Sermons on John 2:15:

Consumer Or Worshipper? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 5, 2018

Using Jesus reaction in the temple, the idea of being a consumer of a religion versus a worshipper of God is explored.

Consume or Worship Gospel of John Series CCCAG March 4th, 2018 Scripture- John 2:13-22 Illustration- How many people here had a dad that was the disciplinarian of the house? The most dreaded words your mom could ever say is “Wait until your dad gets home!” That was a horrible thing to do to me. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Kingdom Comes

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Mar 5, 2018

A look at the 2nd Petition of the Lord's Prayer. This is part of our Sunday Lenten Sermon Series: The Lord's Prayer & Passion. (Note: series title is from CPH, but we hardly use any of the the sermon material they offer) Readings from 3rd Sunday in Lent.

I want you to think back—back to your childhood. And there was a game that I am certain you’ve all played. And, even if you didn't play as a child, you probably played with your kids or grandkids. Hide and seek! You remember that game, right? When you’re the one who’s “IT,” you cover your ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

A Religious Cleansing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 6, 2018

A Religious Cleansing Series: Conversations with Jesus Brad Bailey - February 25, 2018

A Religious Cleansing Series: Conversations with Jesus Brad Bailey - February 25, 2018 Intro How many like to be confronted? …like it when someone confronts you about something they see in your life? (No hands) How many believe that such confrontation can be healthy and even loving? (Most hands ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 11, 2018

Convenience and compromise can devastate the Church, disqualifying us from the work Christ has for us.

Parishioners at Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston are singing the Lord's praises right along with the world-famous McDonald's slogan, "We love to see you smile." The church is the first in the nation to have a McDonald's hamburger franchise on its grounds. The franchise is located inside the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Other

Consumer Or Worshipper? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 12, 2018

Using the story of Jesus cleansing the temple, Pastor John teaches on the importance of pure worship

Consume or Worship Gospel of John Series CCCAG March 4th, 2018 Scripture- John 2:13-22 Illustration- How many people here had a dad that was the disciplinarian of the house? The most dreaded words your mom could ever say is “Wait until your dad gets home!” That was a horrible thing to do to me. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And The Temple

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Why did Jesus lose His temper in the Temple when He saw the traders and money changers there? The context explains everything - they were on the take! Jesus was a danger to their profits and had to go.

The temple John 2:13-25 The reading we have just heard from John's gospel might seem rather strange especially as it is at the start of his gospel; but ironically the synoptic gospels have this incident in the temple at the start of His last week just after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem - ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25, Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:45-46

The Corruption Of The Temple

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 28, 2018

Jesus is the Cornerstone of the New Temple of God

The Corruption of the Temple March 25, 2018 Morning Service Palm Sunday Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is the Cornerstone of the New Temple of God Focus Passage: John 2:13-22 Supplemental Passage: Leviticus 14:34-47, Mark 11: 15-18 Introduction: Can you ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

My House Is Not An Emporium: An Exposition Of John 2:13-25

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 11, 2019

What happens when religion becomes a business?

My Father’s House is not an Emporium: An Exposition of John 2:13-25 Jesus had just finished His first sign which was the turning of water into wine. This He had done in response to His mother’s request. When we sntudied the passage, we had to deal with the cryptic statement: “My time has not yet ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25, John 2:13-22, Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And Tolerance Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018

What tolerance means, and also what it does not mean

JESUS AND TOLERANCE Will Rogers was known for his laughter, but he also knew how to weep. One day he was entertaining at a hospital in Los Angeles that specialized in rehabilitating polio victims and people with other extreme physical handicaps. Of course, Rogers had everybody laughing, even ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Re-Calibrating Our Values Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message concludes our exploration of the three deadly viruses that plague the church. This message continues the discussion of the virus of temporal values such as Esau held.

“Recalibrating Our Values 2” Review The Bible warns against three deadly viruses that threaten the effectiveness of the church of Jesus Christ. ? Guard against failing to appropriate God’s amazing enabling grace; available and sufficient. ? Guard against bitter roots; pervasive and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15-17, Philippians 3:7-11, Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

Anger Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 11, 2017

This message focuses on righteous anger.

Anger Part 2 Righteous Anger Scripture: Romans 1:18; 2:5; Ephesians 5:6; Mark 3:1-5 This is part two of my series on Anger. In my message last week, I shared with you the harmful effects that anger, especially repressed anger, can have on us mentally and physically. We have been told that anger ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-5, John 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apostates Hijack The Messiah's Arrival To Whitewash Criminal Mayhem

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 13, 2015

Apostates Hijack The Messiah's Arrival To Whitewash Criminal Mayhem

The TransFORM network is a “progressive community formation network.” Right from the get go, anyone with a lick of sense can tell that his outfit isn't playing with a full theological deck. Any doubting it only need to consider what the organization was proposing for the Christmas and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sign Of Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus performed seven signs in the Gospel of John; the second sign was the cleansing of the Temple.

The Sign of Cleansing the Temple John 2: 13-25 Religious zeal was certainly a great part of Jewish culture: We saw in John 2: 1-12 that the purification rites of the Jews were held in high esteem, but exterior washings did not provide heart cleansing. The Savior changed the water into wine at ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges To/For Public Worship-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2016

6 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-VI—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: Describe the outward physical ‘trappings’ of worship. What do each of these(& more) say to others? Public worship can & does present definite challenges! The Church can be tempted ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist