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  • William Baeta avatar

    Understanding The Importance Of The Cross

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 10, 2012
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    Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” John 2:19.

    Theme: Understanding the importance of the cross Text: Ex. 20:1-17; 1 Cor. 1:18-25; Jn. 2:13-22 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Writing about this, the writer of Hebrews declares in 10:14, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Safe Is Your God?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 11, 2012
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    Jesus was a zealous man. He was passionate about God. He was passionate about God's temple, that day that He tossed out the money changers. He is passionate about His Church - We are the temple of the Holy Spirit, after all.

    What do you do with the passage that Breda just read? Is it very familiar? Is it troubling to you? The gospels can be seen as a series of moments in Jesus’ life. We’re presented here with a moment in Jesus’ life that a lot of folks have struggled with. What do you do with Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cross Of Passion... Passion For People! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2012
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    Jesus' passion was thatGod's house be a place where anyone and everyone could connect with God.

    20120311 3rd Sunday in Lent B Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reflection

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2012
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    Jesus' cleansing of the temple graphically proclaims that the temple was no only needed. Jesus is the the temple and with the Holy Spirit in us, we become a temple. God is among his people, bringing in his kingdom.

    John 2:13-22 “Reflection” INTRODUCTION I have always found the scene of Jesus cleansing the temple puzzling, if not troubling. It seems so out of character for Jesus. Certainly, he has shown anger before at the hardheartedness and judgmentalism of some people, but he has never ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Day Like No Other

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 17, 2012
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    Lent 3: A narrative sermon from the perspective of a seller of doves and pigeons. It is based on the account of Jesus first cleansing of the temple.

    [Note: This is a narrative sermon told from the perspective of, Yoseph, a seller of doves and pigeons at the Temple on the day that Jesus came and threw out the sellers and money changers. I put on a ‘costume’ as I changed into the character of Yoseph. The message begins with a brief ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Indestructible Temple Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 9, 2012
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    Resurrection Sunday demonstrates that eternal light and life will ultimately win over death and darkness. Jesus used the imagery of the Temple to picture his resurrection. So let’s go there.

    The Indestructible Temple 1. Because Easter is such an important day, our elders met and decided, "You know, we want to get a really special speaker. Why don’t we call the best preacher in the state and ask him to speak." And they did and he said "No". So they said, "Well, if we can’t have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim White avatar

    Three Responses Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 9, 2011
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    For those who sought truth, Jesus offered Refreshment, Restoration and Assurance for their Reservations.

    John Chapter 2 Three Responses of Jesus. Introduction with illustration: I. REFRESHMENT Jesus offers refreshment for those who thirst after Him. 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenges To/For Public Worship-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 8, 2016
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    5 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

    CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-V—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: During a worship service, the pastor invites the younger children to join him near the altar for a “Children's Sermon.” He tells them about the ingredients required to make up a church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Two Firsts: First Stay At Capernaum & First Cleansing Of The Temple Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 29, 2017
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    Capernaum was not only His headquarters, but it was also where more miracles were done than in any other city. Jesus' next stop is Jerusalem and there He drives out of the Temple, those who were only interested in making money.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Capernaum, “His City” First Stay in Capernaum John 2:12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. (John 2:12) Joseph’s name is not mentioned, and I believe that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If One Will Not Do, Why Not Try Two Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 29, 2017
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    A study of the Gospel of John 2: 13 -25

    John 2: 13 -25 If One Will Not Do, Why Not Try Two 13 Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 And He found in the temple those who sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers doing business. 15 When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    The Corruption Of The Temple

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 28, 2018
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    Jesus is the Cornerstone of the New Temple of God

    The Corruption of the Temple March 25, 2018 Morning Service Palm Sunday Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is the Cornerstone of the New Temple of God Focus Passage: John 2:13-22 Supplemental Passage: Leviticus 14:34-47, Mark 11: 15-18 Introduction: Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    The Zeal For The House Of God Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 7, 2017
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    Our personal relationship with Jesus is dependent and determined by our giving a place within our body for the presence of God.

    The Zeal for the House of God (The Life of Christ Series) 01.29.17 Introduction In recent weeks we have talked a lot about your body being your Temple, and the habitation (dwelling) of Christ and the Holy Spirit. This teaching is very important in our spiritual life. Our personal relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Worship Jesus Wants

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 12, 2008
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    Jesus is worthy of our worship.

    What’s a Praise Chorus? An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. When he returned home his wife asked him how it was. “Well,” said the farmer, “it was good. But they did something different. They sang praise choruses instead of hymns.” “Praise choruses?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Cleaning House

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 19, 2011
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    The Jesus of the Bible is consumed with passion and angry about injustices so he does something about them.

    Cleaning House July 17, 2011 John 2:13-22 Intro: For those of you who grew up going to Sunday school, how many of you remember the beloved flannelgraph? For those of you who didn’t, the flannelgraph is old-school media in church… a simple board with a background picture, made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Shelton avatar

    Decision Time

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Aug 25, 2007
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     | 2,615 views

    Easter is about a great choice between Life and Death, have you made a decision

    What is it that draws more people to church on Easter Sunday than any other Sunday during the year? The answer is so simple that most miss it. Easter is a time of decision It is a time for most to make a final choice: much like our Savior did: to go all the way with GOD. East has a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist