Sermons on Hageo 2:9:

Zechariah’s Third Vision: God's Presence Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 15, 2021

This exposition of Zechariah 2:10-13 is a message of hope and encouragement for God's people. Israel had endured humiliation and hardship when carried into captivity by Babylon. But God is working a plan for those who love him that is absolutely glorious.

In our study of Zechariah, we have as our text today Zechariah 2:10-13. On February 15, 519 BC Zechariah was given eight visions which are recorded in chapters 1-6. Chapter 2 is his third vision. Within this vision are four messages: 1) Verses 3-5 contains a message addressed to the man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Revelation 8:1, Philippians 2:5-11, Zechariah 8:20-23, John 15:1-5, Exodus 33:14, Acts 17:28, Hebrews 12:22-24, Psalm 48:1-2, Haggai 2:9, James 5:11, Zechariah 2:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Fill This Temple

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 20, 2021

There are some in the Christian community that suggest that politics and religion should never work together. Some in the public square that suggest that religious leaders ought to stay out of politics and concern themselves with only the spiritual. But God has the final say on this matter!

In the passage today we take a second look at the people of Israel during the ministry of Haggai the prophet. As we learned last week, 70 years earlier, in the year 586 BC, the Babylonians invaded the Southern Kingdom, destroyed Solomon's beautiful temple in Jerusalem and had taken the people ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong And Work Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2019

The people were discouraged at the modest structure of the new Temple as they started rebuilding it. God assured them of His presence, His promise, and His power. The future glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house.

Let’s recap. The Israelites came back from 70-years of captivity in Babylon. • They rebuilt the altar and started work on the Temple but the local Samaritans opposed them (cf. Ezra 3). • They were so discouraged they stopped work for some 16 years. Nothing was done to God’s house while they busy ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, 1 Peter 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consider Your Lord Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

As we seek to serve the Lord, we must see Him as He is and stand in awe of Him.

Consider Your LORD Haggai 2: 1-9 In our text today we find a similar introduction to that of Chapter One. It has been about a month since the Lord stirred up the people and the work began in earnest on the Temple. The Lord speaks again to the people during the annual Feast of Tabernacles, a feast ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah’s First Vision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2021

Message expounds Zechariah's first vision (1:7-17) and applies the encouragement to New Testament believers who encounter opposition and discouragement. An Outline of the book of Zechariah is also discussed.

This is the third message in our study of the book of Zechariah. In the previous messages we learned two truths that provide foundation for our understanding of the visions we encounter in the text today. 1st the THEME of the book is found in the meaning in Zechariah’s name. Zechariah means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:25, Isaiah 3:1-13, Isaiah 55:1-13, Revelation 6:1-17, Hebrews 13:2, Proverbs 21:31, Haggai 2:1-23, Psalm 90:10, Haggai 1:1-15, Job 1:6-7, Zechariah 1:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Glory Of God Returns To The Temple

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 10, 2016

The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former … and in this place will I give peace.

GOD’S GLORY RETURNS TO THE TEMPLE. Haggai 2:1-9. The rebuilding of the Temple of God at Jerusalem about 537 BC met with early discouragements and setbacks. It is in this context that we first hear the prophet Haggai (Ezra 5:1). The whole of Haggai's short canonical book is designed to lift ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zerubbabel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 1, 2022

Although Zerubbabel's Temple was less in size than Solomon's, God affirmed a more incredible honor: "The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house," said the Lord (Haggai 2:9).

Zerubbabel Zerubbabel: The Head of Judah The name "Zerubbabel" means born at Babel, i.e., Babylon. Zerubbabel was the grandson of King Jehoiachin of Judah (1 Chronicle 3:17) and, therefore, a descendant of David. Born in Babylon during the exile of Judeans, Zerubbabel migrated to Judah ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

22nd Sunday After Pentecost. November 9th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2022

Year C, Proper 27.

Haggai 2:1-9, Psalm 145:1-5, Psalm 145:17-21, Psalm 98, Job 19:23-27, Psalm 17:1-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, Luke 20:27-38 A). GOD’S GLORY RETURNS TO THE TEMPLE. Haggai 2:1-9. The rebuilding of the Temple of God at Jerusalem about 537 BC met with early discouragements and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Psalm 145:1-5, Psalm 145:17-21, Job 19:23-27, Psalm 17:1-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, Luke 20:27-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unsown Seed Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Have we been obedient? Is the seed yet in the barn?

This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. Many were debilitated ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Glory Of The Latter House

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 16, 2022

This message explores the many hurdles one may encounter in life especially those that are called to be leaders in the coming end-time revival which shall be a revival that will experience God’s majestic glory which is his way of life.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Haggai 2:9) “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.” (Haggai 2:3) “Who is left among you ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3, Haggai 2:9, Isaiah 42:8, Ezra 3:12-13, Psalm 29:1-3, Psalm 72:18-19, Psalm 19:1, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your First And Best Is Good Enough (Haggai 2:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

God will take your work, and use it. And He will bring the glory.

Last week, we worked through Haggai 1. In that chapter, Yahweh challenges his people to stop, and think, about their struggle to prosper. All of you have had times in your life, probably, where you've worked like a dog, and had nothing to show for it. And there's few things more ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Encouragement To Proceed

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 2, 2023

Everybody has a job, a calling, a gift. Often, we are discouraged during our Christian walk of faith. If we know and see someone struggling to follow their call, why not help them?

Often, we are discouraged during our Christian walk of faith. We have felt the call of God, and as we strive to follow His will, it seems as though we cannot accomplish or reach that goal God set before us. We should try to remember that God is with us. He would not have placed that calling within ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Glory Of This House Of This House. Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 6, 2025

The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.

The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts. My brothers and sisters, we are living in a time when it’s easy to feel like the best moments of our lives have already passed us by. We look ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Haggai, The Temple And Jesus, The Messiah Of The Temple

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 14, 2025

The picture being evoked is the fulfillment of the whole destiny of Israel, in whom all the nations of earth would be blessed. That was the promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Friday of the 24th Week in Course 2025 The prophecies of Haggai are among the shortest in the OT, but because the author is careful about the historical notes in the book, we know a great deal about them. The second year of King Darius I Hystaspes, in our dating system, is 520 B.C. The prophecies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-22, Psalm 43:1-4, Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon Haggai's Call From Gloom To Glory

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 27, 2025

Greater glory is coming! The gloom of the people was brought on because they were disappointed in the appearance of the new temple. So much was lacking, yet God promises glory, greater glory.

Sermon – From Gloom to Glory (I Will Fill My House with Glory) Scripture Lesson – Haggai 2:1-9 “On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Ezra 3:10-13, Ephesians 5:26-27, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Hebrews 12:25-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist