The Third Sunday of Advent

“Empowered by the Spirit”

Sermon by Pastor Joy Matos

December 15th 2024 10AM

Haggai 2:1-5

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3‘Who is left among you who saw this temple in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does it not seem to you like nothing in comparison?

Summary

Pastor Joy Matos’s sermon, based on Haggai 2:1-5, uses the rebuilding of the second Temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile as a metaphor for the church today. She highlights the Israelites’ initial enthusiasm followed by discouragement, emphasizing God’s call to persevere despite obstacles and apparent insignificance. The sermon connects this historical narrative to the church’s role as a modern-day temple, urging congregants to respond to God’s purpose and plan for their lives and their community. The sermon concludes with a prayer for the church to continue building God’s kingdom.

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