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The Results of Reconstruction

Dr Dharius Daniels

Change Church • Nov 9, 2023 • 54 min

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Summary

In this teaching on Nehemiah 12, Dr. Dharius Daniels highlights the powerful outcomes that occur when believers rebuild broken areas of their lives according to God's principles. Reconstructing our lives requires understanding our spiritual 'why,' which provides the endurance needed to navigate opposition and experience a true phase change. When we commit to working God's principles in private and in public, we reap the three supernatural results of reconstruction: holistic prosperity, purification, and lasting peace.

Themes

Biblical ReconstructionGod's Principles vs. WillpowerFaith in ActionHolistic ProsperityPurification & SanctificationSpiritual Peace

Pastor's Points

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Prosperity is the result of reconstruction.

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Purification is the result of reconstruction.

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Peace is the result of reconstruction.

Key Points

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Prosperity is the result of reconstruction.
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Purification is the result of reconstruction.
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Peace is the result of reconstruction.
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Your 'why power' is stronger than your willpower when attempting to make significant life changes.
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Reconstruction is an essential life skill because destruction in some area of life is inevitable.
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God often gives you tools, words, or principles in one season that you will need to rely on in a future season.
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Spiritual insanity is expecting the benefits of a principled life while living an unprincipled life.
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Practicing biblical principles is the actual work and expression of your faith.

Sermon Moments

“The phase change analogy: Water changing from ice to liquid is still the same substance, representing how God transforms us into new versions of ourselves.”

“Moses receiving a rod in Exodus 4 without realizing he would need it to part the Red Sea in Exodus 14.”

“The definition of spiritual insanity: expecting the benefits of a principled life while living an unprincipled life.”

“Spiritual practices as prescriptions: prayer, fasting, and worship address specific spiritual needs.”

“The Spirit of the Pharisee vs. Kingdom Spirit: 'To seem to be' versus 'To be.'”

“Gold purification illustration: Gold is pure when the goldsmith can see his reflection in it.”

This Week

Identify your spiritual 'why' for the area of your life you need to reconstruct so you can endure present inconveniences for future blessings.

Establish a system to take notes and 'bank' spiritual teachings for future seasons of life.

Examine your daily habits to align them with biblical principles rather than relying solely on willpower.

Begin sincerely praying for those who have offended or hurt you, surrendering any desire for personal payback.

Allow God to refine your character by removing negative habits and attitudes during your reconstruction process.

Practice spiritual disciplines in private so that God can publicly endorse your spiritual growth.

Step out in active faith and generosity, trusting that God rewards obedience to His principles.

Remember This

When you faithfully commit to reconstructing your life through God's principles, you will experience His holistic prosperity, purification, and peace.

A Challenge for You

Refuse to give up on the wall you are rebuilding; recognize that the inconvenience of reconstruction is worth the lasting peace, purification, and prosperity on the other side.

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