All of us are facing some type of restart in 2021. As a church, we’re launching in a new direction after our Lead Pastor transition. As individuals, we see the horizon of returning to in-person life, whether it be work or simply relationships. We are beginning again, and for that, we praise God. But at the same time, we want to restart right. Now is not the time for a misstep. Fortunately for us, God has tucked away timeless wisdom regarding new beginnings in the ancient book of Nehemiah. Numerous modern authors have mined Nehemiah in order to learn how to lead well, particularly through change, and this week, we’ll look at where to begin when we’re beginning again.

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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?

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