DISTRACTION! (v1-4) A call to compromise. Distraction is met with devotion DISTORTION! (v5-9) Slander, rumour is met with resolve DESTRUCTION! (v10-14) Shemiah & Noadiah are in league with Sanballat & Tobiah “They are coming to kill you” Treachery & intimidation are met with faith & courage DISTINCTION! (v15-19) The impossible is accomplished in 52 days…
THE PROBLEM HE FACED! (v1-5) Famine, Exploitation, Feuds THE ACTION HE TOOK! (v6-13) He was angry with sin (v6) He exercised self-control (v7) He went to the heart of the issue (v7-9) He graciously called for an end to sin (v10-11) He called for a public vow (v12-13) The result is harmony, progress & praise…
MALICE! (v1-6) Negative criticism met with prayer and persistence MENACE! (v7-9) Vicious conspiracy met with prayer and action MESS! (v10-23) ‘It’s all too much’ – met with: Strong leadership! A heart of prayer! A will to fight! And a zeal for the Lord of hosts! Lessons: Do not listen to the voice of hate Do…
THE MOUNTAIN OF AUTHORITY! (v1-11) How to move a king with prayer, faith & boldness THE MOUNTAIN OF APATHY! (v12-18) Preparation, Observation, Co-operation, Motivation THE MOUNTAIN OF ANIMOSITY (v19-20) Sanballat, Tobiah & Geshem Expect opposition
A REPORT! (v1-3) The walls of Jerusalem are broken down and the gates are destroyed by fire A RESPONSE! (v4) Weeping, Mourning, Fasting, Praying A REQUEST! (v5-11) Based on: A reverent concern for the glory of God An urgent request for the ear of God A persistent appeal for the…
Due to technical difficulties this sermon is not available. Normal service will be resumed next week. COME! To our Lord Jesus Christ TAKE! His yoke upon you LEARN! Of Him REST! In His grace
Sermon not available. The King Who Comes In: 1. POWER! To raise the dead, To tame the untameable; The Messiah 2. PEACE! Humble and mounted on a colt 6, 451, 444, 325, 125, 601, 253, 342, 971, 930, 740, 920-1 3. PAIN! The pain of rejection, Weeping over Jerusalem
1. CRY! (v1-2a) Hear my cry, O God 2. PLEAD! (v2b-3) Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I 3. DWELL! (v4-7) Let me dwell in Your tent forever 4. SING! (v8) So I will ever sing praises to Your name
TREACHERY! Civil war, Chaos in the home and nation TRAGEDY! “Oh, Absalom my son” TRUTH! The wages of sin is death….. but the gift of God is eternal life
1. CONFRONTATION! (2 Sam 12:1-14) Exposed! 2. CONFESSION! (Psalm 51) Broken! 3. CONSECRATION! (Psalm 51) Humble and devoted “I will teach transgressors Your ways”