Sermons on Temple Of Diana:

"The Danger Of Leaving The First Love"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on May 13, 2002

Loving Jesus first and foremost!

ATHE DANGER OF LEAVING THE FIRST LOVE@ Dr. Dennis Deese REVELATION 2:1-7 This church represents the church age in history between Pentecost and 100 A.D. Ephesus literally means "desirable". Ephesus was the chief city of the province of Asia. It was the metropolitan city that influenced both ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Temple Cleansing Part 1 : Cleansing The Temple Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 22, 2015

A sermon series on Temple Cleansing designed to begin with the individual, move on to the home and end with the church.

• NB : wherever there is a [e], it indicates that that point must be explained or elaborated on. Text: 1 Cor 6: 19 – 20 : 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Part 2 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Last time we looked at the open door of opportunity, placed in front of Paul. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping Your Prison Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2020

As Christians we're supposed to live a different life than those around us. But how can we do that when we're surrounded with so many temptations to do things we know we shouldn't do?

Back in the 14th century, in the region we now call Belgium, there was a duke by the name of Raynald III. Raynald had a nickname – Crassus. Crassus means fat, and he was fat because he really liked to eat. He liked to EAT … a lot! In the course of time, he had a violent quarrel with his younger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of Small Things

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

In our text the children of Israel are having to trust the Lord for the reconstruction of the Temple. Solomon’s Temple has been destroyed, and the Lord has commissioned for the new one to be built.

THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS I want to bring to each of us a word of encouragement tonight. I must confess to you of my disappointment during those times that I have struggled with my health. I thought I could just pray and believe for my healing. I did what was “spiritual.” My faith was not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Outline Of Acts 19:21-41

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 1, 2023

The loss of one's livelihood might well cause normal people to do some strange things. When Paul was in Ephesus, one man's speech to his co-workers led to a riot! How it started and ended is strange indeed.

Introduction: These last verses of Acts 19 show some of the opposition Paul faced as he taught the Truth of God and God’s Word to the people in Ephesus. Paul had seen the Lord work in a number of ways; now, he was going to experience some of the hatred the devil had for him and for all those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ Speaks To His Churchs--Ephesus" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Introduction to the series, then Ephesus--in spite of their orthodoxy, the spiritual vitality of the church at Ephesus was gone.

Christ Speaks to His Churchs--Ephesus Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We all dread performance appraisals; they can often make or break a career. In the Book of Revelation we read our Lord’s spiritual evaluation report to His churches. While specific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

From The Calm Before To The Storm In The Temple

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 3, 2018

Jesus will not tolerate desecration of the temple of our worship nor the temple of our bodies.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 3, 2018 Reading: John 2:13-22 Communion Sunday From the Calm Before to the Storm in the Temple Jesus arrived in Jerusalem to celebrate the sacred festival of Passover. He just departed Caana of Galilee, where He celebrated a peaceful wedding. At that wedding, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Malachi 3:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guarding Your Loyalty To God Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Part of a series on 1 John, this sermon is a call to a steadfast commitment to God alone.

Guarding Our Loyalty to God — 1 John 5:21 As we come to the end of First John, we come to a surprising text. John doesn’t give one last word of encouragement to his people. No, he gives a new command, one that doesn’t seem connected to anything he has said in the letter. In our text, John told ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Study On Epistle Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Introduction to Ephesians

EPHESIANS Read: Ephesians 1:1-2 Introduction to the Church at Ephesus: Jesus Vs Diana: Located at the western edge of Asia Minor, with easy access to the Aegean Sea, It was at its height in the 1st and 2nd centuries, a rich heritage of wealth, philosophy and Roman law. Most attractive was the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

2 Chronicles 2:1

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 17, 2015

BELIEVERS ARE AN EARTHLY TEMPLE.

2 CHRONICLES 2: 1 OBSERVATION: THE WORD CHRONICLES MEANS “EVENTS OF THE DAY OR YEARS”. SOME SCHOLARS REFER TO CHRONICLES AS “THINGS LEFT OUT”. JEWISH TRADITION FAVORS EZRA AS THE WRITER OF CHRONICLES. SOME SCHOLARS DISAGREE. KEY CHARACTERS ARE DAVID, SOLOMON, HEZEKIAH ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Zeal For The House Of God Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 7, 2017

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

Scripture: John 2:13-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing To Build Your Temple

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jun 13, 2001

This sermon was preached for the Building Fund Rally at the Greater Thankful Missionary Baptist Church in Bleecker, Alabama. The sermon focuses on the importance of preparation in kingdom building.

Preparing to Build Your Temple Text: 1 Chronicles 22:5,6; 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 1 Chronicles 22:5,6 5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:5-6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Clean Is Your Temple Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 26, 2001

Part Three of a series discussing the temple of God

Last Sunday night we looked at the condition of the Temple and discovered the doors and been broken down according to 2 Chronicles 29:3. Relating this to our lives, we are the temple of the living God if we are believers. It is a real possibility for us, through disrepair, to allow a thief ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:3-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Coming Of The King To His Temple Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 21 v 1 - 22

THE COMING OF THE KING TO HIS TEMPLE Matthew 21 v. 1 - 22 in this portion we see :- 1. The King’s Coming to His Temple v. 1 - 11 (a) The preparations for His coming v. 2 & 3 "the Lord hath need of him" (b) The prophesy of His coming v. 4 - Zechariah 9 v. 9 "rejoice greatly O daughter of Zion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-22

Denomination: Holiness