BUILD: Come, Let Us BUILD

When ordinary people step out in faith, God does extraordinary things.

In this week’s message, COME, LET US BUILD, we continue our journey through the book of Nehemiah—discovering what happens when God’s people rise up together for a Kingdom-sized vision. Nehemiah wasn’t a warrior or a builder. He was a cupbearer—an ordinary man whose heart was moved by the burden God placed on him. Yet through prayer, courage, and God’s gracious hand, he stepped into an impossible mission: rebuilding the broken walls of Jerusalem.

In Nehemiah 2:10–3:32, Adam Woods walks us through the steps Nehemiah took before construction ever began. Nehemiah understood the situation, shared the vision, led with faith, responded with faith, and invited the people to rise up and work. And just like then, stepping into God’s vision today still invites opposition—but it also invites opportunity for God to move powerfully through His people.

This message also connects Nehemiah’s story to our season as a church family. The Lord has continued to grow The Crossing, and we are stepping into BUILD—a faith-filled initiative to expand our space so we can make room for the people God keeps sending. Just as leaders went first in Nehemiah 3, our leaders have already committed to leading the way. Now, every one of us has the chance to rise up and take our place on the wall. It’s not equal giving, but equal sacrifice—and God takes whatever we offer and multiplies it for His glory.

 Key Takeaways:
*Whenever we step out in faith for God’s Kingdom, opposition will come—but it will not win.
*Understanding the situation is the first step toward stepping faithfully into God's vision.
*God’s gracious hand empowers us to do what we could never do on our own.
*Leaders go first and God invites every one of His people to participate in the work.
*We BUILD so people can find and follow Jesus; the “Sheep Gate” is always the main thing.