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Monday, August 18, 2025 · 34 min

It's Time to Clean House

Noah Herrin · John 2:13-17, 18-22 · Win the Fight series

Noah Herrin preaches from John 2 (the temple-cleansing) to argue that Christians can and should 'clean house' spiritually. Jesus' righteous anger was aimed at those who were exploiting access to God, not at the sacrificial system itself. Today the presence of God dwells in believers (the temple), so we must honestly repent of sins that push God out and make room for the Holy Spirit. The way out of the cycle of sin is twofold: quickly repent, and then behold Jesus so He becomes the center that transforms us from the inside out.

“Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who lives in you...so you must honor God with your body.” · Noah Herrin

Take it with you

Be honest with God: name the sin, confess it, and receive His forgiveness. Don’t just focus on removing bad habits - make space for Jesus by pursuing intimacy with Him so the Holy Spirit renews your heart. If you’re stuck, ask a trusted believer for accountability and practice immediate repentance when conviction comes.

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Key Scriptures

John 2:13-17, 18-22Jesus clears the temple of merchants and money changers; he says, 'Destroy this temple and in three days I'll raise it up,' referring to his body.
1 Corinthians 6:19Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit...so you must honor God with your body.
Romans 12:9Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Romans 8:1There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

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