LEAVING A LASTING IMPACT

NEHEMIAH: How To Get Things Done

LEAVING A LASTING IMPACT

Nehemiah 8:1-18

 

WHAT REALLY  MATTERS:

            

             It’s the lasting impact we leave on people.

 

HOW IT’S DONE:

            

  1. Be honest.

Nehemiah 2:17-18

 

  1. Show the way.

Nehemiah 5:14

 

  1. Teach what can be understood.

Nehemiah 8:2-3

 

  1. When you make a rule – give a reason.

Nehemiah 8:7-8

 

  1. Give leaders more.

Nehemiah 8:13

 

  1. Apply it—as soon as possible.

Nehemiah 8:14-16

 

  1. Repeat it—over and over again.

Nehemiah 8:18

 

FINISHING WELL

NEHEMIAH: How To Get Things Done

Finishing Well

Nehemiah 6:1-16

 

 

NEHEMIAH’S STORY

             Nehemiah 6:1-16

 

  

 

FINISHING WELL: If you want to finish well….

 

  1. Keep your focus.

 

  

  1. Avoid foolish alliances.

Proverbs 20:11

Provers 22:24

Proverbs 11:1   &   20:19     26:28      23:6-7

 

 3.  Resist “special situation” compromises.

Proverbs 19:22

 

 

 

FACING OPPOSITION

NEHEMIAH: How To Get Things Done

Facing Opposition

Nehemiah 4:1-5:19

The Passage:

            

 

 When We’re Faced With Opposition

  

  1. Expect it.

Judges 1:1-2, 19

  

  1. When criticized:

– Check for seeds of truth.

Proverbs 15:31-32

 

– Pray boldly and honestly.

Psalm 54:1-7

  

  1. When attacked:

– Protect yourself, but don’t retaliate.

Romans 12:17-21

 

 4.  Focus on the task – not your opponents.

 

TACKLING THE IMPOSSIBLE

NEHEMIAH: How To Get Things Done

Tackling the Impossible

Nehemiah 3

 

The Passage:

             Nehemiah 3:1-32

 

 

 

The Principles:

            

  1. Break things into bite-size pieces.

Deuteronomy 7:22

 

  1. Get everyone involved – a team beats a superstar.

 

  1. Adapt the assignments.

Romans 12:4-8

 

  1. Cut the competition.

 

  1. Ignore those who could but won’t.

 

  1. Recognize results.

 

  1. Remember—nothing is perfect.

 

 

 

TAKING THE REINS

NEHEMIAH: How To Get Things Done

TAKING THE REINS

Nehemiah 2:11-20

 

NEHEMIAH’S STORY

  

TAKING THE REINS: Four things you’ll want to do when it’s time to take charge.

 

 1  Get the facts.

Nehemiah 2:2-15      Proverbs 13:16     Proverbs 18:17      Proverbs 14:15

 

  

  1. Keep your mouth shut for now.

Nehemiah 2:12 & 16      Acts 16:6-10     Proverbs 18:2 & 13

 

  

  1. Communicate clearly at the right time.

Nehemiah 2:17-18

 

  

 

  1. Expect opposition.

Nehemiah 2:19-20

 

PREPARING FOR A TOUGH JOB

NEHEMIAH: How To Get Things Done

PREPARING FOR A TOUGH JOB

Nehemiah 2:1-10

 

THE TRUTH ABOUT LEADERSHIP:

            

             It’s learned on the job – but it’s prepared for ahead of time !

 

NEHEMIAH’S STORY:

  Nehemiah 2:1-10

 

PREPARED TO LEAD:

Four powerful questions every leader needs to ask before

taking charge.

 

  1. Is this God’s timing?

Nehemiah 1:1-4 & 2:1-5        Acts 7:23-36          John 7:1-8

 

  1. Have I followed well?

Nehemiah 2:1-2           Proverbs 27:18

 

  1. Am I prepared spiritually?

Nehemiah 1:4,6  & 2:4           Proverbs 21:1          Proverbs 1:23-31              Matthew 3:13-4:17

 

  1. Do I have a plan?

Nehemiah 2:6-8

 

THE HEART OF A LEADER

How To Get Things Done

THE HEART OF A LEADER

Nehemiah 1:1-11

 

 

NEHEMIAH’S STORY:

             Nehemiah 1:1-11

 

  

THE HEART OF A LEADER

             To lead well we need…..

  

-  A passion for the task.

Nehemiah 1:4        Matthew 28:19-20     1 Timothy 3:1

 

  -  Humility before God.

Nehemiah 1:5-11    Proverbs 21:30-31

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