Author: Logan Hagoort
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The Market Day of the Soul
Nehemiah 13:15–22 shows the seriousness of guarding the Sabbath as a covenant sign of devotion to the Lord. Nehemiah confronts compromise, restores boundaries, and calls God’s people to honour rest and worship. This passage warns against drift and calls the church to faithful obedience, delighting in God’s appointed holy day.
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A Wedding Worth Attending
Revelation 19:6–10 summons us to the marriage supper of the Lamb, where heaven rejoices and the Bride is made ready. This image captures the solemn joy, royal invitation, and purity of that day, calling all who hear to consider whether they are truly prepared to attend in true repentance alone.
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Don’t Give Up Yet!
Nehemiah 13 confronts the sobering reality of spiritual drift after reform. This sermon calls believers to renewed vigilance, decisive repentance, and covenant faithfulness. Though the work seems undone, God’s people must not abandon the task. With sober resolve, we press on—cleansing, restoring, and persevering under the authority of God’s Word.
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God’s Inevitabilities
The fall of Babylon is certain, and heaven’s praise is sure. God’s judgment cannot be delayed, and His people are called to come out and be separate. This passage confronts us with two responses: lament over the world’s loss, or rejoicing in God’s righteous and inevitable triumph.
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Celebrating God’s Faithfulness
Nehemiah 12 captures the joyful dedication of Jerusalem’s walls, where God’s people publicly celebrate His steadfast faithfulness. Their worship is ordered, communal, and God-centered, reflecting covenant renewal. This passage calls us to remember His works, rejoice in His promises, and honour Him with reverent, visible praise rooted in gratitude and obedience.
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A Prostitute, a Beast, and the Lamb
Revelation 17 unveils a stark contrast between seductive worldly power and the sovereign purity of the Lamb. The prostitute and the beast display temporary glory, yet their end is certain. The Lamb stands victorious, calling believers to discernment and faithful allegiance to Christ alone amid trials and deception in age.
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The Lord Builds the House
Nehemiah 11 reveals that God establishes His people where He wills, securing His city through their faithful presence. The rebuilding is not merely structural but covenantal. As the people dwell in Jerusalem, the Lord Himself builds, preserves, and orders His house, ensuring His purposes stand through ordinary obedience and divine sovereignty.
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Seven Bowls of Justice
Heaven’s patience gives way to holy judgment as the seven bowls are poured out in righteousness. God vindicates His name against a rebellious world, displaying perfect justice. These visions call the church to sober watchfulness, steadfast faith, and holy obedience as the certainty of divine wrath and final victory draws near.
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Covenant Particulars
Nehemiah 10 records a people binding themselves afresh to God’s law, not in vague sentiment but in defined obedience. “Covenant Particulars” highlights that true reform is concrete—seen in worship, separation from sin, and sacrificial giving—flowing from hearts awakened by grace and committed to ordered, faithful living before God.
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Faith Based Welcome
“Faith Based Welcome” captures the quiet courage of Rahab, who received the spies in peace. In a world defined by fear and allegiance, her faith aligned her with God’s people. This image reflects the dignity of trust, the cost of hospitality, and the grace that saves through believing action.