John writes his First letter to the churches in Asia Minor in a time when they are struggling with the early form of gnosticism and this leads to divisions. John writes in order to help them restore their fellowship and joy and give them confidence in their salvation. Unlike the false teachers
In this passage we see an incredible procession on top of the Jerusalem wall, in which many singers, musicians and important men take place. They all celebrate the restoration of the wall. But they had gathered also to sanctify it. We see the Holy Spirit turning our attention to three aspects
Who is God for you? Haven’t we “tamed” God according to our own understanding? When we reach Nehemiah 9, we see some quite different people. They entered the valley of sorrow for their sin and that was pleasing to God. In this sermon we are going to talk about the nature of
Most organizations and nations fall apart because of opposition and deterioration from within. An idea is conceived, it gains adherence, people give themselves to it self-sacrificially, and it grows to fruition. Then, after it has served its purpose for a period of time, the work it took to get