Sermons on Jesus And Temple:

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 9: Living Stones

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 1, 2021

God has made us part of His glorious living and Spiritual Temple which is built upon Jesus, the chief cornerstone.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 9: Living Stones 1 Peter 2:4-6 Introduction In the last study, we learned that our faith shapes our conduct. There are tings we are to put off from the past as well as things we are to do. One of the things we are to do is to be nourished by the pure mile of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day Isaiah Saw Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 30, 2018

The Gospel of John tells us Isaiah saw Jesus' "glory." When did that happen, and what can it mean to us?

A preacher was showing his young daughter pictures from a book on famous art. They got to one of the famous paintings of Christ and, not wanting to mislead his child, the preacher gently explained "It's not really Jesus. It’s just an artist's conception of him." The girl looked a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-43, Isaiah 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zeal For God's House

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 4, 2024

A sermon for the third Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 3, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 2:13-22 Zeal for God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” Jesus created a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is God Seeking? (John 4:16-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 15, 2022

The answer: People who worship, in the Spirit (not "spirit") and in the truth.

Let's start this morning by rereading last week's passage, starting from John 4:1: (4:1) Then, when Jesus knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus, many more disciples he is making and baptizing than John-- although Jesus himself was not baptizing, but his disciples-- (3) he left ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-24, Ephesians 5:17-21

"Spiritual Thirst, Quenched By Jesus ”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 24, 2023

A message for Pentecost based on the words of Jesus in John 7 at the Feast of Tabernacles in October as He identifies Himself as the "Rock" from which water quenched the thirst of the Israelites on their journey. Seven months later Jesus was dead.

In Jesus Holy Name May 28, 2023 Text: John 7:37-39 Pentecost Redeemer “Spiritual Thirst, Quenched by Jesus ” We rightly celebrate Easter as the day that changed history, the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 10:22-33, Acts 2:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The End Is Near

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2019

Christ depicted three coming realities: 1) The Destruction of the Temple (Mark 13:1-2), 2) The Deception of Many (Mark 13:4–6), and finally, 3) The Devastation of the Earth (Mark 13:7–8).

Mark 13:1–8 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” 3 And as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Other

Where Does God Dwell Part Ii Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

All of the O.T. and the N.T. wants to answer the two ultimate questions of life: Is there a God? Does he care about me? If so where does he dwell? How can I connect to Him? Will he involve Himself in my history?

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “Where Does God Dwell?” We are coming to the end of our sermon series: The Game of Thrones – Israel’s Experience with Human Kings.” Only two sermons left. I do not believe that we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"you Are No Longer Foreigners And Strangers"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023

We are built on Christ, the Cornerstone. We are joined together as God's holy temple.

“YOU ARE NO LONGERS FOREIGNERS AND STRANGERS” (Outline) May 7, 2023 – Easter 5 – EPHESIANS 2:19-22 INTRO.: Have you ever felt out of place? Like a stranger? Or foreigner? This can happen when one travels. Every state has their own unique characteristics. When visiting another state we do not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Lutheran

A House For The Lord? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

This Christmas season will you be thinking about the wonder of the immortal God taking on mortal flesh; the omnipotent God appearing in the form of a helpless vulnerable baby; the only begotten Son of God coming as one of us to take on himself the punish

We hear the Christmas story every year. The same events; the same characters; the same location. We sing Christmas carols that retell the story over and over again. But I wonder how many people as they watch Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve will see through the sentimentality of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

The End Will Go Through Israel Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 11, 2011

God told Daniel that Israel will be judged for 490 years and the last 7 years, which are still to come, will usher in the end of this world as we know it.

Which country would you say is most influential in the world today, Israel, Peru, or The Philippines?? Now which country do you think has the most people?? The Philippines – 101,834,000 people Peru – 29,250,000 people Israel – 7,474,000 people And here’s a map of Haiti. Which do you think is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:15-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Silence Is Broken Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 5, 2023

The God of the Bible is a God who is constantly communicating with his people. But God is holy and resists sin.

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Scripture: Luke 1:1, Luke 1:5, Luke 1:8, Luke 1:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last Mite Is The Last Straw

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 11, 2014

Most of us have heard the story of the widow's mite.Is there more to this story than first appears?

The Last Mite Becomes the Last Straw Luke 21:1-5 Introduction The Parable of the woman’s mites has been a popular preaching text for over 2,000 years. It has been used as an example of total commitment to the Gospel. It is certainly true that God expects complete and total devotion to Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity Of The Body

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 5, 2019

1) United in God's Kingdom (Ephesians 2:19a) 2) God’s Family (Ephesians 2:19b) and 3) God's Temple (Ephesians 2:20–22).

Ephesians 2:19-22 [19] So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God [20] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, [21]in whom the whole structure, being joined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Other

The Celebration Of The Day Of Atonement

Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 3, 2009

TO SHOW HOW CHRIST IS THE ATONEMENT ONCE AND FOR ALL

The Celebration of the Day of Atonement PSALM 32: 1 1. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. 2. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no guile. LEVITICUS 23:26-32 26. And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:26-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lost Queen

Contributed by Walter Thomas on May 17, 2020

When you lose your Queen piece in chess, you are likely going to lose the game as well unless you are strategically prepared. The church has relied for centuries on its queen, the Sunday/Sabbath day Big Event. But what if pandemic or persecution takes away your queen? How will you then do church?

THE LOST QUEEN “A lost queen can cost you the game” Hebrews 12:26-28 “At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” I’m not Jerry Lee Lewis and it is not 1999, but I can tell you that a whole lot of shaking is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:26-28, John 2:13-17

Denomination: Other