The King & His Kingdom: #99 - What Belongs to God | Matthew 21:12-22

Mike Harrelson - April 12th 2026 Jesus clears out what doesn’t belong so His house can become a place of prayer, healing, and real fruitfulness. In this message from April 12, we walk through Matthew 21 and see Jesus cleanse the temple, heal the broken, and confront outward religion that lacks true fruit. This sermon calls us to examine what fills the space that belongs to God and invites us into a life that is truly set apart for Him. Jesus enters the temple and overturns the tables of the money changers, driving out what never belonged there in the first place. What was meant to be a house of prayer for all nations had become crowded with distraction, exploitation, and barriers that kept people from encountering God. This message reminds us that Jesus still does the same kind of work today. He confronts what is corrupting His temple—not simply to remove what is wrong, but to restore what He always intended. He makes room for the needy, the outsider, the hungry, and the broken to come near. As the sermon unfolds, we’re invited to see our own lives as the temple of the Holy Spirit—set apart for God’s purposes. What have we normalized that Jesus would want to confront? What distractions, compromises, or idols have we allowed into the space that belongs to Him? This message also presses into the difference between appearance and reality. Like the fig tree full of leaves but lacking fruit, it is possible to look spiritually active on the outside while lacking the inward fruit that comes from a life surrendered to God. Jesus is not after empty religious activity. He wants hearts that are consecrated to Him—hearts prepared for prayer, dependence, obedience, and transformation. And that is the good news of this sermon: Jesus does not just expose fruitlessness—He shows us the way to true fruitfulness. As we abide in Him, surrender to His purposes, and trust Him in prayer, He produces lasting fruit in our lives for the glory of God. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Matthew21 #HouseOfPrayer #Consecration #Fruitfulness #FollowingJesus #ChristianLiving #RestoredTemecula #Sermon Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome Home: Restored Church(00:00:36) - Wonders of the World Prayer(00:01:21) - Prayer for the Day(00:02:28) - A Place for Questions and Answers(00:04:31) - Jesus cleanses what doesn't belong(00:11:40) - The Chief Priests Exploiting the Jewish People(00:18:35) - Jesus on the Pilgrims(00:19:56) - What have we normalized that Jesus would confront and purge in our life(00:25:27) - John 7: Healing the Blind and lame(00:27:22) - A Prayer Room Full of Healing(00:32:34) - God's glory in the crowds(00:33:04) - Jesus Curses the Fig Tree(00:39:22) - Jesus Shows Us The Way(00:43:44) - Prayer of Consecration Before the Father(00:48:52) - Prayers for the Fallen