Sermons on Inner Room:

From Tragedy To Triumph

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 28, 2016

Events from the upper room to the empty tomb

People looked at Jesus from their own point of view. The religious leaders saw Him as a threat to be eliminated. The sick and demonized saw Him as a healer and deliverer. Many saw Him as the Messiah Who would rout the Romans and reestablish the Jewish Kingdom. The disciples and apostles saw Him ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Opened Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 1, 2024

At the center of this amazing room is a Being sitting on a throne.

March 02, 2024 So far we have learned about the cities and conditions of the 7 churches and how we can apply their circumstances and struggles to the panorama of history – even in our own day. There are a couple of things to be aware of as we move on to chapter 4: • Time: The letters to the 7 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004

This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens When I Don't Forgive? Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Forgiveness brings inner healing, but bitterness spews its poison.

“He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy” (Proverbs 28:13, NKJV). “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear” (Psalm 66:18, NKJV). A. UNFORGIVENESS IS COSTLY “Forgive … that your Father in heaven may also forgive you” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Ordination Sermon - "that I May Serve You With All My Might"

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 20, 2023

This is the sermon for the ordination of an inner-city pastor who had already been serving as Associate Pastor for 5 1/2 years st an inner-city mission in Toronto, Canada.

Sermon Ordination May this holy flame ever warm my [heart], that I may serve you with all my might; and let it consume in my heart all my selfish desires, that I may in all things regard not myself but you.” - John Wesley That is the favourite quote, outside of Scripture, of Arleen Gomez. If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-20, John 15:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Branch Can Never Boast Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

A tree's fruit reveals outwardly the inner nature of that tree. The same is true in the Christian life. When there is fruit in your life what you are expressing outwardly is the inner character and nature of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION We are studying Romans, 9, 10, and 11 about God’s past, present and future dealing with the nation of Israel. Sometimes what people think is impossible becomes a reality. For instance, I want to read to you an actual editorial from a Boston newspaper from 120 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Received, Comfort Shared: Living Out Compassion Together

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2025

This is a reflection for an inner city mission for the mid-level leadership team. The reflection focuses on compassion

2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV) “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” Paul calls God “the Father of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015

The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Illuminating The Darkness Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 26, 2006

Your life is filled with the light of Christ and there is no room for darkness.

Illuminating the Darkness Ephesians 5:6-14 Ephesians 5:6 (NLT) Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the terrible anger of God comes upon all those who disobey him. The Inexcusability of Sin  People will try to excuse their sinful behavior  I was born ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crashing Through

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A Sabbath day's journey will get us to the upper room.

Acts 1:12-14 KJV Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. [13] And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Miracle Of Pentecost

Contributed by John Newton on May 24, 2021

A focus on what happened after the events in the Upper Room

I wonder how many people had their TV sets switched on yesterday morning at 5 o’clock. That’s when the CBC coverage of the royal wedding began and for the next five hours I can only imagine that millions of viewers were glued to their screens, trying to catch a glimpse of this or that celebrity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Episcopal

The Greater Promise Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 7, 2005

The New Covenant is Greater because it is an INNER, RELATIONAL, INCLUSIVE, and ETERNAL Covenant.

The Greater Promise Hebrews 8 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 8:6-13 INTRODUCTION: I was talking to one of the Pueblo Group leaders this week and they mentioned that their group “had a lot of fun last week with Melchizedek.” Maybe we should have called the lesson, “fun with Melchizedek.” To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace, The Gift Of God's Love

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 21, 2004

Only Jesus can bring inner peace and harmony to our lives.

Peace, the Gift of God’s Love Isa. 26:1-4 INTRO.: Few will argue with the statement peace is one of man’s constant quests in this life. We’ve tried many ways to achieve peace, even going to war. Yet, all our efforts seem futile and the world is armed and ready for war. We are engaged in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Experience Of Daniel (#5 Of Series On Prayer) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005

The blessing of being in the inner chamber of God’s Presence through prayer.

The Experience of Daniel Text: Daniel 6 Intro. A. Why is prayer essential? We have learned four points in our last lesson about the essentiality of prayer. 1. Prayer will draw us near to God; 2. Prayer will allow us to experience God’s Power; 3. Prayer will unlock the storehouse of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Ministry Begins

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2012

This is the Induction sermon for the new Assistant Pastor at an inner city church in Toronto

Can everyone hear me at the back? A preacher asked that once and someone called out: “Yes, but I wouldn't mind changing seats with someone who can't”. Another pastor was greeting folks at the door after the service. A woman came up and said, "Pastor, that was a very good sermon." The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational