Sermons on Temple Door:

Part 3: The Test Of Honor Under Delay Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 29, 2026

What do you do when the door to your dream opens, but it requires you to cut a corner? In the cave of En Gedi, David had the chance to kill Saul and take the throne. It looked like providence, but it was actually a test.

When the Door Opens Before the Time Here's the moment every person in a waiting season dreams about. The enemy who has been chasing you? Vulnerable. The person standing between you and your destiny? Exposed. The obstacle that's been in your way for years? Completely defenseless. And you ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clearing The Bench Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2007

The first thing Jesus did after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem was to clean house. He cleanses the Temple of it’s sinfulness. What can this teach us about the need for purity and holiness in our churches and our personal lives?

OPEN: About 50 years ago there was a great preacher in the Washington D.C. area named Peter Marshall. I once read one of his sermons and found the following description of the scene we just read about in Matthew: “It is early morning, but already the temple court is a bedlam of activity and noise. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, John 2:12-17, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 25, 2012

When Jesus was on the cross He performed five miracles.

Five Miracles from the Cross "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour…, And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trouble With Truth

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015

Today Jews are looking to the time when God will be worshiped by Israel once again and Jerusalem will be the center of that worship. But just as in the days of Amos a false religion will replace the true worship. Saints that time is fast approaching

Message: Today we look at a farmer who stands on the Word of God and who takes on a King who has replaced the word of God with a lie. It is really a David and Goliath kind of story but this farmer never throws a stone he just uses God’s word to cut this king down to size. This farmer goes to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace, He's Arrived!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 25, 2009

A look at why God chose shepherds to hear the news if the King of Kings birth.

When Jesus was born we read this in Luke’s gospel. (Luke 2:8-20). I don’t know about you, but one of the things I really enjoy and this may seem a little strange is a sudden change in the weather. It’s more fun if the wind changes and if the temperature drops all the better, my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Paul Preaching To The Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 6, 2022

Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem marked a new term of his work. He completed his third Journey and now his next Journey from Jerusalem to Rome would be in chains. He would address powerful leaders, the High Priest, Felix, Festus, King Agrippa and on to appeal to Caesar.

Context of Paul to Sanhedrin Paul had finished his third missionary journey and was in Jerusalem and explaining to the Jerusalem leaders all that had happened through the Lord to the gentiles. Paul was led to Jerusalem by the Holy Spirit, but Paul was also anticipating troubles in Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Invitation We Will Ever Receive Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 2, 2023

What should we do with God's great invitation? 1. Appreciate God's preparation (vs. 1-4). 2. Avoid rejecting God's invitation (vs. 2-7). 3. Invite more people to come (vs. 8-10). 4. Accept God's invitation (vs. 10-14).

The Greatest Invitation We Will Ever Receive The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 2, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22. Today we will study another of the Lord's parables. By this time, Jesus was less than a week away from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 3: More Exploration Of The End Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2023

When it comes to the end times we see: 1. The problem of the Temple (vs. 14-15). 2. The pride of the Antichrist (vs. 15-16). 3. The pressure of the tribulation (vs. 16-21). 4. The panic of the ungodly (vs. 29-31). 5. The promise of the Lord's salvation (vs. 22, 27-28, 13-14).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 3 - More Exploration of the End Times The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:13-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 4, 2023) MESSAGE: *Learning about the second coming of Christ takes us from the Old Testament to the New. We go from prophecies written hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Clutter Bug?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 14, 2019

This sermon is based on doing some soul cleansing. Excellent to use during Lent or the Spring of the Year.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17 - 32; 2 Chronicles 29:1-19 Title: Spiritual Clutterbug? Theme: Spiritual Cleansing Sermon is based on the need to do some spiritual decluttering. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to talk to you this morning about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, 2 Chronicles 29:1-19, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Yom Kippur: Day Of Atonement

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009

A look at the Jewish Day of Atonement

Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement Sept. 27, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Rosh Hashanah’s greatest significance is found in being a period of preparation for Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement. 1 Days of Awe (3 ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 28, 2013

Do you know who your neighbor is? Is it that person who lives next door to you, or who lives across the street? Yes, that person is your neighbor, but it goes farther than that, and we should be ready to help those who are in need.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – July 3rd, 2011 Let us pray…. Welcome…. Tomorrow if our lives are spared, we will be celebrating our Independence Day. Although many of us are saying that we are free, the only ones who are truly free are those who have been set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

"Don’t Be Late For The Wedding Banquet”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 4, 2020

"I'm late, I'm late for a very important date" No don't be late the door will be closed. Jesus has promised to return. When? Still a question but answered by Jesus in Matthew 24:34 & 36

In Jesus Holy Name November 8, 2020 Text: Matthew 25:1-2 “Don’t Be Late for the Wedding Banquet” In the Walt Disney movie ‘Snow White” The rabbit looks at his clock and says: “I’m late, I’m late, I’m late for a very important date, no time to say hello, no time to say good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-2, Matthew 25:13

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Keep The Disciplines Of Tradition While Bringing Change Through The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In this passage Peter and John provide us with a rich example of men who brought change through the Spirit without losing the disciplines of their traditions. The apostles continued to observe the traditions of temple prayer three hours everyday without b

In this passage Peter and John provide us with a rich example of men who brought change through the Spirit without losing the disciplines of their traditions. The apostles continued to observe the traditions of temple prayer three hours everyday without being Pharisaical. They could have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Sanctuary We Dedicate

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

King Solomon dedicated the completed temple to Israel’s God. Any sanctuary must be properly dedicated to the Lord. To what purposes is it to dedicated? 6 purposes to which our sanctuary is dedicated. This sanctuary we dedicate to God’s...

THIS SANCTUARY WE DEDICATE—1Kings 7:51—8:53 King Solomon dedicated the completed temple to Israel’s God. Any sanctuary must be properly dedicated to the Lord. To what purposes is this sanctuary dedicated? 6 purposes to which our sanctuary is dedicated. 1—This sanctuary we dedicate to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

At A Moments Notice

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Nov 6, 2008

At the beginning of Mark Chapter 13, we see that the disciples were enjoying the architectural beauty of the temple (Luke 21:5). They were amazed at the size of the stones that was used for the building. But Jesus reminded them that, they better get read

At a moment’s notice (Mark 13:14) Introduction There are many jobs that require a moment’s notice to be ready. Air ambulance is one of them. The crew usually consists of a pilot, nurse and a paramedic. One of the interesting procedure followed is for all members to keep quiet during takeoff. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal