Sermons on Idols In The Temple:

You Don’t Need The World’s Wisdom Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #11. The believer as the temple of God and how this affects our ttitudes is the focus of this message.

If I were to preach a message about separation and the need to keep ourselves unspotted by the sin and decay all around us, there are certain verses I would use. 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 – “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Temple Cleansing Part 2: Cleansing The Home Series

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 22, 2015

A sermon series on Temple Cleansing that begins with the individual, moves on the home and ends with the church.

Text: Deuteronomy 11 : 13 – 21 13 So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the LORD your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul— 14 then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Consider Your Ways: Look Inward (Sermon 2 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2014

God also loves you so much that he cannot allow you to continue your path of destruction and heartache.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS “LOOK INWARD” Haggai 1:7-15 Big Idea: God also loves you so much that he cannot allow you to continue your path of destruction and heartache. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 19:7-13 • Luke 15:11-24 • Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:7-15

Denomination: Nazarene

It Must Be True; I Heard It On Tv Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 3, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 19: 21 – 41

Acts 19: 21 – 41 It must be true; I heard it on TV 21 When these things were accomplished, Paul purposed in the Spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.” 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Glorifying God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2011

The Christian and food offered to idols. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • The great composer Johann Sebastian Bach said, always headed his compositions “J.J.” • The letters stood for “Jesus Juva” which means “Jesus Help Me.” • He ended them “S.D.G.” the letters stood for “Soli Dei Gratia” • Which means “to God alone be the praise.” • That would suggest to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Learning From Lament Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2020

In addition to the benefits we experience as we pray lament prayers, there are also important things that we can learn through our suffering and times of lament. Using the book of Lamentations, we learn at least two important lessons.

A. One Sunday, a minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his sermon, so as he stood before the congregation, he placed four worms into four separate jars. 1. He explained he was putting the first worm into a jar with alcohol, the second worm into a jar filled with ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Contemporary Reflection On Jesus' Cleansing Of The Temple And St. Paul’s Temple Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2024

A Contemporary Reflection on Jesus' Cleansing of the Temple and St. Paul’s Temple of the Holy Spirit

A Contemporary Reflection on Jesus' Cleansing of the Temple and St. Paul’s Temple of the Holy Spirit Scripture: John 2:13-25 Reflection The narratives of Jesus' cleansing of the temple and St. Paul's teachings on the temple of the Holy Spirit hold profound significance in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Other

Dagon Must Fall!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2021

This message will preach! Our sinful nature must not be allowed to have any dominance in our lives. God alone must rule our hearts: sin must go! And God doesn't need any help being God and He doesn't need to be propped up by anyone!

DAGON MUST FALL! 1 Sam. 4:2-5:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOMELAND SECURITY OVERLOAD 1. Homeland Security has gotten especially concerned about terrorism since we pulled our military out of Afghanistan. They’ve tightened security at airports and on planes. 2. Just the other day I heard they ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking Temples Of The Holy Spirit: Part One Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 25, 2008

What is entailed with us being temples of the Holy Spirit?

Temples of the Holy Spirit: Part One (topical) 1. Russ Perman tells this story: "Working as a secretary at an international airport, my sister had an office adjacent to the room where security temporarily holds suspects. One day security officers were questioning a man when they were suddenly ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To God Be The Glory Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 9 of 15

TO GOD BE THE GLORY (2 SAMUEL 7) The “toys of the super rich,” as CNN/Money calls them, including their travel, cell phones, diamonds and cars, can be more expensive than a family home. A night at the 2,640 square-foot Presidential Suite at the Mandarin Hotel in Manhattan costs $12,959 per-night, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Heart To Build - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2005

God told David He didn’t want him building a Temple for Him. It’s possible to build a building God doesn’t want. Do you know what makes the difference between what He wants and what He doesn’t?

OPEN: According to a story in R.Digest from several years ago, a great emperor named Shah Jahan once built an absolutely beautiful structure in memory of his wife of 19 years who died while bearing their 14th child. When she died, Shah Jahan left his wife’s deathbed and went straight to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Withstanding Life's Storms

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on May 26, 2004

There are three components to understand that will help us withstand life’s storms: Everyone is hit by storms, Everyone has the same instructions, and Everyone who acts withstands.

Withstanding Life’s Storms There are three components to understand to help us withstanding life’s storms: Everyone is hit by storms 25, 27 Everyone has the same instructions 24, 26 Everyone who acts withstands 24, 26 Introduction: Children can be embarrassingly frank. A minister once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Some See, Some Don't

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Dec 28, 2002

Simeon shows us what it means to wait upon the Lord and receive him personally

The cultural celebration of Christmas has come and gone. Gifts are unwrapped and Santa is back in the North Pole! Soon the decorations will come down and be put away for next year. You gave gifts and you received gifts – for some, this was Christmas. Others enjoyed a family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

Beyond The Veil: The Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 26, 2008

We are ready to enter the Holy of Holies. But wait, for the Bible indicates we face certain death unless we are the High Priest, on that one day of the year. And look what’s inside! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Beyond the Veil: The Ark Exodus 25:10-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BeyondVeilArk.html We are ready to go inside the veil into the Holy of Holies. But wait, for the Bible indicates we face certain death unless we are the High Priest, and it is that one day of the year. Fast forward to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

To God Be The Glory Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2007

David, Pt. 9

TO GOD BE THE GLORY (2 SAMUEL 7) The “toys of the super rich,” as CNN/Money calls them, including their travel, cell phones, diamonds and cars, can be more expensive than a family home. A night at the 2,640 square-foot Presidential Suite at the Mandarin Hotel in Manhattan costs $12,959 per-night, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible