Sermons on Profaned The Temple:

The Temple Completed Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 29, 2010

Sermon 11 in the series (Ezra 6) We must refresh ourselves on the background of this chapter. You will remember that in 4:1-5, the locals began the opposition to temple construction. They first tried to cause the children of Israel to compromise. Remember

The Book of Ezra Study #11 (Ezra 6) The Temple Completed! OPEN: * 1. What do you think is valuable about studying history? 2. When have you discovered something about the past that has helped you in the present? • I remember when I learned that no great thing has ever been accomplished without ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Cleansing Of The Temple

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009

Christ’s Authority and His pardon

I would recommend you either believe God completely, or else not to believe at all. Believe this book of God, every letter of it, or else reject it. There is no logical standing place between the two. Be satisfied with nothing less than a faith that swims in the deeps of divine revelation; a faith ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Temple Of God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Compares the church to God’s Temple

THE CHURCH AS THE TEMPLE OF GOD Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 One of the temptations we often fall into in the Church is to think of the Church as a building. In the New Testament the Church is never a building. It is always a group of people gathered to worship God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Temple Sermon Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

The Temple Sermon back then is the Temple Sermon we need today!

THE TEMPLE SERMON JEREMIAH 7:10 INTRODUCTION: Preach the word! Where? Jeremiah leaves the square (5:1) and now goes to the sanctuary (7:1). He exits the courthouse and enters the church house. A background study of this scene reveals two items. One, this was a festival time so there would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blood In The Temple Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009

What is the significance of blood in the Bible? We see sacrifices in the OT and in the NT all involving blood. Why?

Hebrews: Chapter 9 November 2nd, 2008 Blood in the Temple Through the majority of the book of Hebrews there is a single dominant theme: the superiority of Christ. Hebrews 1 and 2 Jesus better than the angels, Hebrews 3 Jesus better than the Moses, Hebrews 4 Jesus better than the law, Hebrews 5, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-28

Denomination: *other

Temple Keepers

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

Heaven will open when we are obedient

Isaiah 64:1-2 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you! 2 As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to your enemies and cause the nations to quake before you! 3 For when you did awesome things ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Temple In Heaven

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 27, 2014

When any person gets an opportunity to look into the majesty of Heaven, it should cause us to be encouraged, excited, and to look forward! Even during worst human time(s), God still shows us how amazing He is!

The Temple in Heaven Revelation, Part 24, Revelation 15:1-8 Introduction - This is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah (righteous and (IMP) merciless) -- Make no mistake: He shall no longer be the sacrificial lamb -- He is the one promised to judge the living and the dead - As Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuilding The Temple

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2013

Past glories, present disappointments, and future glory.

REBUILDING THE TEMPLE. Haggai 2:9. BACKGROUND: King David wanted to build the LORD a house, but the time was not right (1 Chronicles 28:3): David's son would build the LORD's house (2 Samuel 7:12-13). Before his death, David appointed the masons, prepared iron and brass, received the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Respect The Temple Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 31, 2012

Our bodies are not o nly sensational and special - they are also sacred.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Respect the Temple” Eph. 5:3-8; Ps. 139: 1-6 & 13-18 Let’s begin with a brief exercise. When I say “Now”, I want you to exhale and empty your lungs. Ready? Now…Now take a deep breath and fill your lungs. In the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Temple Of God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 4, 2013

God dwells in the hearts of His children, not in buildings of brick and mortar.

The Temple of God March 3, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God dwells in the hearts of His children, not in buildings of brick and mortar. Focus Passage: Acts 17:22-31 Supplemental Passage: And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

The New Temple Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 12, 2013

Author and teacher Kay Arthur warns: "If you do not plan to live the Christian life totally committed to knowing your God and to walking in obedience to him, then don't begin, for this is what Christianity is all about. It is a change of citizenship, a c

There's an article on Time magazines website. It begins: "Religion can be a source of comfort that improves well-being. But some kinds of religiosity could be a sign of deeper mental health issues." The article quotes a clinical psychologist who states, "Religion is related to the child having a ...read more

A New Temple

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013

Solomon’s temple – a place of sacrifice and divine presence

1 Kings 5:1—5, 8:1-13 “A New Temple” INTRODUCTION Today we are focusing our attention on King Solomon, the son of David and one of the kings of Israel’s golden age. Solomon is remembered for several things. He was one of the wealthiest men, if not the wealthiest man, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are The Temple Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 3, 2008

We are God’s Temple in more than one sense, we do what took place at the Temple, and we are participating in building God’s Temple.

We Are the Temple Part Two in the Temples of the Holy Spirit series (topical) 1. The WWII generation was a special generation, sometimes called "builders." 2. This is the generation that built or purchased our facilities. 3. It began in early 1949, 1954, 1956. 4. After all the sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Temple Motif Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2008

he Temple motif is prominent in the New Testament, and we can see many implications of that prominence.

The Temple Motif (topical) 1. One gal relays this unusual coincidence: "I met my best friend in a Texas high school in 1981. We were both military brats who’d spent time in Germany so we had some stuff in common. "While my mom was organizing old photos in 1986, we discovered that my family and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Temple Of God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

You are God’s Temple, designed to give glory to him.

Title: The Temple of God Text: 1 Corinthians 3: 10 – 17 MP: You are the legacy of Jesus Christ. Be worthy of that. FCF: Christ is the foundation and His Word the materials that are the building blocks of our life. Outline: April 18, 1906 – San Francisco Earthquake / Valencia Hotel / Fire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist