Sermons on Profaned The Temple:

Sermon: Thanksgiving Meditation: Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 19, 2024

For Christians, Thanksgiving Day is a chance to ask God for forgiveness for our sins, repent for our disobedience, and express gratitude for all He has given us. How we need to Give Thanks to God with a Grateful Heart!

Sermon: Thanksgiving Meditation: Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart Scripture: Psalm 100: 1-6 “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, Matthew 10:41-42

Denomination: Methodist

God Of The Living Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' teachings on resurrection, emphasizing that He is the God of the living, and offers hope for life beyond the grave, using scripture to challenge our understanding and provide comfort in our daily struggles.

Welcome church! I want to begin today’s message by affirming how wonderful and perfect the scriptures are. The Bible is the written word of God and when we read it, listen to it, and put it into practice, our lives will be changed, our minds washed, and our hearts refreshed. Does the Bible answer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Topics: Resurrection, Scripture Understanding, Hope Beyond Death

The Problem Of Lawsuits Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 14, 2018

The main purpose of this chapter is to administer what amounts to a slap on the wrist to the Corinthians for their practice of taking other believers to court (vv. 1-7), instead of settling their differences among themselves.

November 13, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 4.0: The Problem of Lawsuits Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6.1-6.11 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Alabaster Investment

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Nov 18, 2003

What is in your Alabaster Box? What will you lie at the feet of the LORD?

Alabaster Investment Word In Due Season (http://www.treeoflifeinc.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=41) Pastor Eric Aschendorf Become a Part of the Love at: Tree Of Life Ministries Association (http://www.treeoflifeinc.org) Matt 26:2, 6-13 Mat 26:2 Ye know that after two days is [the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:2-13, Genesis 22:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tattle Tales Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 10, 2011

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 6 verses 1 through 28

Daniel 6: 1 – 28 Tattle Tales 1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; 2 and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. 3 Then this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2016

1) The Faithful Arrival (Mark 11: 1– 7), 2) The Faithless Approval (Mark 11: 8– 10), 3) The Faithful Appraisal (Mark 11:11)

Carved into a towering cliff in central Afghanistan stood two gigantic statues. Hewn out of the living sandstone rock, they were figures of the Buddha, dominating the Bamiyan Valley which they overlook. The statues stood on the ancient Silk Road, the old trade route which stretched through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Other

"Preparing For A Consciousness Of God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 24, 2002

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 Title: “Preparing for a consciousness of God.”

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 Title: “Preparing for a consciousness of God.” This psalm would have been appropriately sung as pilgrim worshipers approached the Temple for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Become An Expert Builder

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 28, 2003

We are all construction workers. What kind of a builder are you in God’s building project? Are you the sloppy, get it done fast kind - or an expert builder. Find out how to become a master tradesman in God’s kingdom.

For an audio copy of this message, go to www.LivingWatersWeb.com and search for 2003-017. When I was a high school student I admit I didn’t understand wood shop. I just didn’t get why it was so important to build a bird house in just the prescribed manner. I didn’t care much about building at all. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hold On! God's Blessing Will Come Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 6, 2003

A WORD TO THE CHURCH - Haggai (Part 4) Sin has polluted our lives, but God has promised to bring a harvest of blessing into our lives through obedience.

· In the movie "Groundhog Day" actor Bill Murray wakes up to the same day over and over. He finds himself confronted with the same situations he had faced just the day before all over again; only of course it isn’t a new day–he’s stuck on groundhog’s day. Only he is aware of the repetition which ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stephen - What A Waste? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004

Although Stephen’s life seems to be wasted from an earthly perspective at least, his martyrdom has long term ramifications for the growth of the church. From this point on the gospel begins to spread.

You’ll gather from the title of this sermon that one question that arises from this passage is, why did God let all this happen? Why allow someone as gifted as Stephen to be wasted like that? I guess it’s the sort of question that we often ask when something like this happens. We asked it 15 years ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Worship The Lord Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 3, 2005

God is Lord of creation, Lord of our lives, and the Lord, King of glory.

These several Sundays, we are preaching from the Psalms. If you are acquainted with the Psalms you appreciate some of the tantalizing word pictures included there: • God’s commands are sweeter than honey and drippings of the honeycomb (19) • The river of God is full of water ( 65) • Under his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

The Nativity Story: Why A Manger?

Contributed by Bodie And Brock Theone on Oct 26, 2006

We look at the adoration on the faces of Mary and Joseph the worship imprinted on the shepherds and the wise men. The wonder that images of angels provoke in us. And we see the Nativity as a sweetly pastoral moment’s peaceful and serene forever frozen in

Why a Manger? Why the Son of God was born in a stable By Bodie and Brock Thoene. © 1996 Theme: A fresh look at the Christmas story Title: Why a Manger? Topic: The Significance of the Incarnation Texts: Luke 2:1-20, Genesis 3, Genesis 18 and 22:1-19, John 1:26-37 Thesis: Even though Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Your Role Model?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about being a spiritual example.

I remember when Mark McGwire broke into Major League Baseball in 1987. I was 13 when that happened. And I was enamored with his power at the plate. He was only a rookie then, and he hit some mammoth home runs. My dad used to pitch to me in the backyard, and I would imitate Mark McGwire’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Other Nine

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 29, 2004

Historical scientific report on what happened to the nine lepers who failed to return to express gratitude.

One of the traditional passages that we look at each Thanksgiving is Luke 17:17, where Jesus says to the one former-leper who has returned in gratitude “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?” Good questions. And I’m happy to be here to tell you tonight that we finally have answers. Through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: *other

I See The Lord

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 13, 2007

Sometimes our vision of God is obscured by the past.

April 15, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-13 Subject: A Vision of God Title: I See The Lord Last summer I did a series called “Why we believe what we believe.” It focused on the sixteen fundamental doctrines that we adhere to. If you will remember, at that time I challenged you to study ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God