In Nehemiah 2, we see a moment of profound breakthrough. After months of prayer, Nehemiah is given the chance to speak before King Artaxerxes—and what unfolds is both a picture of dependent prayer and courageous action.In this message, we unpack what it means to live tethered to God through prayer and to step out boldly when He calls us to act. Nehemiah shows us that courage does not mean the absence of fear, but rather pressing forward in faith despite it. His respectful, bold, and prepared requests before the king reveal how God works through ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things when His gracious hand is upon them.This teaching challenges us to:Pray vulnerably, persistently, and in the momentSubmit our will to God’s purposesAct courageously, even when we feel fearTake bold steps of obedience in our everyday livesAt the end of the gathering, the church is invited to respond in prayer and courageous action together, reminding us that God’s favor and presence empower us to live faithfully in the world today.Key Scripture Passages: Nehemiah 2:1–8; Luke 18:1; Colossians 4:2; 2 Timothy 1:7; John 1:14; John 3:16For more information, visit: branchchurchmn.orgChapters(00:00) Welcome and Introduction(01:00) Reading Nehemiah 2:1–8(03:00) Dependent Prayer and God’s Breakthrough(04:00) Vulnerability in Prayer(06:00) Persistence and Extended Prayer(08:00) Hearing God’s Voice(09:30) In-the-Moment Prayers(11:00) Submitted Prayer: Your Will Be Done(12:30) What Burdens Are You Carrying?(13:00) Courage in the Midst of Fear(15:00) Prepared for the Moment(17:00) Respectful Boldness Before the King(20:00) Grace and Truth in a Broken World(23:00) Bold Action as Followers of Jesus(25:00) God’s Breakthrough and Favor(27:00) Call to Courageous Action and PrayerKeywords: Nehemiah, prayer, courageous action, Branch Church, dependent prayer, bold faith, God’s favor, leadership, vulnerability, persistence, discipleship, grace and truth, spiritual growth, obedience, breakthrough, hope

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