March 7, 2010 Series: BUILD Title: Part 4: "Opposing Opposition" Pastor Curt Snyder “I told them how the hand of my God had been favorable to me and also about the king’s words which he had spoken to me. Then they said, “Let us arise and build.” So they put their hands to the good work.” Nehemiah 2:18 Nehemiah 2:19-“when Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem the Arab heard of our plan, they scoffed contemptuously, ‘What are you doing? Are you rebelling against the king?” Opposing Opposition Opposition will use all their Tactics and those tactics are always the same. 1. Accusation 2. Doubt 3. Discouragement 4. Threat There are 2 Types of Opposition 1.Opposition from the Outside-Most obvious and easiest to deal with 2.Opposition from Within-Subtle and hardest to deal with It’s Time to stop just Overcoming Opposition and begin Opposing It Overcoming – opposition already has a foothold Opposing – stopping it before it can Ephesians 6:10-18 “Finally be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Know Who Your Enemy Is! Our battle is not with people. Quit blaming our problems on each other. Ephesians 6:13 “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground and after you have done everything, TO STAND.” Ephesians 6:17-18 “Stand firm then, with… And the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God And Pray in the Spirit on all Occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests Nehemiah’s Secret to Opposing Opposition He knew God’s Word to him. He prayed He took a stand     X Close Window