Sermons on San Juan 2:12:

A Call To Life

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 6, 2001

We are called to live our lives as fully as possible.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 2, No. 8A Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C January 14, 2001 Readings: * Is. 62:1-5 * 1Cor.12:4-11 * Jn. 2:1-12 A Call to Life Today’s story of the wedding feast at Cana is, among other things, a call to life. God promises us a new life overflowing with ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Master Cleaner Series

Contributed by Kevin Queen on Nov 2, 2000

A journey through the problem of sin in the temple of the heart, and the solution Christ offers.

Our Theme for this weekend is Heart Improvement… Scripture tells us that Christ dwells in our hearts by faith. Eph 3:17 In the Old Testament the temple was the dwelling place of God. Well since Christ came as a sacrifice for sin, he has made it possible for God to live in our hearts. That is why ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So, What's The Point? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetical, evangelistic, expository verse by verse sermon on the sovereignty, person, and work of Jesus.

Our faith is sometimes questioned. What does it matter what you believe? Here are 2 or 3 things that Jesus cared deeply about. We should care also. 1) Day 7. John 1 has 3 “next days.” This is 3 days after. · Jesus went to the wedding at Cana. This implies his blessing on marriage. Marriage ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25, Psalm 69:9-32

Miracle At Cana Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 20, 2003

3rd of 10 in series on Jesus Stories. The main points of this message come from a message by Richard Hall titled "What do you do when the Wine Runs Out" found on Sermon Central. The first miracle Jesus did was one that is rather surprising. He changed

Marriage is a wonderful gift from God to humankind. When we live and love up to the promise of marriage it really is a taste of heaven. Maybe that is why we work so hard to make our wedding day a very special time. Yet life rarely works as smoothly or goes as well as we want it to and that is ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wedding At Cana

Contributed by Francis Murphy on Aug 6, 2005

First of a series of sermons in John’s gospel. The wedding at Cana.

Introduction In my early twenties I used to play in a ceilidh band, and was often called on to play at weddings. On one occasion, we were asked to play for a Palestinian Muslim wedding in the Grovenor Hotel in Edinburgh. Having played at many weddings before, I had never quite experienced one like ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Zeal Of Christ Series

Contributed by Don Hutto on May 5, 2001

Can we say that the great passion of our life is the same as it is for our Lord?

"I Believe What The Bible Says … … About the Zeal of Christ" John 2:12-22 Each of us has a great passion in our life. For some it is family; for others it is recreation; still others, their work. The consuming passion of Jesus was the Lord’s House. As He came to the Temple, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteous Anger Of Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

Sermon compares Jesus’ act of cleansing the Temple with the way He feels about many of our churches.

Introduction: Three weeks ago we looked at the Compassion of Christ. We saw how Jesus showed compassion to a Widow who had lost her son, a man who was suffering from leprosy, and over 4000 people who were hot, tired and hungry. This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture that deals ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Unhindered Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 6, 2007

Through his cleansing of the temple, Jesus reveals that we must not stand in the way of those who come to worship God.

Introduction: Have you ever wanted – even needed – something but you couldn’t get it. It was right there in front of you. It was within your reach. But you couldn’t get it. It was in front of you, you wanted it and yet something or someone prevented you from having what you wanted. We’ve all ...read more

Scripture: John 2:3-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seeing Miracles In Your Life

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I think that in order for God to be able to work a miracle in our lives there are some requirements that He has given us.

A young man in college was reading the bible when a liberal professor walked by. “Wow” said the young man. The professor, interested in what caused his excitement, asked the young man what he was reading. The young man said that God had parted the Red Sea to allow the Hebrew people to cross. The ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus: The Great Purifier Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 19, 2008

Jesus has not changed in 2,000 years. He is still passionate about His temple. The temple of God is no longer a building, it is His people. God no longer dwells in a temple made by hands, He lives in us, and His passion, His zeal is the same today as it w

Jesus: the Great Purifier (John 2:12-25) “I’m Sarah, I’m sixteen; Last night I failed. I prayed for more strength, So why did I yield? He said he loved me, Brought me flowers and all; Then he took me upstairs And caused me to fall. I feel so ashamed, So dirty inside. He’s taken my heart; Now I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cleaning House

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

Getting things in order

CLEANING HOUSE 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 cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cleaning Day

Contributed by David Macpherson on Mar 18, 2006

As Christians we are to be the temple of God - with the Holy Spirit residing in us. What do we place on our tables? Would Jesus be tempted to take out the whip?

Cleaning Day John 2:12-22 Imagine if you will the most perfect church setting. Perhaps it is Christmas eve – and the sanctuary is decorated beautifully. Very warm and welcoming. This is a special time. Sure, you can come to church any Sunday, but this time is set aside for wondrous events and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jesus – Performs His First Miracle!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2006

# 6 in series -A Study of the Book of John - “That You May Believe.” From this the first miracle we can learn four things about miracles.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 6 “Jesus – Performs His First Miracle!” John 2:1-12 This story begins with the words “On the third day,” that is to say just three days after His baptism in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Cleansing Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Discipline isn’t fun. It isn’t fun to receive it and it isn’t fun to give it out. But the fact is that discipline is necessary. Are you in need of a cleansing today? How will you react when it comes?

“This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you.” How many of you have ever used that line on your kids? I remember when I got that line used on me. I didn’t believe it for one minute. As a matter of fact, I didn’t believe it until I had my own kids and used that line on them. Don’t you hate ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Good Wine – God's Glory Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God’s good gifts insist that we believe in an overflowing joy and contentment found in the presence of the Messiah.

Introduction While attending seminary, I served as director of a college and career ministry. Seminary is the academic, the educational side of training. It is the study of the Bible, of the doctrines of the Christian faith, of the history of the church, of the relationship between Christianity ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed