The Call to Godly Fatherhood

Today is Father’s Day.  For some it is a day of joy; for others a day of sorrow.  Some remember their fathers with fondness, while others wish to forget.  Some never really knew the man who was their father and wish they did.  Others carry scars from fathers they wish they had never known.  Often how we perceive God is directly connected to the interaction we have with our father.  If our father was gentle and kind, we often perceive God to be so.  If our father was harsh and judgmental, we often perceive God to be so.  Whether this should or shouldn’t be this way, it is.  This brings me to the importance of what I share with you today: The Call to Godly Fatherhood.

Finding Rest in Him

In this unusual singing sermon, I hope you'll forgive that my voice is the only one on the recording.  However, I hope that you find strength to your heart and soul from it today!

Nehemiah Series - Resolving Internal Conflict - Sermon 5

The only way we are going to serve successfully and answer the call to build the walls in the face of external opposition and internal conflict is by humbling ourselves to serve one another in the humility, meekness, and love of Christ.  Nehemiah demonstrated it and the Apostles reiterated it: The Return to Selflessness is the key to it all. 

So when we face internal conflict in our individual lives, in our marriages, in our families, in our homes, and even in our work places and communities, let’s remember to:

1.    Remove the Ambiguity – Walk in Truth

2.    Recognize the Impact of our Choices – Personally, Spiritually, and Publicly

3.    Respond with Repentance and Restoration – As Required

4.    Return to Selflessness – As a Way of Life

Nehemiah Series - Facing Opposition - Sermon 4

            In the face of the obstacles to building, in the face of the opposition to building, the people remained united.  They stayed diligent, watchful, unified, and committed.  They knew it was a big job.  That was undeniable.  They could see the incredible task before them every day when they woke up.  Just the same, it is a huge work that we strive to do to build the walls we should all along the way.  But do not be discouraged.  When you need help or strength or encouragement, sound the call, and we should come a running! Keep those communication lines open.  Don’t let the enemy sow seeds of conflict and mistrust and isolation!  In fact, it sounds like Nehemiah walked the wall with a man carrying a trumpet and when the attacks came, he would sound the call and the people would come-a-running to stand together in the face of the opposition.  Day and night they did not falter or fail or quit or divide.  And the work went onward.