Originally preached on September 21, 2025.
scripture
Nehemiah 1:5–11
series
Rebuild
summary
Nehemiah 1:5–11 models a prayer for restoration shaped by reverence, repentance, remembrance, and request. Nehemiah begins by honoring God’s greatness, confesses his and his people’s sin, recalls God’s promises to restore His people, and then asks for favor to act. The sermon emphasizes that prayers for restoration are fueled by a vision of God’s grace and lead us to depend on Him for renewal.