Sermons on The Inner Court:

Our Quick Change Society

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 17, 2005

Society seems to go by us so fast we do not have the time to assess it or where we are in it. We are admonished to focus on the Lord, not on our ever-changing world. (From a wonderful sermon I read on Sermon Central.)

Incredible changes have taken place in the past hundred years. We are experiencing more change than ever in history. The rate of change is so great that we barely catch our breath before another blast of change slams into us. Everything we’re familiar with is changing, right before our eyes. We ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: *other

To The Church That Was Dead And Didn't Know It Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 6, 2006

Dead churches are not doomed to stay dead.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 5 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Dead and Didn’t Know It Rev. 3:1-6 Nov. 5 , 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Pogo: We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing Your Heartbeat Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 15, 2007

Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to demonstrate how God has uniquely created us with a passion or heartbeat for something God is passionate about.

We are in a series we are calling “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” This means you are God’s Masterpiece, his work of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

"Giving In To Pressure"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 10, 2006

A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 The beheading of John the Baptist

6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Mark 6:14-29 "Giving in to Pressure" 14* King Herod heard of it; for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in him.” 15* But others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Three P's

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Dec 14, 2006

Sermon: The Three P’s (Presence, Promises, & Power OF GOD) Jennifer Mears 6/21/2006 Before Christ was crucified –man had to offer a blood sacrifice (animal) To enter God’s Presence To Inherit His Promises To Experience The Power of God The holy temple in those days BEFORE CHRIST death ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: *other

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2004

In Christ, we can have no fear!

INTRODUCTION • One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said tenderly, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2012

We can enjoy freedom from fear in a fearful fallen world.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. • She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Incarnation

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 16, 2011

The Word creates the universe and all that is within it and centuries later he presents Himself in human form as a helpless little baby, all to woo us.

Incarnation Advent #3 Dec 11, 2011 Blackness. Deep, inky, heavy, darkness. The kind that presses in from all sides, crushing, chaotic and formless, and yet powerful. It is not eyes-shut blackness – it is eyes wide open blackness, pupils straining to dilate further, desperate for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - Confession, Cross & Challenge

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Jesus - Confession, Cross & Challenge (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Mark chapter 8 verses 27- chapter 9 verse 1. Ill: • The Duke of Wellington is best remembered; • As the general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo on Sunday 18th June 1815. • During his earlier service in India, • Wellington was in charge of negotiations after the battle of Assaye. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Wanting What Is Right Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008

Those who long for what is right will not be overcome by what is wrong. The Definition, Desire, and Delight of Righteousness.

Living in the Father’s Favor: Wanting What Is Right [Show Sermon on the Mount, Matt. Video through 5:12] Intro: As Jesus rubbed shoulders with people, He met those who were discouraged and had been beaten up by life and by others. He came across those who were so poor in spirit that they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking Across The Street Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2009

Matthew wouldn’t be on the short list of people some congregations would invite to join them, but there are things we can learn about him that can help us bring people to Jesus.

OPEN: Leonardo da Vinci was once at work for a long period of time on a great masterpiece. He had labored long to create this work of art and it was near completion. Standing near him was a young student who spent much of his time with his mouth open, amazed at the master with the brush. Just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Prayer For Power” - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 15, 2009

Paul prays for believers to experience Christ-likeness, not just on an individual level, but on a corporate level as a local body of believers.

(Show Video—Stethoscope) Last time, we looked to Paul’s prayer here and noted that he asks for God’s power to work in the lives of the Ephesian believers so that they might enter into Christ-likeness. We pointed out how Christ-likeness is something for us to enter into - to receive, rather than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Covered By Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

In the spiritual battle we need to be sure that our hearts are directed by God and not surrendered to Satan. The breastplate of righteousness keeps your heart right.

Covered by Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-14 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promises Of His Life Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 10, 2009

God made promises about the coming savior. This message focuses on the promised proclamation, and the promise to be PROPHET, PRIEST and KING. Find my sermon notes and audio at www.praiseag.org

THE PROMISED SAVIOR – The Promises of His Life Malachi 3:1 NIV "See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come," says the Lord Almighty. INTRODUCTION: One ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Pray In The Name Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008

1- We pray for you constantly in His name 2- We pray for empowerment in His name

INTRO.- What’s in a name? ILL.- An Indian petitioned a judge of an Arizona court to give him a shorter name. “What is your name now?” asked the judge. “Chief Screeching Train Whistle,” said the Indian. “And to what do you wish to shorten it?” asked the judge. The Indian folded his arms ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ