Nehemiah: Restoration

Nehemiah continues restoring the temple and Sabbath practices.  We’re starting in Nehemiah 13.10-22 this week and reflecting on Psalm 51.

Big Picture:
The process of restoration includes humility, repentance, time to heal, a commitment to spiritual growth, a heart for ministry and a lifestyle that glorifies the Lord.

Key Points:

The process of restoration:

• Humble Submission (Psalm 51.1)
  • 1 Peter 5.5-6
  • Matthew 23.12
• A Repentant Heart (Psalm 51.2-9)
  • Matthew 3.8
• A Time of Healing (Psalm 51.10-13)
  • 1 Peter 5.10
• Commitment to Spiritual Growth (Psalm 51.12b)
  • Colossians 2.6-7
• A Heart for Ministry (Psalm 51.13)
  • 2 Corinthians 11.30
  • 2. Corinthians 12.9
• A Lifestyle that Glorifies the Lord (Psalm 51.14-19)
  • Matthew 5.14-19

Takeaways:

• Repentance = A Change of Heart or a Change of Mind.
• True repentance bears fruit.
• Healing takes time.
• Sustained spiritual growth comes from a reliance on God, His Word and His people.
• A consistent lifestyle is what demonstrates true repentance and true humility.
• A changed life speaks for itself.

Other Sermons In This Series

Nehemiah: Discouraged Yet Resolved

October 14, 2018

Nehemiah: Cleansing the Temple

March 10, 2019

Nehemiah: Restoration is More than a Wall

November 18, 2018