Nehemiah Building What Matters
In this sermon series, Bro. Richard Price explores the book of Nehemiah through the lens of "building what matters." Rather than focusing solely on the architectural rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls, the series emphasizes the theological truth that God builds people before He builds through them. The narrative highlights how God prepares ordinary individuals through seasons of private faithfulness, emphasizing that true ministry and leadership are always rooted in a personal relationship and obedience to God rather than individual credentials or resumes.
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July 19: Who Is Nehemiah?
In his Nehemiah sermon on building what matters, Dr. Richard Price emphasizes that God builds His servants through preparation before using them for grand assignments.
Key Themes:
Preparation over Platform: Faithfulness in hidden, ordinary seasons matters most.
Character First: God values a servant's heart above the physical project.
Gospel Connection: Nehemiah's restoration of Jerusalem mirrors Christ redeeming humanity from spiritual exile.
In his Nehemiah sermon on building what matters, Dr. Richard Price emphasizes that God builds His servants through preparation before using them for grand assignments.
Key Themes:
Preparation over Platform: Faithfulness in hidden, ordinary seasons matters most.
Character First: God values a servant's heart above the physical project.
Gospel Connection: Nehemiah's restoration of Jerusalem mirrors Christ redeeming humanity from spiritual exile.
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July 26: When God Breaks Your Heart
In "When God Breaks Your Heart" (Nehemiah 1:2-4), Dr. Richard Price explores how God's greatest works begin by breaking our hearts for what breaks His.
Key Takeaways:
Compassion precedes construction
Prayer is the true work
Moving from merely noticing to carrying a burden
The Christological connection to heartbreak
Dr. Price concludes with personal testimony, encouraging students and young congregants to trust God's calling and lordship as they head into new seasons.
In "When God Breaks Your Heart" (Nehemiah 1:2-4), Dr. Richard Price explores how God's greatest works begin by breaking our hearts for what breaks His.
Key Takeaways:
Compassion precedes construction
Prayer is the true work
Moving from merely noticing to carrying a burden
The Christological connection to heartbreak
Dr. Price concludes with personal testimony, encouraging students and young congregants to trust God's calling and lordship as they head into new seasons.
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August 2: The Prayer That Changes Things
In "The Prayer That Changes Everything" (Nehemiah 1:5–11), Dr. Richard Price teaches that spiritual transformation starts with intentional prayer, not human effort.
Key Takeaways:
Prayer is the real work: It forms the foundation for action.
High view of God: Begin with God's majesty, not personal issues.
Confession & alignment: Own shared sins and pray God's promises.
Divine opportunity: Prayer turns status into a tool for God's mission.
In "The Prayer That Changes Everything" (Nehemiah 1:5–11), Dr. Richard Price teaches that spiritual transformation starts with intentional prayer, not human effort.
Key Takeaways:
Prayer is the real work: It forms the foundation for action.
High view of God: Begin with God's majesty, not personal issues.
Confession & alignment: Own shared sins and pray God's promises.
Divine opportunity: Prayer turns status into a tool for God's mission.
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August 9: When God Opens The Door
Dr. Richard Price's sermon, "When God Opens the Door" (Nehemiah 2:1-10), emphasizes that prayer does not replace action; rather, it prepares us for God's work. Using Nehemiah as a model, he teaches that God's timing is perfect, courage is required to walk through doors, and faith necessitates specific preparation and requests. Finally, he notes that opposition confirms our divine assignment.
Dr. Richard Price's sermon, "When God Opens the Door" (Nehemiah 2:1-10), emphasizes that prayer does not replace action; rather, it prepares us for God's work. Using Nehemiah as a model, he teaches that God's timing is perfect, courage is required to walk through doors, and faith necessitates specific preparation and requests. Finally, he notes that opposition confirms our divine assignment.
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August 16: Wise Leaders Know When To Be Still
Nehemiah had every green light to start rebuilding, so why did he wait three days and inspect the ruins at night before lifting a single stone? Dr. Richard Price unpacks why wise leaders resist the rush of an open door, choosing honest inspection and shared vision over haste - and what it costs when critics show up right on time.
Nehemiah had every green light to start rebuilding, so why did he wait three days and inspect the ruins at night before lifting a single stone? Dr. Richard Price unpacks why wise leaders resist the rush of an open door, choosing honest inspection and shared vision over haste - and what it costs when critics show up right on time.
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August 23: Build Your Section
What if the most important work you'll ever do isn't the kind that gets applause? In this week's Priceless Lessons message, Dr. Richard Price walks through the quiet, unglamorous roll call of Nehemiah 3 to show why God notices the sections nobody claps for. Whether you're a young professional wondering if you have anything to offer yet, or a seasoned believer standing on the sidelines with unused gifts, this one's for you.
What if the most important work you'll ever do isn't the kind that gets applause? In this week's Priceless Lessons message, Dr. Richard Price walks through the quiet, unglamorous roll call of Nehemiah 3 to show why God notices the sections nobody claps for. Whether you're a young professional wondering if you have anything to offer yet, or a seasoned believer standing on the sidelines with unused gifts, this one's for you.
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August 30: Build Anyway
When the wall rose, the ridicule followed. In this week's Priceless Lessons post, Dr. Richard Price walks us through Nehemiah 4 and shows why opposition to God's work is often confirmation, not condemnation. Learn how to answer critics with progress instead of explanations, hold prayer and preparation together, and keep building even when exhaustion sets in. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is add another brick.
When the wall rose, the ridicule followed. In this week's Priceless Lessons post, Dr. Richard Price walks us through Nehemiah 4 and shows why opposition to God's work is often confirmation, not condemnation. Learn how to answer critics with progress instead of explanations, hold prayer and preparation together, and keep building even when exhaustion sets in. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is add another brick.
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September 6: Build the Wall, But Don't Break the People
As the wall went up, Nehemiah discovered his own people were being crushed by debt, taxes, and predatory lending within their community. Dr. Richard Price unpacks Nehemiah 5 to show why listening to the cry of hurting people matters more than hitting your next goal, and what real repentance looks like when you finally decide to make it right.
As the wall went up, Nehemiah discovered his own people were being crushed by debt, taxes, and predatory lending within their community. Dr. Richard Price unpacks Nehemiah 5 to show why listening to the cry of hurting people matters more than hitting your next goal, and what real repentance looks like when you finally decide to make it right.
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What You'll Learn
In this opening sermon, Dr. Richard Price introduces a multi-month series centered on the book of Nehemiah. Throughout the message, he provides several thematic "hints" and areas of focus for the upcoming series:God’s Preparation of People: The core theme of the series is that before God rebuilds structures or changes external circumstances (like the walls of Jerusalem), He focuses on building and preparing the people who will carry out His work.
The Power of Surrender: He emphasizes that God works through "surrendered servants." The series will likely continue to explore how individuals can make themselves available for God’s "extraordinary assignments" despite their ordinary backgrounds.
The Nature of True Obedience: He links this series to the congregation's annual theme, "The Capacity to Obey," noting that true obedience begins in the "hidden places" where God teaches us to trust Him before others take notice.
Theology vs. History: Dr. Price signals that he will approach the text not just as historical events, but as a narrative arranged by the Holy Spirit to reveal the character of God, specifically His covenant faithfulness and comfort.
Christ-Centered Interpretation: He hints that the series will consistently point toward Jesus Christ, framing the rebuilding of Jerusalem as a precursor to the restoration of humanity through the Gospel.
