July 23, 2023
Passage:  Nehemiah 11:1 – 12:47
Speaker:  Pastor Josh Holland
Main Point:  Serve Him where He has you, with what He gives you, boasting in what He has done for you.

I. The greatest gift I can give God is myself.  (11:1-12:26)
            A. I was rescued from self-worship to worship God.
            B. The nation gives a tenth of itself.
            C. We are all called to give ourselves to God as an offering.  (Romans 12:1;
1 Peter 2:5; 1 Corinthians 6:20)

            D. Recognize God’s sovereignty over this world.

II. Give God a joyful walk of faith and praise.   (27-43)
            A. Holiness is at the root of happiness.
            B. Celebrate the last step of faith by taking the next one.  (Genesis 13:17; Joshua 1:3)

            C. Don’t stop singing God’s praises, it is contagious.

III. Let joyful giving to the Lord become your lifestyle. (44-47)
            A. They gave because they recommitted themselves to God.
            B. They gave because the ministers obeyed God’s word.
            C. Giving should be a joyful response to God in my life.