August 2, 2020 Outdoor Service Message – “Encouraging God’s People 2”
Sermon in a Sentence: “Words of encouragement for God’s weary workers.”
Introduction
Encouragement in discouraging times
Haggai?
“Encouraging God’s People”
The Encouragement of God’s Presence
“Be Strong – I am with you.” (Vs. 4)
God’s Covenant Promises
Temple = Symbol of God’s Presence
Confident Access (Hebrews 12:26-29)
The Excitement of God’s Power
Shaken and Stirred Up
Still Shaking (Hebrews 12:26-29)
Jesus is Here, Anything can Happen”
The Expectation of God’s Plan
God’s Promise of Glory and Peace
The Temple (OT) and the Church (NT) (Ephesians 2 19-22; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17)
God’s Promise, Purpose, and Plan (Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 5:25-26; Revelations 21)
Conclusion – Be Encouraged and Keep On