#146: I Am Doing a Great Work: I Cannot Come Down
About this episode
The sermon discusses Nehemiah's determination to stay focused on his work despite distractions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's God-given responsibilities.
Email: hpaulsilas@hotmail.com https://apostolicinternational.com/ Statement of beliefs: https://apostolicinternational.com/statement-of-beliefs The sermon: https://apostolicinternational.com/sermons/I_AM_DOING_A_GREAT_WORK_I_CANNOT_COME_DOWN.pdf This sermon centers on Nehemiah’s refusal to leave the wall of Jerusalem when his enemies invited him to meet in the plain of Ono. The message argues that the most dangerous distractions are not obviously sinful things, but good-looking opportunities that quietly pull people away from the specific work God has given them. Sanballat’s invitation sounded reasonable and diplomatic, yet Nehemiah discerned that it was a trap designed to remove him from his assignment. His famous response—“I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down”—becomes the heartbeat of the sermon. The sermon explains that distraction is not mainly about poor time management, but about abandoning one’s God-given position. Nehemiah understood the greatness of his work because he saw it through God’s eyes. The wall was not glamorous, but it was his assignment. Because he valued the work correctly, he could say no to flattering invitations, unnecessary meetings, and…
People in this episode
Host: Jesus Alone is God
Topics covered
- distraction
- focus
- God's work
- Nehemiah
- Christian life
- responsibility
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Apostolic International
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