Sermons on Temple Cleansing:

Curtain Torn In Two

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 5, 2006

A sermon on the curtain of the temple being torn in two and what this means for us. (Material taken from Mark Garland in NIV Application Commentary and SermonCentral Contributor Pat Cook in Unveiling God’s Heart)

Sermon for 6/4/2006 Curtain Torn in Two Mark 15:33-41 Introduction: A. Focus in on verse. 38. B. So a curtain was torn! Big deal! Let me say that all of the members of the power team could not tear this curtain, or veil. C. This curtain hangs from the ceiling. IT was 60 feet long, 30 feet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Holy Life: Called To Be Holy

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 2, 2025

God calls every believer to reflect His holy character. Today we examine what Scripture teaches about living set apart lives through obedience, walking in light, and separation from compromise.

Living a Holy Life: Called to Be Holy - 1 Peter 1:15-16 Introduction The call to holiness stands as one of the most compelling yet challenging invitations in all of Scripture. When the apostle Peter wrote to scattered believers facing persecution and cultural pressure, he did not offer them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 11:44-45, Leviticus 19:2, Leviticus 20:7, 1 John 1:7, 2 Corinthians 6:17, 1 Corinthians 1:2, 1 Peter 1:2, Hebrews 10:10, Ephesians 1:4, 1 Peter 1:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Hebrews 12:14, Matthew 5:48, Ephesians 2:2, John 14:15, John 15:14, Romans 7:18-25, Romans 12:2, Acts 17:30, Ephesians 4:17-18, Romans 10:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:10, Colossians 3:17, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 1:16, Exodus 19:5-6, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Leviticus 11:45, 1 Peter 2:11-12, 1 Peter 3:14-16, 1 Peter 4:3-4, 1 Timothy 6:16, 1 Peter 1:17, Micah 6:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 John 1:5, John 8:12, 1 John 2:6, 1 John 1:6, Ephesians 5:8, 1 John 1:3, John 1:29, Hebrews 9:13-14, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 John 3:2, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 119:105, John 3:19-21, Hebrews 12:5-11, Isaiah 52:11-12, 2 Corinthians 6:16, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, Ephesians 5:7-11, Leviticus 20:24-26, Luke 7:34, 2 Chronicles 20:35-37, 2 Chronicles 19:2, Mark 8:36, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Hebrews 10:14, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Psalm 119:9-11, John 17:17, Hebrews 11:26, Hebrews 13:13, John 15:18-19, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Hebrews 10:24-25, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Romans 12:1-2, Jude 1:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stone The Builders Rejected

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

Jesus “triumphal entry” according to the Zechariah 9:9 prophecy was for the purpose of personally demonstrating the apostasy of Israel, culminating in the pronouncing of judgment on Israel in the “woes” and lament of Matt. 23. In Matt. chapter 21, His bas

INTRODUCTION STATUES AND PARADES Have you seen the images of the head of Saddam being dragged through the streets with Iraqui’s hitting it with their shoes They would say the word Saddam and spit. Or run up to U.S. soldiers and shout ’George Bush good.’” "Typically a shoe is regarded as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Challenges To/For Public Worship-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2016

6 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-VI—John 2:12-25 OR Some Dynamics Of Public Worship Attention: Describe the outward physical ‘trappings’ of worship. What do each of these(& more) say to others? Public worship can & does present definite challenges! The Church can be tempted ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Cost Of Discipleship – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 29, 2006

Being in contact with the cleansing fire from Jesus Christ is supposed to set us ablaze with love for Him, for the things of heaven, and for the salvation that He has bought for us. It is supposed to consume our thoughts and our emotions. It is supposed t

I want to start today with a little object lesson if I may. In this dish I have a crumpled piece of newspaper. I am going to set fire to it. See how quickly the flame consumes the paper? I have to drop it back into the dish if I’m going to keep from getting burned, don’t I? Okay, now what has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Offer Too Good To Refuse Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 12, 2004

Int his text Jesus says come to me for compassion, forgiveness, and hope. Jesus says bring me your pain, your unhelathiness, and I will cleanse you. Come to me with your sins and I will forgive you.

AN OFFER TOO GOOD TO REFUSE Mark 1:40-2:17 INTRO: I’m a sucker for offers “you can’t refuse.” Examples: Bad tie, knife sharpeners, Bamix, Golf swing video, pocket PC (it should have been no surprise).. I’ve had to learn not to believe such offers. Even churches make such offers... Prev: Today, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

Contributed by James May on May 21, 2006

There’s a Jekyll and Hyde in every one of us. Which nature will win? It all depends upon whether we allow Jesus’ blood to cleanse us from sin, or try to defeat Mr. Hyde on our own.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde By Pastor Jim May In 1886, Robert Louis Stevenson authored a book titled, “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. The whole gist of the book concerns the way in which an individual is made up of emotions and desires that are opposite to one another: some good and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Saved You. Then What? (3) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

What’s next after REPENTANCE? The answer is RIGHTEOUSNESS and HOLINESS. For the Lord shall be like REFINER’S FIRE and SOAP for CLEANSING, PURIFICATION, REFINEMENT, SANCTIFICATION, CONSECRATION, etc… So that we may OFFER to the LORD and OFFERING of RIGHTEO

“You belong to God, my dear children. You HAVE ALREADY WON your FIGHT with these false prophets, because the SPIRIT WHO LIVES in you is GREATER than the spirit who lives in the world.” (1 John 4:4, NLT) Who are we, but a DIRTY WORM from the dust of the ground? “I am a MAN OF UNCLEAN LIPS, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: *other

Repent And Be Forgiven, No Matter Your Sins

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 3, 2018

No matter what you do wrong there is a Messiah to wash you and cleanse you with His blood if you would repent and seek forgiveness. Our God is also faithful and just to forgive you na matter what the wrong is

May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: REPENT AND BE FORGIVEN, NO MATTER YOUR SINS. Acts 3:17-21 King James Version (KJV) 17 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. 18 But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Man Of God From Judah – Part 2

Contributed by Samuel M on Mar 8, 2025

In these days, God is raising many young men of God who will expose all Jeroboam’s, who are doing things in God’s name and pattern but not to Jehovah God, cleanse the land, and show God’s wrath if needed.

In 1 Kings 13, the young man of God from Judah had three distinct characteristics: 1) A divine message – a word from God 2) Power and authority to bring God's wrath (Its God’s power and authority) 3) Ability to heal In this generation, many prophets and evangelists have the word from God and ...read more

A High View Of God

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 27, 2011

"A High View of God" is an exposition of Isaiah 6:1-8, which records Isaiah's life-changing vision of God in the temple and subsequent call to prophetic ministry. The point of this sermon is that your view of God is everything! Isaiah's vision teaches thr

A HIGH VIEW OF GOD Isaiah 6:1-8 Isaiah 6 records Isaiah’s life-transforming vision of God and subsequent call to prophetic ministry. It is arguably one of the most well-known passages in Isaiah’s prophecy. And rightfully so, for it contains the dramatic testimony of a sinful man who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Self Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 17, 2002

How do you get in good standing with God? Sometimes we mistake the outward signs of rightness for inward reality. In fact, the Lord urges us to examine the "secret self" and lay it bare to God and let His Son cleanse it. Are you willing?

Note: To hear an audio version of this message, go to www.LivingWatersWeb.com 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Paul makes an abrupt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Holiness

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 11, 2002

Explains that holiness is more than righteous actions, but is being specially set apart as the Temple of God and for the purpose of sharing the Good News. Also shows that the means of attaining holiness is the empowerment of the Holy Spirit of God.

“Holiness” As someone who has grown up Pentecostal, I am very familiar with the term “holiness.” I’ve heard sermons on holiness from before the time I could even say the word. And I hear all kinds of people quoting “Be holy as I am holy” After all, several times God did say that to his people. And ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:36, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Home

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Apr 10, 2003

The Home was God’s first institution that God made for His special creation, Mankind. Before there was a Church of a Temple there was a Home. This message gives some of the things a Home should be and have.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Special Issue Fathers day 2001 The Home By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. (Preached at State line Christian Church 1989) Our text is from the Gospel of John 19:27, please read along with me this morning as we are going to look at some ...read more

Scripture: John 19:27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Learns His Destiny

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 8, 2003

I make the argument that Jesus begins to learn about His relationship to God the Father during the event when He was left in the Temple when He was 12-years-old.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net 1/8/03 Title: Events In the Life of Christ: Jesus Learns His Destiny Text: Luke 2:41-52 Introduction Well, here we are at the 1st Wednesday Night service of the New Year... As I began to think and plan about what to do on these Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Nazarene