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Page 1: Overcoming Criticism & Distractions · Overcoming Criticism & Distractions Nehemiah 4 & 6 Message Series Nehemiah: React, Rebuild, Renew. Nehemiah 4 & 6 Nehemiah turns to prayer in

Today’s Message

Overcoming

Criticism & Distractions

Nehemiah 4 & 6

Message SeriesNehemiah: React, Rebuild, Renew

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Nehemiah 4 & 6➢ Nehemiah turns to prayer in the face of

criticism and trouble.

➢ Measures of attention and protection are set.

➢ Nehemiah refuses to give in to the deceptive

plans of Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem.

➢ Godly strength and persistence are asked for in

the midst of trials.

➢ Nehemiah and the people overcome and the

wall around Jerusalem is completed in 52 days.

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How many have experienced one or some of these things?

- Criticized- Attacked- Ridiculed- Made fun of- Persecuted- Distracted from Vision and Call

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“In this world

you will have trouble!”

- Jesus

God allows challenges/troubles so that our faith can grow

and become stronger.

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Vietnam

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Sudan

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India

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Nepal

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Jesus knows and understands

the troubles we face!

“If the world hates you, keep in mind

that it hated me first. If you belonged to

the world, it would love you as its own.

As it is, you do not belong to the world,

but I have chosen you out of the world.

That is why the world hates you.”

John 15:18-19

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Paul’s advice in 1 Corinthians 16

1. Be on guard!2. Stand firm in the faith!3. Be courageous!4. Be strong!5. Do everything in love!

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The Way ForWard…

Love, Courage, Persistence!

We don’t have to give in or give up!

We are overcomers in the

power of Jesus Christ!

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Nehemiah 4 & 6

1. Be on guard!2. Stand firm in the faith!3. Be courageous!4. Be strong!5. Do everything in love!

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Overcomers!

The resurrection power of Jesus can help us to overcome

anything the enemy tries to stop us with.