May 28, 2023
Passage:  Nehemiah 7:1-73
Speaker:  Pastor Josh Holland
Main Point:  Guard the work, grow together in Christ, and give thanks to God.

I. We must guard the work that has been done. (1-3)  (2 Timothy 1:12-14)
            A. Good leaders need good help.
            B. Pay attention to what comes into the church, mission and family.
            C. Satan targets the work by attacking the workers.  (Ephesians 6:13)

II. After I am saved, it is time to start growing. (4-69)
            A. Sanctification is the process of being set apart for God’s purpose.

            B. I can stunt my own growth with sin and a hard heart.
            C. Only those in God’s family tree will be counted in the end.

III. Give praise if you are counted as God’s family. (70-73)
            A. We worship in song, service and giving.
            B. We worship by celebrating the great things God has done.
            C. We worship by joining God in the people business.