The Importance of Teamwork

The Importance of Teamwork

Introduction:

During the time of Nehemiah there was despair over what had happened to Israel. Jerusalem had been destroyed – most of the Jews taken into captivity. In 538 BC – Cyrus of Persia declared that a remnant of Jews would return to Jerusalem to rebuild it & the temple. Two years later (536) construction began & was completed in 516 – thus ending the 70 years of captivity. But – for the next 70 years the walls of Jerusalem remained in shambles. In 445 BC – Nehemiah receives permission from Artaxerxes to go to Jerusalem & rebuild the walls. Nehemiah 6:15: Due to Nehemiah’s influence the project was completed in 52 days! Tonight, I want us to consider what Nehemiah accomplished. God wants to use us to accomplish great things in His kingdom today – if we let Him! What are some key elements in the power of involvement?

I. Neh. 1:3-4 – teamwork requires ___________________involvement.

This starts with ______________ – 1:5-11

He realized the _____________________ of sin – 1:5-7

His desire was to go & rebuild & unite the people of God.

Are we as _______________ about the task before us?

Don’t have to look far to see ugliness of sin.

We need to get on our knees & ________ & then _______! Heb. 10:24-25, esp. 10:25b.

II. Neh. 2:2-4 – teamwork requires seeing the ______________ ahead.

Nehemiah was ____________; prayerful; and ____________ as he looked for the right opportunity to tell the king about God’s people.

We too need to see the task before us!

Some have lost their sense of _________________! John 9:4

If we fail to work while we can – we WILL _____________ for it!

It is because of this that many congregations are in ______________.

Can we see the task ahead?

III. Neh. 2:5-6 – teamwork involves setting a ______ with a ______ of __________________.

He saw the need & the possibilities for growth.

2:5-6 – set a __________ __________________.

Individually:

What’s going on w/in our ________________? Is God seen?

See Eph. 6:4; 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15; 2 Tim. 2:15

As a congregation:

Participate in various bible study programs; emphasize scriptural authority for everything we do.

Emphasize the spiritual over the social; encourage new converts to be zealous & active.

Get involved w/young people in this congregation; Get behind the elders in the church.

Show hospitality; Worship in spirit & truth – John 4:23-24

IV. To accomplish this task: 2:11-18

Nehemiah left __________ & _______________ to go to work.

We too need to work & be involved. Gal. 6:9-10

Conclusion:

Nehemiah 2:20a. They follow through & begin building. 6:15 – wall finished in 52 days! Are you ready for work?



The Importance of Teamwork Introduction: During the time of Nehemiah there was despair over what had happened to Israel. Jerusalem had been destroyed – most of the Jews taken into captivity. In 538 BC – Cyrus of Persia declared that a remnant of Jews would return to Jerusalem to rebuild it & the temple. Two years later (536) construction began & was completed in 516 – thus ending the 70 years of captivity. But – for the next 70 years the walls of Jerusalem remained in shambles. In 445 BC – Nehemiah receives permission from Artaxerxes to go to Jerusalem & rebuild the walls. Nehemiah 6:15: Due to Nehemiah’s influence the project was completed in 52 days! Tonight, I want us to consider what Nehemiah accomplished. God wants to use us to accomplish great things in His kingdom today – if we let Him! What are some key elements in the power of involvement? I. Neh. 1:3-4 – teamwork requires ___________________involvement. This starts with ______________ – 1:5-11 He realized the _____________________ of sin – 1:5-7 His desire was to go & rebuild & unite the people of God. Are we as _______________ about the task before us? Don’t have to look far to see ugliness of sin. We need to get on our knees & ________ & then _______! Heb. 10:24-25, esp. 10:25b. II. Neh. 2:2-4 – teamwork requires seeing the ______________ ahead. Nehemiah was ____________; prayerful; and ____________ as he looked for the right opportunity to tell the king about God’s people. We too need to see the task before us! Some have lost their sense of _________________! John 9:4 If we fail to work while we can – we WILL _____________ for it! It is because of this that many congregations are in ______________. Can we see the task ahead? III. Neh. 2:5-6 – teamwork involves setting a ______ with a ______ of __________________. He saw the need & the possibilities for growth. 2:5-6 – set a __________ __________________. Individually: What’s going on w/in our ________________? Is God seen? See Eph. 6:4; 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15; 2 Tim. 2:15 As a congregation: Participate in various bible study programs; emphasize scriptural authority for everything we do. Emphasize the spiritual over the social; encourage new converts to be zealous & active. Get involved w/young people in this congregation; Get behind the elders in the church. Show hospitality; Worship in spirit & truth – John 4:23-24 IV. To accomplish this task: 2:11-18 Nehemiah left __________ & _______________ to go to work. We too need to work & be involved. Gal. 6:9-10 Conclusion: Nehemiah 2:20a. They follow through & begin building. 6:15 – wall finished in 52 days! Are you ready for work?