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Overcoming Obstacles - September 29, 2024
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Dennis R. Wiles
First Baptist Arlington
September 29, 2024
FALL 2024
Together . . . for the Future
September 1 – November 2, 2024
Preaching Voice: Shepherd
Overcoming Obstacles
Ezra 4:4-5; 5:3-5; Nehemiah 4:1-23
Theme for 2024: Together
Theme for Fall 2024: Together . . . for the Future
Lessons for Re-Building (or Building)
-Kneeology: We must begin with prayer!
-You Are Here: We must accept an honest assessment!
-Planning and Zoning: Make a plan and get to work!
CONTEXT: In Ezra 4 and 5 we read of the opposition faced by the Jews who were attempting to re-build the Temple in Jerusalem. Nehemiah 4 records the obstacles faced by Nehemiah and his workers as they were re-building the wall around Jerusalem.
LESSONS TO BE LEARNED
- In any journey of building or re-building, obstacles are inevitable.
- Obstacles can have a positive effect---they can force us to be more focused and determined.
- Obstacles can be overcome!
- Pray!
- Often, we have to make real adjustments to face obstacles.
- Obstacles can be overcome!
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