{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"First Baptist Arlington Sermons","title":"How Firm a Foundation - October 13, 2024","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2157,"description":"Dennis R. Wiles \nFirst Baptist Arlington \nOctober 13, 2024 \n \nFALL 2024 \nTogether . . . for the Future \nSeptember 1 – November 2, 2024 \nPreaching Voice:\t\tShepherd \n \nHow Firm a Foundation \nNehemiah 8:1-6 \n \nTheme for 2024:\tTogether \n \nTheme for Fall 2024:\tTogether . . . for the Future \n \nLessons for Re-Building (or Building) \n-Kneeology: We must begin with prayer! \n-You Are Here: We must accept an honest assessment! \n-Planning and Zoning: Make a plan and get to work! \n-Overcoming Obstacles: Obstacles can be overcome! \n-Detoured by Distractions: Don’t get sidetracked! \n \nCONTEXT: The wall was finished! The great re-building project was complete! However, Nehemiah knew that the survival of God’s people was not guaranteed by a physical wall around the sacred city of Jerusalem. If God’s people are to fulfill His purposes, they must honor God with their lives. This could only be possible if they knew, understood, and obeyed the Word of God! So, a “revival” service was held in Jerusalem to commemorate the completion of the wall. \nLESSON TO BE LEARNED \nAs Christians, we are to honor God as we seek to re-build our lives. This is only possible if we acknowledge the authority of God’s Word. God’s Word is to be read, studied, contemplated, memorized, and applied as we engage in the journey of re-building. \n \nGive God the opportunity to speak into your life through His Word! \n \nGod will provide you wisdom, counsel, correction, and guidance through His Word. \n \nGod wants you to know Him and worship Him. Spending time in His Word will lead you to a proper acknowledgment of Him in your life. ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UAbjbO_BQA3R5XEsQj1SCg2lWzYdffFGQbPeYIvJPQ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM0Mjg4LzE2NjM1/OTk5NzAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}