Bold Action - Together
About This Sermon
Steven Morris teaches from Nehemiah 2-3 in a message called "Bold Action - Together." Nehemiah spent four months in prayer before God opened a door with the king, and when the moment came, he prayed again in the moment rather than rushing ahead. His bold prayer led to bold preparation and then bold action, all while depending on God's hand rather than his own skill.
The message emphasizes that believers are not meant to work alone. Chapter 3 records over 50 different people from diverse backgrounds rebuilding the wall side by side, with the phrase "next to him" appearing more than 30 times. Steven calls the church to be prayed up, planned up, and prepared so that when God speaks, we take bold action together.
Scripture: Nehemiah 2; Nehemiah 3
Study Guide
A few ideas to carry with you, discuss with your group, or revisit during the week.
Practical Takeaways (5)
- Bold prayer leads to bold preparation and then bold action.
- We should pray in the moment when God opens doors, not just in private devotional time.
- There are no Lone Rangers in the body of Christ; believers operate in community.
- God's good hand at work is the reason doors open, not our own skill or effort.
- When you don't believe God can use you, it says more about your belief in God than your belief in yourself.
Discussion Questions (5)
- What does Nehemiah's example in chapter 2 teach us about the relationship between private prayer and praying in the moment?
- What would it look like for you to be 'prayed up, planned up, and prepared' for something God has put on your heart?
- Why do you think the Bible records so many names in Nehemiah 3? What does that tell us about how God sees our contributions?
- What keeps you from believing God can use you?
- Who in your life is in a season of trouble or shame that you could be praying for and seeking to help?
From the Series
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This NEXT season begins with Vision Sunday, where we seek the Lord for what He is calling Champion Forest into next, and continues in the Book of Nehemiah, where God used one… Read moreThis NEXT season begins with Vision Sunday, where we seek the Lord for what He is calling Champion Forest into next, and continues in the Book of Nehemiah, where God used one man’s burden, prayer, and bold faith to rebuild a city and renew a people. From broken hearts that lead to prayer, to courageous steps of faith, to every person playing their part, Nehemiah’s story helps us see how God moves through His people to accomplish His purposes. Together, we will focus, stand firm through opposition, and give God all the glory for what He builds next. Show less
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