Sermons on Third Temple:

United We Serve

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

In order for the work of God there much be unity in the church as demonstrated when Ezra and people of Israel rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.

United We Serve Ezra 3:1-13 Reading: Ephesians 4:1-7 Intro: Ezra 1:1-4 The People of God had spent many years in captivity because of their sin. God had promised to bring them back to the promised land. King Cyrus, under the direction of the Lord offered send people back to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Proof

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 2, 2007

In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about Herod’s Temple but He was talking about Himself

Resurrection Proof by Gerald Van Horn Text. John 2:19 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about the Herod’s temple. But the Scripture goes on to say that he was talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can I Get A Witness? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2009

Exposition of Paul’s testimony that he gave the crowds in the temple mount that had rioted trying to kill him

Text: Acts 21:27-22:30, Title: Can I Get a Witness? Date/Place: NRBC, 3/15/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the little bird who decided not to fly south for the winter… B. Background to passage: remember that for the sake of the church Paul has been going through a purification ritual in line with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 31, 2008

How Jesus uses the fruit of gentlenss and self-control in the stories of Jesus blessing the children and Jesus cleansing the temple.

Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, John 2:13-17 Text: Matthew 11:29 There are plenty of sermons written on gentleness and self-control. If I were to speak to you this morning just on self-control, it might be natural to talk about Joseph as he ran from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

Sermon #7 in the John Series from John 8 deals with Jesus encounter with the religious leaders in the Temple in Jerusalem

John’s Gospel #7 Sticks and Stones CHCC: March 2, 2008 John 8 INTRODUCTION: Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. This section of John begins and ends with people ready to throw stones. In the beginning of our text for today we notice that the Jewish leaders ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Review And Renew

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2016

A New Year's sermon based on the disappointments of the people and promises of God at the rebuilding of the temple upon the return from Babylon.

1. Sowing An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Move Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2018

God moves the remnant through Haggai and Zechariah to restart the rebuilding of the Temple of God. He assures and encourages them.

The rebuilding of the Temple of God came to a halt, because of the harassment from the Samaritans and the pressure from the Persian officials. • And it stopped for 16 years, until the 2nd year of King Darius’ reign. With the Temple unbuilt, God was left out of their mind and their lives. • The ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Outline Of Acts 3:1-10

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 3, 2021

This outline shows how Peter and John found a man who was lame, and healed him, as they were on their way to the Temple.

Introduction: Acts chapter 3 has the record of the first miracle after Jesus went back to Heaven. Peter and John walked by a man who was born lame, but healed him on the spot! This miracle led to an opportunity for Peter and John to preach the Gospel to the crowd who had come by. 1 They walked to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Your Body, God's Temple: Living A Life That Glorifies Him 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 12, 2024

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us of a profound truth — our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.

Your Body, God's Temple: Living a Life That Glorifies Him Introduction: Today, we are considering a powerful passage from the Apostle Paul, found in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. These verses remind us of a profound truth—our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NLT): ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good & Bad Traditions (John 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 23, 2025

How do we discern between good and bad traditions? Let's look at John 2.

Do believers always choose the right way? Are mandatory teetotaling and selling items at church, good or bad ideas? Which traditions, built upon Jesus, are gold or stubble? Let’s begin in John 2. Should Christians make up rules not found in the Bible, like forbidding even moderate alcohol use? Did ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Work With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 1, 2005

In the healing of the lame man at the Temple gate, we see a model of how Christians can work with the Spirit to touch and transform lives.

The Church at Work with the Spirit Acts 3:1-26 A. A Miracle of Healing Some weeks – maybe up to 3 months – after Pentecost, Peter and John go up to the Temple for the 3 PM prayer time, and encounter a man born lame. Apparently his feet and ankles were twisted and deformed and he couldn’t walk ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Place For God To Dwell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2024

Solomon said that the Temple he built wasn't big enough for God to live in... but we're told God dwelt there anyway. Why would God take up residence in the Temple (and the Tabernacle), and where does He dwell now?

A woman told of going to her Bible study at church and telling her 3-year-old son, Chad, they were going to God’s house. Each time they walked through the quiet sanctuary on their way to the nursery, Chad looked around in awe. It was a beautiful building. One day however, the child asked, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Renew Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 10, 2021

We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. We need to access and go renew/remodel the temple of the Lord (our bodies) because of any neglect or abandonment of our temples.

Series - Re-new in 2021 Power point: 1 Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. We need to access and go renew/remodel the temple of the Lord (our bodies) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take My Yoke Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The third in a series of messages from passages unique to Matthew’s gospel. Taking on Jesus’ yoke provides rest to the weary.

Matthew’s Unique Message #3 Take My Yoke Matthew 11:28-30 CHCC: June 17, 2007 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: This week my brother-in-law, Bob, and his family stopped by to see us on their way to South Padre. They were full of enthusiasm as they looked forward to getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love-Love-Love.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 21, 2001

Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. John 21: 1-19

Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. John 21: 1-19 Title: “Love-Love-Love.” Jesus appears to his disciples. At his word they catch a huge amount of fish. They share a meal that Jesus prepared. Then Jesus commissions Peter as pastor of his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran