Sermons on The Veil Of The Temple:

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

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 3 – Judah Despised The Temple – Now All The Precious Things Have Gone - Chapter 1:7-10 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 26, 2025

Jeremiah continues to list Judah’s losses after the Babylonian invasion. All her precious things have gone; the nation is exposed in shameful defeat; the Temple which was sacred was stripped by Babylon, even the holy of holies violated.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 3 – JUDAH DESPISED THE TEMPLE – NOW ALL THE PRECIOUS THINGS HAVE GONE - CHAPTER 1:7-10 Currently we are looking at Jeremiah’s description as a summary of the catastrophe that befell Jerusalem. Times were horrible but reality of the bad conditions clarifies the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:7, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Matthew 24:9, Obadiah 1:10-11, Obadiah 1:12-14, Genesis 12:2-3, Lamentations 1:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 8 – Destruction Of The Temple, Wall And Gates Of Jerusalem, The Whole Jewish Ceremonies Gone - Chapter 2:6-9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025

The LORD is blamed for the destruction of Judah and the Temple and the wall and gates, but it was brought about by the people’s gross s in. Today's verses see destruction God allowed in His permissive will. So much sin today is “allowed” by God in this age of grace, but a reckoning to come.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 8 – DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE, WALL AND GATES OF JERUSALEM, THE WHOLE JEWISH CEREMONIES GONE - CHAPTER 2:6-9 Jeremiah laments the overthrow of his nation by Babylon’s ruthless army and all around him is destruction. The people had been warned over and over to turn ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:6, Lamentations 2:7, Psalm 74:3-4, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Lamentations 2:8, 2 Kings 25:10, 2 Chronicles 36:18, 2 Chronicles 36:7, 2 Kings 25:9, Jeremiah 52:15, Lamentations 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenges To Public Worship-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 22, 2015

1 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-I—John 2:13-25 Attention/Need: The Church can be tempted toward many directions regarding the manner & message of its Public Worship. There are real Challenges to bringing about Public Worship!...There are dynamics which, if we deny, will keep our church & ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

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

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

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

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

... And Then God Showed Up Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 12, 2011

The Jews were fearful that their disobedience in not rebuilding the Temple was going to put them back into exile, but in their repentance they see a loving and forgiving God that absolutely blows their mind!

1In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, 2"Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3'Who is ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

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

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

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

Jesus Announces His Mission, From Which We Can Announce Our Own.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 25, 2016

This is a subtle sermon to motivate and thank the congregation, based on why Jesus chose his own readings in the temple; and how the church can gain from that announcement?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th January 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Psalm 19 “Please be seated, and join me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal

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