Doing Great Things For God!

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Doing Great Things For God!

• Let us not be overwhelmed by the work God has
  given us

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An Example of Long Ago

• Remnant of Gods people returned to Canaan from
  Babylon
• Began Well
• Laying the foundation of the new temple
  shouting for joy!
• Ezra 311
• Zechariah and Haggai sent to motivate the people
• Haggai 14-7

3
Identifying with theChildren of God

• Lords people are a small remnant as compared to
  other religions
• Given a large task of building the church
• Some have faced discouragement
• Some have allowed the cares of the world to be a
  hindrance
• Some procrastinate when a difficult task needs to
  be done
• Let us consider our ways!

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Haggai and Zechariahs Instruction Shows Us How

• We can do it when we do it for God
• Zech 46 Matt 633 Phil 419
• Do not despise the small things
• Mal 310 2 Cor 82-3 96-8
• Be strong and work
• Hag 23-4 Heb 1023-25 2 Timothy 215 Hag 27-8

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Haggai and Zechariahs Instruction Shows Us How

• Consider the greatness of the work!
• Haggai 29 Zechariah 47 Haggai 25

Our work and efforts today will change the lives
of future generations forever
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Conclusion

• Be steadfast in our work and service to God that
  is before us!

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always abounding in the work of the
Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in
the Lord. 1 Corinthians 1558