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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Guilty Or Not Guilty Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,432 views

    This sermon uses a non-traditional style to expound the text. A court proceeding is set up and narrated to communicate Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders of His day. It was fun to preach!

    Guilty or Not Guilty Fortifying the Foundations # 13 John 5:16-47[1] 8-3-03 Intro: I want you to come with me to a courtroom this morning. There with the prosecution at this table[2] are a number of well-dressed men. They are well known in the community, experts in the law and highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Real Jesus Takes Charge Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,132 views

    The cleansing of the temple gives us a glimpse of Jesus’ character that is often overlooked or even denied. We see the Real Jesus in his confrontation with the money changers just as surely as in His compassion toward the weak.

    The Real Jesus Takes Charge Fortifying the Foundations # 6 John 2:12-22 4-6-03 Intro: Please turn in your Bible to John 2:12. This morning we come the amazing story of Jesus cleansing the temple—driving out the moneychangers and those who were selling sacrificial animals in the Court of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    A Wake Up Call

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    Jesus’ challenge to make His Father’s House a house of prayer

    Stody 18-01-04 John 2: 13-25: Jesus clears the Temple The theme of this morning’s service is the challenge of Jesus. And we are looking in particular Jesus’ challenge to make God’s Temple a House of Prayer. 1. Gentle Jesus meek and mild Our reading this morning blows a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    " Mr. Clean" Series

    Contributed by Samuel Denton on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,903 views

    Jesus is the dwelling place of His temple, will you let Him clean out all of the impurities in your life and reign supreme?

    John 2: 13-25 ( Jesus Cleanses the Temple) When was the last time you got mad???? How did you react???? What did it feel like- the rage inside of you?? What did you do??? Usually when we think of God we think of His love! We think of the fruits of the Spirit, His promises, His never-ending ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,102 views

    Jesus came to reveal God to us. He was gentle and kind, and yet there were some things that really set Him off! At the same time, He loved a good party and was constantly looking to bring healing to lives of people. He is the revealer, the confronter,

    The Case For Christ: His Life Rev. Brian Bill 4/1/01 It’s still early but has anyone already been a victim of an April Fool’s joke? Some of you have been if you forgot to turn your clocks ahead last night! The history of April Fool’s Day is fascinating. In the 16th Century, the New Year was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marriage Miracle

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    Miracles do occur.

    The marriage miracle John 2:1--22 Some people believe with all the technology advances and scientific advances we have today that miracles do not occur. Some people look at the laws of the universe and they make the decision that there is no God and everything is like a mechanism. A strange thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demolition

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    Thru his death (his own destruction – his demolition) Jesus makes way for a new life that belongs to all who believe in him.

    - - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible - - - - - - - - - - - “Jesus made a whip from some ropes and chased them all out of the Temple. He drove out the sheep and oxen, scattered the money changers’ coins over the floor, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    3 Lent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    In a time of war it is important to be reminded of God’s intention for the world and for us.

    3 Lent B Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Cor. 1:18-25, John 2:13-22 March 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen It has been a tough week. The tension of the build-up to war has sapped many of us of energy. The war that seemed so inevitable, yet undesirable has arrived and we are not left untouched. There have been peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Zeal For You Consumes Him Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 27,408 views

    His love has arrived and he desperately desires for it to fall on you. Are you sold out to his love or are you selling out?

    Zeal for You Consumes Him John 2:12-25 Pastor Jim Luthy After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days. When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts he found men selling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Friend Like That

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 324 ratings
     | 24,192 views

    A reworked sermon I stole from Rick Stacy. I use more humor though.

    A friend like that, John 2:1-11, Series: the Jesus stories Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 26, 2002 I recently did a wedding. During the wedding rehearsal, the groom pulled me aside and made me an offer He said "Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Jesus Cleansed The Temple Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 21,636 views

    Jesus is angry and cleanses the temple.

    Sermon for 3 Lent Yr B, 23/03/2003 Based on Jn 2:13-22 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The restoration of First Community Church had been completed. The 150-year-old house of worship with its fresh paint and newly-installed multi-coloured ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    It Is Refreshing To See The Zeal Of Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,041 views

    how Jesus cleansed the temple and paved the way for our salvation

    March 23, 2003 John 2:13-22 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Jesus Clears The Temple

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 115 ratings
     | 25,560 views

    Gentle Jesus meek and mild - who are you kidding!!

    St. Mary and St. John’s Cowley 26-03-00 John 2: 13-25: Jesus clears the Temple This morning’s Gospel reading blows a hole in our comfortable view of "Gentle Jesus meek and mild.". He was anything else but meek and mild We see Jesus clearing the moneychangers out of the Temple. We read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Exploiting The Message Of Salvation

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,204 views

    The custodians of Temple worship were exploiting true worshippers coming to God. As custodians of the gospel we need to make sure we don’t do the same thing

    John 2:13-22 - Exploiting the Message of Salvation A few years ago as we were leading up to the new millennium, I watched in disbelief as a famous television evangelist made the following statement to the thousands who packed the auditorium in front of him „X ¡§The Lord has told me it is only those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Is The Truth?

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,686 views

    This sermon is written during the first week of the second war with Iraq. Our nation and the world is deeply divided over the facts of why this conflict is here. I maintain that truth is eternal and the truth behind this conflict will emerge with time.

    John 2:13-22 Paonia United Methodist Church March 23, 2002 Folks, let me start off by being as transparent as possible with you. I have really struggled with what to say to you today. I have struggled because I believe that the church has to be Relevant to the world outside… And right now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist