Sermons from 2017 (Page 2)

We Make a Firm Covenant

Bible Text: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Nehemiah We make a firm covenant. What that meant for them What that means for us

The Joy of the LORD is Your Strength

Bible Text: Nehemiah 8:1-18 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Nehemiah The joy of the LORD is your strength. The reading of the Law of God This day is holy to the LORD your God–rejoice in the Lord! The Feast of Booths is celebrated with very great rejoicing

The Returned Exiles

Bible Text: Nehemiah 7:1-73 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Nehemiah Nehemiah reorganizes the community of returned exiles. Nehemiah makes provision for the security of the city Nehemiah records the list of returned exiles In his faithfulness, God is reconstituting a sacred assembly In his grace, God is restoring his presence among his sacred assembly In his mercy, God is accomplishing his will in the midst of their weakness In his love, God knows his people by…

Standing Firm

Bible Text: Nehemiah 6:1-19 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Nehemiah Standing firm in the face of unrelenting opposition Nehemiah stands firm in the face of unrelenting opposition Jesus Christ stood firm in the face of unrelenting opposition In Jesus Christ, we too may stand firm in the face of unrelenting opposition

Defending the City of God

Bible Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Nehemiah With Nehemiah at their head, the community defends the city of God. How the Jews responded to opposition We are at war

Rebuilding the City of God

Bible Text: Nehemiah 3:1-32 | Preacher: Rev. Christopher Folkerts | Series: Exposition of Nehemiah With Nehemiah at the head, the community rebuilds the city of God. The walls go up! Jesus Christ, master builder The new covenant community continues the building project