Reference

Nehemiah 1-4

Sermon Notes

Walling In Johnson County With Witness

MESSAGE NOTES
Vision 2026 – Part 3
Walling In Johnson County With Witness
Nehemiah 1–4

I want to share with us some thoughts on how we can be part of a life changing revolution in people’s lives, and to do that I want us to look at the example of a man whose story is told in the Old Testament part of the Bible. His name is Nehemiah, and he is a man who over 2400 years ago was able to change the lives of the people in his hometown and region as in 50 days he walled in his city and was a witness to the glory of God.
Nehemiah 1:2–4

1. Feeling the Need

If we are going to wall in our community with witness, then we must be people who feel the need.
Nehemiah 1:4

2. Relying on God for Resources

If we are going to wall in our community with witness, then we must be people who rely on God who is able to give us the resources.
Nehemiah 1:5–11 and Nehemiah 2:1–9

3. Willing to Take Risk and Do the Difficult

If we are going to wall in our community with witness, then we must be people who are willing to take a risk and do the difficult.
Nehemiah 2:10, 19; 4:1–4a, 7–8, 11
Nehemiah 3:14 and Nehemiah 4:15–23

Action Step

2026 Ministry Goal:
The People of COMMUNITY will lead others to find and follow Jesus by B.L.E.S.S.ing their neighbors.

B.L.E.S.S.

B Begin with Prayer
L Listen with Care
E Eat Together
S Serve with Love
S Share Your Story

Use the BLESS Bookmark and write the names of people you believe God is leading you to BLESS in the year ahead. Begin to BLESS them.

Taking It Home

We encourage you to take a few minutes today and this week to process this morning’s message. These questions are designed for discussion with your family, a friend, mentor, spouse, and small group. They are also useful for self reflection.

  1. What stands out to you in these passages from the Bible? From the message?

  2. What is difficult for you to understand or accept in these passages from the Bible? From the message?

  3. What is God saying in these passages and through what we heard in the message about Himself? About people? About you?

  4. What examples are there to follow, commands to obey, or promises to stand on from these passages in the Bible, and from what we heard in the message?