Sanballat and Tobiah were intent on stopping the work on the wall of Jerusalem. They were angry and plotted how they would destroy the people of Judah. The pressure began to raise the stress level of the people, and they were feeling as if they could not withstand the coming attack. Nehemiah positioned people by … Continue reading Defending the Wall (Nehemiah 4:1 – 5:13)
Let US Rise and Build (Nehemiah 2:11 – 3:32)
Nehemiah went out by night with a few men to secretly survey the situation in Jerusalem, especially concerning the gates and walls of the city. After seeing the walls destroyed and the gates burned, he spoke to the men with men and called them to build the wall as the Lord had instructed. They responded, … Continue reading Let US Rise and Build (Nehemiah 2:11 – 3:32)
Jerusalem Returning (Nehemiah 1:1 – 2:10)
Nehemiah mourned over the condition of Jerusalem, the city of God. He wept, fasted and prayed for many days. He prayed a prayer of repentance and petition to God, asking for forgiveness for the sins of Judah, and also that God would restore the great city. He was the king's cupbearer in Babylon. When Nehemiah … Continue reading Jerusalem Returning (Nehemiah 1:1 – 2:10)
Confession and Repentance (Ezra 10:1 – 44)
Ezra mourned over the sinful practice lived by the priests, Levites, and other Israelites in which they married wives from pagan lands. When he confronted the people, they confessed their sins to the heads of households and began the process of putting them away and repenting of their actions. Ezra continued to mourn and fast … Continue reading Confession and Repentance (Ezra 10:1 – 44)
Recognizing Sinful Relationships (Ezra 9:1 – 15)
The leaders informed Ezra that the priests and Levites had not separated themselves from the people of the nations surrounding Judah, and had intermarried with many pagan women and men. There was an immediate reaction as this sin was confronted. Ezra plucked out some of his hair and beard, tore his garment, and sat down … Continue reading Recognizing Sinful Relationships (Ezra 9:1 – 15)
We Come Bearing Gifts (Ezra 8:24 – 36)
Ezra appointed twelve leaders of the priests to carry the silver, gold, and articles of the temple back to Jerusalem. These offerings came from the king his princes, and all the people of Israel. The had six hundred and fifty talents of silver, plus 150 talents of silver articles, one hundred talents of gold, twenty … Continue reading We Come Bearing Gifts (Ezra 8:24 – 36)
Personal Evangelism
Notes by Dr. Greg Sloop for Personal Evangelism Classes August 14 and 21, 2016 at the Kannapolis Church of God Testimony Every time we tell our story (our testimony) we give honor and glory to God, and He is pleased with that. Why? Well, our story is actually the story of how God rescued us … Continue reading Personal Evangelism
Cornelius’ Household (Acts 10)
Sermon notes by Dr. Greg Sloop, from a sermon preached on August 14, 2016 Sunday AM worship service at the Kannapolis Church of God. Cornelius Sends a Delegation Acts 10:1–6 (NKJV) - 1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, 2 a devout man and … Continue reading Cornelius’ Household (Acts 10)
Prayer for the Journey (Ezra 8:15 – 23)
Ezra gathered all those who would return to Jerusalem at the River that flowed to Ahava. They camped there three days, making sure who was present. They found none of the sons of Levi among them, so Ezra send a request to Iddo to help them find servants for the house of the Lord. They … Continue reading Prayer for the Journey (Ezra 8:15 – 23)
Who Came Back? (Ezra 8:1 – 14)
The record, or genealogy, of those who returned to Jerusalem included sons of the priests, and sons of David. This represented those who were inhabitants of Jerusalem and Judah, and was a sample of those who made up the nation of Judah after the kingdom was divided. One thousand one hundred and seventy-six men returned … Continue reading Who Came Back? (Ezra 8:1 – 14)
Devoted To You 