The Portable Pastor Podcast

Getting the House Right Nehemiah 13 Temple Correction Actions Taken: Evicted TobiahRestored income to the Levites.Prayed Sabbath Correction Actions Taken: Realigned the city’s leadership.Enforced the Sabbath lawPrayed Separation Correction Actions taken: Consulted the ScripturesRealigned with God’s expectations.Held leadership accountableResponded with worshipPrayed The Applications: Like Nehemiah, we should: Evict evil from our lives.Choose close relationshi...

Responses to Covenant Renewal Nehemiah 11-12 Responses: Sacrificial ObedienceSacrificial WorshipSacrificial Giving The Takeaway: Christians have been brought into a new covenant with God.Christians should respond with sacrifice.

Are We Building His Kingdom Nehemiah 7:1-6; 66-73. Points: The framework was set in place.The Jewish people were sought out.Israel was back in business.God is building His kingdom. God has set a framework.God is seeking out His own.God is building up His Kingdom.Application: Are we in the kingdom business or not? Are we guarding what has already been built?Is the kingdom growing?Are worthy offerings being given?Is the church doing its part?Are we on a false summit?

A Biblical Worldview Helps Nehemiah 6 Three Truths Concerning Thwarting Godly Efforts. Desperation can cause stupidity.Fear can intensify imagination.Resolve can lead to treachery. The Earthly Results of Mission Accomplishment. The enemy trembles. God is noticed. People are going to talk. People will still choose evil. The enemy will not give up. Application: To do our part in covenant renewal: We master our feelings.We pray for and stand...

Getting the Family Right Nehemiah 5 The Context of the “Great Outcry” The local farms were understaffed. Jewish creditors were taking advantage of the situation. Hostile neighbors were likely imposing sanctions against the Jews. Some Jews were leveraging their children.The already disadvantaged were further being taken advantage of by the fellow Jews. The Characters in the “Great Outcry” Those who simply needed food for their families. Those who need...