Sermons on Haggai 1:1-4:23:

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

Fool's Gold Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 11, 2022

Elevate if you made God first in your life. See if you are fighting against God with Your excuses and selfishness.

Introduction During the Sermon on the Mount Jesus makes this statement to his followers. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21). Then further along in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells us the first and greatest commandment is that you are to love the Lord the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

My Tomorrow Must Be Greater Than Today

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025

Life is designed by God to be progressive. His divine intention for us is not to remain stagnant or deteriorate, but to move from glory to glory.

MY TOMORROW MUST BE GREATER THAN TODAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Haggai 2:9 Supporting Texts: Job 8:7, Proverbs 4:18, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 30:5 INTRODUCTION: Life is designed by God to be progressive. His divine intention for us is not to remain stagnant or ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

Time To Get Back To Work

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 2, 2023

It appears like everybody needs something from us, family members, friends, bosses at work, the schools that we may attend, our churches, clubs, etc. We wind up racing through life, taking care of the necessary, the immediate, and the urgent.

Repeatedly the important is abandoned. Our problem is not the volume of requests or lack of organizational skills, but values - what is really important to us. Our values and our priorities are reflected in how we use our assets/resources. Frequently our activities give a false representation of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is It Time That We Got Back To Work?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 9, 2024

Everybody wants something from us. We hurry through life but then run out of time and energy. Where are our priorities and values?

It appears like everybody needs something from us, relatives, businesses, schools, chapels, or clubs. Before long there is brief period left to give, as we run out of time and energy. We wind up hurrying through life, taking care of the vital, the prompt, and the earnest. Over and over again, the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have We Been Obedient?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 18, 2024

What have we done with what God has given us? God has given us something important to take care of in the church, at our work environment, and at our home.

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 ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reenfoque: La Ayuda Correcta

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 12, 2024

Dios mismo es nuestra fortaleza, consuelo y seguridad para responder a su llamado.

¿Si te pidiera que buscaras en tu Biblia ahora mismo el libro de Hageo, lo encontrarías tan rápidamente como si te dijera que buscaras el libro de Génesis? La mayoría de nosotros tardaríamos un poco en encontrarlo y quizá algunos de nosotros, ni siquiera nos ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Assess, Analyze, Act PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into an important message from the book of Haggai, one that reminds us to continually assess our priorities, analyze our actions, and act on God's Word. As C.S. Lewis once wrote, "Put first things first and we get second things thrown in: put second ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-15

Topics: Assess, Analyze, Act

Reenfoque: La Fidelidad Del Corazón

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 20, 2024

Reflexiona, a la luz del evangelio, dónde está enfocado tu corazón.

Este mes hemos estado meditando en un pequeño libro profético del Antiguo Testamento, llamado Hageo y quizá el primer reto ha sido encontrarlo porque es un libro de apenas dos capítulos, pero muy substancioso para la reflexión sobre nuestra relación con Dios y el ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

The God Who Shifts The Heavens In Your Favour Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 13, 2025

God has the power to alter situations, command nature, and realign spiritual forces to work in favour of His people. When He shifts the heavens, everything in creation responds to bring His promises to pass in your life.

THE GOD WHO SHIFTS THE HEAVENS IN YOUR FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Haggai 2:6-9 Key Verse: “For thus saith the Lord of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land.” — Haggai 2:6 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Shakes Heaven And Earth For Your Sake Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 15, 2025

God has the power to shake the heavens and the earth to bring about deliverance, favour, and fulfilment of His divine promises to His people.

THE GOD WHO SHAKES HEAVEN AND EARTH FOR YOUR SAKE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Haggai 2:6-9 Key Verse: “For thus saith the Lord of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land.” — Haggai 2:6 (KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Shaking For Greater Glory

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 11, 2025

God permits and orchestrates divine shakings to remove what is temporary and usher His people into a realm of greater glory and peace.

DIVINE SHAKING FOR GREATER GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Haggai 2:6-7, 9 Key Verse: “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 2:9 Supporting Texts: Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God