Sermons on Courtyard:

Easter

Contributed by Charles Newcomb on Mar 30, 2024

Status quo, or no?

Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulcher. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Friday evening we walked the Way of the Cross, visiting each of the 14 stations around the perimeter of this room. That liturgy is based on the Way of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

God's Glory

Contributed by Dave Jolliff on Jul 5, 2025

Just as His presence filled the Temple in Solomon’s day, we’re invited to experience that same power in our lives. But it requires sacrifice, repentance, and a heart that seeks Him fully.

God’s Glory II Chronicles 7:1-14 07/06/2025 As we have just celebrated Independence Day as a nation, we find that we are “Blessed.” Last week we looked at how we are “Blessed.” This morning as we dive into the Word of God, we will be looking into II Chronicles 7 as we discover “God’s Glory.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Substitutionary Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 17, 2025

Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.

April 19, 2025 Last week we concluded Exodus. The broken covenant relationship between Yahweh and Israel was restored and the Tabernacle has been built and dedicated. Today we begin Leviticus. Leviticus is located at the center of the Pentateuch – Genesis and Exodus on one side Numbers and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6, Leviticus 11:45, Genesis 9:3-6, Leviticus 17:11, John 1:29, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus On Trial (John 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 9, 2025

Was the trial of Jesus an example of this world's justice? Let's look at John 18.

What kind of injustice do we often find in this world? How was Jesus betrayed and falsely accused? Let’s look at John 18. When Judas betrayed Jesus, who went looking for Him? After Jesus had said all of this, he went with his disciples across the Kidron valley to a place where there was a garden, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What’s The Purpose?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 6: 1 – 27

Numbers 6: 1 – 27 What’s the purpose? 6 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When either a man or woman consecrates an offering to take the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to the LORD, 3 he shall separate himself from wine and similar ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's House Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 21, 2022

This sermon focuses on the story of Jesus cleansing of the temple courts and the applications for the church today.

Open your Bibles if you would to John 2:12. We have been going through the book of John. We are taking as long as we need to go through the book of John. It looks like it is going to take a little while longer. You may recall last week we looked Jesus’ first miracle; the miracle of turning ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-24

Denomination: Christian Church

A Second Chance God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 20, 2001

Even when we blow it, God is willing togive us a second chance if we repent.

A Second Chance God 2 Chronicles 33:1-11 Luke 22:31-33 Mark 14:66-72 Have you ever tried something and failed really bad at it? Failure is rarely a reason to give up and quit. We just finished listening to a zillion campaign commercials. Among the candidates who lost are candidates ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Would Et See

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 4, 2002

We have many symbol and methods that we use to celebrate Christmas. Where did the originate? This sermon attempts to look at Christmas throught the eye of someone who doesn’t know what it is and show us the Christ has to be the focus of Christmas

What Would ET See? Luke 2:8, John 3:16-18 I. This morning I am going to re-write a movie. Let’s suppose that you were a character in the movie ET. Do you remember that one? A. The movie about the ugly but lovable space alien that strayed too far from the ship and got left ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Willing To Speak Up

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2003

This sermon about a willingness to speak the truth even when it’s not very popular.

Who Is Willing To Speak Up? GNLCC 7/13/03 Jeremiah 38:1-9 2 Timothy 4:14-18 Have you ever had the experience in which something was going on that was not right, or something was happening that you disagreed with but you just left it alone and walked away? Only to later be bothered by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:14-18, Jeremiah 38:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fear This!

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 29, 2007

Part IV in the series - 24. This is a first person narrative account from the perspective of Pilate. The preaching idea: Jesus’ faith, unlike the religious people of his day, was genuine. How about yours?

Introductory Remarks… Over the past three weeks we’ve met three characters who were present during the final hours in the life of Jesus Christ. We began this unique series of sermons with a visit from a man who purportedly owned the house in which the Last Supper took place. Two weeks ago we met ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Faith, Suffering & The Will Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 22, 2002

The story of Jesus betrayal, arrest, and trial could be seen as a dark time, but it teaches us things about faith, suffering, and finding the will of God in our lives like no other portion of Scripture.

I hate politics. Politics at its worst is the manipulation of people and processes to get your way. I’m sure there’s a good side to politics – but I haven’t seen it lately. Certainly it was politics at its worst that was operating in Palestine around 33AD when the ruling religious political group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Taking A Stand On Our Knees - The Incredible Power Of Prayer With Fasting Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 22, 2009

How prayer with fasting INCREASES INSIGHT and REDUCES STRESS.

During the minister’s prayer one Sunday, there was a loud whistle from one of the back row seats. Little Gary’s mother was horrified. She pinched him into silence and, after church, asked, "Gary, whatever made you do such a thing?" Gary answered soberly, "I asked God to teach me to whistle, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

House Of Prayer

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jan 26, 2009

The main focus of the Church is to connect people with God.

House of Prayer Grant van Boeschoten January 25, 2008 I heard a great joke this week about a man who himself had a great joke to share. He was in a dimly lit restaurant and he leaned over to the lady at the table next to him and said, “Hey, would you like to hear a very funny blond joke.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17

Did She Know?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 17, 2008

A Christmas sermon about how the birth of Jesus would have affected Mary.

On June 1, 1965, a boat set sail from Falmouth, Massachusetts. The name of the boat was Tinkerbelle. If it completed the dangerous journey, it would be the smallest boat ever to cross the Atlantic. It was less than 14’ long. And its pilot was Robert Manry. And he was afraid. He was afraid, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Home For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 21, 2008

Because we all long to belong, we will be homeless until we find our home with God.

Christmas Questions: Destiny “Home for Christmas” John 1:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/21/08 On December 17th, 1903, after four attempts, the Wright Brothers flew their “flying machine” for the first time. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message: “We have flown for 12 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist