Overcoming Obstacles - September 29, 2024

First Baptist Arlington Sermons

Dennis R. Wiles

First Baptist Arlington

September 29, 2024

FALL 2024

Together . . . for the Future

September 1 – November 2, 2024

Preaching Voice: Shepherd

Overcoming Obstacles

Ezra 4:4-5; 5:3-5; Nehemiah 4:1-23

Theme for 2024: Together

Theme for Fall 2024: Together . . . for the Future

Lessons for Re-Building (or Building)

-Kneeology: We must begin with prayer!

-You Are Here: We must accept an honest assessment!

-Planning and Zoning: Make a plan and get to work!

CONTEXT: In Ezra 4 and 5 we read of the opposition faced by the Jews who were attempting to re-build the Temple in Jerusalem. Nehemiah 4 records the obstacles faced by Nehemiah and his workers as they were re-building the wall around Jerusalem.

LESSONS TO BE LEARNED

1. In any journey of building or re-building, obstacles are inevitable.
2. Obstacles can have a positive effect---they can force us to be more focused and determined.
3. Obstacles can be overcome!
4. Pray!
5. Often, we have to make real adjustments to face obstacles.
6. Obstacles can be overcome!