Sermons on Rebuilding Wall:

The Glory Of God Returns To The Temple

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 10, 2016

The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former … and in this place will I give peace.

GOD’S GLORY RETURNS TO THE TEMPLE. Haggai 2:1-9. The rebuilding of the Temple of God at Jerusalem about 537 BC met with early discouragements and setbacks. It is in this context that we first hear the prophet Haggai (Ezra 5:1). The whole of Haggai's short canonical book is designed to lift ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Restores Lost Years Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

Restoration is one of the covenant blessings of God's children. The Lord made a powerful promise in Joel 2:25: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten...”

THE GOD WHO RESTORES LOST YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:7; Job 42:10-12; Jeremiah 30:17; Psalm 126:1-6; Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when it seems as though everything valuable has been lost—time, opportunities, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Removes Garments Of Shame Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 18, 2025

God replaces the garments of shame with garments of righteousness, honour, and glory for those who trust in Him.

THE GOD WHO REMOVES GARMENTS OF SHAME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Zechariah 3:1-5 Key Verse: “And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"going Public" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

This is the setting for our message today. There are three major points we have seen in this study of Nehemiah. (1) The walls are in ruins. (2) Nehemiah has a vision. (3) There is a new king.

“Going Public” Nehemiah 2:11-20 This is the setting for our message today. There are three major points we have seen in this study of Nehemiah. (1) The walls and the city of Jerusalem are in ruins and the people are no longer safe. (2) Nehemiah has a vision to rebuild the walls. (3) There is a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Rahab

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2012

Rahab lived in the city of Jericho; in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be able to see the travelers who would come to her city before they even entered the

The Story of Rahab Joshua 2:1-24 In the second chapter of Joshua, we are introduced to a woman by the name of Rahab. Rahab lived in the city of Jericho; in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Community Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 16, 2019

Nehemiah's ultimate concern is the remnant of God. He works to rebuild the community of God in Jerusalem. We see the faithfulness of God in keeping a faithful remnant and restoring His people.

Jerusalem was to be the city of God, where the Name of the Lord dwells. • It wasn’t the physical infrastructure that God was concerned about but the community of His people living in worship of Him and being a witness to the nations. • So the brick and mortar of the city of Jerusalem wasn’t an end ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does It Matter What You Do As Long As Your Intentions Are Good?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2008

The latest meltdown on Wall Street illustrates that to be just, your intentions AND your actions must correspond to the good.

Tuesday of 25th week in course 23 Sept 2008 Proverbs 21: 1-6 “Market meltdown. . .wild roller-coaster ride. . .investor lack of confidence. . .flight to safety. . .historic market swing.” Today we read Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. Did the people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Pass The Salt, Please!

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 5, 2007

Our influence in the world is not to be contained or limited to the wall of a Church and not being used to impact the world around us.

Sermon Text: Matt 5:13 (Believers Are Salt and Light) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. Plot Outline: This film contains not only some incredible surf ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

P.r.a.y. / R = Repent Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 17, 2007

If you want your prayers to be heard, repent so that sin’s brick wall will be knocked down.

Review: P = Praise. If you start your prayers with praise, you will end them in peace. Scripture Reading: Psalm 51 David’s Sin, Cover-Up, and Misery (2 Samuel 11-12) It started with just a look. In the end, it brought David more heartache than he could ever imagine. It is a spring night. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Eyes On Him!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2013

If we would hold on to some of these truths that are found in these few verses, we could shake the walls of hell!

John 6:1-7 Verse 2-Then a great multitude followed Him Why, because they thought He was the Son of God? Why, because they thought He was the lamb of God? Why, because they loved Him? Why, because they wanted to worship Him? No…Because they saw His signs which He performed on those who ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stop Strife Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

Nehemiah has to put down his hard hat and turn his attention from the construction of the wall to the walls that were being put up between his workers. While their external enemies helped to rally the people, internal conflict threatened to divide and de

How to Stop Strife As we continue in our series through the Book of Nehemiah, we’ve learned that Nehemiah confronted a different challenge in each chapter: • In chapter one, he was faced with a personal challenge. When he heard about what was happening in Jerusalem, he sat down and wept and then ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Following God's Lead Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 18, 2014

In this second sermon in this series, we explore how Israel follows God's lead after King Cyrus gives them permission to return and rebuild the Temple of God.

Introduction: A. Many of us have our favorite songs. Maybe it’s a song that describes the theme of our lives or of our relationships. 1. Major league baseball now uses what are called a player’s walk-up song – It is used as a player heads to the mound or walks to the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Know It's A Good Sign When... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". No matter what is happening around you, when you are following God's will, things will be good for you.

Series: Rebuilding [#9] YOU KNOW IT’S A GOOD SIGN WHEN… Nehemiah 8:1-18 Introduction: I was talking to a friend about his pastor and he said that he was a great pastor; but was really “long winded”. I asked him how long his pastor preached, (thinking that he was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Returning Home Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 14, 2022

This sermon focuses on the story of the Jewish people who have been released from Babylonian captivity to rebuild the Jerusalem temple, and the applications for believers today.

We are continuing our series called The Story. God’s story as told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. Last week, we talked about the story of a guy named Daniel and the Lion’s Den. This week we are going to continue the story about the Babylonian captivity. Specifically, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ezra 4:1, Haggai 1:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Lesson 10: The Peace Which Christ Accomplished In His Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 9, 2018

Christ is the author of peace between God and His people. There is occurring naturally in man hostility toward God which ranges between bad feeling and outright hate. Sin has separated friends and it separates men from God; . . . .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 4/14/17 Lesson 10: The Peace which Christ Accomplished in His Death (2:14-18) Ephesians 2:14-18 (KJV) 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist