Sermons on Children In The Temple:

Soul Scrubbing

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 8, 2018

Lent gives us an opportunity to do some soul scrubbing/soul polishing. Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect, reevaluate and allow the Holy Spirit an opportunity to do some spiritual transformation in our lives!

Scripture: John 2:13-22 (Call to Worship - Psalm 19:7-14) Theme: Soul Scrubbing/Soul Polishing Lent gives us an opportunity to do some soul scrubbing/soul polishing. Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect, reevaluate and allow the Holy Spirit an opportunity to do some spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Incarnation: God Comes

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 26, 2016

In Christ the glory from the tabernacle and the temple has come down.

Incarnation: God Comes John 1:14 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2016 Scripture Reading Here’s a question on Christmas Eve. How can we be certain that what happened on that holy night is not a hoax? How do we know that the news about the nativity is factual and not fake? Can we be sure this is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kids In Worship...really?

Contributed by Sarah Keith on Oct 10, 2009

Worship must be included among the basic disciplines of childhood in order to help them understand the honor and respect that is due our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Can you imagine never teaching children the alphabet, and then expecting them to read as adults? Or expecting to have emotionally healthy children, but never giving them hugs or expressing your love to them? If these basic things are so important, then isn’t it equally important to teach children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Anna, The Prophetess Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 8, 2022

"She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four" (Luke 2:36–37). Anna had been married only seven years when she became a widow, and she remained a widow for the rest of her life.

tom lowe 1/8/2022 Anna, the Prophetess Who was Anna the prophetess in the Bible? I am ashamed that I could not answer that question until I researched this article. I have read the Bible from cover to cover, but I must admit I do not recall anything about her. Furthermore, I have never heard a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion For The House Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 12, 2009

God is looking for those who have a passion for His House, for those who have a zeal for His House, for those who are in love with His House - those who share His heart for His house.

Journeying with John, It’s a Trip (JWJ-12) A Passion for The House John 2:12-25 Before becoming president Teddy Roosevelt was a Sunday School teacher. One day a boy came in with a shiner, and Teddy asked him what had happened. He said another boy was tormenting his sister, so he took a swing at ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: *other

Why Christians Pray? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 29, 2012

Message about the importance of Prayer in the church and Jesus in the temple.

Note: The introduction I got from Jim Cymbala - Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, and other sources from years ago about importance of Prayer. Title: Prayers of a Christian Theme: Text: Opening scripture James 4:6-8 James 4:6 But he gives more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Rebuild Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2015

The people of Israel return from exile and rebuild the temple.

Ezra 1:1-4, 3:1-4, 10-13 “Rebuilding” INTRODUCTION The self-improvement industry is a billion dollar business in the United States. Zig Ziegler is still selling thousands of books even though he has been dead for several years. Tony Robbins and a list of big hitters in the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Building A Habitation For God

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Jul 12, 2003

To become a temple of praise to give glory to our creator.

1 Chronicles 28:10 "Building A Habitation For God!" 1 Chronicles 28:10 "Consider now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it." (NKJ) Intro: Throughout the Bible there are few who were selected to build a house for God. Moses the great lawgiver ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9, 1 Chronicles 28:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being And Becoming

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 2, 2009

A sermon on the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (also called Candlemas)

I wonder if you’re familiar with fresh lychees? The fresh fruit is much more pleasant than the tinned variety. They are small fruit about the size of a walnut. On the outside is rough and robust skin, which might lead you think it wasn’t worth opening, but when one peels it, inside is a soft, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Budding Fig Tree: Signs Of The End Times Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022

It was AD 70, 40 years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and the walls of Jerusalem, the capital of Israel were surrounded by Roman soldiers numbering over 60,000.

It was AD 70, 40 years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and the walls of Jerusalem, the capital of Israel were surrounded by Roman soldiers numbering over 60,000. The walls were crumbling, the Romans were advancing, thousands had already died when various cities in the north and eastern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:29-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Where Does God Live? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 3, 2015

Stephen's Acts 7 defense before the Jewish leaders is a masterful theological treatise on the presence of God. But it was a message with ominous implications to these power-hungry leaders. Stephen's message has applications to us today 2000 years later.

Where Does God Live? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh May 3, 2015 TEXT: Turn to Acts 7 INTRODUCTION Have you ever heard a church referred to as “God’s house?” I’ve often used this term myself, speaking of the importance of being faithful to “God’s house” by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Priorities Of Jesus And His Family Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 7, 2025

This passage seems to reveal how Mary, Joseph and Jesus prioritized God’s things in their routines, regards (or affections), and relationships.

Today, as we continue our study in the book of Luke, we come to a rather peculiar passage that provides a rare glimpse into Jesus’ childhood. The other gospels vary in how much they share about Jesus before his public ministry begins. Matthew devotes about 48 verses to Jesus’ early years (some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

What A Wise Man Knows About Mothers

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

Mothers are not perfect, mothers will fight for their children, mothers love their children, and mothers know their children.

I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in this message. WHAT A WISEMAN KNOWS ABOUT MOTHERS Mother’s Day, 2007 Jay Davis Robison 1 KINGS 3:16-28 Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Great Purifier Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 19, 2008

Jesus has not changed in 2,000 years. He is still passionate about His temple. The temple of God is no longer a building, it is His people. God no longer dwells in a temple made by hands, He lives in us, and His passion, His zeal is the same today as it w

Jesus: the Great Purifier (John 2:12-25) “I’m Sarah, I’m sixteen; Last night I failed. I prayed for more strength, So why did I yield? He said he loved me, Brought me flowers and all; Then he took me upstairs And caused me to fall. I feel so ashamed, So dirty inside. He’s taken my heart; Now I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord’s Throne Room Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 12, 2010

A study of chapter 41 verses 1 through 26

Ezekiel 41: 1 - 26 The Lord’s Throne Room “ 1 Then he brought me into the sanctuary and measured the doorposts, six cubits wide on one side and six cubits wide on the other side—the width of the tabernacle. 2 The width of the entryway was ten cubits, and the side walls of the entrance were five ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 41:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel