Sermons on Second Temple:

What Do We Do Now - While We Are Waiting

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 19, 2023

The signs of war, famine, pestilence, increased iniquity, loss of love, do not constitute a direct answer to the question of “the sign” of the coming of the Lord or the Rapture of the Church So, the question is What do we do Now – While we are Waiting.

What do we do Now – While we are Waiting By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I was asked this week what I felt about the collapse of the banks that happened. In that conversation there was the mention of becoming a cashless society and turning to the CBDC – Central Banking Digital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Apostolic

A Thief In The Night Series

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis Jr on Mar 30, 2023

JESUS PROMISED US HE WAS COMING BACK ONE DAY. AND IT WILL BE LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT. BE READY.

Matthew 24:43 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. As we seek the Lord today for His guidance, let's remember in Matthew 24:43 that Jesus was referring to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23

Denomination: Other

The First Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Not Very Christmasy.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2024

The Church tells the Christmas Story backwards: the focus is to prepare for the coming of the Lord: at the end of the world, and when Christ comes for us at the end of our individual worlds, at death.

Our Gospel from St. Luke today is a little unsettling. Not very Christmasy. Unseasonal thoughts about the end of the world. Yet, the word Advent from the Latin, adventus, means “coming.” The Church tells the Christmas Story backwards: the focus is to prepare for the coming of the Lord: at the end ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:36

Denomination: Catholic

Six Signs Of Sleepiness - Mark 14:1-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 27, 2024

Why do so many people crash their cars because they fell asleep at the wheel? It’s because sleep comes upon you so gradually that you don’t realize when you’re crossing the threshold from being awake to being asleep. It’s the same spiritually.

Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him. 2 "But not during the Feast," they said, "or the people may riot." 3 While he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-8

Faith In The Right Things

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 16, 2025

This morning, a Canaanite Woman barges into the house Jesus is praying seeking his help. Jesus comments seem cold, but her acknowledgement of Jesus authority, and her need for Grace brings about a great lesson in where we stand before God.

Good Morning. Today, we have a tough lesson, in that it seems to show us a Jesus who is not the approachable loving friend we sometimes can imagine, but standoffish, aloof, and cold; similar to the way he talks to Mary in Cana before He turns water into wine. As the cartoon on the bulletin cover ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Our Coming King: Following Him With Eternal Hope Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

A disciple follows Jesus because of who He is: Our Saviour, Our Healer, Our Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, And our Coming King

Jesus Our Coming King: Following Him With Eternal Hope INTRODUCTION — DISCIPLES FOLLOW WITH THEIR EYES ON THE FUTURE Church, discipleship is not only about the past—what Jesus has done. It is not only about the present—what Jesus is doing. Discipleship also stretches into the future—what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:44, Titus 2:13, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 25, 2012

When Jesus was on the cross He performed five miracles.

Five Miracles from the Cross "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour…, And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 28, 2021

How far along on our trip to heaven are we?

Are We There Yet? – Mark 12: 28 - 34 Intro: Anyone who has traveled with children can attest to the fact that after about 15 minutes on the road you will hear the first of many questions. “Are we there yet?” On an especially long trip any parent will agree that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Leviticus 19:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Churches Journey Towards Revival

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 9, 2006

As this passage unfolds it speaks of Solomon’s temple that was erected for the purpose of worshiping Jehovah God, and then dedicated by prayer, sacrifice and finally it was consummated by the presence of God being made manifested by fire. Now, at the clo

Illustration: A few years back the Lord called my wife and I to Pastor a small community church that had two active deacons; one of which I became very close to during our 2 ½ year tenure. We had noticed the Sunday School record books held a sad truth, the church had been on a gradual decline for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Of The Body - 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 27, 2012

Unity through circumcised hearts and the New Covenant, unity through the sharing of an eternal hope, and unity because the temple curtain is torn in two and all are invited before the throne of grace to obtain mercy!

Dakota Community Church February 26, 2012 Unity of the Body - 3 Ephesians 2:11-22 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (that done in the body by the hands of men) — 12 remember that at that time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Mennonite

Where God Dwells

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Aug 6, 2008

It is almost certain that this psalm was sung by the multitudes when the Ark was moved from the Threshing floor of ……. to the Temple in Jerusalem. It was a season of spiritual joy, the greatest that had ever occurred in Israel’s national history.

The context of this psalm has to do with… • The building the Temple in Jerusalem. • God’s conditional covenant with David. It is almost certain that this psalm was sung by the multitudes when the Ark was moved from the Threshing floor of ……. to the Temple in Jerusalem. It was a season of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Feast Of Dedication Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 29, 2017

The Feast of Dedication of the Altar or the Feast of the Purification of the Temple (Hanukkah, as it is most commonly called today) occurs in December and lasts eight days. A candle is lighted each day in observance of this celebration, which is also....

Jerusalem Lesson: Feast of Dedication (Psalm 82:6) John 10:22-39 (John 10:22) And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. The Feast of Dedication of the Altar or the Feast of the Purification of the Temple (Hanukkah, as it is most commonly called today) occurs in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-39

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am…. The God Of Israel”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 30, 2020

In the great "I Am" statements, Jesus is stating that He is the "replacement" for the Temple, the replacement for how one receives forgiveness of sins. He is fulfilling the prophecy of Ezekiel 34.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter IV 2020 Text: John 10:11 Redeemer “I Am…. The God of Israel” Last week I began with a quote from the great newsman, Paul Harvey who told his listeners the “rest of the story.” Today we find Jesus telling some stories which ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Come And See His Passion

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 13, 2022

John 2:15 So [Jesus] made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.

Come and See His Passion  John 2:13-25 Introduction John 2:15 So [Jesus] made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. This is familiar but stunning - Jesus turning over ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 18, 2021

There seemed to be a lot more drama surrounding the death of Jesus – earthquakes, curtains being torn at the Temple, darkness covered the earth. The resurrection was done quietly without any witnesses to the actual moment of resurrection.

Easter 2021 The Road to Emmaus There seemed to be a lot more drama surrounding the death of Jesus – earthquakes, curtains being torn at the Temple, darkness covered the earth. The resurrection was done quietly without any witnesses to the actual moment of resurrection. Death can be dramatic, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32, Luke 24:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational