In this sermon on John 2:12-25, Pastor Dale vividly unpacks Jesus' cleansing of the temple as a fiery rebuke against turning God's house into a marketplace of exploitation, weaving in Old Testament prophecies like Psalm 69:9 and Deuteronomy 27 to underscore God's demand for holiness and justice toward the vulnerable—echoing the audience's need to guard against worldly distractions in worship and ministry. Through personal stories of fundraisers gone awry and encounters with the needy, he illustrates how Jesus' zeal models Christ-centered action, urging listeners to prioritize evangelism and genuine fellowship over superficial gain. Culminating in Jesus as the true temple raised in three days, the message confronts the heart's deceitfulness (Jeremiah 17:9), calling believers to authentic faith that entrusts fully to Christ amid a culture of fleeting belief.

Sermon Scripture Verses:

• John: 1:12; 2:12–17; 2:19–25; 20:8; 20:31
• Deuteronomy: 27:19
• Psalm: 69:9
• Isaiah: 49:6; 53:6
• 1 Corinthians: 6:14
• Jeremiah: 17:9

Church Info:

Oakwood Baptist Church

Lexington, SC

Pastor: Dale Reeves

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