Sermons on Second Temple:

Why Does The Bible Say, ‘you Are Gods’? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2021

This is one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament. Why does Jesus say, "You are gods"?

- This is a difficult passage that needs to be unpacked carefully. And so we are going to walk through it step-by-step and verse-by-verse to see if we can make it all add up. - Also, bonus question as we start: can anyone name the gospel passage that happens at Hanukkah? No? Well, let’s see ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed Ruler, Divine King

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 15, 2017

The Old Testament expectation was inclining towards the coming of the warrior king. Instead, He appeared as the man on the donkey.

ANOINTED RULER, DIVINE KING. Zechariah 9:9-12. In a series of visions, Zechariah reached beyond the needs of his own time to the coming of Jesus. In Zechariah 9:1, the eyes of men, and all Israel, were looking towards the return of the LORD to His city and Temple. The departure was foretold by ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Of The Body

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 5, 2019

1) United in God's Kingdom (Ephesians 2:19a) 2) God’s Family (Ephesians 2:19b) and 3) God's Temple (Ephesians 2:20–22).

Ephesians 2:19-22 [19] So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God [20] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, [21]in whom the whole structure, being joined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Other

Fueling Our Bod Without Forgetting Our God Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 30, 2025

What is your favorite food and why? What if you could incorporate Biblical truths about eating that would improve your health and help keep God in mind. Get ready to discover some ways to glorify God in our eating habits!

Fueling our Bod without Forgetting GOD 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 10:23-33 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life. The theme is taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: *other

A Scourge Of Small Cords

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2015

The righteous indignation of Messiah at the desecration of the Court of the Gentiles.

A SCOURGE OF SMALL CORDS. John 2:13-22. It was Passover, and the city of Jerusalem was packed with pilgrims who had gathered to commemorate Israel’s deliverance out of slavery in Egypt. Not only was it a solemn religious celebration, but also a great national statement that defied all who would ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passover Jesus To Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

How much do we really understand about the context behind the trial and death of Jesus. Why were the Jews so insistent that Jesus should be put to death and what's more by the hated Romans?

Passover Jesus to Pilate It is the feast of the Passover in the city of Jerusalem around AD30. The city is full of pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean world to attend this great national festival when they celebrated their release from slavery in the land of Egypt. Now they were effectively ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15, Matthew 27:11-26, Luke 23:1-25

The Two Witnesses And Destruction Of Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 28, 2017

The church is the temple of the Holy Spirit today; that is, believers (not a building) are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 7-4-16 Lesson: III.C.9.b: The Two Witnesses and Destruction of Jerusalem (11:1-13) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The World In Chronological Sequence Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Examining the verses predicting each future event in sequence of its fulfillment.

THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE ARE ON THE TABLE Part 1 PURPOSE: To examine the verses predicting each future event in sequence of its fulfillment. I. INTRODUCTION: AN ANALYSIS OF EVENTS INFLUENCING PROPHECY. A. WHAT PIECES ARE ON THE TABLE? 1. The Berlin Wall fell on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Our Church From Christ's Cleansing Of The Temple Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 20, 2022

1. God wants our church to be a place for prayer. 2. God wants our church to be a place for praise. 3. God wants our church to be a place for people.

Wisdom for Our Church from Christ's Cleansing of the Temple The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:10-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 20, 2022) INTRODUCTION: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 21:10. Last time we studied the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the first Palm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, He Cometh

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 24, 2016

A sermon about the Second Coming.

"Behold, He Cometh!" Revelation 1:7 Revelation 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. Introduction: How many of you have wished for the Lord Jesus to come back in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

When The Glory Of God Departs Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 2, 2024

The departure of the glory of God from the Temple was a milestone event. Was God forsaking His promises to Israel?

- It’s worth noting as I get started this evening that this is a wild chapter with a lot of interesting and unusual details. Those parts of the chapter are worth a Bible study unto themselves to unpack those meanings. This sermon, though, is not that Bible study. - Instead, we will be focusing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Second – The Wheat And The Tares – Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 3, 2025

The tares are still alive today with growing false doctrine and practices. At the end of the age they are taken away to leave the righteous for the Kingdom on earth. There is a lot of application to Israel here in the Tribulation and after. The church at Smyrna is also considered.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE SECOND – THE WHEAT AND THE TARES – Part 2 of 2 In this Part 2 of the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, we will concentrate on the prophetic side of the Parable and take a look at the church at Smyrna. Let us revise the scripture again – FROM MATTHEW – {{Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:29-30, Matthew 13:36, Matthew 13:37-39, Matthew 13:40-42, Revelation 20:14, Matthew 13:43, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:14, Revelation 21:1, Matthew 12:39, Matthew 24:37-42, Matthew 25:31-34, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 25:35-40, Isaiah 11:9, Revelation 2:8-9, Revelation 2:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Israel In The End Times

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

It can get very confusing when we talk about Israel and the end times. But here is what Jesus says on the matter.

Passage: Matthew 24:15-28 Intro: Any study of the end times can get very confusing very quickly. 1. approaches, viewpoints, interpretations abound. 2. but the more I study God’s word, the more I am convinced that God speaks with incredible clarity. 3. and we need to come to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Biblical Perspective On The Middle East Crisis

Contributed by Thomas Holland on Aug 25, 2006

What is God’s perspective on the current Middle East Crisis?

Good morning, I’m so glad that you could be here today. I’ve entitled the message “A Biblical Perspective on the Middle East Crisis.” Everybody I know wants to be loved. Even the most independent, monastic hermit wants to know that he or she, at the very least, is not hated. Since 9/11, we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Cleans House Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 6, 2019

The 8th sermon in our series from John's Gospel. In this sermon we look at Jesus cleansing the temple, and how that applies to us still today

Jesus Cleans House (Gospel of John Pt. 8) Text: John 2:13 – 25 We’ve been studying the Gospel of John the last few weeks, and if you remember from last week, we looked at the beginning of chapter two, where Jesus performed His first sign at the wedding in Cana of Galilee. And one thing we’ll ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible