Pushin’ Through When the Pressure’s On

Pastor Allen Stansberry

Nehemiah 6:15-7:4

Big Idea: God equips His people to push through the pressure and finish the mission, no matter
the opposition.

I. Nehemiah 6:15-16

Psalm 127:1

• It’s not about our grind—our wins come straight from God’s power and provision.
• When God’s moving in your life or your church, even your haters will have to admit it’s Him.
• God’s plans can’t be stopped when we follow His lead, no matter who tries to block it.

II. Nehemiah 6:17-19

• Are we holding onto any ties that could make us drift from Christ’s mission?

2 Corinthians 6:14-15
Proverbs 29:25

• Stay sharp—not just against outside threats, but also against the compromises inside.
• Even after big wins, the enemy doesn’t quit.

III. Nehemiah 7:1-3

• We are called to set spiritual boundaries to protect your heart, mind, and family.

“The duty of pastors is to feed the flock with wholesome food of the Word; to watch over it with all care and diligence; to go before it in example of faith, love, humility, self-denial, meekness, patience, readiness for the cross, and conformity in their own hearts and lives unto Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep.”

John Owen
The Works of John Owen, Volume 16

• Leaders in church and life should be people who fear God and keep it real with integrity
• Spiritual security in the church is a team effort—everyone’s got a role to play.

Ephesians 6:18

IV. Nehemiah 7:4

Luke 10:2
Matthew 16:18

Application Questions:

1. What’s stealing your focus from what God’s called you to? How can you lock back in?
2. When challenges hit, are you leaning on your own strength or trusting in God’s plan? How can you better rely on His power to guide you through?
3. What steps can you take to strengthen your spiritual defenses, making sure you’re guided by godly influences and staying grounded in your walk with Christ?

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