Sermons on Idols In The Temple:

The Hireling Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 11, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 17

Judges 17: 1 – 13 The Hireling Now there was a man from the mountains of Ephraim, whose name was Micah. 2 And he said to his mother, “The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from you, and on which you put a curse, even saying it in my ears—here is the silver with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It Came From Within! Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 10, 2021

Jesus teaches that the things that defile a person are the things that come from the heart. This sermon offers four habits to be cultivated as means of grace to allow the Spirit room to root out the sin that lurks within our hearts.

It Came From Within Introduction Growing up spending many days at my grandfather's home we watched television a lot. While I was a child of the 80s, we also watched old films. There were those that put my young mind in suspense with titles like The Creature From the Black Lagoon and It Came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acts 17, The Gospel Travels Series

Contributed by Shaun Smith on Aug 28, 2025

The gospel changes lives wherever it goes and on Paul’s 2nd Missionary journey we see even more evidence of this; and More resistance to the Mission As Paul wandered the streets, waiting for Timothy and Silas to join him, he was “deeply troubled” by what he saw. -. 30,000 statues, 10,000 people

The Gospel Travels ________________________________________ Introduction The gospel changes lives wherever it goes and on Paul’s 2nd Missionary journey we see even more evidence of this; and More resistance to the Mission Quick update on Paul’s travels since chapter 13: - In Acts 9:16 Jesus told ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, John 14:21, Acts 9:16

Jesus Is Living God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 28, 2024

Jesus is called "the Word" who is "fully God" and the creator of the world.

Acc to Matthew 16:13-18: Peter says Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of the living God," and Jesus says this is a revelation from God. Acc to John 1:1-3: Jesus is called "the Word" who is "fully God" and the creator of the world. Acc to John 5:17-18: Jesus says God is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 10:30

The Abundant Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of abundant life in Jesus, contrasting worldly views of abundance with the spiritual fulfillment found in faith, as part of the ongoing Easter series, "Sunday is Coming."

Welcome church! Today we’re continuing through our series, Sunday is Coming, where we look at Easter and its long-lasting effects for those who believe. Last week we looked back to the empty tomb and remembered that it is full of hope for those who believe. The death and resurrection of Jesus are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10, Revelation 21:15-21

Topics: Abundant Life, Earthly Idols, Easter Effects

Sermon Series: Sunday's Coming

Known By God Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of being fully known and loved by God, emphasizing our need for deep connections and the courage to follow God's path, despite the distractions of the modern world.

Welcome to week 2 of our 4-week sermon series, Known. To know and be known are two of our deepest needs as relational beings. And in this fast paced, disconnected digital world, it’s easy to have all the followers, all the connections, and all the fans but still feel completely alone. The good news ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-9, Proverbs 19:21

Topics: God's Knowledge, False Idols, Divine Guidance

Sermon Series: Known

We Are The Temple Of The Holy Spirit - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 11, 2011

We Are The Temple Of The Holy Spirit - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

We Are The Temple Of The Holy Spirit - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 1 Corinthians 6:19 Don't you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and who was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourselves but to God; 1 Corinthians 6:20 he bought you for a price. So use your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Pursuit Of Portion

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Mar 23, 2024

Our life's pursuits ultimately define us. King David was a man after God's own heart. King Solomon ultimately pursued other things. Being in pursuit of God as your portion will lead you into the fullness of His goodness today as well as for an eternity.

King David said, “??O LORD, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; ??You maintain my lot.” Psalm 16:5 The word for portion in Hebrew is manâ (Strong’s H4490), and it is translated as part or portion. It’s used 14 times. In most of these instances, it refers to the portion of an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, 1 Kings 12:14, 1 Kings 12:4, 1 Kings 3:16-28, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Kings 11:4, Psalm 16:2, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 16:5, Psalm 17:14, 1 Corinthians 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

The Point Of Phineas

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 1, 2013

Phineas (Pinchas in Hebrew) made a significant "point" in his jealousy for God. He took initiative to honor Him.

1. [Doors of Opportunity Video Clip (Sermoncentral.com) 2. We Have the Opportunity to Become the Model for Someone "In 1926, a wealthy Toronto lawyer named Charles Vance Millar died; leaving behind him a will that amused and electrified the citizens of his Canadian province. Millar, a bachelor ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Cleanses The Temple - More Than Just A Nice Guy Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 8, 2004

This sermon examines God’s expectations and dissapointments with people of faith who don’t live up to their name.

Jesus – More then just a nice guy – John 2:12-17 Speedy Morris is the coach of the basketball team at LaSalle University. He said one day he was in the upstairs bathroom shaving when his wife told him he was wanted on the phone by Sports Illustrated. For the coach of a Division One ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Things Found In The Temple That Need To Be In Every Baptist Church

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A mesage to the church

Some things that the Temple had that every Baptist Church Needs 2 Chr 7:1-16 Prayer (7:1) A. People that pray through B. People that Pray Regular C. People that pray for others (1) Lost People (2) Backsliders (3) Fellow Believers Sacrifice (7:1) A. We Need to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 We're Still In The Temple Building Business Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

Asking those in attendance to consecrate their finances to the work of God in 2009

Have you ever had an “aha” moment or an epiphany? You know one of those moments when the connection is made and you understand something clearly for the first time. King David had an “aha” moment in 1 Chronicles 17. Something happened that made him realize for the first time that his living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Two Firsts: First Stay At Capernaum & First Cleansing Of The Temple Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 29, 2017

Capernaum was not only His headquarters, but it was also where more miracles were done than in any other city. Jesus' next stop is Jerusalem and there He drives out of the Temple, those who were only interested in making money.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Capernaum, “His City” First Stay in Capernaum John 2:12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. (John 2:12) Joseph’s name is not mentioned, and I believe that he was ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12, John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration - Jesus Greater Than Jacob, The Temple, Jonah, And Solomon! Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

The man at Jacob's well, and in the Temple: the sign of Jonah, and the testimony of the Queen of Sheba.

2. GREATER THAN JACOB. John 4:12. A woman of Samaria came to a well to draw water, alone, “at about the sixth hour” (John 4:6). Perhaps her neighbours disapproved of her style of life, and she felt compelled to collect her water at a time separate from the other women. Whatever the reason, she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:41-42, Matthew 12:6, John 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temples Of The Holy Spirit, Pt 2: Benefits Of The Spirit's Indwelling Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Jan 10, 2014

The previous lesson in this series showed from scripture how the Spirit indwells us. This lesson explains the blessings that the Christian gains because of the Spirit's indwelling.

We continue our series on the Holy Spirit with “part 2” of our sermon on being temples of the Holy Spirit. In our last lesson, after establishing the fact that everyone as far as I know agrees on (that the Holy Spirit does dwell in us), we examined some of the common views on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ