Sep 28, 2025
How God’s Good Work Gets Done
By: Phil Peacock
Series: Truths from Nehemiah
Nehemiah 3
In our study of Nehemiah, all the material of chapters 1 and 2 has led up to the activity of chapter 3. Here we are treated to a rather detailed description of the rebuilding process of Jerusalem’s gates and walls, approximately 40 sections in all. But what might seem tedious at first glance is actually full of wonderful lessons and truths!
God’s good work gets done through . . .
- A People with a Common Purpose.
- A People with a Strategic Plan.
- A People with Able Leadership.
- A People with Vested Interest.
- A People with a Willingness to Work.
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- Sep 28, 2025How God’s Good Work Gets Done
Sep 28, 2025How God’s Good Work Gets DoneBy: Phil PeacockSeries: Truths from NehemiahNehemiah 3 In our study of Nehemiah, all the material of chapters 1 and 2 has led up to the activity of chapter 3. Here we are treated to a rather detailed description of the rebuilding process of Jerusalem’s gates and walls, approximately 40 sections in all. But what might seem tedious at first glance is actually full of wonderful lessons and truths! God’s good work gets done through . . .
- A People with a Common Purpose.
- A People with a Strategic Plan.
- A People with Able Leadership.
- A People with Vested Interest.
- A People with a Willingness to Work.
- Sep 21, 2025The Power of a Shared Burden
Sep 21, 2025The Power of a Shared BurdenBy: Phil PeacockSeries: Truths from NehemiahNehemiah 2 In chapter 1 we learned how Nehemiah, the Jewish cupbearer to the king of Persia, learned about the terrible condition of Jerusalem and the returned exiles who were living there. His heart was broken by the news, and he learned to refocus his priorities on the things that matter most to God. In chapter 2, Nehemiah began sharing the burden God had laid on his heart.
- The Power of Vulnerability (2:1-3)
- The Power of Request (2:4-10)
- The Power of Knowledge (2:11-16)
- The Power of Presentation (2:17-18)
- The Power of Conviction (2:19-20)
- Sep 14, 2025Refocusing on What Matters to God
Sep 14, 2025Refocusing on What Matters to GodBy: Phil PeacockSeries: Truths from NehemiahNehemiah 1:1-11 The book of Nehemiah gives us a record of how the wall of Jerusalem was repaired following the time of the Babylonian Exile. The written account comes from Nehemiah, an official in the court of the Persian King and a respected leader among the Jewish people. It provides a wealth of historical information, but also some important spiritual lessons about pursuing God’s purpose for our lives and our church.
- Nehemiah’s Life (1:1)
- Nehemiah’s Curiosity (1:2)
- Nehemiah’s Heart (1:3-4)
- Nehemiah’s Prayer (1:5-11)
- Aug 31, 2025The Treasure of Your Godly Wisdom
Aug 31, 2025The Treasure of Your Godly WisdomBy: Phil PeacockSeries: Guarding Your TreasuresIf any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” - James 1:5 Proverbs 2 records the words of Solomon to his son, and to all who would seek to live their lives guided by godly wisdom.Proverbs 2:1-4 - The word “IF” points us to the conditions necessary for gaining wisdom.Proverbs 2:5, 9-12 - The word “THEN” points us to the results. Proverbs 2:6-8 - The word “FOR” helps us understand why we should seek wisdom.
- Aug 24, 2025The Treasure of the Gospel Message
Aug 24, 2025The Treasure of the Gospel MessageBy: Phil PeacockSeries: Guarding Your Treasures2 Corinthians 4:7 “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” The Apostle Paul wrote to the believers in Corinth about his ministry of sharing the good news of God’s saving work through Jesus Christ. He called the gospel message a “treasure” delivered to the world in “jars of clay.” God’s plan to use frail and imperfect people as His messengers helps to magnify the greatness of His love and power.
- The Greatness of the Treasure
- The Frailty of the Vessel
- The Triumph of the Former over the Latter through the Power of the Heavenly Father!
- Aug 10, 2025The Treasure of Your Good Deeds
Aug 10, 2025The Treasure of Your Good DeedsBy: Phil PeacockSeries: Guarding Your Treasures“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” 1 Timothy 6:18-19
- Your good deeds make a difference to people around you.
- Your good deeds make a difference in your own life.
- Your good deeds make a difference to the heart of God.
- Aug 3, 2025The Treasure of Your Friends
Aug 3, 2025The Treasure of Your FriendsBy: Phil PeacockSeries: Guarding Your TreasuresTwo are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
- Good friends are there through thick and thin.
- Good friends are kind.
- Good friends are honest.
- Good friends bring out the best in each other.
- Jul 20, 2025The Treasure of Your Family
Jul 20, 2025The Treasure of Your FamilyBy: Phil PeacockSeries: Guarding Your Treasures“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” Proverbs 18:22 “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.” Psalm 127:3 Why God Designed Families:
- For the Care and Nurture of Future Generations
- For the Health and Stability of Society
- For the Sharing and Refining of Faith
- Spend time.
- Be an example.
- Set godly standards.
- Share your faith.
- Practice love, respect and forgiveness.
- Jul 13, 2025The Treasure of Your Character
Jul 13, 2025The Treasure of Your CharacterBy: Phil PeacockSeries: Guarding Your Treasures“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1
- God determines the standard for your character, but He gives you the freedom to choose the content of your character.
- You can rise above difficult circumstances, but you can’t rise above the limitations of your character.
- Your character can be revealed and developed during difficult circumstances, but your lack of character cannot be blamed on circumstances.
- “Character is much better kept than recovered.”
- Jul 6, 2025The Treasure of Your Faith
Jul 6, 2025The Treasure of Your FaithBy: Phil PeacockSeries: Guarding Your TreasuresThe Apostle Peter wrote to the Christians of his day, reminding them that their faith was more valuable than gold. The same is true for us today! The Bible teaches us that …
- Faith is our shield.
- Faith is our guide.
- Faith is our comfort.
- Faith is our victory.
- Faith is our great adventure.