Part 1
IN THIS LESSON
In this sermon, Dr. Richard Price delivers a message titled "Build Your Section", based on Ephesians 4:14-16 and the rebuilding work in Nehemiah 3. Dr. Price emphasizes that God assigns every believer a specific "section" of work and that the church's health depends on each person faithfully doing their part.
Key themes include:
Local Responsibility: Dr. Price draws on the recurring theme in Nehemiah 3 where individuals repaired the wall "opposite their own house", teaching that believers should first focus on what God has placed right in front of them—whether in their prayer life, character, or relationships.
Intergenerational Building: The sermon highlights that legacy is not a museum piece but a living foundation. He encourages the older, seasoned generation to mentor the youth, while urging young people to bring humility and holy enthusiasm to their assignments.
The Power of Connection: The wall of Jerusalem was only completed when faithful sections touched one another. Dr. Price stresses that personal excellence cannot compensate for an unwillingness to connect, as the body of Christ relies on each part being held together.
The Christ-Centered Foundation: The sermon concludes by shifting the focus to Jesus, the cornerstone. Dr. Price explains that we do not rebuild ourselves through works; rather, Jesus came down to do the work we could not do, making reconciliation possible through his death, burial, and resurrection.
