Sermons on Body Temple:

Gods Glory Whats The Story - Haggai?

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 19, 2007

Teaching of Gods covanent, Gods promise and the glory of his temple, the silver and gold are Gods and Gods alone, the blessings he brings to those who seek and love him and him alone

Intro - History Haggai means festival, feast, festive, I get the impression from reading this book that Haggai was the least scary of the OT prophets, a man with a heart of love, not condemning but trying to help the people truly find God and all his blessings for them. The prophet was most likely ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Obstacles (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 16, 2014

In this sermon, we see how God worked through the prophets to get the building of the temple resumed and we see how God is always with us providing what is needed along the way.

Introduction: A. How many of you have seen the “Keep Calm and Carry On” Posters? 1. “Keep Calm and Carry On”- this slogan, printed on a colored background and topped with a royal crown, has cropped up everywhere. a. It is emblazoned on everything from totes and T-shirts to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Samuel Met Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 9, 2009

People mistakenly think that young Samuel was a believer when he was helping Eli in the temple. This is not the case. He was an unbeliever. This passage outlines the story of his conversion to Christ, not his call to service.

1. THE UNCONVERTED CHILD "Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him". I know about the Queen of England but I don’t know her. I know about the President of the United States but I don’t know him. Do you know the LORD or do you just know about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

John The Baptist: Challenge For A Deeper Life

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

John the Baptist didn't follow in his father's footsteps as a priest in the temple. He challenged people to break out of normality and live radically new lives.

(John, entering from the back, in costume, down the center aisle.) Wake up, everybody! God’s Messiah is coming! That’s really good news! Get ready! Things have got to change around here! God’s blessings are coming for you! But you have to be ready! Clean it up, folks! (John standing in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

God's Provision That Come In An Unconvention Way Series

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jun 22, 2020

Since we are the sons in the Kingdom of God, God will also provide for us just like He provided a fish with a coin in its mouth to pay for Jesus' and Peter Temple taxes.

Dear brothers and sisters, it is so wonderful to meet you for this devotion . We are living in a challenging time. As the economies worldwide are heading south, our economy is also being affected. Being Christians do not give us immunity to the crisis in this world. How can we trust God to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Glory

Contributed by Dave Jolliff on Jul 5, 2025

Just as His presence filled the Temple in Solomon’s day, we’re invited to experience that same power in our lives. But it requires sacrifice, repentance, and a heart that seeks Him fully.

God’s Glory II Chronicles 7:1-14 07/06/2025 As we have just celebrated Independence Day as a nation, we find that we are “Blessed.” Last week we looked at how we are “Blessed.” This morning as we dive into the Word of God, we will be looking into II Chronicles 7 as we discover “God’s Glory.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

God Manages His Vineyard Well

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 18, 2025

Jesus reworks the old parable of the vineyard to fit the new barbarism. He directs the moral at the human vineyard managers, the religious and secular men who treat the Law and Temple as their personal fiefdom.

Friday of the Second Week of Lent 2025 St. Matthew’s Gospel is moving toward its climax, which is called Holy Week. Frequently we see Jesus crossing swords verbally with his adversaries. Jesus was an out-of-towner, considered a religious zealot and “hick” by the secular and religious authorities ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22, Genesis 37:3-4, Genesis 37:12-13, Genesis 37:17-28, Psalm 105:16-21, Matthew 21:33-43, Matthew 21:45-46, Matthew 21:44, John 11:49-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Soul Care Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2015

We need to approach the New Year of 2015 with healthy souls. There are several things we can do to see to it that you soul is healthy this year. We need to make sure our souls connect with God or they will choose a cheap substitute. We are responsible.

Opening Video Illustration: The Real You from blufishtv.com Series: Acts Too – Soul Care We need to approach the New Year of 2015 with healthy souls. This is why we are stressing - Soul Care this Jan. 2015: I asked you “How is your soul moving into this new year?” Jesus said in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By His Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 4, 2019

The Lord assured Zerubbabel that the work of rebuilding the Temple would be completed, not by human might and power, but by His Spirit. He is encouraged to look beyond his present distress to the glorious future that God has determined.

God gave His prophet Zechariah 8 visions in one night. • The 1st vision God assured His people that He still cares. He was angry with the hostile nations for their harsh treatment against Israel. • In the 2nd vision God revealed that He has judged the powerful empires because they scattered ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Hood-Winked

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 6, 2019

The enemy of the soul has hood-winked the Body of Christ into believing a lie about who we are and what we’re capable of accomplishing for the kingdom of God.

Hood-winked Let’s open tonight with some questions. And there is a right answer and all of you know it. ? Who comes to mind when I say heals the sick? (Response: Jesus) ? Who comes to mind when I say raises the dead? (Response: Jesus) ? Who comes to mind when I say causes blind eyes to see? ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, John 10:10, Genesis 3:1, Genesis 2:16-17, Matthew 4:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Peter 5:6-9, Mark 4:14, John 17:8, John 6:63  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Walk Of A Victor Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

In every spiritual victory we will have plunder from the battle. How we use the plunder from our battles is critical in the building of our spiritual life and the life of the Body.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART EIGHT “THE WALK OF A VICTOR” 1 CHRONICLES 26:27 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) 1 Chron. 26:27 “Some of the plunder taken in battle they dedicated for the repair of the temple of the Lord.” Introduction: Today is the next to last Sunday that we will be in this series, THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 26:27

Denomination: Baptist

Repent - The First Message Of Lord Jesus Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 3, 2021

In this period of 400 years when the Lord chose to remain silent, everything in the temple continued as it always had. The rituals of worship, sacrifices, feasts and festivals were carried out with regularity, but the dismal part was that the Lord was not in it. Why?

Repent - The first message of Lord Jesus Matthew 3:1-2:“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (RSV) Matthew 4:17: “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Other

Challenges To/For Public Worship-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 8, 2016

5 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-V—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: During a worship service, the pastor invites the younger children to join him near the altar for a “Children's Sermon.” He tells them about the ingredients required to make up a church, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Committed Unto Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 24, 2023

In our text we have the last act of the Savior before He died. It is an act of commitment, faith, confidence & love. While Jesus hung upon the cross seven times His lips moved in speech. This is His final word, His seventh word from the cross.

LUKE 23: 44-49 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] COMMITTED UNTO DEATH [Psalm 31:5; John 10:17-18; Hebrews 10:19-22] In our text today we have the last act of the Savior before He died. It is an act of commitment, faith, confidence and love. While Jesus hung upon the cross seven times His lips moved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist