Praying and Planning

May 18, 2008
Nehemiah 2:1-8
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor

THEME: Leadership is influence. God changes the world through people who are fully devoted to Him. In business, family and church God is rebuilding society through people who have vision from God. Are you one of them?

I. The power of a rebuilder is prayer.
(Nehemiah 1:11; 2:5)

1. A rebuilder knows God changes
hearts. (Nehemiah 1:11)

“The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord; He directs it like a watercourse wherever He pleases.” Proverbs 21:1

2. Rebuilders pray for an opportunity
rather than a miracle. (Nehemiah 2:1-5)

II. The plan of a Rebuilder:
(Nehemiah 2:6-8)

1. Rebuilders are faithful in the present,
prepare for the future and they don’t
stay stuck in the past.

“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” II Chronicles 16:9a

2. God’s favor rests upon a fully devoted heart. (Nehemiah 2:5,8)

Make it practical:
God will use you to rebuild and make a difference and you will be available to Him. Consider the following:
1. What opportunity are you praying for today? God puts it in your heart before He shows the way it will be done.
2. Go to www.fbcowasso.org and register for the Summit before May 20th to get the best rates.
3. Have you trusted Christ to forgive your sin and lead your life?

First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294