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Rise & Build

Philip Anthony Mitchell

2819 Church • Nov 7, 2019 • 67 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

Walking through Nehemiah chapter 2, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell explores how God-given burdens move believers from quiet prayer to bold action. He reminds us that true legacy lies in what we build for Jesus, urging us to manage our emotions, embrace opposition as a tool for growth, and step out in faith to restore brokenness in our homes, churches, and culture.

Themes

Godly Burden and PurposePrayer Before ActionEmotional DisciplineFavor and Wise DiplomacyOvercoming OppositionRebuilding Culture for Christ

Pastor's Points

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Character attracts favor.

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Honor attracts favor.

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Godly ambition attracts favor.

Key Points

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When our lives end, earthly possessions like money and cars will not matter; only what we have done for Jesus will remain.
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A divine burden from God acts as an agitation in the heart that moves believers to prayer and shifts them into their divine purpose.
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Major endeavors demand a season of prayer prior to action to get God involved before laying hands to work.
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Emotions are designed to be indicators warning us of what is happening in our hearts, not leaders directing our choices.
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Nehemiah demonstrated honor and wise diplomacy when making his request before authority, aligning preparation with opportunity.
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Satanic opposition is often confirmation that you are heading in the right direction, functioning like wind against an airplane wing to provide lift.
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Guarding your vision and choosing a wise inner circle is vital when stepping out to fulfill God's plan.
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Rebuilding broken cultural walls requires believers to sacrifice, serve, pray, and live for a cause much greater than themselves.

Sermon Moments

“Legacy at death: When laying in a box, nobody will care about your house or bank account, only what you did for Jesus.”

“Indicator vs. Leader: Emotions are like car blind-spot warning lights; they notify you that something is there, but they do not tell you to merge.”

“Airplane metaphor: Just as an airplane cannot achieve lift without the opposing force of the wind, believers need opposition to grow and be elevated.”

“DM for mentorship: Driving three hours for a sixty-minute meeting because hunger for calling postures itself around wisdom.”

“Handling betrayal: When kissed by a Judas, do not seek vengeance—just wipe your cheek, pray, and keep moving forward.”

This Week

Spend focused time in prayer before making major life decisions or starting new ventures.

Treat your emotions as indicators to bring to God in prayer rather than blindly following them.

Practice honor and wise diplomacy when interacting with employers and authority figures.

Reframing opposition as confirmation and an opportunity for God to lift you higher.

Be intentional about who you share your vision with, protecting your heart from negativity.

Seek out wise mentors to shorten your spiritual and professional learning curves.

Engage actively in serving, giving, and praying to rebuild areas of brokenness in your church and community.

Remember This

When God grips your heart with a divine burden, submit your emotions to prayer and step out in faith to rebuild what is broken for a cause greater than yourself.

A Challenge for You

I have surveyed the culture and I say to you let's rise and build. Let's put favor to action. Let me pray, let's serve, let's give the sacrifice, let's grind... let's take territory for our God and Savior.

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