Sermons on Torn:

A Torn Curtain Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 17, 2008

Significant truths we can learn and apply to our lives from the tearing of the temple veil at the moment of Jesus’ death.

*INTRO>In 1966, Alfred Hitchcock directed a Cold War era mystery / thriller movie starring Paul Newman and Julie Andrews, a movie entitled, “The Torn Curtain.” The movie was not one of Hitchcock’s better-known films, as few people paid much attention to it. God understands when much expense has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Veil Torn

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025

When Jesus died, God Himself tore the temple curtain from top to bottom—forever removing every barrier between His holiness and our hearts. The way into His presence is wide open, not by our efforts or rituals, but by the finished work of Christ.

Introduction – A Wall Comes Down, A Veil Is Rent Down I still remember the summer of 1964 when our family crossed from West Germany into East. We were crammed into a Volkswagen bus—my parents up front, four sisters and two brothers jammed shoulder to shoulder. The youngest, little Sarah, was still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51, Hebrews 10:19-22, John 19:30, Hebrews 4:16, John 4:23, 1 Corinthians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Torn Veil

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Apr 17, 2023

Jesus became the Living Veil replacing the now torn Temple Veil

One of my early understandings in the Navy was that the Admiral’s door meant no entry. PERIOD. You didn’t cross the threshold without approval. His office was even in a special security area that required authorization just to be in that area. Even with such authorization, no matter how important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54, Hebrews 10:19-24

Denomination: Other

The Veil Was Torn Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today we are in part 2 of 3-part series titled: “Were you there”?

Quick recap of last weeks message: Began on Friday, with Martha serving Jesus and disciples supper, and Mary anointing Jesus’ feet in Bethany. Jesus foretold His death. As Jesus and the disciples approach Jerusalem, He sends a couple disciples to get a donkey, and a couple disciples to secure a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-61

When The Cord Is Torn Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 9, 2004

A threefold cord expresses the truth about Biblical Relationships. What do you do when the cord is torn? 2nd in series on relationships

WHEN THE CORD IS TORN Genesis 2:24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Joined basically means "cling to" or "stick to," the same word is used in Deuteronomy 11:22 when the Jews were commanded to "stick to" or "hold fast ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Curtain Torn Open

Contributed by Michael Hoke on Apr 17, 2003

Ways Jesus identified with us on the cross other than the physical pain. He is calling us to identify with Him to find our breakthroughs.

Illustration: (Recuperating in her hospital bed in Southwest Germany, Army Private First Class Jessica Lynch had several requests for her doctors: pink casts for her fractured legs and arm, a new hairbrush and a menu of turkey and steamed carrots for when she was stable enough to eat solid food. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Heaven Torn Open"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2018

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“Heaven Torn Open” Mark 1:4-11 Throughout the Old Testament, from the Fall in Genesis—forward—God is cloaked in mystery. Throughout the wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness, Moses is God’s mouthpiece through whom God speaks. When the Tabernacle was set up, the Lord led the people by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Torn Between Two Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 5, 2016

Although Paul desired to be in the Lord's presence, he knew it was more needful to remain for the church. He was determined to glorify Christ in life or death. We too need to remain committed and faithful to the work the Lord given us.

Torn between Two Philippians 1:19-26 Following his passionate discourse regarding the preaching of the Gospel, Paul continues to bear his heart unto the church at Philippi. Here we find those often quoted verses that reveal Paul being in a strait, betwixt two – having a burning desire to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Torn In Two Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A journey through the Bible in 32 weeks. Inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. A look at the tearing apart of the Israeli kingdom into north and south.

The Kingdom Torn in Two January 16, 2011 The Story - 14 When I think about the Bible, I picture it as one movie or television program which is cut into many parts. It’s like watching a television series or sequels that you don’t want to miss. Remember programs like The FBI, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Curtain Torn In Two

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 5, 2006

A sermon on the curtain of the temple being torn in two and what this means for us. (Material taken from Mark Garland in NIV Application Commentary and SermonCentral Contributor Pat Cook in Unveiling God’s Heart)

Sermon for 6/4/2006 Curtain Torn in Two Mark 15:33-41 Introduction: A. Focus in on verse. 38. B. So a curtain was torn! Big deal! Let me say that all of the members of the power team could not tear this curtain, or veil. C. This curtain hangs from the ceiling. IT was 60 feet long, 30 feet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Torn By Unseen Hands Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 28, 2018

At the moment Jesus died the curtain in the temple was torn in two - God has left the building.

Message Matthew 27:51 Torn By Unseen Hands There is something about curtains that just makes us want to know what is behind them, isn’t there. Curtains have the ability to make us very curious. Example: Visit to a Heritage Home and they always seem to have one or two areas sectioned off. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51, Leviticus 16:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Temple Curtain Was Torn In Two

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 10, 2017

What is the significance to the fact that when Jesus died, the temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom?

"With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom." - Mark 15:37-38 (NIV) The curtain mentioned is the inner curtain that separates the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place. The holy of holies was where the Ark of the Covenant was located, which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Torn Between Two Loves Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we are encouraged to make Christ our life.

Illus. 3 men discussing their funerals, what they would want people to say. •"He was a great humanitarian, an asset to his community." •"He was a great family man, loved his family." •"Look, he’s moving!" “What would you like on your tombstone”? What would you like to accomplish before you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Torn Between Two Loves

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Feb 10, 2016

This sermon shows how easily we can lose our first love for God due to other temptations.

Torn Between Two Loves (1 JOHN 2:15-17) INTRODUCTION - Those who are part of the generation I grew up in would remember the 1977 pop hit 'Torn Between Two Lovers" sung by Mary MacGregor. It spoke about a lady who was attracted to 2 men at the same time. In the lyrics she tells one of them, 'It ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Torn Between Two Worlds

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 27, 2017

We have no reason to worry about chasing after the things of this world when we have a Father who provides everything we really need.

Torn between two Worlds Matthew 6:24-34 Have you ever felt like you were getting mixed messages about what makes life worthwhile? What are the things that can make you truly happy? The world is holding out things like wealth and status and power and popularity and Jesus is telling you that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed