Haggai is brought to you by the number 4 and the letter D

1:1-15 Don't be distracted

2:1-9 Don't be discouraged

Date: 7 September 2025

Speaker: David Luke

1)  The blessings of the Lord

Psalm 128 is a wisdom song that expresses godly principles rather than guaranteed promises

a) Blessed in your work

b) Blessed in your family

c) Being a blessing in your community

2) The fear of the Lord

Count your blessings

Date: 31 August 2025

Speaker: Lee Campbell

“Success without God equals failure”

1) The Lord Builds His City (v1-2)

2) The Lord Grows His Family (v3-5)

(i) Importance of Family

(ii) Importance of Spiritual Family

Date: 24 August 2025

Speaker: Michael Shaw

1) The Joy of Restoration

(i) A Dream Come True

(ii) A Testimony of Grace

(iii) A Gift from Above

2) The Process of Restoration

(i) A Certain Promise

(ii) A Fruitful Harvest

Date: 17 August

Speaker: Michael Shaw

1 Jonah - the pathetic prophet

2 Jesus - the perfect saviour

a) Jesus is a greater messenger

b) Jesus has a better message

Will you listen to Jesus?

Date: 10 August 2025

Speaker: Lee Campbell

1) We are Surrounded by the Lord

Who are God people? Who can count on his protection?

God’s people are those who trust in His character, rely on His promises, and pin all their hopes for this life and the life to come on Him alone.

a) Stable People

b) Secure People

Key idea: Those who trust in Jesus are protected on the journey now and will be safe forever.

2) We will Struggle under the rule of the wicked

3) We must Seek God’s goodness and peace

Date: 3 August 2025

Speaker: Lee Campbell

Psalms 123 and 124 together give us a picture of what it means to be one of God’s people: pain and suffering are real, but He will ultimately deliver us through Christ.

1) Following the Lord is costly – and life WILL get hard

a) Opposition and persecution are nothing new

b) Suffering is a reality for everyone

2) When you’re in the valley: look to the Lord

a) Lift your eyes

b) Ask for mercy

3) When you’ve been delivered: remember God’s faithfulness and mercy

a) The Lord who made heaven and earth

b) The LORD of Israel

Date: 27 July 2025

Speaker: Peter Mulligan

“The Christian life is a journey progressing from joy in God's presence to unity with God's people and prayer for God's purposes."

1) Joy in God’s Presence

2) Unity of God’s People

a) God’s Name (v4)

b) God’s Word (v4)

c) God’s Authority (v5)

3) Prayer for God’s Purposes

Speaker: Michael Shaw

Date: 20 July 2025

Why should we look to God for help on our journey towards Him?

1 God is Powerful (vv1-2)

2 God is Protector (vv3-4)

3 God is Present (vv5-6)

4 God is Perpetual (vv7-8)

Date: 13 July 2025

Speaker: Michael Ferguson

Songs for pilgrims longing for home

1 The Pilgrim Experience — Prayer and Distress

2 The Pilgrim Experience — Trust and Endure

3 The Pilgrim Experience — Longing for Peace in a Conflicted World

Date: 6 July 2025

Speaker: David Luke