Broken Promises and a Victorious Savior
Have you ever been part of a situation that started off poorly, showed promise, built up hope, but ultimately ended in disappointment? It’s like the Dallas Cowboys’ football seasons since the ’90s — a cycle of hope and heartbreak.
Fools and Our Faithful God
Nehemiah 9-10 recounts Israel’s history, contrasting God’s constant faithfulness with humanity’s repeated failures. Despite the Israelites’ ongoing rebellion, God always showed mercy and offered forgiveness. This serves as a reminder that, no matter how often we stumble, God remains true to His promises.
Centrality of God’s Word
The contrast between the rebuilding of the physical walls and the rebuilding of the people is striking, and Nehemiah’s leadership highlights that it’s not the physical that ultimately matters, but the spiritual.
Dealing With Opposition
In this section, we reflect on how Nehemiah faced immense opposition, both external and internal, as he led the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. We can draw several key lessons from Nehemiah’s leadership that help us deal with opposition in our own lives and ministries.
A Heart for God and His Work
Nehemiah’s example teaches us how to respond when God burdens our hearts: be open to it, pray boldly, take action with faith, lead with courage, and persevere through opposition. Burdens are not meant to crush us but to draw us into deeper reliance on God and lead us into action. As we face our burdens, let’s remember that God is with us every step of the way, empowering us to fulfill His purpose.
How to Live Our Identity: Abide Transform Imitate
The idea that our individual identity in Christ cannot be separated from our identity as a local body of believers is powerful.
Fruits of the Full Life
In John 10:10 and Galatians 5:22-23, we see a contrast between the false promises of a full life and the reality of the abundant life offered by Jesus. John 10:10 presents a powerful truth: Jesus came so that we might have life and have it abundantly, while the enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. This statement is a stark reminder of the two paths available: one leading to destruction through empty worldly pursuits and the other leading to life through a relationship with Christ.
Supportive Community
In Acts 2:42-47, we witness the early church’s foundational principles for living in a supportive community, which remain relevant for the church today.
Learn God’s Truth
In the beginning of 2025, the staff at Coggin Church sought to start the year strong by launching an identity series. This series aims to articulate the vision of the congregation and its commitment to living out God’s truth. This message will explore what it means to be a church that is rooted in God’s […]
Imitating Christ in 2025
Imitate Christ by becoming a person of love, letting His peace rule, and dwelling in His Word with community.
The Christmas Story: Run to the Savior
In Luke 2:8-20, the shepherds are the first to receive the good news of Jesus’ birth. These ordinary, overlooked men respond by running to the Savior, eager to worship Him and share the news. Their response—seeking peace with God, themselves, and others—teaches us how to embrace the true spirit of Christmas. Just like the shepherds, we are invited to come to Jesus, find peace, and then share that peace with the world. Run to the Savior, Worship Him, and Share His Peace.
The Christmas Story: Joseph and The Birth of Jesus
Joseph’s actions speak volumes about integrity, faithfulness, and quiet obedience. Let’s look at his example and uncover what it means to live with integrity, believe God’s promises about our identity, and rejoice in the reality that God is with us.