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  • David Owens avatar

    The God Of Food Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 29, 2018
     | 6,966 views

    In this sermon, we discuss the way that food can become an idol for us as we allow food to do for us what only God should do.

    A. A certain Texas rancher had a pair of boots made, and they turned out to be too tight. 1. The bootmaker insisted on stretching them, but the rancher wouldn’t let him. 2. The rancher explained to the bootmaker his reason for wanting the boots to be too tight: “There is little in my life that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Israel’s Cleansing Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 10, 2022
     | 2,386 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 13:1-6 explores the spiritual transformation of Israel prior to the Millennium. The fountain for cleansing from sin will be opened for all of Israel on that day. Today that fountain is opened to all who will receive Christ.

    Intro In our previous message, the national repentance of Israel is described in Zechariah 12:10-14. That work of grace involved three steps: 1st God initiated this salvation process by pouring out on Israel “a spirit of grace and supplication”i on the people. 2nd Christ is revealed to the nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Restoration - Hezekiah Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 10, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,742 views

    Sermon #7 in the Untold Stories of the Old Testament deals with good King Hezekiah who restored temple worship after his evil father, Ahaz had shut down temple worship entirely. Text: 2 Chronicles 29

    Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #7 Date: CHCC: July 8, 2012 Title: Restoration - Hezekiah Text: 2 Chronicles 29 INTRODUCTION: The Sermon today is about RESTORATION. You may or may not know that our church is part of what is known as the “Restoration Movement.” That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    The Veil That Hides The Glory

    Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 14,568 views

    There was a veil torn in the Temple at the Crucifixion but there is still a veil that we must contend with in the life of every man.

    The Veil that Hides the Glory! By Pastor Jim May Exodus 26:31, "And thou shalt make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:" Exodus 26:33b, "...and the veil shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    I've Got To Go

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,622 views

    This is a Palm Sunday sermon dealing with Jesus going to Jerusalem to cleanse the temple.

    “I’ve Have Got To Go” 4/8/2001 Psalm 118:15-29 Mark 10:32-34 Mark 11:12-19 How many of you remember that great theological parable sung by Glady’s Knights and the Pips. It is the story of a man who left Ga to pursue his dream of becoming a movie star in Los Angelos. While there he falls in love ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin Queen avatar

    The Master Cleaner Series

    Contributed by Kevin Queen on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 210 ratings
     | 7,788 views

    A journey through the problem of sin in the temple of the heart, and the solution Christ offers.

    Our Theme for this weekend is Heart Improvement… Scripture tells us that Christ dwells in our hearts by faith. Eph 3:17 In the Old Testament the temple was the dwelling place of God. Well since Christ came as a sacrifice for sin, he has made it possible for God to live in our hearts. That is why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Up To Jerusalem

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 14, 2009
     | 2,458 views

    Why was Jesus so angry in the Temple? Is that anger valid in our situations?

    John 2: 13 – 22 / Up To Jerusalem Intro: Young man sat in church – lit up cigarette and smoked it – lady - “HOW DARE YOU! WE JUST DON’T DO THAT HERE! I. It does seem out of place to smoke a cigarette in church. What else might seem “out of place” in worship? A. Don’t sit in MY pew! ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Being A House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,473 views

    We have become God’s Temple and ought to be a house of prayer.

    1. Introduction a. The lens of Scripture is now in sharper focus b. Jesus travels from Jericho to the east and passes through Bethphage and then Bethany. As He nears Bethphage and the Mount of Olives He gives His disciples instructions regarding a mule. He tells them what to do, what to say when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    The Pharisee & The Tax-Collector (Luke 18:9-14 )

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 42,997 views

    A Pharisee and a tax-collector bump into eachother at the temple. This looks like a sitcom! ...

    “Jesus told them another joke”, we are told, “and He told this one to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and looked down on others.’ Now, I suspect that your translation probably says ‘parable’ rather than ‘joke’, but I think ‘joke’ is actually a very good translation. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    It's Still The Blood

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,631 views

    From the garden, to the temple to Calvary, it is still the blood of Jesus that atones for sin.

    IT’S STILL THE BLOOD Heb 9:12-28 As a child my parents took me to a great panorama of the Civil War. I was fascinated as the wonderful continual painting that depicted scene after scene of the War Between the States. This morning I want you to come with me and let us visit a panorama of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    What The World Needs Now Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011
     | 3,869 views

    Haggai challenges the Temple builders to carefully measure their hearts as they raise the walls.

    I Look Within (2.10-17) A Haggai challenges the Temple builders to carefully measure their hearts as they raise the walls. 1 Haggai was about to preach his third which started with two illustrations about spiritual health (v.12,13) that he directs to the priests. a IL. This week, former V.P. Dick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defend God's Honor Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,709 views

    What offends you most? What will you defend with the greatest passion? The answer for Paul was clear: Defend God’s honor from idols and rivals!

    12/19/04 Text: Acts 17:16-34 Reading: Romans 1:18-25 Longing to See God Honored Intro: Does anyone remember the TV show “Welcome back Cotter?” It was a sitcom about a teacher who returned to work in the city high school he had graduated from. Well, one time, Cotter and John Travolta got into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Hezekiah's Hat Trick Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,102 views

    Pt 7 deals with Hezekiah’s ability to follow God and find success in "everything he did."

    The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 7 – Hezekiah’s Hat Trick 2 Kings 18:1-8 As we bring this series on successful Christian living to a close today, we’ve talked about idea’s of changing our measure of success, keeping Christ central to life, Boundaries and Balance, simplifying life, living a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Paradox Of Pursuing Knowledge About God And Experiencing Him

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 8, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,437 views

    The danger of intellectual pursuit without an intimate experiential knowledge of God is that the heart can be come cold and brittle like a stone, making knowledge an idol.

    I remember as a young Born-Again Christian, just starting my spiritual journey that I would walk in and through the presence of God effortlessly. I lived and breathed the supernatural. Signs and Wonders were everywhere! The anointing was powerful! Then I went to Bible School and was told those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Justice Versus Injustice Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,182 views

    Jesus curses both the fig tree and teh temple for their fruitlessness. Rather than standing for justice and assisting the poor, the temple has sided with Roman Imperialism and in doing so has promoted injustice.

    Mark 11:12-21 “Justice versus Injustice” INTRODUCTION What do you do if you do not reach a goal for which you were striving? Do you give up, try again, make a different goal, or do something else? What do you do if your children fail to live up to your expectations—your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran