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Hand Me Another Brick: Timeless Lessons on Leadership

The walls of Jerusalem lay in ruins, along with the people’s spirit and the city’s glory. Lifting Jerusalem and its citizens from the rubble would require a unique kind of leader. A godly leader like Nehemiah.

The book of Nehemiah records how God used an ordinary individual to inspire a group of defeated people to achieve a monumental, God-given task.

Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he draws from Nehemiah valuable lessons on leadership. Know any ruined lives that need rebuilding? Broken hearts that need mending? Whether you’re a leader or simply want to do to God’s calling, this series is for you.

Messages in this Series

Discouragement: Its Causes and Cure

Date: 
October 27-31, 2023
Series:
Scripture: 
Nehemiah 4:9-23
Topic:
As we turn to Nehemiah 4:9-23, we find Nehemiah’s work crew discouraged for the first time since the project of rebuilding the walls around Jerusalem began. But what caused the discouragement? How did Nehemiah handle it? The answers to these questions apply directly to the discouragement many leaders face today.

Love, Loans...and the Money Crunch

Date: 
November 1-2, 2023
Series:
Scripture: 
Nehemiah 5:1-13
Topic:
The first 13 verses of Nehemiah 5 shine a spotlight on a dismal financial fiasco involving the workers. This problem caused the project to grind to a temporary halt while their leader guided them to a godly solution. Though our own tasks today are different, problems and difficulties will surely find us, and wise leaders will need to know how to handle them.

Operation Intimidation

Date: 
November 7-8, 2023
Series:
Scripture: 
Nehemiah 6
Topic:
For months, Nehemiah led the project of rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls in spite of constant opposition, both subtle and overt. As the walls neared completion (Nehemiah 6:1), threatening foes once again assailed this leader. But this time the attack was much more insidious than before—the enemy attempted to intimidate Nehemiah through several frightening plots.

Revival at the Water Gate

Date: 
November 9-10, 2023
Series:
Scripture: 
Nehemiah 8:1-12
Topic:
Once the walls and gates were finally completed (Nehemiah 6:15), Nehemiah organized Jerusalem into a well-guarded, stable body of people (7:1-73). The beginnings of spiritual revival were taking place. And the potential for revival is always present in our own lives, if we just know where to look.

The Fine Art of Insight

Date: 
November 13-15, 2023
Series:
Scripture: 
Nehemiah 8:13-18
Topic:
In search of a solid foundation in the Law, they returned to Ezra, seeking insight—wisdom that could be built into their daily lives. They committed to clear away the rubble of wrong thinking and their old patterns of living, replacing them with obedience to the Lord and His Law. This biblical method for spiritual renovation is an excellent model for rebuilding our spiritual lives today.

Four Dimensional Praying

Date: 
November 16-17, 2023
Series:
Scripture: 
Nehemiah 9, 10:28-31, 10:39
Topic:
The prayer of the Jewish leadership looked in four directions: up to God in praise, back in thanksgiving, at the present circumstances, and ahead to the future. Model this kind of four-dimensional praying with Pastor Chuck Swindoll and watch your prayer life reach new heights!

The Willing Unknowns

Date: 
November 30-December 4, 2023
Series:
Scripture: 
Nehemiah 7:1-4, 7:11
Topic:
Nehemiah 11 recognizes the “willing unknowns,” a special group of people who served a vital function in Jerusalem but never saw their names in lights. We will consider also our own sacrificial service and learn to appreciate those who work behind-the-scenes in our homes, workplaces, and realms of leadership.

Happiness Is a Walk on the Wall

Date: 
December 5-7, 2023
Series:
Scripture: 
Nehemiah 12:27-47
Topic:
When Nehemiah finally completed the reconstruction of Jerusalem’s wall in Nehemiah 12:27–47, the Israelites met the accomplishment with hymns in praise to God. After decades of darkness, the people could see that God truly was moving among His people! Find joy with Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he demonstrates how the secret to happiness is continual trust in God.