Tabernacle of Praise Church International

The Enduring POWER & VALUE of God's Word | Morning Worship with Bishop Alfred Jackson

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Bishop Alfred Jackson reveals why the phrase 'the Lord Almighty says' appears 26 times in the book of Haggai.

Bishop Alfred Jackson opens the Spirit of Praise broadcast from Tabernacle of Praise Church International in York, South Carolina. He introduces the sermon's theme: the enduring power and value of God's Word, tying it to the church's year-long focus on Haggai chapter 1, verse 8. Jackson notes he has felt led to delve deeper into Haggai's use of the phrase 'the Lord Almighty says,' which appears 26 times in the book. He emphasizes that God's Word has enduring value for every generation, citing biblical consistency. Jackson discusses how modern people often shy away from definitive statements like 'the Lord said,' arguing preachers should proclaim God's Word authoritatively. He explores the title 'Jehovah Sabaoth' (Lord of hosts), explaining its origins as a military term that evolved in the Persian period to signify God's supreme power and authority. Jackson connects this to God's active involvement in Israel's post-exilic restoration and asserts God's sovereignty over all nations and history, including local areas like York and South Carolina. He relates this sovereignty to personal battles and rebuilding, encouraging listeners that God is with them. Jackson frames the call to rebuild the temple as a response to God's grace, not mere ritual, and links it to building spiritual lives today. He references Acts 20:32, highlighting the Word's grace value that builds believers up. The sermon concludes by challenging listeners to a life committed to God's will, using Haggai's message to consider their ways. Jackson expresses excitement for the church's future, believing the latter glory will exceed the former. He ends with an altar call for salvation or rededication, provides contact information for follow-up, and shares details about the church's missionary work in eight countries, inviting financial support.

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A Haggai-centered sermon finds present-tense force in the phrase "the Lord of hosts."

Bishop Alfred Jackson shapes a morning-worship sermon around Haggai 1:8, treating the command to bring timber down from the mountain as a call to resume the work of rebuilding.

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You want a Haggai message that makes "the Lord of hosts says" feel like a present-tense summons.

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