Sermons on Idols In The Temple:

The Last War: Armageddon And The Middle East Crisis Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 1, 2016

Armageddon: How, who, when and where, you will be surprised to see how different it is, and remember, after this (after Armageddon) came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done! Rev 16:16-17.

Rev 16: 16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon. 17 And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done. Imagine this: Iran explodes several missiles ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - Our Great High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 31, 2020

The Veil of the Temple was torn in two as Jesus declared, "It is Finished." Through His provision, believers have access to the throne of grace, where Jesus ministers as our Great High Priest. He is our Mediator and Intercessor.

Jesus – our Great High Priest Hebrews 4: 14-16 Life is constantly changing, a never ending series of “highs” and “lows.” At times we reach breath-taking mountaintops, where we enjoy the beauty of life and relax in the sunlight of God’s love. At other times we endure deep, lonesome valleys filled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

An Amazing Comeback Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 2, 2021

In our Let's Talk About series we're looking at what an amazing comeback God has in store, as He rebuilds the Jerusalem of our souls, and the Temple of our Spirit from the ruins of our past.

Let’s Talk About “An Amazing Comeback” Jeremiah 30:18-19 ** Watch: https://youtu.be/4twrC7B6y0U Now you might think it strange for me to go back to the Old Testament to explain the heart of the New Testament, and that is, the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ and the new life He brings to all ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:18-19

Denomination: Foursquare

I'm Going All In: An Issue Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2015

Going All in starts with loving God and moves to loving our neighbor. You cannot become a child of God without becoming part of His family. There is a responsibility for us to work together with the other living stones to be the temple of the Holy Spiri

Intro: We just sang, “All to Jesus I surrender” All (some) to Jesus I surrender, All(some) to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily(every other daily) live. I surrender all (some), I surrender all (some). All (some) to Thee, my blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Believe It Or Not

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

"No one ever spoke the way this man does." That was the assessment of the temple guardians who had been sent out to arrest Jesus. His speech left a lasting mark on their minds and hearts. What was it in Jesus' speech that transformed these men?

[Sermon preached on 7 October 2018, 21st Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I am sure you must have heard the term “fake news” a good deal lately. As long as mankind has lived on this planet, people have been manipulating information in order to misguide others for their own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is Jesus?

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Mar 18, 2023

When Jesus was 12 years old, he was in Jerusalem with his parents for the Passover celebration, and the parents went back home, forgetting Jesus, and they had to go back to find him. They found him in the Temple, and they brought him back home.

B.L.U.F ? Today we will look at the story of Jesus when he was 12 years old. He was in Jerusalem with his parents for the Passover celebration and the parents went back home forgetting Jesus and they had to go back to find him. They found him in the Temple and they brought him back home. ? We will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41, Matthew 7:28, Matthew 13:54, Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Empty Promises Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 22, 2019

We were created to have pleasure in God, but we seek pleasure in a thousand other places. As we consider Gomer (Hosea's wife) in the book of Hosea who was an adulterer, let’s consider how God can deliver all of us out of our idols and the things that take the place of God in our lives.

What is idolatry? Webster’s Dictionary defines it as: 1. The worship of idols, images, or anything made by hands, or which is not God. And 2. an immoderate attachment or devotion to something in the place of God. D. L. Moody put it this way: “Whatever you love more than God is your idol. Rich and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Long Way Home

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 17, 2007

The Flight into Egypt by the Holy Family reminds us that that our spiritual journey home is a long one, often through dangerous territory and requires reliance on God to be successful.

THE LONG WAY HOME MATTHEW 2 13—21 THE LONG WAY HOME Sometimes, when we were young, we used to take the long way home, just to enjoy the scenery and the companionship. Christmas is about a lot of things, but it is at least about getting back home. We sing about it: “I’ll be home for Christmas, if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

Iron Man - Building On The Foundation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2010

How can I honor my father if he wasn't that good a man to begin with? Why should I do that?

OPEN: Ravi Zacharias told of speaking one time at Ohio State University. He said “As I was being driven to the lecture, we passed the new Wexner Art Center. The driver said, “This is a new art building for the university. It is a fascinating building designed in the post-modernist view ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is Something About That Man Named Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 16, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, there is something about that man named Jesus.

There. Is Something About That Man Named Jesus by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” (Matthew 1:23; Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:46-48, Luke 2:49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

The Dwelling Place Of God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 27, 2019

Have you ever wondered where God dwells? Here is a short study that can be used for discussion on the "Dwelling Place of God."

I. SHARE PERSONAL STORIES OF HIS PRESENCE A. The Old Stump 1. Presence of God around the Old Stump (My trysting place) 2. 1 John 4:1-6 B. New York last week 1. Walking in Queens (I sensed the presence of God) 2. Driving through the Bronx and meeting with Pastor Sabino (I sensed the presence of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7, 1 John 4:1-6, Acts 7:48, Acts 17:24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Life-Changing Glory Of God

Contributed by Scott Redmond on Sep 3, 2019

As Moses spoke to God face to face and was changed by His glory so that his face shown, how much more are we to become full of God's life-changing presence and bring His light and glory to the world around us?

› INTRODUCTION After Moses encountered the glory of God by speaking face to face with God - he was never that same. Moses was hungry for God's presence so that he cried, "Show me thy glory!" What are the life-changing effects of God's glory and manifested presence? God filled ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:18-30, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Exodus 33:7-11, Exodus 33:12-16, Exodus 40:34-38, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, Exodus 33:17-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Stones Could Shout

Contributed by John Newton on Apr 10, 2022

As Jesus entered Jerusalem he told the Pharisees, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

For the next few moments I want you to try to imagine what it must have been like to be among those who stood on the streets of Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday. (I’ll even let you close your eyes if you like, as long as you promise not to go to sleep!) The city would have been bustling with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Episcopal

Which Shepherd Are You Choosing? (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 14, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 11:1-6 deals with Israel's tragic choice to reject Messiah and the devastation that followed in 70 AD. Choices matter and the choices we are making will lead to tragic results or life everlasting.

Intro Our text today begins with a horrific military invasion. The first three verses of Zechariah 11 constitues a poem vividly picturing the destructive advance of Rome against the Jewish people. Because it is poetic, it has some symbolism in it. How much is symbolic and how much is literal is ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17, Nehemiah 5:1-15, Ezekiel 37:15-20, Psalm 133:1-3, 2 Kings 17:24-28, Luke 6:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What If Jesus Told A Story About Your Life? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 31, 2022

1. God recognizes the story of our life (vs. 33-39). 2. God reveals the story of our life (vs. 33). 3. God wants us to reexamine the story of our life (vs. 40-44). 4. God wants to rewrite the story of our life (vs. 43-46).

What if Jesus Told a Story about Your Life? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:33-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 31, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 21:33. Today we will study another of the Lord's parables. But what is a parable? My favorite definition is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist