Part 1
IN THIS LESSON
In this sermon, titled "Build Anyway," Dr. Richard Price draws on Nehemiah 4:1-23 to discuss how to maintain focus and persist in one's God-given assignments despite external and internal resistance. He frames the Nehemiah narrative as a case study for building what matters in life.
Key takeaways from the sermon include:
Don't Let Ridicule Redefine You: Dr. Price emphasizes that critics often focus on what you lack, ignoring the hand of God in your life. Rather than engaging in public relations battles, the response to criticism should be measurable progress and prayer.
Pray and Post a Guard: The sermon highlights that faith and wisdom work together. While we trust God to protect the work, we must also be good stewards and take practical steps to guard our assignments.
Addressing Internal Discouragement: The speaker addresses the reality of fatigue, noting that rebuilding is exhausting. He encourages leaders to show compassion for weary people, reinforcing them and reminding them of God's greatness rather than shaming them.
Keep Your Tool and Your Weapon: Dr. Price illustrates the need for a balanced posture—working with one hand while keeping a weapon ready in the other, always trusting that "our God will fight for us."
Dr. Price concludes by pointing to Jesus as the ultimate builder, who faced the highest resistance at the cross yet succeeded in his mission, providing a model for believers to continue building their lives and the church regardless of the obstacles they face.
