Sermons on Profaned The Temple:

Jesus Cleanses The Temple Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 26, 2015

Jesus' cleansing of the temple in Luke 19:45-48 shows us his anger and prophetic denunciation of distorted worship.

Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Entered The Temple

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 7, 2013

To show that JESUS has cleansed us and made us right with GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you've been entered by JESUS to be cleansed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS has cleansed us and made us right with GOD. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:11 (Amplified Bible) 11:11 And Jesus went into Jerusalem and entered the temple [enclosure]; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Came Into The Temple

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 9, 2013

To convince that we need to pray at all times.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a temple of prayer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to pray at all times. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:15 (Amplified Bible) 11:15 And they came to Jerusalem. And He went into the temple [area, the porches and courts] and began to drive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are The Temple Of God

Contributed by William Joseph on Mar 28, 2019

Intro: We are the Temple of God. Man was created in a special way that man will praise and worship God and manifest His glory. But he destroyed himself and God is rebuilding the temple.

The Temple of God - 1 Cor 3:16 On earth, the First Temple of God were Adam and Eve. Adam and his madam, served each other and animals and creatures of earth. Taking care the garden and fellowship was their service to God. As God calls Noah, Abraham etc, they are making altar to sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Thieves And Robbers In The Temple Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 30, 2019

One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the younger son who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen.

Illustrations for Biblical Preaching Prodigal Son One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the younger son who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen. Dr. J. Vernon McGee once asked, “Do you know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 19:8-10, Romans 6:23, Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

First Trip To The Temple Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019

Scrapbooks record significant events in a person's life. This series shows us many firsts in Jesus' life and their significance to us. Jesus' first of many trips to the temple of Jerusalem shows us the saving work of Jesus - yes, even as a baby!

As we come to the close of another year and the embark on the year 2019, it’s only natural for people to take look back at what the last 12 months have all entailed. And maybe you’re thinking, “2018 – what a year it has been!” I certainly feel that way. One year ago, I hade not personally met ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Solomon’s Temple

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 9, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 5: 1 – 14

2 Chronicles 5: 1 – 14 Solomon’s Temple 5 So all the work that Solomon had done for the house of the LORD was finished; and Solomon brought in the things which his father David had dedicated: the silver and the gold and all the furnishings. And he put them in the treasuries of the house of God. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cleaning Out The Temple Series

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Mar 24, 2022

We are the Temple of the Living God and like Hezekiah we must clean it out to live a blessed life.

Cleaning out the Temple Part 3 in the Series “Breaking Bad” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 17 If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-11, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Other

Building Walls Into Temples Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 2, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 16

August 1, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 2:11-22 Building Walls into Temples Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

One Day In The Temple

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 29, 2020

We don’t have a temple anymore yet we gather as a church as we gather we recognise that God is bring pilgrims home to be encouraged with spiritual strength as we help each other see the reality of God’s strength.

You can listen to the message here:- https://soundcloud.com/necallanquak/special-sermon-one-day-in-the-temple-psalm-841-12 Message Psalm 84:1-12 One Day in the Temple 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Weeping At The Foundation Of The Temple

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 6, 2014

When the foundation of the second temple was laid there were both weeping and joyful shouting! Why? What caused those who had seen the first temple to weep? What caused the destruction of the first temple and the deportations in the first place? Creep ...

Going back to the Old Testament today … 3 deportations of Israel/Judah - last one in 586 BC w/destruction of temple Nearly 50 years later Persia invaded and Babylon. Babylon philosophy of deportation vs Persian philosophy of returning and subjection. Cyrus, the King of Persia was moved by ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Clears The Temple Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

Jesus clears the Temple

Jesus Clears the Temple John 2:12-25 12 After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days. 13 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 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuilding Your Temple

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 28, 2012

Just as God's children had to rebuild the temple sometime we have to rebuild ourselves.

Rebuilding Your Temple I. The Book of Ezra A. So Much is Learned from History 1. Rom. 15:4 – Read 2. Application in today’s world is as important to OT scriptures as it is to those in the NT. 3. It’s like I tell Trevor (my son); if you don’t understand the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Jesus Cleansing the Temple

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Jesus Cleansing the Temple Luke 19:45-20:10 June 6, 2010 Big idea –Jesus will always act in ways that gets our attention. Jesus is cleansing the temple because something was fundamentally wrong with the way worship was being facilitated. There was a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Haggai: Rebuilding The Temple Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The book of Haggai presents a progression in the attitude and condition of the people as the prophet spurs them on to complete what they have started so that “GOD’S HOUSE” can once again be filled with His glory.

A. Have you ever started CONSTRUCTION on a project and never FINISHED? ILLUSTRATION: You decide to build a DECK or a FENCE or add a ROOM to your house, so you go out and buy the LUMBER and all the MATERIALS needed for the PROJECT. The DAY you decide to start, something comes up and you put it off ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ