Sermons on Minor Prophets:

Imitator

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

It was customary in Hosea’s day for people to rejoice at harvest time. Israel, however, was commanded not to do so, because she attributed the abundance she experienced to the idols she worshiped, instead of God who sent it (v. l). Because of her spiritua

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: President Calvin Coolidge invited some people from his hometown to dinner at the White House. Since they did not know how to behave at such an occasion, they thought the best policy would be just to do what the President did. The time came for serving coffee. The ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Things You Don't See

Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 24, 2006

We all face times when we wonder if God is really present? Just because you don’t see God’s movement doesn’t mean He isn’t already moving in your circumstances.

The Things You Don’t See 2 Kings 6:8-17 2 Kings 6:8-9 (NLT) When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, "We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place." [9] But immediately Elisha, the man of God, would warn the king of Israel, "Do not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Is Yet To Come Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 27, 2007

The third message in the series from Haggai. This message examines the sentimental view of life that many take about the good old days. In this message we are challenged not to compare to what was, but to work diligently towards what is to come.

The Best is Yet to Come Time to Rebuild – Part III Haggai 2:1-9 Haggai 2:1-3 (NLT) Then on October 17 of that same year, the Lord sent another message through the prophet Haggai. [2] "Say this to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005

When the work gets slow and workers are getting discouraged, a little motivation comes to us from the book of Haggai.

Consider Your Ways Haggai was given four messages from the Lord for the people who returned from captivity in Babylon. But before we talk about the messages that he delivered, we must first understand the situation at hand. Background: To get the setup to the book of Haggai, you must go back to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 6, 2007

The message looks at the great Invitation offered to all who would come.

The Invitation Isaiah 55:1-12 Introduction Tony Campolo wrote a book called “The Kingdom of God is a Party.” In chapter one, he tells the story of a trip to Honolulu in the mid 80’s. Having crossed far too many time zones from Philadelphia to Hawaii, he found himself awake and needing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Just Going To Ignore That? Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 13, 2007

This is the first message in a series from the book of Haggai. Often times we become so self-absorbed that we miss the very needs God has put before us.

Time to Rebuild Part I Haggai 1:1-11 Background • The Jewish people had returned from Babylonian captivity in 538 B.C. • Work on the temple had not taken place in over 15 years Haggai 1:1-2 (NLT) On August 29 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave a message through the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Active Obedience Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 20, 2007

When the direction of God is clear we have a choice do we follow in obedience or simply ignore the call. This message examines the people’s response to the message of Haggai.

Active Obedience Time to Rebuild – Part II Haggai 1:12-15 Haggai 1:12 (NLT) Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant of God’s people obeyed the message from the Lord their God. It had been delivered by the prophet Haggai, whom the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Really Care? Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 11, 2007

Why doesn’t God answer? Why is there so much evil in the world? Why do the wicked get away with so much? These questions aren’t new. The Old Testament prophet Habakkuk poses these same questions to the Lord.

Does God Really Care? Habakkuk – Part I Habakkuk 1:1-11 Habakkuk 1:1- 4 (NLT) This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received from the Lord in a vision. [2] How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! "Violence!" I cry, but you do not come to save. [3] Must I ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comment S'occuper Des Gens Avec Aucune Réponses Facile

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 24, 2007

Dieu a commissionné Habakuk, un contemporain de Jérémie et d’Ezéchiel, pour diriger dans des époques troublés. Son nom signifie "embrasser" ou "étreinte ardente", et il a gagné ce titre en luttant avec Dieu au début de ce livre et en développant une profo

Quelques explications sur le livre d’Habakuk "Comment s’occuper des gens avec aucune réponses facile" Dieu a commissionné Habakuk, un contemporain de Jérémie et d’Ezéchiel, pour diriger dans des époques troublés. Son nom signifie "embrasser" ou "étreinte ardente", et il a gagné ce titre en luttant ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surely Not??? Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 25, 2007

God’s children do not get to choose His methods of correction. Habakkuk wrestled with the idea that God could use the wicked to correct His children.

Surely Not??? Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:1 Habakkuk 1:12 (NLT) O Lord my God, my Holy One, you who are eternal—is your plan in all of this to wipe us out? Surely not! O Lord our Rock, you have decreed the rise of these Babylonians to punish and correct us for our terrible sins. …But You’re Different ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Your Vision Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 2, 2007

Getting clear vision from the Lord takes preparation, clarification and above all else faith.

Getting Your Vision Habakkuk 2:1-2:5 Habakkuk 2:1 (HCSB) I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the lookout tower. I will watch to see what He will say to me and what I should reply about my complaint. Prepare Yourself - Ask God to give you clarity - Position yourself to receive ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genuine Repentance? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 5, 2007

Words and actions must match if repentance is to be genuine

Hosea 6.1-7.16 Is your repentance genuine? We all know the story of the little boy who cried “wolf” and when the wolf did eventually come no one believed him and he was eaten up. I am sure you have met people who say sorry for something and then turn around and do the same thing all over again. ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Words Of Warning Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 9, 2007

5 Woes are given as a warning to those who oppress. Though their wicked ways may succeed for a moment in time, the Lord’s judgment will bring their wickedness to an end.

Words of Warning Habakkuk 2:6-20 Habakkuk 2:6-8 (HCSB) Won’t all of these take up a taunt against him, with mockery and riddles about him? They will say: Woe to him who amasses what is not his - how much longer? - and loads himself with goods taken in pledge. Won’t your creditors suddenly arise, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:6-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can See Clearly Now Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 16, 2007

Habakkuk had begun with a distorted view of God and His activity. Habakkuk now comes away from His encounter with God with a new perspective on who God really is.

I Can See Clearly Now Habakkuk 3:1-15 Habakkuk 3:1-2 (HCSB) A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. According to Shigionoth. Lord, I have heard the report about You; Lord, I stand in awe of Your deeds. Revive Your work in these years; make it known in these years. In Your wrath remember ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dry Bones

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 15, 2008

Salvation will arise from the ashes of judgment. God--in His time--will breathe new life into us and revive us.

"Dry Bones", Ezekiel 37:1-14. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ezekiel has been given an unusual preaching assignment. He’s brought by God’s Spirit to a valley full of dry bones. It is a scene of desolation and death. The bones are a gruesome image of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Congregational