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John is the under-shepherd of Agape International Church & Ministries Inc, Antioch, California and the President of Agape International Ministries Foundation, Inc (www.agapebfm.net) John has been a Preacher, Bible Teacher, Counselor and a mission-minded servant of God from 1984 till the present time. Married to Alice since 1987, he enjoys being a father to 2 sons and 1 daughter. He is available to preach, participate in evangelistic crusades and revivals, lead or participate in a Marriage Enrichment program internationally. John preaches on a weekly radio broadcast called "KNOW THE TRUTH" (Based on John 8:32)and the broadcast is aired every Sunday at Radio KDIA 1640AM. The broadcast is also accessible through the website of the radio station: www.kdia.com. You can follow him on twitter @agapebfm

Monday, October 15, 2012

When You Feel Like Giving Up


Help for Hard Times

When You Feel Like Giving Up

MEMORY VERSE: Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.


TEXT: Nehemiah 4:1–20


Introduction:

Nehemiah 2:10, 19; 4: 6, 7, 10–12


1.    The Triggers:

·         Ridicule

Nehemiah 4:1–3 (
             


·         Exhaustion:

Nehemiah 4:6–10

  
·         Rubbish:
Nehemiah 4:10 (


·         Negativity:
Nehemiah 4:10


·         Timidity:
Nehemiah 4:11–12 ; 1 Corinthians 15:33; 2 Timothy 1:7



2.    The Treatment:

·         Pray:
Nehemiah 4:4–5 ; Genesis 12:3; Deuteronomy 32:35

  
·         Strategize:
Nehemiah 4:13; Ecclesiastes 4:9–12

  
·         Courage:
Nehemiah 4:14; Psalm 56:3–4



·         Remember:
Nehemiah 4:14; Psalm 34:18; Romans 8:31; Luke 1:37; Jeremiah 32:17

  
·         Resist:
Nehemiah 4:14; James 4:7
          

·         Assurance:
Nehemiah 4:20


CONCLUSION: Galatians 6:9






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