When the King Cleans House

Journey Church Gillette · Jul 7, 2026 · 42m

This sermon examines Jesus' cleansing of the temple during His final week in Jerusalem, revealing how He confronted the corrupt religious system that exploited worshipers rather than facilitating genuine worship. The message demonstrates that Jesus came not to overthrow Rome but to purify God's house, removing barriers that prevented people from truly encountering God. The sermon applies this truth on three levels: the religious system of Jesus' day, the modern church, and individual hearts as temples of the Holy Spirit. Jesus desires relationship over religion, genuine faith over empty…