Bon Accord Free Church - Sermons: Nehemiah

Work In Progress

Donald Smith — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Work In Progress

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 23rd November 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 13:1-31

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Work In Progress Nehemiah 13:1-31

Renewal is still needed a. Watch out for comfortable compromise b. Be angry at sin c. Pursue God’s Glory

A Reason to Celebrate

Donald Smith — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A Reason to Celebrate

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 16th November 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 12:27-47

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A Reason to Celebrate Nehemiah 12:27-47

Worshipping God in God’s Way a. Preparing (1-30) b. Singing (31-42) c. Rejoicing (43) d. Thanksgiving (44-47)

Worshipping God through his Messiah

(Extra)ordinary Faithfulness

Donald Smith — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

(Extra)ordinary Faithfulness

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 9th November 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 11:1-36

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(Extra)ordinary Faithfulness Nehemiah 11:1-36

God’s people are faithful to their promise a. They sacrificially serve... b. For the sake of worship

God is faithful to his promise a. He gathers his people... b. In his land

Bearing Fruit in Keeping with Repentance

Donald Smith — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Bearing Fruit in Keeping with Repentance

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 2nd November 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 9:38-10:37

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Bearing Fruit in Keeping with Repentance Nehemiah 9:38-10:37

All of God’s people promise to keep all of God’s law (9:38-10:29) a. Striving for holiness (10:30-31) b. Supporting the work of God’s house (10:32-39)

“You have dealt Faithfully, We have acted Wickedly”

Joe Hall — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

“You have dealt Faithfully, We have acted Wickedly”

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 26th October 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 9:1-37

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“You have dealt Faithfully, We have acted Wickedly” Nehemiah 9:1-37

Intro: how did we get here?

A Potted History of God’s Covenant

Lessons Learnt: a. The Lord is Constantly Righteous b. The Lord is Continuously Merciful c. His People are Stubbornly Sinful

What Now? a. We Confess our Sins b. We Worship our Lord

Bring Out the Book!

Joe Tough — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Bring Out the Book!

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Joe Tough

Date: 19th October 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-18

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Bring Out the Book! Nehemiah 8

A revived people being renewed are...

Hungry for God’s Word (vs1-8)
Moved by God’s Word (vs9-12)
Submissive to God’s Word (vs13-18)

Citizens for the City

Ben Traynor — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Citizens for the City

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Ben Traynor

Date: 12th October 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 7:1-73

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Citizens for the City Nehemiah 7

Citizens saved by Jesus

Citizens preserved by Jesus

Citizens called to worship Jesus

Who Shall I Fear?

Joe Hall — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Who Shall I Fear?

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 28th September 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 6:1-19

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Who Shall I Fear? Nehemiah 6:1-19

When Enemies Threaten, Are we Afraid? (v1-14) a. Should we Stop God’s Work in Self-Defence? (v1-9) b. Should we Flee God’s Work and Sin? (v10-14)

When God’s Work Triumphs, Who then is Afraid? (v15-19)

Putting the Fear of God in Us

Joe Hall — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Putting the Fear of God in Us

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 21st September 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 5:1-19

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Putting the Fear of God in Us Nehemiah 5:1-19

Stops us Taking Advantage of others’ Weakness (v1-13)

Stops us Taking Advantage of our Strength (v14-19)

Sword and Trowel

Joe Hall — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Sword and Trowel

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Joe Hall

Date: 14th September 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 4:1-23

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Sword and Trowel Nehemiah 4:1-23

Enemies Mocking? Pray Hard and Carry On (v1-6)

Enemies Knocking? Pray Again and Protect the Work (v7-14)

Enemies Restocking? Don’t Let your Guard Drop, Don’t Let the Work Stop (v15-23)

Reforming the (Living) Wall

Ben Traynor — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Reforming the (Living) Wall

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Ben Traynor

Date: 7th September 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 3:1-32

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Reforming the (Living) Wall Nehemiah 3

Opposition, not universal approval

Humility, not pride

Unity, not division

Character, not competence.

God’s glory, not my own.

The Good Hand of God

Donald Smith — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0100

The Good Hand of God

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 31st August 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 1:4-2:8

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The Good Hand of God Nehemiah 1:4-2:8

God’s servant prays for God’s hand to be at work (1:4-11)

God's hand provides the way for God’s servant to work (2:1-8)

Renewal Required

Donald Smith — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Renewal Required

Series: Nehemiah

Preacher: Donald Smith

Date: 24th August 2025

Passage: Nehemiah 1:1-11

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Renewal Required Nehemiah 1:1-11

The Broken Walls of God’s City (1-3)

The Heartfelt Prayer of God’s Servant (4-11) a. Confidence in the faithful God (4-6) b. Confession on behalf of a sinful people (6-7) c. Concern for the glory of God (8-11)