History has shown us that whenever any individual or group takes a stand for the things of God, they face heavy opposition. That was the case for Nehemiah and it’s certainly the case for Christians today, as well. Today, Alistair Begg talks about leadership in the face of resistance.
From the sermon: Hard Pressed But Not Crushed, Part One
- Topics:
- The Church
- Leadership
- The Local Church
- Work

God's Work, God's Way, Volume 1
The people of Israel returned from exile and joyously rebuilt the temple, but joy gave way to discouragement as the city of Jerusalem lay in ruins. Enter Nehemiah: a gifted leader moved to action by compassion for his people and concern for the glory of God. But the Book of Nehemiah isn’t a tutorial on leadership. It’s the record of God’s faithfulness to His people as He equipped them to do His work for His glory. In Volume One of this series, Alistair Begg explains that God accomplishes His purposes through His people as they depend on the resources He provides. We see the significance of prayer in the life of the Church, the vitality of God’s Word as it realigns our hearts, and the necessity of taking practical steps to achieve what God has called us to do. God’s people must remain unified and committed to the task that God has given, secure in the conviction that God’s work done in God’s way will display God’s glory.