Sermon Series: Together We Build
A 4-week Journey Through Nehemiah
In this series we'll be exploring how God renews his people for faithful presence in the city. As we face what is broken, respond in prayer, act with courage, and persevere together, God rebuilds not only walls but hearts. Shaped by God’s Word and centred on Christ, we are formed into a joyful, resilient community sent to love and serve our neighbours.
January 11 “Seeing What God Sees” — Nehemiah 1:1–11; 2:1-6
Renewal begins when we honestly face reality and allow God to give us a burden for what is broken. Nehemiah is moved not by personal ambition but by compassion and prayer. He names the ruins, confesses the sins of his people, and seeks God’s mercy. This sermon invites us to begin the new year by paying attention, praying deeply, and asking God to show us what He sees in our own lives, our church, and our city.
January 18 “Rising to the Moment” — Nehemiah 2:7–20
Prayer leads to opportunity. Nehemiah steps forward when God opens a door, combining faith with wise planning and courageous action. Despite fear and uncertainty, he speaks boldly and gathers a community around God’s purpose. The people respond, “Let us rise up and build.” This week we focus on discerning God’s leading, trusting His timing, and courageously taking the next faithful step as a church.
January 25 “Strength for the Work” — Nehemiah 4:1–23
Whenever God’s people begin to build, they face resistance—discouragement, fear, self-doubt, and external pressure. Nehemiah teaches the people to pray, to stand together, and to keep working even in the face of opposition. This sermon speaks to the challenges of change, the reality of spiritual resistance, and the call for unity. It invites us to support one another, persevere, and remain focused on God’s mission.
February 1 “A Community Renewed” — Nehemiah 8:1–12
Rebuilding the walls leads to the deeper rebuilding of the people. Through the reading of Scripture, the community gives its obedient attention to God, is moved to repentance, and thereby rediscovers its identity and purpose: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Right away, we see an increased commitment to fellowship and to sharing with others (“sending portions of food”). This final sermon in the series emphasizes that our vision and mission must be shaped by God’s Word, rooted in Christocentric worship, and conveyed with the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit. It draws us together with the call to become a renewed people, ready for the work the Lord has for us.
