Whenever we try to accomplish something significant for God, we will face opposition. In Nehemiah 4, the people rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls encounter mocking, discouragement, threats, and fear—but they refuse to abandon the work.
So how should we respond when opposition comes?
Nehemiah gives us four responses:
Lift Your Voice in Prayer — Take your concerns to God first.
Put Your Hands to Work — Don’t allow opposition to keep you from the mission.
Put Your Faith in the Lord — Remember who God is rather than focusing on the size of the problem.
Keep Watch for the Enemy — Stay alert and be prepared while continuing the work.
Nehemiah reminds the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome.” (Nehemiah 4:14)
Opposition isn't a reason to quit. When God calls us to build something that matters for His Kingdom, we can expect resistance—but we can also trust that our God will fight for us.
6 Oct 2026
Building Together | Pastor Jonathan Mast | Nehemiah 3
God's work was never meant to be a one-person job.
Nehemiah 3 contains a long list of names and sections of Jerusalem's wall being rebuilt. At first glance, it may seem like a chapter to skim—but every name tells a story of someone who stepped up and played their part.
From priests and leaders to goldsmiths, perfumers, families, and ordinary workers, people from all different backgrounds joined together to rebuild the wall.
In this message, we discover three principles for Building Together:
🔨 Start With Why — The people consecrated their work to God. The ultimate purpose of everything we do is to bring glory to Him.
📋 Follow a Plan — Nehemiah organized people around specific sections of the wall and gave them a clear place to serve.
🤝 Work as a Team — The wall was rebuilt because many different people worked together. The same is true of the church. God has given each person gifts and a place to contribute to the work of His Kingdom.
Paul reminds us that “to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” (1 Corinthians 12:7)
You may not be able to do everything—but you can do your part.
And ultimately, the Sheep Gate at the beginning and end of Nehemiah 3 points us toward Jesus, the Lamb of God. Nehemiah's wall had a gate that kept the enemy out; Jesus opened the door so sinners could come in. Through faith in Christ, we become part of His body and join together in His work.
29 Sept 2026
Kingdom Builders | Jan Jones | Nehemiah 2
What does it look like to become a Kingdom Builder?
Nehemiah 2 is a story about moving from burden to action. After months of prayer, Nehemiah finally has an opportunity to do something about the broken walls of Jerusalem.
But rebuilding wouldn't be easy. Nehemiah needed permission, resources, protection, and a plan. More importantly, he needed to trust that God was the One who would make the work possible.
In this message, we discover what it means to be Kingdom Builders:
🔨 Pray before you act. Nehemiah had spent months bringing the burden before God.
🔨 Be willing to step out in faith. When the opportunity came, Nehemiah didn't allow fear to keep him from moving forward.
🔨 Count the cost. Nehemiah inspected the walls, assessed the situation, and developed a plan before asking others to join him.
🔨 Invite others into the work. The rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls wasn't a one-person project. God's work is accomplished as His people faithfully serve together.
God may not be calling you to rebuild a wall, but He has given you opportunities to build something that matters for eternity.
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