Overcoming Opposition to Spiritual Growth | Morning Worship with Bishop Alfred Jackson

Описание: Opposition isn't a sign to stop; it’s a sign that you’re growing! Join us as Bishop Alfred Jackson dives into the book of Nehemiah to show us how to handle the "haters" and hurdles that stand in the way of our spiritual maturity.

Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 4:1-6; 14

In this message, you’ll learn:

How to identify spiritual opposition.

The power of a "mind to work."

Why your family is worth the fight.


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TIMESTAMPS
[07:01] - Hymn of Praise: "On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand."

[11:35] - Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 4:1-6 (The rebuilding of the wall and facing ridicule).

[16:35] - Worship Song: "Lord Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary."

[20:34] - Worship Song: "Mold Me / Yes to Your Will."

[29:44] - Worship Song: "I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes (My Help)."

[34:58] - Intercessory Prayer: Praying for the "10/40 Window" and the "Nat" people group.

[42:12] - Black History Presentation: "The Invisible Hands" — Highlighting black Americans who built foundational pillars of civilization (Robert Robinson Taylor, Isaac Myers, Jarena Lee, etc.).

[01:00:34] - Black National Anthem: "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

[01:05:05] - Offertory: Worship through giving.

[01:12:00] - Youth Ministry: "Alpha and Omega" performed by the children/youth choir.

The Message: Overcoming Opposition to Spiritual Growth
[01:21:14] - Introduction: Building is critical, but opposition is inevitable when fulfilling God’s purpose.

[01:25:53] - The Responsibility to Grow: Developing a daily discipline of the Word and prayer to avoid becoming "spiritually emaciated."

[01:31:39] - The Nature of Opposition: It is intentional and comes to silence praise and sideline faith.

[01:38:28] - Internal vs. External Opposition: Discussing the "internal voices" of unworthiness and betrayal within communities.

[01:45:13] - Strategy 1: Focus on God: Having confidence that the God of Heaven will grant success.

[01:46:46] - Strategy 2: Constant Prayer: Why spiritual building and prayer must go hand-in-hand.

[01:48:26] - Strategy 3: Refusing to Compromise: Staying on the wall and not "coming down" for the enemy.

[01:51:06] - The Goal: Pressing toward the high calling in Christ Jesus.

Closing
[01:55:33] - Invitation to Discipleship: Prayer for salvation and altar call.

[02:06:20] - Testimony & Restoration: A moving moment of personal testimony and prayer for family reconciliation.

[02:15:19] - Closing Song: "Fight On" (Sword in your hand).

[02:20:39] - Benediction.