New Sermon Series Now Available
Everything you need for your next series
AI Sermon Generator
Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.
Biblical Sermon Calendar
Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching
Sermon Research Assistant
Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!
Topical Sermon Calendar
Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year
Funeral Sermon Generator
Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon
Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The Lord would say ,"do not measure the court outside the temple.." You may look like you are attached to the Church but you are not ...Says your life.
MEASURING ROD Revelations 11:"I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers." 2"but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will trample ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 11:1
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon focuses on the story of Jesus cleansing of the temple courts and the applications for the church today.
Open your Bibles if you would to John 2:12. We have been going through the book of John. We are taking as long as we need to go through the book of John. It looks like it is going to take a little while longer. You may recall last week we looked Jesus’ first miracle; the miracle of turning ...read more
Scripture: John 2:13-24
Denomination: Christian Church
This court didn’t have appeal; nothing attactive about it. Although Jesus was innocent of all their accusations, they fabricated a case against Him so they could put Him away.
THE COURT WITH NO APPEAL (John 18:19-24) The Sanhedrin that tried Jesus was one sided. In our court today, someone may appeal from a lower to a higher court for a new hearing if he was falsely accused. But the Sanhedrin was different. This council had no appeal, meaning, nothing attractive or ...read more
Scripture: John 18:19-24
Denomination: Baptist
God works in the empty places to prepare us for the holy.
When Empty Places Become Holy Spaces Hebrews 10:19–22 “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain… let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
God's collective address, the church, and God's individual address, a believer. A discussion about how the things Jesus did in the temple courts are the things He wants to do in us today.
INTRODUCTION Everybody seems to be on a diet these days. Scientists are making amazing discoveries every day about nutrition and diet. If you’re struggling to lose weight these recent scientific findings may help you. Scientists have discovered: (1) If nobody sees you eat food, it has no ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17
What consumed Jesus in the temple courts is what should consume all believers - love for God’s house and love for lost souls.
(The following will be said in a gruff voice to various people in the congregation.) “Move over. Put your bulletin down. Stop looking at me like that. Fold your hands and look at me.” If I was serious about the things I just said, you might wonder: “What’s eating Pastor?” The Disciples wondered ...read more
Scripture: John 2:13-22
Denomination: Lutheran
This sermon explores Jesus' righteous anger in John 2:13-22, emphasizing His deep love for His Father's house and His intolerance for sin.
Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day of fellowship and worship. As we gather here today, let's remember that we are not simply in a building, but in the very presence of our Lord and Savior. What an overwhelming thought that is! We are here, in His presence, to learn, to grow, and to ...read more
Topics: Anger
In this sermon, we can view the importance of the Temple of God from Christ's perspective.
The TEMPLE was always the centrality of the Jewish faith system. We know the history of it. Every diaspora Jews were required to visit the temple at least for the 3 main Jewish festivals as instructed in Torah. The three major festivals in Judaism (Passover), Shavuot (Weeks or Pentecost),Sukkot ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:15-17
As Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly, He entered the Temple, considering what He saw. Being displeased with much that was going on, He returned on Monday to set His Father's house in order.
Cleansing the Temple Mark 11: 15-19 In our last study we discussed Jesus cursing the fig tree as He made His way to Jerusalem. While this was a physical act, it had spiritual implications. Jesus cursed the fig tree as He and the disciples were headed to the Temple on what most agree was Monday ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:15-19
This is the account of Jesus clearing the temple. The questions we will ask today are, "What would Jesus do if He came into our church and looked at everything?" and "What would Jesus do if He came into our lives and looked at everything"? He IS here!
Mark 11:1-11, 15-19 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) Jericho to Jerusalem – 18 miles south rising 3,325 feet in elevation It was along this road that the parable of the Good Samaritan is situated. So, let’s go ahead and read the Scripture for today – Mark ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:1-19
Denomination: Nazarene
What kind of man is this who has the authority to cast out demons, make cripples walk and cleanse the Temple. They demanded a sign, he gave them one and they missed it.
The Cleansing of the Temple: John 2:12-22 Confirmation that the Temple was being turned into a marketplace during the time of Jesus can be found in some early Jewish writings. First of all, there is a record of the common practice of setting up moneychangers in the temple area during Passover. The ...read more
Scripture: John 2:12-22
Jesus challenges us to realize that he is the center of our worship, not our facilities, programs, and activities. Just as he cleansed the temple, so he wants to cleanse us.
“The True Temple” John 2: 13 – 22 Introduction: Right now in theatres you can go see the movie version of C.S Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and having seen it a few weeks ago, I can tell you that it is a great movie – and for the most part it is pretty faithful to the book. The ...read more
This sermon explores Jesus' authority and challenges believers to question their own systems, striving to be faithful followers rather than passive observers.
Dear beloved, there is a warmth in our gathering today, isn't there? A sense of unity, a shared understanding that we are all here to partake in the divine banquet of God's word, to be nourished and filled, to be challenged and changed. It is in this spirit of shared anticipation that we approach ...read more
Topics: Christ, Shakes, Up
When the Pharisees bring a woman caught in the act of adultry before Jesus we see their Accusation and Jesus’ Acquittal.
by Scott Bayles Following Jesus part 2 Following Jesus to Court Victoria Ruvolo was on her way home late one November evening when she crossed paths with a car-full of punks on a joyride in a gray Nissan. She probably never saw it coming. One of the juvenile delinquents—who had already broken into ...read more
Scripture: John 8:1-11
Exposition of the first 11 verses of Acts 23 about Paul’s informal trial in front of the Sanhedrin, his outburst, and his deliverance.
Text: Acts 23:1-11, Title: NT Court TV, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/10/09, AM A. Opening illustration: It’s interesting that there has been such an increase of shows on television that involve the court room. These shows really are all about the judge. He or she is the focus of the program. There is an ...read more
Scripture: Acts 23:1-11
Sermon Central