Sermons on Courtyard:

Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 30, 2006

This is the second in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the most important issue in the process, getting to know Christ personally.

Going Deeper Pt 2 - Knowing Christ Philippians 3:1-11 I want to start this morning with the same question I started with last week. How many of you want to find a deeper walk with God? Two reminders I would give you from last week. One, is that God wants a deeper walk with you. Two is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

Peter Goes With The Men From Cornelius Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 8, 2017

While Peter was pondering in his heart the vision he had received from the Lord, the servants of Cornelius arrived at the gate and asked for him. Directed by the Spirit he went down from the housetop to greet them.

April 27, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Peter Goes with the Men from Cornelius (10:17-22) Scripture (Acts 10:17-22) 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Temple

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Why did Jesus lose His temper in the Temple when He saw the traders and money changers there? The context explains everything - they were on the take! Jesus was a danger to their profits and had to go.

The temple John 2:13-25 The reading we have just heard from John's gospel might seem rather strange especially as it is at the start of his gospel; but ironically the synoptic gospels have this incident in the temple at the start of His last week just after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem - ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25, Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:45-46

Where Is Your Parbar?

Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 30, 2018

You are needed in your Church

How often do you read the Bible? How often do you study the Bible? They are a difference. How often do you read 1st Chronicles and read the verse, “At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.” I have read that before but didn’t research the verse...I want us to dissect this and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 26:18

Denomination: Baptist

Revival For The Sons Of Thunder Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2021

The two sons of thunder, sons of Zebedee, were interesting apostles. How did revival change both of them?

The two sons of thunder, sons of Zebedee, were interesting apostles. How did revival change both of them? 1) James the Son of Zebedee’s Revival Can someone with impetuous and unwise passion be useful in God’s work? Notice what Matthew records, “And going on from there he saw two other brothers, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Brave Are We?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 25, 2021

The story of Queen Esther. Her challenges and her faithfulness and struggle's.

Sermon Title: How brave are we? Scripture Text: Esther 7:1-10 Quote: Life is an Echo. What you send out, comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What you see in others, exists in you (us). (Zig Ziglar) There’s a lot that has happened before our text begins today. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does God Want For Thanksgiving 2026

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

God does not need anything, how can we serve Him?

A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 100 1. What do people want out of Thanksgiving? Mom ___________________________________________, Dad ____________________________________________, Children ________________________________________, Football players ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want For Thanksgiving 2024

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2026

Worship the Lord with gladness.

A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 100 1. What do people want out of Thanksgiving? Mom ________________________________________________, Dad _________________________________________________, Children ______________________________________________, Football players ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Went On Trial And Noone Stood Up To Defend Him. Will You Stand Up And Be Counted?

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 30, 2024

The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus.

The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus. There ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:8

Denomination: Baptist

Look At Them Now: Acts 4:1-12

Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jun 11, 2025

A sermon on the Spirit's transforming power.

It’s twilight in Jerusalem. Peter and John are being held in custody by the Jewish officials. They’ve been detained ever since they were “caught” healing and teaching in the name of Jesus the previous evening in the Temple. Yet, Peter and John are not overwhelmed, upset, or worried—they are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does God Want For Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025

God doesn't need anything, how may we serve Him?

A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 100 1.What do people want out of Thanksgiving? Mom ___________________________________________, Dad ____________________________________________, Children ________________________________________, Football players ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jehoiada The Priest (2 Chronicles 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 18, 2025

What reformation did Jehoiada lead?

Does a reformation involve repentance? Are there strategic steps and threats to a reformation? Let’s examine 2 Chronicles 23. What did Jehoiada the priest do in preparation for a reformation in Judah? Should potential reformers assemble? Then, in the seventh year, Jehoiada summoned his courage ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Mercy Meets Us In Our Weakness Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 21, 2025

Divine Mercy is not a distant decree but the heartbeat of relationship, a dance between human and divine that begins in weakness and culminates in redemption.

Title: Divine Mercy Meets Us in Our Weakness Intro: Divine Mercy is not a distant decree but the heartbeat of relationship, a dance between human and divine that begins in weakness and culminates in redemption. Scriptures: John 20:19-31 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In the quiet ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Other

Levite Guards (1 Chronicles 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2025

How well do we guard God's treasure the Gospel?

Who guarded the temple treasure? Is the Gospel a wonderful treasure? How faithful are our gatekeepers in guarding the words of Jesus and the apostles? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 26. Who were the gatekeepers, guards, janitors among the Levites? The divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hardest Person In The World To Forgive….myself. Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

God has forgivn us now it is time to forgive ourselves.

The hardest person in the world to forgive….myself. Matt 26:69-75 Last week we started a series of sermons that I call “About the F word.” We started with the subject of “Ultimate forgiveness.” I suggested that “Ultimate Forgiveness” is that the forgiveness that every person feels a need for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Congregational