Reformation Baptist Church Wetumpka

The City of Our Sovereign King: Mighty Men of Valor

Sermon Text: Nehemiah 11

 

Sermon Outline:

1.) Seizing Back the City of God: God’s People take back God’s Place and Fill it (Neh 11:1-3)

2.) Valiant Men: The Sons of Judah (Neh 11:4-6)

3.) A Band of Brothers: The Sons of Benjamin (Neh 11:7-9)

4.) Mighty Men of Valor: The Priests (Neh 11:10-14)

5.) Priestly-Helpers: The Levites (Neh 11:15-18)

6.) Watchful Security: The Gatekeepers (Neh 11:19)

7.) Overseers of Worship: Temple Servants, Overseers, Singers (Neh 11:20-24)

8.) Surrounding Villages: The Towns filled with pockets of God’s people all around (Neh 11:25-36)

May we, as the people of God, continue to build and fill local communities, centered on the worship of our triune God, that multiply and extend God’s kingdom, being ordered to life under the rule of our good King, making disciples of all. And may God continue to raise up mighty men of valor to fight, protect, and build- that Christ may be glorified in all things.

 

Recorded Sunday, June 23rd of 2024

The Man of God

Sermon Text: Psalm 112

Sermon Outline:

1. The Fear of the Man of God (Psalm 112:1)

Psalm 112:1 Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments!

2. The Children of the Man of God (Psalm 112:2)

Psalm 112:2 His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

3. The Wealth of the Man of God (Psalm 112:3)

Psalm 112:3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

4. The Character of the Man of God (Psalm 112:4-5)

Psalm 112:4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous. 5 It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.

5. The Confidence of the Man of God (Psalm 112:6-8)

Psalm 112:6 For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever. 7 He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. 8 His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.

6. The Honor of the Man of God (Psalm 112:9)

Psalm 112:9 He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.

7. The Enemies of the Man of God (Psalm 112:10)

Psalm 112:10 The wicked man sees it and is angry; he gnashes his teeth and melts away; the desire of the wicked will perish!

 

Recorded Sunday, June 16th of 2024

The Joy of Being Governed by God

Sermon Text: Nehemiah 10:28--39 (Nehemiah series: sermon #20)

 

Sermon Outline:

1.) Resolved: Jesus is Lord over our Families (Nehemiah 10:30)

2.) Resolved: Jesus is Lord over our Time (Nehemiah 10:31)

3.) Resolved: Jesus is Lord over our Money (Nehemiah 10:32-39)

Great is the covenant-keeping faithfulness of our mighty and merciful God. Praise His holy name, and may His law be our delight! May we covenant to separate from sin and walk in all of the ways of God in Jesus Christ.

 

Recorded Sunday, June 9th of 2024

Signing on the Dotted Line: A Firm Covenant in Writing

Sermon Text: Nehemiah 9:38-10:29 (Nehemiah series: sermon #19)

 

Sermon Outline:

1.) All the people solemnly covenant in a personally tangible form (Neh 10:1-27)

• The Priests

• The Levites

• The Chiefs

2.) All the people solemnly covenant to Separate from Sin (Neh 10:28)

3.) All the people solemnly covenant to Live by God’s Law (Neh 10:29)

Great is the covenant-keeping faithfulness of our mighty and merciful God. Praise His holy name, and may His law be our delight! May we covenant to separate from sin and

walk in all of the ways of God in Jesus Christ.

 

Recorded Sunday, June 2nd of 2024

Ruined Sinners to Reclaim: Our Covenant-Keeping God

Sermon Text: Nehemiah 9:4-38 (Nehemiah series: sermon #18)

 

Sermon Outline:

1.) God is the Sovereign Creator and Preserver of all things: Worship Him (Nehemiah 9:6)

2.) God is the Righteous Covenant-Maker and Keeper of Abraham: Trust Him (Nehemiah 9:7-8)

3.) God is the Mighty Deliverer and Provider in Egypt: Hope in Him (Nehemiah 9:9-15)

4.) God is the Gracious and Merciful Sustainer in the Wilderness: Turn to Him (Nehemiah 9:16-21)

5.) God is the Good and Glorious Giver of Promised Land: Be Satisfied in Him (Nehemiah 9:22-25)

6.) God is the Patient and Fatherly Disciplinarian in Judges: Hear Him (Nehemiah 9:26-29)

7.) God is the Persistent and Benevolent Judge in the Exile: Cling to Him (Nehemiah 9:30-31)

8.) God is the Offended and Neglected Portion in the Return: Look to Him (Nehemiah 9:32-37)

 

Recorded Sunday, May 26th of 2024

Contempt on all My Pride

Sermon Text: Nehemiah 9:1-5 (Nehemiah series: sermon #17)

Sermon Outline:

1.) Humility in Heart (Nehemiah 9:1)

2.) Confession of Sin (Nehemiah 9:2)

3.) Worship by the Word (Nehemiah 9:3)

4.) Praise before God (Nehemiah 9:4-5)

 

Recorded Sunday, May 19th of 2024

Remembering Your Roots

Sermon Text: Nehemiah 8:13-18

Sermon Outline:

1.) The Commitment: Studying God’s Law as Responsible Shepherds (Nehemiah 8:13)

2.) The Discovery: Remembering God’s Works in Tangible Ways

(Nehemiah 8:14-15)

3.) The Response: Obeying God’s Commands with Joyful Hearts

(Nehemiah 8:16-18)

 

Recorded Sunday, May 12th of 2024

Feasting with Joy

Sermon Text: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Sermon Outline:

1.) Weeping: The Law of the Lord brings sorrow for sin

(Neh 8:9)

2.) Feasting: The Joy of the Lord brings strength in suffering (Neh 8:10)

3.) Reflecting: The Holiness of the Lord brings redemption from ruin (Neh 8:11-12)

 

Recorded Sunday, May 5th of 2024