Aim: To labor as the church for the glory of Christ (in this world).
Doctrine: The church's ministry has a domino effect on everyone and everything. It starts at the top, with God, and it ends by impacting the whole world.
Exegesis: Some characteristics of the church's work in a fallen universe: it is led by Spirit-called clergymen (v. 1); it spreads to the greater congregation (vv. 2-4); it is resisted by some in the covenant (v. 5).
Further application: How we may joyfully serve our Lord in the world today: by recognizing just how important His work really is, and by persisting in it wholeheartedly.
Key verse: v. 5 ''Next to them the Tekoites made repairs; but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work of their Lord.''
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.
Mark Henninger
The Work Begins Series in Nehemiah (2010-2011) Redeemer Presbyterian...
Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.