Sermons on Spiritual Temple:

The Power Of Words Ii: Spiritual Relativity Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on Aug 20, 2002

What happens when faith and confession collide?

The Power of Words: Spiritual Relativity · Words shape and define our lives · Words reveal the faith we have in our life · Recap of last week… 1. OUR WORDS CAN DIRECT US AND OTHERS IN LIFE: 2. OUR WORDS CAN DESTROY US AND OTHERS: 3. OUR WORDS DISPLAY WHO WE ARE AND WHAT’S IN OUR HEARTS 4. OUR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Source Of Your Spiritual Strength

Contributed by James May on Jul 20, 2014

Where is the source of our Strength in God? It comes from Joy, and that Joy comes from hearing the uncompromised Word of God and allowing it to have an impact upon our hearts and lives. Without the Truth of the Word, there can be no Joy and strength.

The True Source of Your Spiritual Strength By Rev. James May We are living in a time when there seems to be a great lack of strength in the hearts of men. Everywhere you turn you can see the prophetic words of Jesus coming to pass and I am reminded of what Jesus said would be happening just ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living The Spiritual Life Part One

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 28, 2001

To understand leading a Spirit led life, we must understand what it means to worship God in Spirit and in truth.Is it more than Sunday morning?

Central Christian Church of St. Petersburg November 28 2001 Tell Bears and Buccaneers joke. One of the ideas I was given for Sermon topics was the question: "How do I live the Spiritual life." The statement was made that "I still struggle with temptation and sin." Jesus said" John 4:23 "But an ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Called To A Life Of Righteousness

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 4, 2005

“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are” 1 Cor. 3:16-17.

Theme: You are called to a life of righteousness Text: Lev. 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Cor. 3:16-23; John 3:7-14 One important question that affects the quality of our life and that has been asked in every age and generation is where do I come from? Why am I here? And where am I going? Unfortunately many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 11-A)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

Revelation chapter 11 continues the teaching that began in chapter 10. This is the second session in Revelation chapter 11.

That is, the seventh trumpet has not yet been sounded, but when we get to the latter part of this chapter we will hear the seventh trumpet. Revelation chapter 11 has so much for us to cover we will have to study this chapter in two sessions. • We will cover verses 1-11 in this session. • We will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Bore No Fruit Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

If a person does not abide in God’s Word, he or she will be cut down. This passage looks at how we need to allow Jesus, the Word made flesh, to penetrate our heart as He penetrated the temple. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

This evening’s message is entitled “It Bore No Fruit,” and it’s taken from what is commonly called “The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree.” “Die when I may,” said Abraham Lincoln, “I want it said of me that I plucked a weed and planted a flower wherever I thought a flower would grow.”(1) Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

"you Are No Longer Foreigners And Strangers"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023

We are built on Christ, the Cornerstone. We are joined together as God's holy temple.

“YOU ARE NO LONGERS FOREIGNERS AND STRANGERS” (Outline) May 7, 2023 – Easter 5 – EPHESIANS 2:19-22 INTRO.: Have you ever felt out of place? Like a stranger? Or foreigner? This can happen when one travels. Every state has their own unique characteristics. When visiting another state we do not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The End Is Near

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2019

Christ depicted three coming realities: 1) The Destruction of the Temple (Mark 13:1-2), 2) The Deception of Many (Mark 13:4–6), and finally, 3) The Devastation of the Earth (Mark 13:7–8).

Mark 13:1–8 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” 3 And as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Other

Preparing To Build Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

Even though David was not allowed to build the temple he threw his effort behind making preparations and inspiring Solomon for the work. David provides a good example for us as we seek to inspire our children to serve the Lord.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with some statements from some great visionaries. 1. In 1859, Edwin L. Drake tried to enlist some drillers to help with his proposal to drill for oil. They said to him, “Drill for oil? You mean drill into the ground to try and find oil? You’re crazy.” 2. In 1899, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Scourge Of Small Cords

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2015

The righteous indignation of Messiah at the desecration of the Court of the Gentiles.

A SCOURGE OF SMALL CORDS. John 2:13-22. It was Passover, and the city of Jerusalem was packed with pilgrims who had gathered to commemorate Israel’s deliverance out of slavery in Egypt. Not only was it a solemn religious celebration, but also a great national statement that defied all who would ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passover Jesus To Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

How much do we really understand about the context behind the trial and death of Jesus. Why were the Jews so insistent that Jesus should be put to death and what's more by the hated Romans?

Passover Jesus to Pilate It is the feast of the Passover in the city of Jerusalem around AD30. The city is full of pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean world to attend this great national festival when they celebrated their release from slavery in the land of Egypt. Now they were effectively ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15, Matthew 27:11-26, Luke 23:1-25

The Missing Middle Schooler

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Jan 9, 2013

This story seeks to show how Jesus' family reacted to his being lost in the temple.

The Missing Middle Schooler Luke 2:41-49 Introduction: The film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy, who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas vacation. We have all seen the Home Alone movies in which the family forgets their son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fueling Our Bod Without Forgetting Our God Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 30, 2025

What is your favorite food and why? What if you could incorporate Biblical truths about eating that would improve your health and help keep God in mind. Get ready to discover some ways to glorify God in our eating habits!

Fueling our Bod without Forgetting GOD 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 10:23-33 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life. The theme is taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life - Learning Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Looks at the importance of learning, as a spiritual discipline.

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Part 12 Learning - Have you ever known a Christian who deliberately chose not to learn new things? Or one who sought learning continually? What did you observe about each? Why do so many Christians live as though they’ve been told, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 24, 2019

This is the 8th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#8] IDENTITY Ephesians 2:19-22 Introduction: Karen and I have been watching an interesting singing show on TV. It is called “The Masked Singer”. This singing contest is not like most. On this contest, each singer is wearing a costume. Each week 1 singer gets voted off of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist