Sermons on The Curtain Of The Temple:

Scapegoats And Saviors Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 29, 2020

"Jesus of Nazareth: The King of the Jews” … the spotless Lamb of God … the perfect Sacrifice. His blood saved all of humanity … from Adam all the way up to you and me … and from now on, no other sacrifice is needed, amen?

Around the First Century, experts and historians estimate that at least a hundred thousand pilgrims would descend upon Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. Some of them would come from as far away as Cyrene in northern Africa … Macedonia, Thrace, and Pontus along the Black Sea … Cyprus … Ephesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Was Jesus Born Into A Family That Was Poor?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 5, 2018

Luke's gospel tells us that Mary and Joseph offered the poor person's sacrifice when taking Jesus to the Temple. Why would God have chosen for His Son to be born into a poor family?

TWO YOUNG PIGEONS: Jesus’ family gave the poor offering. - Luke 2:24. - Leviticus 12:8. - Unless you know the Old Testament background, the mention of dove/pigeon offering is one that we would pass right over. We have no frame of reference on what it means. - When we look back in Leviticus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Resting Place For The Ark Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2015

True prayer is based in the covenant and promises of God, which He has given us in Christ Jesus.

A RESTING PLACE FOR THE ARK OF GOD. Psalm 132. King David, ‘the man after God’s own heart’ (Acts 13:22), wanted to bring the ark-of-the-covenant up to Jerusalem. ‘We consulted it not in the days of Saul,’ he reasonably reasoned (1 Chronicles 13:3). However, even our best intentions fall short ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Met Him When I Was Hopeless Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 14, 2021

With every pound of the nail, the leprosy of our sins disappeared. With every drop of his blood our spirits became whiter and cleaner and brighter. When He walked away from the empty tomb we were spiritually new creations with hearts and souls as pure and clean as the day that we were born, amen?

Hello … my name is Joram. I was born and raised in the sleepy little Samaritan town of Shiloh. Never heard of it? I’m not surprised. It’s about a 100 miles south of nowhere. The only people who know about Shiloh are the people like me who live there or the occasional stranger who is lost or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, John 4:19-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Finding Hope In Our Uncertainties Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2020

Hold on to hope when it's hard to cope.

Note: The idea for this series and the title for the sermon came from Outreach.com. How has 2020 been going for you? It’s been quite a year: a global pandemic, economic recession, unemployment, political division, cultural upheaval, racial tension, record wildfires, floods and Derecho. On top of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Place To Dwell Forever Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 12, 2025

Jesus was born to be called "Immanuel" - to be "God with us". What was it about the Temple that made it a symbol of how Christ intended to be "with us" as Christians?

There was a priest who served in large city, and one cold day in December he discovered that the baby Jesus - that had been his church’s manger had been stolen. He reported it to the police and he explained to them “We’ve just got to find that baby. He’s the only Jesus these people have ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:9-13, Matthew 1:23, 2 Chronicles 7:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Am I To God

Contributed by Richard Hall on Jan 3, 2002

What am I to God? I am God’s Holy Temple More literal: I am the container of God’s holy presence.

Eden Wesleyan Church January 6, 2001 AM Worship What Am I To God? 1st Corinthians 3:16-17 Exodus 25:10-22 What am I to God? I am God’s Holy Temple More literal: I am the container of God’s holy presence. Read 1st Corinthians 3:16-17 What is the temple of God? 1. A place of worship. a. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

Haggai challenges the restored remnant from Babylonian captivity, whose desire was to seek their own welfare, to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem that stood is ruins for many years.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS “Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways! You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but you are not satisfied; you drink, but your thirst is not quenched; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warmed; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating God's Provision Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As we’ll see this morning, even though God’s people faced the daunting task of building the Temple, it was a time of jubilant joy and unparalleled unity.

Celebrating God’s Provision Almost every pastor I know either gets excited about a building program or dreads it like the plague. Some feel very inadequate to the task. Others complain that it takes too much extra work. Many don’t like the tensions that arise related to cost, size, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural #1: Contending For Signs And Wonders Today Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 5, 2009

Haggai said, “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” Therefore, we need to contend for signs and wonders to be restored to the church today!

SUPERNATURAL #1: CONTENDING FOR SIGNS AND WONDERS TODAY OPENING: Intro to the Book of Acts: • Acts is the 5th book of the New Testament, and was written by the physician LUKE. • It chronicles the birth and growth of the Christian church for 33 years after Christ’s death. • It is both a HISTORY ...read more

Denomination: *other

If My People

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 7, 2009

How do we seek the healing in a land of so much? God’s answer comes at the dedication of His temple in the darkness of Solomon’s night.

Gallup Poll surveyed Americans this past Easter and discovered that 12% of Americans have no religious identification and the number of those claiming some linkage to Christianity is at 77% down from 91% in 1948. Seventy-seven percent is not too bad but Gallup doesn’t do a very good job in making ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does Our Message Matter?

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Jun 29, 2010

An insightful look at the importance the resurrection of Christ means in our daily lives from 1 Corinthians 15. Presented to a chapel audience at Tennessee Temple University.

I. The Message (v. 1-9) A. Christ’s death B. Christ’s burial C. Christ’s resurrection D. Christ’s appearances II. The Meaning (vv.10-13) A. God’s grace (vv. 10-11) B. Our future resurrection (vv. 12-13) III. The Implication: Without the resurrection, our faith is in vain (vv. 14-19) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Joyful Givers Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 27, 2009

David inspires the nation to joyfully give toward the temple. We learn some important lessons about giving from David’s example and words.

Introduction: A. One day a father decided to take his son to McDonalds for some French fries, because he knew how much his young son loved French fries. 1. The boy was elated at his father’s offer, and so they drove to McDonalds. 2. As they placed their order, the young son was surprised when his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Churched Out Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013

Malachi’s message is addressed to the priests who served/ministered in the Temple under the old covenant. In the new covenant in Christ, all believers are priests!

“All Churched Out” Malachi Series Pt. 3 July 7, 2013 Introduction A Malachi’s message is addressed to the priests who served/ministered in the Temple under the old covenant. 1 In the new covenant in Christ, all believers are priests! a 1 Peter 2:9 (NASB) 9 But you are A CHOSEN ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving A Legacy Through The Church: Living Stones Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2017

This is the final lesson in our Leaving a Legacy Series. In and through the church we have an opportunity to make an eternally lasting legacy as living stones in the "temple" of God.​

1. I have a three page list of activities of our congregation – are you surprised? We can leave a legacy as a congregation! a. Legacy happens when each does his part [“Tom” Benevolent Ministry at Twickenham CoC b. Discover your purpose and live it out – for Kingdom of God (not personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ