Podcasts about Haggai

In today's Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Haggai 2: 1- 9. I talk about how nostalgia can be an idol or be valuable. I also talk about how God is with us but we sometimes get wrapped up in the wrong things.   Show Notes and Resources.

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Rebuilding the Temple, the Best is Yet to Come | Haggai 1:14 - 2:1-9 | 110925 by Corey

This weekend, Tyler led us in a Bible Study Weekend focusing on the book of Haggai and its timeless relevance for rebuilding our spiritual lives. Haggai, a post-exilic prophet, was tasked with motivating the Jewish people to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem after returning from Babylonian exile. The people had begun the work but became stagnant due to opposition and fear. Haggai's message addressed this spiritual stagnation, calling the people to: Restore the presence of God – Recognize that God's presence is central to life, not just religious ritual. Renew your hope in the future – Trust God's promises even when the work seems small or slow. Rededicate yourself to holiness – Align hearts with God's law, ensuring that actions are not corrupted by sin. God will reverse the curse – Obedience and faithfulness allow God to reverse the curse and restore His people. Tyler highlighted that Haggai's short, direct mission demonstrates a practical formula to reverse spiritual stagnation, applicable to modern struggles like sin, addiction, depression, or complacency. This timeless message finds its fulfillment in Jesus, who keeps God's promises, brings His presence into our lives, and frees us from the power of sin. Will you invite God to restore your heart, renew hope, and transform your life?

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God has called His people to live with open hands—ready to release whatever He's entrusted to us so He can use it for His glory. In Ezra, God's people were given a specific assignment: return to Jerusalem and rebuild His temple. They were not only called but also promised everything they needed to complete the task. God will never lead us where He will not provide. At first, their obedience and excitement collided with God's power, and they celebrated what He had done. But when opposition came, circumstances grew louder than God's promises, and their hands began to close. For 17 years, they stopped building. Through the prophet Haggai, God spoke again: “Think carefully about your ways.” We're not saved to sit. We've been set free to build His Kingdom. As we align our priorities and move together in obedience, God is preparing to do what only He can do. Whatever He asks of you—say yes. Trust Him with what seems impossible. When our obedience meets His power, He makes a way where there seems to be no way.Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/5bkNssH4jzYSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

The book of Haggai addresses the Hebrew people who returned from exile expecting to rebuild their glorious temple, only to find their efforts looking small and disappointing compared to the past. God reminds them that His presence precedes His project - they don't work to earn God's presence, but work because He is already with them. The mess they see is part of God's method of transformation, like construction scaffolding that signals progress rather than failure. Resurrection logic calls us to live by God's promises rather than current appearances, participating actively in His long-term construction project even when we can't see the full picture.

After facing God's discipline for neglecting the rebuilding of His Temple, the people of Israel heard a gracious word of encouragement: “I am with you.” In this passage, God's presence transforms their discouragement into renewed obedience and hope. We, too, can find comfort in knowing that even when we fail or grow weary, God remains with us—strengthening, restoring, and calling us back to faithful service.This sermon was preached at Legacy Reformed Baptist Church in East Grand Forks, MN. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LegacyRBC.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

As the people of Israel obey Haggai's words to them, they begin to rebuild the temple. As we witness their obedience we get a blueprint of what faithful obedience to God looks like in our lives.   Digging Deeper Questions: When you think of the word obedience what comes to mind for you? What do you think are some of the most challenging commands of Jesus to obey? In our world? In your life?  Do you find yourself caught up in climbing the first mountain instead of the second? What does climbing the second mountain look like?  How does what Jesus has done in restoring us, energize us to follow him? 

In Haggai 2:1-9, we are learn that healthy churches make peace with the past and work toward His vision for the future.

When people of faith trust in a collective hope of a future beyond their lives, resurrection bursts into the here and now. Join us as we develop an imagination great enough to envision a God-soaked future shaped by the resurrection of Christ.

Ezra 3 opens with a magnificent statement of unity of purpose - the whole nation gathers as one man. They come to build the altar, the focus of the nation is to be as a whole burnt offering living their lives in dedicated service to their God. The returned exiles next keep the feast of booths, or Tabernacles, in fellowship with each other and in acknowledgment of Yahweh's provision of all that they had received at His bountiful hand. The building of the temple begins on the first day of the seventh month and the laying of the foundation was accompanied with great rejoicing and the singing of David's psalm of thanksgiving composed for the time when the ark was brought to Jerusalemverses 1 Chronicles 16verses8-35. The focus of this Psalm is Yahweh's "chesed" - steadfast and enduring love. Chapter 4 opens with the enemies of Judah   asking Ezra the Governor and the returned exiles to cease their work. They attempt to discourage and intimidate the builders with fear. When this doesn't work they write to the Persian king pointing out the risk to his realm should the Judean kingdom be reestablished. The adversaries rejoice when an order comes from the Persian king to cease the work. The work was halted for about 20 years and at the end of this time the Almighty stirs up two prophets - Haggai and Zechariah - to revitalise the people's spirit through several prophesies spoken in close succession. How unfortunate at the end of the chapter that unity is broken by the inability to get over "the good old days." Odious comparisons dampen ecclesial unity. Hosea 6 tells of a plea to return to the LORD who had torn Israel, but would again restore them in two days (each of a thousand years on the principle of a day for a 1,000 years- see 2 Peter 3verses8). Then in Israel's restoration under the Lord Jesus Christ - the Messiah - times of great blessing will come. Read aloud Hosea 6verses6 pause and ponder. Blessings require Israel's responding as God always desires (see Christ's comments in Matthew 9verses13). But Israel deal treacherously and even Gilead a city of the priests becomes the place of violence and robbery. Shechem another city of refuge where elsewhere in Scripture a place focussed on now a place of violence and corruption. sincerity and truth a den of robbers whose corrupt words and ways shamed this otherwise national place for dedication to Yahweh. Shechem also now becomes a den of robbing priests. Acts 23 tells of Paul before the Sanhedrin. In a similar way to when our Lord Jesus Christ appears before them, the hearing commences with an illegality from the High Priest, Ananias. That corrupt priest commands that the Apostle be smitten on the cheek - this is contrary to the Law of Moses. Paul reacts to this violation by saying that God would in His time smite the high priest. For this answer Paul is rebuked by those of the Council. The Apostle says he had not recognised the high priest. This seems unusual as in Acts 9 this high priest had given letters to Paul authorising the persecution at Damascus. Some such as Ramsay have suggested Paul's eyesight was poor, due to malaria possibly contracted on his first missionary journey. Others suggest that this is in fact a rebuttal of the high priest's right to hold that office. Paul undoubtedly had poor eyesight as many of his letters attest e.g. Galatians 6verses11. The Apostle sees the impossibility of him getting a fair trial and so he divides the Council on the question of the teaching of the Scriptures regarding the raising of the dead. Verse 8 tells us of the difference in teaching between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. Verse 10 informs us that the disagreement became violent. Paul is once again rescued. Paul's sister's son learns of a plot to assassinate Paul and informs the chief captain. The chief captain immediately responds by sending Paul to Felix the Roman Governor in Caesarea with a heavily armed escort - a journey of two days. This heavily armed company carry with them a letter explaining why the Chief Captain has taken these measures. Chapter 24 speaks of Paul before Felix and of the flattering orator the Jews hired to prosecute the Apostle. The Apostle defends each charge magnificently. Paul points out that he came to Jerusalem for worship and to bring charitable gifts for his nation. The aged Apostle also is a Pharisee. The Pharisaic teachings were an allowable teaching among the Jews. Felix finds himself in a difficult place having some understanding of the teachings of the Way (an early name for believers in Christ Jesus). Felix detains Paul not wanting to fall out of favour with the Jews. Paul is provided with protection and liberty. Having heard of Paul's bringing charity to his fellow Jews Felix hopes to secure a bribe. Felix becomes very disturbed knowing that since he understands the reality of the coming judgment and that he would be subject to the judgment of God. Felix's life makes it certain that he will be rejected when that judgment comes. After two years Rome replaces Governor Felix with Governor Festus. Festus maintains Paul's imprisonment to please the Jews. Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow 

In this episode of Committed to the Cause, Pastor Jeremy Chism of Bethany Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, concludes the devotional series through Haggai with a stirring reminder that true spiritual construction must begin with heart-level consecration.Though God's people had resumed building the temple, their hearts still needed cleansing. ⚒️ Pastor Chism explains from Haggai 2 that religious routine without repentance produces no revival. God desired more than walls of stone—He wanted hearts made holy.

Pastor Doug reads and comments on Haggai 2.

In this episode of Committed to the Cause, Pastor Jeremy Chism of Bethany Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, opens

Pastor Doug reads and comments on Haggai 1.

In this episode of Committed to the Cause, Pastor Jeremy Chism of Bethany Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, opens

In this episode of Committed to the Cause, Pastor Jeremy Chism from Bethany Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, opens

Rebroadcast from 11/10/2019 NOTES AND COMMENTARY Luke 20:27-38 Haggai 1:15b-2:9 Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 w/ Richard Bruxvoort Colligan www.psalmimmersion.com/ 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Year C, Proper 27, Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025 (EVENING) Title: Rags and Riches Scripture: Haggai 2:10-23 Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Series: Glory and Goodness (Global Missions Conference)

In this episode of Committed to the Cause, Pastor Jeremy Chism from Bethany Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, opens

Pastor Marcus Lane kicks off our new sermon series Rebuild the House: A Series on Haggai with a message titled Rebuilding. In this sermon, Pastor Marcus Lane breaks down how Haggai provides a blueprint for us on how we should build with clear priorities, eternal perspective, and humility and repentance.    Digging Deeper Questions: When you think about what the church is called to build, what comes to mind? Is your picture of what we are called to build consistent with what God calls us to build? Where do you see misaligned priorities at work in your own life and in the world around you? How does the calling to "consider your ways" invite you to rediscover God's priorities for your life as his child?

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025 Title: Power and Purpose Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9 Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Series: Glory and Goodness (Global Missions Conference)

This Sunday we launch our new series First Things First with a message titled God Last: The Cost of Wrong Priorities from Haggai 1:1–15. When God gets our leftovers, everyone suffers. Discover how misplaced priorities lead to frustration, and how putting God first brings purpose, peace, and blessing.

Wesley Wright Lighthouse Bible Church Sunday, November 2, 2025 Title: A king's search Ezr 6:1-22 Last week: Darius is now king Leaders ask for a decree to the rebuilding Once a decree is in place, you cannot rescind it Darius found the decree (Ezra 6:1-2), which came from Cyrus years earlier, and he honors it - he has to. In Ezr 6:5, we switch back from the reading of the decree to Darius' directions to Tattenai, a leader. In short, he says to let the work continue (Ezr 6:5-12). Darius provides full-throated support for the work of the temple having seen the records. The provinces beyond the river will pay for it, too (Ezr 6:8). The prophecies of Haggai and... for full notes: http://www.lbible.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=1761

Haggai 1: 1 - 11/ Eastside Elder Cavin Miller

Haggai called out God's people for getting distracted from the task at hand. They get busy getting comfortable in their houses while the Lord's house remains unfinished. We need constant encouragement and spurring on to run the race that is set before us.

Haggai 1:1-15

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 Title: Apathy and Zeal Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15 Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Series: Glory and Goodness (Global Missions Conference)

Join Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson as they explore the lectionary texts for the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost (November 9, 2025). This episode dives deep into Luke 20:27-38, where the Sadducees challenge Jesus with a seemingly absurd question about resurrection and marriage. Is there such a thing as a stupid question? The hosts discuss what it means to live without fear of death, how to sit in the promise of resurrection rather than our own expectations, and why the urgency of worship matters. They also explore Job 19:23-27a (including the famous "I Know That My Redeemer Lives"), Haggai 1:15b-2:9 (about rebuilding the temple), and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 (the man of lawlessness and eschatology). Highlights include: * Why the Sadducees' question was a trap (and why it's actually a stupid question) * Understanding resurrection beyond our cultural expectations * The difference between "Redeemer" and "Vindicator" in Job * The urgency of sacred spaces for worship * What we're really hoping for in eschatology * Why we shouldn't confuse resurrection with our personal specifications This conversation offers preachers practical insights and fresh perspectives while keeping pastoral concerns at the forefront. Commentaries for the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-32-3/commentary-on-luke-2027-38-6. ⏰Timecodes⏰ 00:00 Introduction to the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost 01:08 Debating Resurrection: Jesus and the Sadducees 08:05 Understanding the Promise of Resurrection 11:51 Job's Hope and the Nature of God 17:07 The Urgency of Worship in Haggai 22:00 Eschatology and Resurrection in 2 Thessalonians *  *  * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! ABOUT SERMON BRAINWAVE: Sermon Brainwave is a production of Luther Seminary's Working Preacher, which has been providing trusted biblical interpretation and preaching inspiration since 2007. Find more episodes and resources by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/3LLc5ez6DwY.

Pastor Mark WalkerHaggai 2:1-9For more information pleasevisit:https://nampacollegechurch.com

“Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the Lord of hosts. Because of mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house.” — Haggai 1:9 Churlish souls stint their contributions to the ministry and […]

Delay and distraction from God's priorities reveals an unfinished devotion to God in our hearts. We need regular reminders and evaluation in order to put first things first as we pursue ultimate happiness in Christ.

This morning we saw how Haggai's call to prioritize the building of God's house applies to the Church. From this we learned that believers are to rearrange our priorities and return the work of God's house to first place in our lives.

Message from Phillip Trach on October 26, 2025

Haggai 1-2; Psalm 95; Proverbs 20:21-25; First Timothy 3

“Let's be faithful and then let's work.” That's the wisdom our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee leaves us with as we learn from the life of Zerubbabel and realize we may never know how important our work is for God.

Send us a textNostalgia feels warm and safe, but it can quietly steal your future. We sat down to examine why “back then” can look so much brighter than “right now,” and how to honor meaningful memories without getting trapped by them. From worship setlists and Halo midnight releases to Ezra's rebuilt temple and Lot's wife, we trace a line through Scripture and everyday life that shows the difference between remembrance that fuels hope and nostalgia that freezes growth.We talk candidly about the chemistry of early romance and why chasing the high can sabotage covenant love. We unpack the Psalms' call to sing a new song, the sting of Ecclesiastes' warning about idealizing the past, and Haggai's promise that the latter glory can surpass the former. Along the way, we offer a practical framework for faith and feelings—shifting from information to allegiance—and simple habits that retrain desire: gratitude that names present mercies, creative work that reflects God's image today, and pruning inputs that keep us living in rewind.If you've ever said “my best days are behind me,” this conversation is for you. We share stories from ministry transitions, the kitchen-to-church leap, and seasons where the highs faded but deeper endurance took root. The takeaway is clear: memory is a signpost, not a home. The future in Christ must speak louder than the past, and hope grows when we face forward with trust, endurance, and simple obedience.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who's stuck on yesterday, and leave a review to help more people find the conversation. Then tell us: what new thing might God be growing in you right now?Support the show

Our study of important life lessons continues as we learn from Haggai how we today can make our hearts right with God and receive His blessings.

If you're standing between a rock and a hard place today, you aren't alone. Learn from Haggai that even in the hard places, we stand in the love of God. As Dr. McGee says, “Although His love may include a lot of hammering and chiseling—it's all intended to make us more like Jesus.”

It's Tuesday, October 21st, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson                    Xi Jinping fired 9 Chinese military commanders China's communist system is in turmoil, as the defense ministry announces the removal of nine very senior military commanders from duty, including a number two general, He Weidong. Since 2023, the communist leader, Xi Jinping, has administered the removal of dozens of senior officers. These moves signal a factionalism from within the party and the Chinese military. Experts question whether Jinping will survive in his position. This week, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China is holding its Fourth Plenary Session where leaders will work out a Five-Year Plan. The outcome of this meeting will reveal Jinping's standing in party politics. Keep in mind: God is in control. Haggai 2:22 says, “The word of the Lord came unto Haggai … I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms. … I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, everyone by the sword of his brother.” Pakistani pastor survives murder plot A Pakistani pastor survived a murder attempt in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on the morning of Sunday, September 21, reports Barnabas Aid. Pastor Kamran Naz had been traveling by bus, accompanied by his mother, from his home in Gujranwala to lead a church service in Islamabad when he was attacked by two unidentified gunmen. One bullet wounded the pastor in the right leg. A second bullet narrowly missed his head. The attackers then fled on a motorcycle as some church members who were present swiftly came to the pastor's aid and contacted emergency services. Pastor Kamran had previously notified the police of numerous death threats. He was warned to stop ministering at the church or face the consequences.  Pastor Imran Amanat, leader of the Christian advocacy group LEAD Ministries Pakistan, said, “We will not be intimidated or silenced. We demand that the authorities immediately ensure the protection of Christian leaders and hold the criminals accountable. If the government continues to ignore these threats, it becomes complicit in the persecution.” According to Open Doors, Pakistan is the eighth most dangerous country worldwide for Christians. Swedish parents lost custody over kids' required church attendance Certain European nations have now been recognized for their systemic violation of parental rights, especially if the parents happen to be Christian.  Alliance Defending Freedom International is working on a case in Sweden, where parents have lost custody of their children under charges of “religious extremism.” The parents had simply restricted the phone use of their teen children and required attendance at church meetings. After three years of attempts to regain custody, Daniel and Bianca Samson are appealing their case to the European Court of Human Rights. Recently, the High Court has already condemned countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, and Romania for systemic violations in family separation and child welfare cases. Iran threatens Israel Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took to social media (X) yesterday, effectively taunting the American government, threatening Israel, and asserting independence for the nation's nuclear program. He asked, “What authority do you, Americans, have to dictate what a country should or shouldn't do if it possesses nuclear industry? What position do you hold in the world? How is it any of America's business whether Iran has nuclear capabilities and nuclear industry or not? .. . The U.S. President boasts that they've bombed and destroyed Iran's nuclear industry. Very well, in your dreams!” Trump urges Putin and Zelenskyy to end the war President Donald Trump is urging Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy to end the war on Russia's terms.  He warned Zelenskyy of Russian President Vladimir Putin's threat to “destroy” Ukraine it there is no agreement.  The Financial Times described the meeting as a “shouting match”, with Trump throwing maps in the room, and “cursing all the time.” Japan greenlights Morning After Pill Japan has just approved the abortifacient drug known as the over-the-counter “morning after” pill. Japan also approved the RU-486 abortion kill pill back in April 2023. Japan recorded 686,000 births in 2024. That's down from 762,000 in 2023, and down from 2,000,000 in 1975. Jeremiah 32:35 speaks of this child sacrifice.  “They built the high places of Baal in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, to offer up their sons and daughters to Molech, though I did not command them, nor did it enter into my mind, that they should do this abomination.” Day 21 of U.S. government shutdown The U.S. government shutdown is rounding its 21st day. With 900,000 employees furloughed, the shutdown represents the most severe in American history.  Indeed, 7,850 flights were delayed due to air traffic control staffing shortages on Sunday.  According to TheHill.com, 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents are presently working without pay. Housing bubble has burst The housing bubble has burst in multiple cities across the United States. The median house values in Oakland, California and Austin, Texas have dropped by 24% since the peak in 2022. Significant declines have also been reported in New Orleans, San Francisco, Fort Myers, Florida, and Denver, Colorado, reports WolfStreet.com. Gold and silver hit new record highs Metals continued their journey upwards and onwards in Monday's market activity. Gold hit $4,350 per ounce and silver hit $52 and change per ounce, reports Reuters. Trump's Education Dept. funds conservative ideology at colleges The Trump Education Department is offering preferential funding for those universities willing to bend more conservative. Only Vanderbilt, the University of Arizona, and the University of Texas at Austin have embraced to the idea out of the nine universities approached with the proposal, reports Breitbart.  MIT, Brown University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Southern California have all rejected the Trump administration's encouragement to abolish their departments opposed to conservative ideas.  Major jewel heist at Louvre in Paris, France And finally, a team of four thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris over the weekend. They stole priceless jewels dating back to the 19th Century, reports Reuters. Among the stolen items were a tiara and brooch belonging to Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, an emerald necklace and a pair of emerald earrings from Empress Marie Louise, Napolean's second wife, and a tiara, a necklace, and single earring from the sapphire set that belonged to Queen Marie-Amelie and Queen Hortense. (Also a brooch known as the "reliquary brooch” was taken). Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, October 21st, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Some day in heaven when God is passing out rewards, who do you think might be one of the most honored persons? Paul? Peter? Maybe it's someone you've never heard of and whose story has never been told. Dr. J. Vernon McGee gives us surprising insight to that future scene.

The writer of Proverbs says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” That's the same important message we receive in this study from the Old Testament prophet Haggai who reminds us to obey and fear God in all we do.

God may be speaking to us today through our difficult circumstances, even as He spoke to the people through Haggai. That's what we see as we study the people's response to Haggai's message from the Lord.