Sermon Tone Analysis
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*When the Going Gets Tough* \\ by Steve May \\ /Text:/ Nehemiah 4:1–23 \\ /Topic:/ How to lead by listening \\ /Big Idea:/ Leaders can deal with any problem involving other people by listening.
\\ /Keywords:/ Opposition; Tenacity; Overcoming; Problems \\ \\ *Introduction* * /Illustration:/ Nehemiah’s venture was like tug-of-war.
* The halfway point is where the going gets tough.
* Many leaders make the mistake of pushing, prodding and bullying people instead of encouraging them and helping them get back on track.
* When the going got tough, Nehemiah listened.
He paid attention to what his people were saying, and then, he took action.
\\ /-Illustration: Comparing E.F.
Hutton to Paine-Webber./
\\ /-Illustration: Winnie the Pooh conversation between Gopher and Owl./ \\ /-Illustration: Hugh Downs learned a lesson by watching an interviewer who didn’t listen./
\\ \\
*We have lost our strength.*
* Nehemiah 4:10, 13
* The people were getting tired and discouraged, and Nehemiah was able to reverse the momentum by making some changes that gave greater consideration to their needs.
*We have lost our vision.*
* Nehemiah 4:10, 12, 14
* Nehemiah restored their vision by reminding them that this project was designed for God’s glory.
*We have lost our confidence.*
* Nehemiah 4:10, 20
* How did Nehemiah know that the people needed a pep talk and not a kick in the pants?
He listened.
*Conclusion:* * Leaders can deal with any problem involving other people by listening.
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