Tag Archives: Nehemiah

All Things Are Possible with God

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

The message yesterday at my church was about Nehemiah who saw a need and felt he had to do something. He prayed about and followed the plan God had for him. I definitely believe God’s hand was with Nehemiah and … Continue reading →

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Nehemiah’s Story

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

We have started a four-part series at First United Methodist Church Waco titled “Amazing Stories”. Today’s message is “Nehemiah’s Story” and can be watched at this link. Below is an outline of the message. 1. RECOGNIZING A REVELATION. “…In the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sermon Outline | Tagged God, Jerusalem, Lord, Nehemiah, Persistence, Prayer | 7 Comments

Psalm 90-93 Questions for Reflection

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Mark Shields

I just finished my study of the book of Nehemiah so here’s a link to all the studies along this journey so far: Index of Devotionals. In the study of Nehemiah, I learned that the moment we pray for more … Continue reading →

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God’s Guiding Principles

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post, I wrote about some thoughts after reading Nehemiah 13:15-30. The physical wall had been built around Jerusalem but it was the lack of structure within the society that was causing problems. Within the post yesterday, we pointed … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Attention, Christianity, Cross, Devotion, Focus, God, Israel, Jerusalem, Nehemiah, Prayer, Principles, religion & spirituality, Spirit, Structure | 4 Comments

Structural Principles

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Mark Shields

Nehemiah set out to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem; not only the physical wall but the structural principles of an effective society. The physical wall had been built but as explained in Nehemiah 13:15-30, the people were not living according … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Character, Cross, God, God’s Principles, Holy Spirit, Jerusalem, Jesus, Laminin, Nehemiah, Society, Structure, Wall of Jerusalem | 5 Comments

Being All That God Made You To Be

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

Nehemiah had gone to Babylon for a while and returned to find abuses taking place by those in charge of God’s house. As explained in Nehemiah 13:1-14, the chief priest named Eliashib had taken the occasion to vacate an area … Continue reading →

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The Worth of God’s Promise

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Mark Shields

After reading Nehemiah 12, one point taken from the study is that those that minister to us are focused on being a blessing so we should make sure they are always blessed in abundance. Another point taken is that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Blessing, Celebrate, Christianity, enthusiasm, God, Jerusalem, Lord, Ministers, Nehemiah, Praise, Promise, religion & spirituality, Shout to the Lord | 9 Comments

People of Faith

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Mark Shields

Jerusalem is called the Holy city because God had chosen it and it was blessed by His temple and His presence. They restored it for God by this dedication in Nehemiah 12 in which they praised God for His presence … Continue reading →

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God’s Spirit Lives In You

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Mark Shields

I remember a sermon once of my Pastor, Wayne Williams. He said that we need to grow roots and the best way is by reading some of the Bible each day. Then applying what we learn by using our God … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Abilities, Applied Faith, Bible, First Epistle to the Corinthians, God, God’s Work, Health, Jerusalem, Leadership, Nehemiah, religion & spirituality, Temple | 7 Comments

Doing our Part

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Nehemiah 11, the wall around Jerusalem had been built and the leaders of the people lived within the city but enemies carried out plots to impede improvement so most people remained in their own towns. Since the … Continue reading →