Bible Passage: “But they were scheming to harm me, so I sent messengers to them with this reply: ‘I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why …
Worth Fighting For
Bible Passage: “After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, ‘Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who …
Working Together
Bible Passage: “Then I said to them, ‘You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the …
Feeling All the Feels
Bible Passage: “When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.” (Nehemiah 1:4 NIV) Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 1:1-11 …
Two Gates/Trees/Disciples/Builders
Bible Passage: “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and …
Judging (Without Judging)
Bible Passage: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will …
Kingdom Priorities
Bible Passage: “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your …
Secret Faith
Bible Passage: “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in Heaven.” …
The Roots of Righteousness
Bible Passage: “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you …
Salt & Light
Bible Passage: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they …