Sermons on Second Temple:

Peace In Spite Of Panic Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 5, 2022

“Peace in spite of panic” Acts chapter 19 verses 21-41 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Uproar at Ephesus (vs 21-28) The Turmoil in Ephesus (vs 29-34) The Reprieve at Ephesus (vs 35-41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Hello - English • Bonjour - French • Guten tag - German • Namaste - greeting practiced most in the Indian Subcontinent. • Ciao - Italian • Olá - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Brethren

Restoring Proper Worship Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jun 2, 2003

Christendom is struggling with what is true worship, and just how we are to worship the Living God. Ezra gives some great insight into this subject.

Restoring Proper Worship Ezra 3 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On March 2, 2003 Introduction: I. “After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, “Dear God, we had a good time at church today – but I wish you had been there!” A. The ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1, Ezra 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

The two witnesses

Revelation 11:1-14, is one of the hardest chapters in the whole of the Bible. It uses imagery and symbolism to draw its point and conclusions but also draws from historical perspective as well. I will attempt to offer some suggestions as to understand this chapter but in reality the opinion ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Levite Principles (1 Chronicles 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 27, 2025

What can we learn from Levite duties that could apply to church life?

What principles from the Levites’ duties can we learn in church life? Is thanking and praising the Lord every morning and evening a task just for Levites? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 23. How did David organize the work of the Temple of the Lord? Should churches be organized? After David had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Apocalypse Of The Church

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 25, 2022

The apocalypse described in Mark's Gospel can be viewed as a prophecy that can occur today! Churches need to stop the bleeding loss of membership before it is too late. Christ's love will make that change.

Apocalypse of the Church Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 13:14-23 14 “But when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. 15 “aThe one who is on the housetop must not go down, or go in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-23

Denomination: United Methodist

What's Eating You?

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002

Deals with the subject of being consumed with a passion for the things of God.

What’s Eating You? (John 2:13-17) I. The Context A. Preceding events 1. Wedding in Cana 2. Visit with His family B. Approaching Passover in Jerusalem II. An Appalling Scene A. Enters the Temple area—Court of the Gentiles B. Saw total disregard for the sanctity of the place III. A Righteous ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Rebuilding Begins (Ezra 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2025

Must we rebuild sometimes?

Is rebuilding a lost faith something that only reformers attempt? Upon what foundation should we all rebuild the faith once for all delivered? Let’s begin in Ezra 3. What was the first thing that an exiled people started to rebuild in Jerusalem? When the seventh month came and the Israelites were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New And Better Sacrifice

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Sep 25, 2024

The offering of animals are no longer needed

A New and Better Sacrifice Psalm 40:1-8 Good morning, Please open your Bibles to two places, first turn to Luke 16 and then turn to Psalm 40 as we continue surveying that book. “Business Insider” had an article about things that are now obsolete, but I don’t know if I agree with their entire list. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-8, Hebrews 10:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David: Zealot For God's House Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 16, 2024

David and Jesus were both zealots for God's house. What did that look like in practice for David? And are WE willing to be zealots for God's house?

INTRODUCTION Earlier in today’s service I showed the video, ‘David the worshipper’ [Angel Studios]. I’ve really liked all the videos in this series but I especially liked this one. Young David in the video loves to sing praise to God! He’s joyful, exuberant! His joy and exuberance are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:9, John 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Growing Good Seeds? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2024

Is the seed still in the barn or have we taken it out for planting?

Have we been obedient? This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23, Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Seeing Jesus In The Feast Of Tabernacles” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2017

Tabernacles points to Jesus as the light of the world, the water of life and the coming King.

The 7th feast of Israel is “The Feast of Tabernacles.” It’s often called “Tabernacles,” because the Jews lived in tabernacles to remind them of God’s provision in the 40 year wilderness wandering, when Israel lived in similar shelters. It’s also known as “The Feast of Ingathering” (Exodus 23:16; ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-44

Denomination: Baptist

Vision For A New Year

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 29, 2006

What does the dedication of Jesus have to say to us about our New Year

If you were here early, you might have wondered at the music playing. After all, you don’t often have hymns combined with 1960’s pop music. They were chosen because of their theme. Each promotes a vision, a seeing, a looking forward to something and a hope in the coming days. That was part of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Why The Old Men Wept?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 3, 2004

What the difference between being a young man and being an old man? The young men shouted and the old men wept... why?

Title: "WHY THE OLD MEN WEPT?" Introduction: WHY THE YOUNG MEN SHOUTED? It is much easier to shout than it is to weep. There is a certain depth in weeping. The young men shouted because they finally had something to believe in. The foundation of the Temple had been rebuilt and laid. They were ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Redemption Of The The Body: How Then Shall We Live?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 22, 2017

Ethical living for resurrection people.

THE REDEMPTION OF THE BODY: HOW THEN SHALL WE LIVE? 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. This passage is a perfect weaving together of the doctrinal with the ethical. It begins by dealing with what appear to be two slogans of the Corinthians. First, something which we hear quite often upon the lips of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Message Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 26, 2009

Because of God’s presence and plan, we can live with unshakeable strength and courage.

[To receive free sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] REVIEW Let’s review last week’s introduction to the book of Haggai: • Author: Haggai the prophet • Date: 520 B.C. • Recipients: The exiled Jews who had returned to their homeland to rebuild the temple • Occasion: ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist