vbc_sermon_2005_12_11x2 audio opensource_audio john johnson, village baptist church, sermon, nehemiah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ Series: Transforming the World in which God has Placed Us Village Baptist Church, Beaverton, Oregon Pastor John Johnson Nehemiah 8:1-12 December 10-11, 2005 As the wall of Jerusalem is completed, the people of the city are drawn to the Word of God. They recognized the seventh month of their year as a special time and therefore look to God to meet them. Pastor John showed us through this chapter and the people of Jerusalem what is necessary to have God meet with us. * He comes when we come with desire, vs. 1 "they told Ezra..." * He comes when we come with open ears, vs. 3 * He comes when we come with reverence, a reverence of expectation to hear from Him, vs. 5-6 * He comes when we come with minds to get it, that is the truth of the Word of God Further, here's what happens when God meets us in His Word: * Our hearts are pierced, we are made aware of our sin and it grieves our hearts. * Our souls are healed, lives are centered, relationships are restored, and there is a genuine joy expressed. 2005-12-11 2005-12-29 11:57:09 2005-12-29 19:56:50 agentolivia@gmail.com Village Baptist Church, Beaverton, OR Dr. John Johnson Dr. John Johnson, lead pastor, Village Baptist Church, and Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology, Director of Doctor of Ministry program, Western Seminary delivers a series of messages on Nehemiah, Fall 2005 at Village Baptist Church in Beaverton, Oregon, USA. Small group discussion questions and sermon notes are available online at http://vbconline.org/vbc/sermon_notes. 2005-12-29 12:05:48 Amber Himes opensource_religion