Knocked Down but not Knocked Out

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Knocked Down but not Knocked Out

• Nehemiah 4
• 2 Corinthians 48-9

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Knocked Down but not Knocked Out

• Review of Chapter 1-3
• When things begin to go well, disaster often
  strikes, examples - after Timors
  referendum - in our own personal lives - in
  Christian work

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Gods People should Expect Opposition 41-3,7-8
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Conflict and Depression are Like Siamese Twins
410-12

• Believers lost their strength, vision, confidence
• Others white-anted Gods work

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How Nehemiah Dealt with the Conflict Depression
44-6, 9-23

• By turning to God
• By his costly perseverance
• By equipping Gods people
• By sharing his faith in God

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How Nehemiah Dealt with the Conflict Depression
44-6, 9-23

• By reminding believers of their family
  responsibilities
• By having a well thought out strategy
• By having a good communications
• Through being a good example

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• A single committed believer can be very
  influential