Sermons on Measuring The Temple:

A Call To Work Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Nov 6, 2008

As Haggai called Judah to work on the Temple, so we are called to work on our Temple, the Temple that is comprised of God’s people.

A call to work Haggai 1 The symptom Zerubbabel the governor was facing an economic crisis. He was watching the decline as surely as politicians and leaders are watching it today. The reasons were different. Today we have a crisis in banking and high financial institutions. Zerubbabel’s crisis ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Be Faithful

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

How do you measure success? The world may measure success by profit, prosperity, or prestige. God measure success by our faithfulness. How faithful are you to God?

Are you successful today? What measure do you use to measure success? The world may measure success by profit - how much are you earning? By prosperity - what do you own? By prestige - how high are you in the corporate ladder? How does God measure success? We’ll see from scriptures that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wade In The Water

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 14, 2022

Ezekiel shares with us his experience of wading in the water which flowed from the Temple.

Introduction: In this text, Ezekiel shares with us his experience of wading in the water which flowed from the Temple. I. The Source Of The Water Before we go with Ezekiel into the water, I think it would do us well to see where the water was coming from. Ezekiel said, “I saw water coming out ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Agriculture Of Giving Series

Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012

Our primary calling is to agriculture (Genesis 2:15) No wonder then that understanding agricultural principles is at the heart of Kingdom precepts

Topic: The Agriculture of Giving Text Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Introduction to Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ephesians: My Wealth, My Walk, My Warfare: Lesson 4

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 8, 2009

The temple of God.

A. 4 STEPS DOWN FROM GOD Remember comes from tombstone, “a place of remembering.” 1. You were a Gentile (v. 11). Born outside God’s covenant relationship. • “In the flesh” both spiritually and physically lost. 2. You were without Christ (v. 12). Name means deliverer or anointed one. • No one to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Sewn Into The Veil

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 20, 2001

And thou shalt make a vail [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:

The Message Sewn Into The Veil ------------------------ Exod 26:31 And thou shalt make a vail [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made: Matt 27:50-51 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:31, Matthew 27:50-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Concealed Weapon

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 11, 2011

Exposition of Matthew 21 regarding temple cleansing

Text: Matt 21:12-17, Title: Concealed Weapon, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/10/11 1. Opening illustration: Tell about the Deut 28:63 thought 2. Background to passage: this is the final week of Jesus’ life. After having made a circuit up through Galilee, across the Jordan, down to Jericho, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Human Body Indulgences Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2015

Paul explains how the human body is not designed for desires and urges but to be a member of Christ. The human body is designed to be the temple of the Holy Spirit.

The human body is abused more than any other single thing on earth. Man has developed things that really do nothing but kill the human body. On the other hand, little is spent on saving and nurturing the human body. The passage tonight deals with this problem. It is God’s case against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Or Decievers

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 25, 2015

Paul writes that if we are believers, we should realize that we are vessels that God resides in through the Holy Spirit. The world will try to deceive us and tell us that God reside within religion.

BELIEVERS OR DECIEVERS 1 Corinthians 3:16-20 (NLT) Intro: A dog food company’s latest product was not selling very well, so the president called a board meeting to discuss why. The advertisement department said the ads were great and going full speed ahead. The research and development ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Got Mad

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We are the temple of God; God dwells in us.

When Jesus Got Mad March 16, 2008, Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are the temple of God; God dwells in us. Focus Passage: Mark 11: 15-18 Supplemental Passage: (1 Corinthians 3:16) Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways: Look Around (Sermon 1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 10, 2014

When we allow the common to take priority over the call of God we will sense an emptiness that can only be solved by returning with a repentant heart.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS LOOK OUTWARD Haggai 1:1-6 Big Idea: When we allow the common to take priority over the call of God we will sense an emptiness that can only be solved by returning with a repentant heart. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 51:1-12 • Lamentations ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

What’s So Special About This Place?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 7, 2010

What’s So Special About This Place? 1) God speaks to us here. 2) God listens to us here.

It looks like a shack perched precariously on the side of a forested hill. There is no hot water so there is no place to shower or bathe. The outhouse is just a couple steps from the front door but night-time visits still require a flashlight. When Sarah first saw “the cabin,” I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Exodus 25-31 The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 25, 2011

Exodus 25-31 The Tabernacle

Exodus 25-31 The Tabernacle Manuscript Last week we looked at God meeting with the Israelites on Mt Sinai. What was that meeting like? Was it a run-of-the-mill meeting? A nice, gentle affair? No – it was shock and awe! There was thick smoke and the whole of Mt Sinai shook violently. It was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Veil And Mercy Seat Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jun 3, 2007

What is the significance of the Veil (curtain) separating the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies and Mercy Seat found inside the Holy of Holies?

The Veil Last time, in our examination of the Tabernacle as described in Hebrews 9, we began to the Holy of Holies or the Holiest of All. This area was hidden away from inquisitive eyes by the outer fence, the thick, four layered coverings of the tabernacle itself and then the curtain that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

One Mediator Between God And Man

Contributed by Justin Spradlin on Aug 31, 2016

Jesus is our mediator. He is our go between. Because man has fallen this is why we need Jesus

1 Timothy 2:1-7 One Mediator Between God and Man Before we begin we must describe what this mediator is. - a person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go between. - This is who Jesus is. He has done the work to bring us into a relationship with God. - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist