A House for His Presence

Pastor Keith Hassell

Foundation Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

I. The church is to be a house of His PRESENCE (v. 12)

A. God wants to dwell in His house

1. Exodus 25:8 “And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.”

B. Jesus will visit His house

1. Question: Will we receive His work in our midst?

2. Jesus wept over Jerusalem and left their house empty (23:37-39)

C. Jesus is looking for a place to dwell

D. The Holy Spirit is looking for a place to rest (dove)

II. The church must be a house of PURITY (v. 12)

A. Malachi 3:1-3 God requires an offering in righteousness (no hypocrisy, sin, or insincere motives)

III. The church must first be a house of PRAYER (v. 13)

A. We have made God’s house a

1. House of preaching

2. House of praise

3. House of programs

4. House of teaching

5. House of entertainment

6. House of fellowship

B. God wants a house of prayer