Nehemiah 1:1-11

• A leader has a clear recognition of the need• A leader is personally concerned

with the need

• A serious leader goes first to God with the problem

• A leader is able to personally meet the need himself

Nehemiah 2:1-10

• A leader waits rationally

• A leader makes plans

• A leader looks for the right opportunity

Nehemiah 2:11-18

• A leader is a motivator

Nehemiah 2:19-20

• A leader understands there will be inevitable opposition• A leader stands up to the

opposition

Nehemiah 4:1-6

• In the face of opposition a leader first takes the problem to God (4:4-5)• In the face of opposition a leader

does not personally retaliate (4:4-5)

• In the face of opposition a leader encourages to stay the task (4:6)

Nehemiah 4:7-22

• Causes of Discouragement• Loss of Strength (4:10)• Loss of Vision (4:10)• Loss of Security (4:11)

• Loss of Confidence (4:12)

• Cure for Discouragement• Unify efforts towards a goal

(4:13)• Direct attention towards the

Lord(4:14)• Maintain a balance of thoughts

and actions (4:15-17)

• Determine a rallying point (4:20)• Develop a “serving others”

mentality (4:21-22)

Which Are You?Encourager Discourager

“Let’s try something different to lead others to Christ … maybe we will get better results!”

“We have always done things this way … why change?”

“We could really use your help” “We can’t get anyone to do anything around here”

“You have been such a great encouragement, can you help with this?”

“I have already put in my time … let others do some of the work”

“I think we can have some success if we plan to do something like this”

“We tried that once, it didn’t work”

“Let’s plan to do things and make things happen. Let’s get excited”

“Slow down, what’s the hurry?”

“Lets focus on the Lord’s work and get everyone involved”

“Seems like there are just a few getting there way around here”

“Let’s focus on making sure everyone’s needs are met”

“I’m not getting what I need”

The Result

THE ENTIRE WALL WAS REBUILT IN

ONLY 52 DAYS!!