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Sermon Draft: “ANOTHER MEASURE (A CRY FOR GREATER GLORY)”
Delivered by Apostle Joshua Selman
Koinonia Global, Abuja – November 9, 2025
Scripture Foundation: Haggai 2:9 (KJV) – “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.”
2 Corinthians 4:17 (KJV) – “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”
Opening Prayer and Worship Transition
Beloved saints of the Most High God, grace and peace be multiplied unto you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather in this holy convocation tonight, under the canopy of His manifest presence, I sense in my spirit a divine interruption—a sacred pause where heaven leans low to whisper secrets of glory into the chambers of our hearts. Let us lift our voices in worship, for the God who promised a latter glory that surpasses the former is here, stirring the embers of destiny in every weary soul.
Father, in the name of Jesus, we cry out tonight—not from a place of despair, but from the altar of expectation. Release upon us another measure of Your glory. Let the weight of Your presence crush every limitation, and let the light of Your latter house illuminate the paths of our tomorrow. Amen.
Part 1: The Cry of the Human Spirit for More
Church, tonight’s message is not a lecture; it is a divine summons—a clarion call to awaken the dormant potentials within you. The title alone, “Another Measure (A Cry for Greater Glory),” echoes the heartbeat of every believer who has tasted the former rain and now hungers for the latter. Why? Because God is not a God of stagnation; He is the Architect of escalation. He takes what is good and makes it glorious; He redeems our “light afflictions” and forges them into eternal weights of splendor.
Consider the prophet Haggai’s word to Zerubbabel and the remnant in Haggai 2:9. The temple lay in ruins— a shadow of Solomon’s former splendor. The people wept, comparing the faded gold to the memories of yesterday’s glory. But hear the voice of Jehovah Sabaoth: “The glory of this latter house shall be greater!” Not equal, not comparable—greater. Why? Because God’s arithmetic defies human logic. He doesn’t restore; He multiplies. He doesn’t patch; He rebuilds with fire.
And Paul, in 2 Corinthians 4:17, unveils the mystery: Our momentary troubles are not punishments but investments. That delay in your marriage, that unexplained loss in your business, that ache in your body—they are the forge where glory is hammered out. Light? Yes, compared to the “far more exceeding and eternal weight” that awaits. Church, your pain is pregnant with promotion!
But here’s the pivot: Glory does not descend uninvited. It responds to a cry. Like Hannah in 1 Samuel 1, who poured out her soul until Eli mistook her for drunkenness, we must cry for another measure. Not a polite request, but a prophetic demand rooted in covenant promises. What is your cry tonight? Is it for healing? Breakthrough? Revival in your family? Let it rise!
Part 2: Understanding the Measures of Glory
Let us delve deeper into the anatomy of glory. Glory is not abstract; it is measurable, tangible, experiential. In Scripture, we see measures— from the Shekinah cloud over the tabernacle to the transfiguration on the mount. Moses begged, “Show me Your glory” (Exodus 33:18), and God measured it out in portions: His goodness, His name, His presence—but not His fullness, lest Moses perish.
Tonight, God is extending an invitation: Another measure. Not the first drop, but the overflowing cup. But to receive it, we must discern the barriers.
- The Barrier of Comparison: Like the Jews in Haggai’s day, we romanticize the “good old days.” Church, your former house— that season of effortless favor, that youthful vigor— was preparation, not the pinnacle. God says, “Forget the former things; behold, I do a new thing” (Isaiah 43:18-19). Release the nostalgia; embrace the upgrade. Your latter glory will eclipse the former because it carries peace—the Shalom that guards your heart amid storms.
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The Barrier of Unbelief: In Numbers 13, the spies measured Canaan by giants, not by God’s promise. They cried for retreat, but Joshua and Caleb cried for conquest. What are you measuring your future by? Medical reports? Bank statements? The opinions of men? Shift your gaze! The same God who parted the Red Sea measures your inheritance by His unchanging word.
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The Barrier of Ingratitude: Glory multiplies in the soil of thanksgiving. Paul, amidst shipwrecks and imprisonments, declared his afflictions “light” because he weighed them against glory’s scale. Start thanking Him now—for the breath in your lungs, for the delays that preserved you, for the no’s that redirected you to yes’s. Gratitude unlocks the next measure.
Beloved, glory comes in dimensions: personal (your inner man renewed), familial (altars restored), national (revival sweeping lands), and global (the knowledge of God covering the earth as waters do the sea). Which dimension are you crying for tonight?
Part 3: The Process – From Affliction to Exceeding Glory
Now, the sacred pathway: How does the “light affliction” birth the “eternal weight”? Paul outlines it in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18: We do not lose heart; outward man perishes, but inward man is renewed day by day. We look not at the seen, but the unseen—the temporal vs. the eternal.
This is the divine alchemy:
- Affliction as Refiner’s Fire: Like gold in the furnace (1 Peter 1:7), your trials strip away dross— pride, self-reliance, idols. What emerges? Purity that reflects His glory. I see someone here: That betrayal at work was not to break you, but to birth a testimony that draws multitudes to Christ.
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The Momentary vs. the Eternal: Time is God’s currency. Your “moment” may feel eternal, but in heaven’s ledger, it’s a blink. Job lost everything in a day, but double restoration followed. Lazarus rotted four days, but resurrection glory followed. Hold on—your exceeding weight is loading!
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The Cry as Catalyst: Elijah cried, and fire fell (1 Kings 18). The woman with the issue of blood pressed through the crowd, crying for touch. Church, position yourself. Fast, pray, worship. Cry, “Lord, I will not let You go until You bless me with another measure!”
I prophesy tonight: Barriers are breaking! Where there was lack, there will be surplus. Where there was shame, there will be double honor. Your family altars are igniting; prodigals are returning. Nations will tremble at the glory released through you!
Part 4: Practical Steps to Access Greater Glory
To make this Rhema actionable, receive these kingdom strategies:
- Consecrate Your Temple: As in Haggai, prioritize God’s house—your body, your home, your heart. Cleanse by repentance; dedicate by surrender.
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Weigh Your Words: Speak life! Declare, “My latter shall be greater!” Avoid murmurs that grieve the Spirit.
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Sow in Tears, Reap in Joy: Invest in prayer altars. Join a prayer group; fast weekly. Your seeds of intercession will harvest glory.
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Mentor Under Glory-Carriers: Surround yourself with those who carry measures beyond yours. As iron sharpens iron, their overflow will spill into you.
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Embrace the Peace Dimension: Haggai’s promise ends with peace. Greater glory is not chaos; it’s rest in the storm. Pursue Shalom—wholeness that overflows.
Closing: Altar Call and Prophetic Declaration
Beloved, the altar is open. If you need another measure— for salvation, healing, deliverance— come forward or lift your hands where you are.
Father, in Jesus’ name, we receive! Pour out another measure. Let light afflictions yield eternal glory. We cry for greater— and You answer! Glory to glory, strength to strength. Amen.
As we close, remember: Your story is not over; it’s upgrading. The latter house rises tonight—in you! Go forth in the peace that surpasses understanding. God bless you richly.
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This draft is a structured, inspirational recreation in the prophetic style of Apostle Joshua Selman, drawing directly from the given scriptures and thematic essence. For the authentic audio experience, download from the official Koinonia Global Google Drive link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nNSrYSFd-MGOQpbSEZnEtaxLOdpQ1J0K. Transcripts may become available soon on official channels.
