Dan Stockum - February 21, 2021
Turning Fear on Its Head
We may as well admit it: We all have fears from time to time. In most cases, our fears are only a minor nuisance, but occasionally they can be crippling. Either way, we’d rather live with steady confidence than be hindered by our fears. This week, as we continue our study of the ancient book of Nehemiah, we’ll look at 3 significant fears that he faced, and what enabled him to navigate them without stumbling.
From Series: "Let's Build It Again"
This Week's Sermon: "Inching Away from Spiritual Revival"
Spiritual decline is often like a flat tire. Most flat tires occur because air leaks out over time. Gradually. Imperceptibly. We're usually not even aware that there is a problem until the car becomes too difficult to steer or a worse problem arises.
The decline of one's spiritual life, the loss of one's vitality and first love for the things of God, can be quite similar. It happens gradually and imperceptibly -- and it’s what we see taking place in the nation of Israel in the final chapter of the book of Nehemiah. After having experienced such great spiritual renewal earlier in the book, what went so wrong for Israel in Nehemiah 13? And what can we learn from their story that can help us to maintain our spiritual fervor for God and prevent us from making the same mistakes?
