The People Had A Mind To Work (From our 10-12-25 Worship)

West Side Church of Christ - Elkton Ky · Oct 16, 2025 · 28m

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“And the People Had a Mind to Work” — Summary

Hook: A Modern “Mega-Build” vs. God’s Work

Illustration: Saudi Arabia’s NEOM “Line”—an enormous, glass-walled, car-less city—shows we have the tech and tools for massive projects.

Point: Whether NEOM succeeds or fails will hinge on politics and money—not tools. Likewise, God’s work doesn’t fail for lack of divine resources; it stalls when God’s people won’t work.

Text & Big Idea (Nehemiah)

Setting: Nehemiah in exile hears Jerusalem’s walls are ruined, prays, and is sent to rebuild.

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