Sermons on Changer:

The Barren Temple

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 29, 2017

The fruitless fig tree and its meaning.

Mark 11:12-11:24 We’re going to look from the scriptures at two of Jesus Christ’s most misunderstood actions. The two actions I’m talking about are: (a) Jesus Christ’s cursing of a fig tree and (b) his action of driving out the money changes from the Jewish temple. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Your Enemies Without Being A Doormat Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 10, 2025

The Bible teaches us to "love our enemies....

The Bible teaches us to "love our enemies" (Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27-36). However, this doesn't mean allowing them to take advantage of us or harm us without boundaries. In fact, setting boundaries and standing up for ourselves can be a form of love – love for ourselves and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Breaking Barriers - Turning Over Tables - Jesus Style

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 10, 2025

One of the things that Jesus loves to do is to break barriers that keep all of us from Him, the Father and the Holy Spirit. Let’s look at a few of them and then join Jesus.

Scripture: Mark 10:15-19; Luke 4:18-19 Theme: Breaking Barriers – Turning Over Tables – Jesus’ Style One of the things that Jesus loves to do is to break barriers that keep all of us from Him, the Father and the Holy Spirit. Let’s look at a few of them. INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 59:2, Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 19, 2020

When the Bible talks about encouraging one another, it means to come along someone’s side to teach, comfort, strengthen or spur on.

Introduction If there ever was a year that God’s people needed to encourage one another, 2020 is the year. We have been working our way through a series called “You ought to see a whole lot of "one anotherness" going on in the church house.” We have already looked at the two foundational ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002

This series takes a look at the lives of Jesus’ disciples and how they changed the world. This week we look at the gifts Jesus gives to those He calls.

Be a World Changer II The Gifts Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: Today we continue with our look at some events from the lives of Jesus’ disciples and how they changed the world. Our focus last week was answering Jesus’ call for us to be saved and to minister for Him. (Discuss the importance of “getting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cleanses The Temple Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 26, 2015

Jesus' cleansing of the temple in Luke 19:45-48 shows us his anger and prophetic denunciation of distorted worship.

Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Second Sign Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2023

The second sign in John 2:12-22 teaches us that Jesus is the new temple.

Introduction One of my responsibilities as a pastor is to visit church members when they are in the hospital. I am grateful for the opportunity to visit members so that I can provide some spiritual counsel and comfort to them. During one of my first visits to a member in the hospital, I heard an ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Flippin Tables Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 11, 2021

Here is my thought: Jesus overturned the tables of the moneychangers in the Temple because they were making His Temple a place of selfish wickedness… how much more... will Jesus Christ overturn our lives when we commit ourselves to selfish wickedness.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: FLIPPIN TABLES MARK 11:15-19 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 11:1-33 [4:05] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.11 INTRODUCTION… from ‘33’ by Troy Borst [amazon.com/33-Troy-M-Borst/dp/B08VBH5P29] They came to Jerusalem and entered the east side of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 1: Cleansing Of The Temple Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 28, 2007

Part 1: The beginning of Jesus’ ministry and the First cleansing of the Temple.

The Great Commission Part 1 – The First Cleansing of the Temple Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † God has prepared Jesus for ministry † Jesus was called, baptized, filled with and the Holy Spirit † Resisted the Devils attempt to stop His ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Bible Church

The Rewards Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 13, 2002

Last in a series of sermons from the lives of Jesus’ disciples and how they changed the world. This one looks at the personal rewards brought about by being a disciple of Jesus.

Be a World Changer III The Rewards Acts 12:1-17 Introduction: Last in the series on changing the world. Here we have James martyred. He had been called from his fishing boat about 15 years before and now he has truly given all to Christ. Peter faces the same fate. Normally prisoners were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Drastic Times - Drastic Measures Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 28, 2011

We must live with an urgency to obey and be faithful to God.

Drastic Times - Drastic Measures March 27, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live with an urgency to obey and be faithful to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 21:12-17 (Pew Bible page 1137) Introduction: Briefly introduce “Madea Goes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 30, 2023

This story is found in all four gospels. This is Passover and Jerusalem has thousands of pilgrims from all over the known world.

Palm Sunday This story is found in all four gospels. This is Passover and Jerusalem has thousands of pilgrims from all over the known world. Mark 11:7-10 NIV When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:7-10, Zechariah 9:9, Mark 11:15-18, Psalm 118:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weeping, Cleansing, And Teaching.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 2, 2023

Jesus wept over Jerusalem, cleansed the Temple, and taught the people who were attentive to Him.

WEEPING, CLEANSING, AND TEACHING. Luke 19:41-47a. 1. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44). As He approached Jerusalem, ‘the man Christ Jesus’ (cf. 1 Timothy 2:5) wept over the city and the people whom He loved (Luke 19:41). His complaint about the people (Luke 19:42) became a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 5, 2021

There are things we do that intentionally or subtly tell people they are not welcome.

Out! John 2: 13 - 22 Intro: There was a woman names Emily Post who was born in the 1870’s. She died in 1960 but, I remember the book she wrote, “Etiquette” which went through 10 editions. This book taught people how to get along “politely” in society. She was quoted as saying, “Manners are a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ekklesia

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 8, 2021

Jesus is concerned about the church has the church lost sight of its mission?

1. John 2:13-22 Jesus is concerned about Church Ekklesia the called out assembly called out ones. Jesus is concerned about what’s going on in the church. • This story of the cleansing of the temple is recorded in all four of the gospels. • The religious elite were ready to toss Jesus off ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Methodist