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 Read More →

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 Read More →

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 Read More →

In our discussion of the book Nehemiah we come to ch. 3 and are acquainted there with a team. It consists of 38 people with hard-to-pronounce names coming from 42 unknown to us places. This list is important not only from historical point of view but also because it has some important spiritual Read More →

Vision of God comes at the right time for the church and the people. It encourages faith, not fear. It motivates people towards action and demands risk taking. The vision glorifies God, not the people. One of the best examples of leaders with vision is Nehemiah. What can we learn from him in Read More →

At one time or another, most of us have said, “I am too busy to pray!”If the work of God depended on our energy and insight, then it might be true. But of course, at least theoretically, we believe that God’s work can only be done through his power. Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the LORD builds the Read More →

Веднъж вкъщи нямаше почти нищо за ядене. Жена ми отвори хладилника, събра остатъците и с тях направи вечеря, пръстите си да оближеш. На нас понякога остатъците ни вършат работа. Но Бог не работи с остатъци. Той иска цялостно посвещение. Той иска цялото ти сърце, цялата ти душа, целия ти у Read More →

Peter stated the general principle that Christians are to live holy lives as aliens and strangers on this earth. We are not permanent residents here but are pilgrims journeying toward heaven. It would have been easy for his readers to conclude that we therefore have no civic responsibility here Read More →

Christian Friendship – sermon by Ivan Stanchev from the True Connections in a Wireless World sermon series. July 21, 2024, 11 am Read More →