In this powerful and sobering message, Zechariah enacts a living prophecy that reveals the heartbreak of God’s rejected leadership and the tragic consequences of turning away from His care. Through the story of two staffs—Favor and Union—and the symbolic thirty pieces of silver, this chapter foreshadows Israel’s rejection of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. InContinue reading “2025-10-26 Sermon – The Shepherd Rejected”
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2025-10-19 Sermon – From Exiles to Warriors
Zechariah 10 paints a powerful picture of God’s heart for His scattered, struggling people. In this prophetic chapter, God calls His exiles to stop trusting in idols and human wisdom and to turn back to the Good Shepherd who alone can send the rain, restore their strength, and unite His people again. This message exploresContinue reading “2025-10-19 Sermon – From Exiles to Warriors”
2025-10-12 Sermon – The Coming King and the Prisoners of Hope
Zechariah 9 is a breathtaking prophecy that points to both judgment and redemption — a chapter that begins with God confronting the proud nations surrounding Israel and ends with the triumphant arrival of a humble King riding on a donkey. In this message, we uncover how this passage looks beyond Israel’s immediate enemies to revealContinue reading “2025-10-12 Sermon – The Coming King and the Prisoners of Hope”
2025-10-05 Sermon – God’s Burning Love for His People
In Zechariah 8, we encounter one of the most hope-filled chapters in the prophetic books — seven divine proclamations from the Lord Almighty, each revealing His unrelenting zeal, mercy, and promise of restoration. God declares, “I am very jealous for Zion” — a holy passion that shows how deeply He cares for His people. ThroughContinue reading “2025-10-05 Sermon – God’s Burning Love for His People”
2025-09-28 Sermon – Hard Hearts and Empty Rituals
In Zechariah 7, the people ask whether they should continue fasting as they had done for seventy years. God responds with a piercing question: “Was it really for Me that you fasted?” Through Zechariah, the Lord reveals that He desires more than outward rituals—He longs for hearts turned toward Him in repentance. True worship isContinue reading “2025-09-28 Sermon – Hard Hearts and Empty Rituals”
2025-09-21 Sermon – The Four Chariots
In Zechariah 6, the prophet sees four chariots pulled by powerful horses emerging from between two bronze mountains—symbolizing God’s heavenly armies going out to the four corners of the earth. This vision reveals that God is not passive; He rises to fight for His people, even using unexpected rulers and nations to fulfill His plans.Continue reading “2025-09-21 Sermon – The Four Chariots”
2025-09-14 Sermon – The Flying Scroll & The Woman in a Basket
In Zechariah 5, the prophet is given two startling visions: a massive flying scroll carrying God’s curse, and a woman representing wickedness sealed in a basket and carried away. What do these strange images mean, and what do they reveal about God’s view of sin and idolatry? This message uncovers how the flying scroll pointsContinue reading “2025-09-14 Sermon – The Flying Scroll & The Woman in a Basket”
2025-09-07 Sermon – Not By Might….But By My Spirit
What does it mean when God says, “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit”? In Zechariah’s fifth vision, the prophet sees a golden lampstand and two olive trees—an image bursting with hope, power, and encouragement. This vision was given to Zerubbabel in a time of discouragement, but it speaks directly to usContinue reading “2025-09-07 Sermon – Not By Might….But By My Spirit”
2025-08-31 Sermon – From Filthy Rags to Clean Garments
Zechariah 3 gives us one of the most powerful prophetic visions in the Bible. Joshua the High Priest stands before the Lord in filthy garments while Satan accuses him. But God steps in with mercy:👉 “The Lord rebuke you, Satan! This man is a burning stick snatched from the fire.” Joshua is clothed in cleanContinue reading “2025-08-31 Sermon – From Filthy Rags to Clean Garments”
2025-08-17 Sermon – When God Expands Your Boundaries
In Zechariah chapter 2, the prophet sees a man with a measuring line, planning to measure Jerusalem. But God interrupts the plan with a powerful promise: “Jerusalem will be a city without walls… and I Myself will be a wall of fire around it, and I will be its glory within.” This vision speaks toContinue reading “2025-08-17 Sermon – When God Expands Your Boundaries”
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