiah demonstrated several characteristics of WISDOM.

  • The first characteristic of wisdom we see is DISCIPLINE.

    • Proverbs 1:2-3

    • Proverbs 27:5

    • Proverbs 26:11

    • Proverbs 3:11-12

  • The second characteristic of wisdom we see is DISCRETION.

    • Proverbs 1:3-4

    • Proverbs 22:3

  • The third characteristic of wisdom we see is LEARNING.

    • Proverbs 1:5

  • The fourth characteristic of wisdom we see is DISCERNMENT.

    • Proverbs 1:2

    • Philippians 1:9-10

    • Psalm 119:97-101

  •  Conclusion: How does this APPLY to YOUR life?
    • Matthew 28:18-20
    • John 3:16
    • Philippians 2:1-2
    • II Timothy 2:15

Nehemiah Part 3: The Priority of Preparation

The Priority of Preparation
Nehemiah 2:1-8

by Mike Deguzman

Ezekiel 22:30

1. Preparation Requires Patience

2. Preparation Brings Courage

Ezra 4:21-23
Romans 13:1-2
Hebrews 13:17
Colossians 4:6
Proverbs 21:1

3. Preparation Brings Confidence

2 Timothy 2:15

4. Preparation Brings Perspective

Nehemiah Part 2: Priority of Prayer

Priority of Prayer
Nehemiah 1:4-11

by Mike Deguzman

I. Nehemiah Cared

   A. He Sat
   B. He Wept
   C. He Fasted
   D. He Prayed

Colossians 4:12-13

        1. He Prayed with Praise
        2. He Prayed with Confession
        3. He Prayed with Expectation

1 John 5:14-15

II. Nehemiah Volunteered

Nehemiah Part 1: The Priority of Inquiry

Nehemiah 1:1-3
The Priority of Inquiry

by Mike Deguzman

I. Background of Nehemiah

Genesis 49:10

II. Character of Nehemiah

III. Inquiry of Nehemiah

Proverbs 25:28

IV. Application of Nehemiah

Isaiah 49:15-16
2 Chronicles 16:9

CBC's DNA

CBC's DNA
Acts 2:42-47

By Mike Deguzman

Ephesians 4:11-13
Matthew 28:19-20

I. We Gather to Equip

Ephesians 4:14-15

II. We Grow to love

     S - Scripture

     P - Prayer

     E - Engaged with our Culture

     C - Community with Believers

     S - Steward of Your Gifts

Matthew 6:19-21
1 Corinthians 4:1-2

III. We Go on Mission