Sermons on The Inner Court:

Go Back Up The Mountain

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008

This is a personal message preached on Dr. king’s Sunday, in which I challenge us, especially African Americans as to recapture the dream by going back up the mountain to see the promised land.

Dr. King Reflections by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Go Back To The Mountaintop Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Ephesians 6:10-18 Martin Luther King Jr. was first and foremost a preacher of the gospel. Much of his imagery in his messages came from being grounded in the word of God. He uses a lot of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Expectation And Hope

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 12, 2003

We, like Paul, should live in expectation and hope.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet you’re discouraged." "Why should I be discouraged?" replied the little ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelistic Message

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jun 23, 2009

This is an evangelistic message presenting the truth of the resurrection from history. It examines the life of Jesus and his claims to be the son of God ending with the sinners prayer

Evangelistic sermon Something to challenge your thinking Let us open in prayer: <Pray that God will open our minds> As you know today is an evangelistic service. I was really worried about how to open the message. But then I realised; you guys have come here to have your views challenged. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Yes He Died, And Yes He Arose!

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Apr 16, 2017

Death, what is it, and why do we fear it? We all are born in our time, and we all will die in our time. However, different religions have different viewpoints on death, but one thing we all agree upon is that death is inevitable.

Death, what is it, and why do we fear it? We all are born in our time, and we all will die in our time. However, different religions have different viewpoints on death, but one thing we all agree upon is that death is inevitable. The Buddhist believes that when a person dies, he’ll be reborn ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:7, Luke 24:1-8

Psalm 122 - Going To Worship Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 3, 2021

This sermon is part of series on the Psalms of Assent. The focus is on how the Jews would joyously go up to Jerusalem for worship, and how we can experience the same joy in going to the local church.

In case you haven’t been here the last few weeks, we talked about the idea that the Psalms of Ascents were actually believed to be sung by the Jewish pilgrims as they made their way up to Jerusalem for the various Jewish festivals. Although they were considered to be somewhat of a travel psalm, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Rahab's Scarlet Robe Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 6, 2015

This study is about the life of Rahab, the harlot who is an example of the grace of God at work. In spite of her past, she was rewarded beyond measure because she had faith to believe. In the same manner, God can save us regardless of our sins.

RAHAB'S SCARLET CORD OF REDEMPTION SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 2:15-21 15 So she let them down by a rope through the window, for the house she lived in was part of the city wall. 16 She said to them, “Go to the hills so the pursuers will not find you. Hide yourselves there three days until ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Measure Of A Man. Part I

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 30, 2020

This is the first in a series that examines the qualifications for being an elder.

Title: The Measure of a Mature Christian Man Script: I Tim. 3:1-7 Type: Expository Where: GNBC Father’s Day 2020 Intro: What is your ideal of a “man”? (Pictures: John Wayne, Dwayne Johnson, Carey Grant, Boy George?) Dr. Gene Getz wrote a book called “The Measure of a Man” about 40 years ago. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Better Than Gold And Honey"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 20, 2010

We have witnessed devastation from flooding and erosion in our world. There is another form of erosion that is deadlier. It goes unseen until too late. It is surfacing in our society in political and cultural arenas, as morality and truth are jettison.

Cornerstone Church September 18/19, 2010 “BETTER THAN GOLD AND HONEY” Psalm 19:7-11 Chuck Swindoll recounts in his newest book: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Worship And Witness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 11, 2010

The events of the interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpets teach us about proper worship and guide us as witnesses for Jesus.

Last night the University of Arizona played Oregon State in football. There were maybe around 200 people or so who participated in that event – coaches, players, officials, managers, trainers, etc. But together they represented less than ½ 0f 1% of the 56,000 fans in the stadium and a far smaller ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Peace Through Praise

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 20, 2023

If you have ever had a situation where you lost your peace due to a situation you were dealing with - this message is for you. This is a personal testimony message.

Pursuing Peace Through Praise Scripture: Psalms 100; Acts 16:16-24; Psalm 8:2; John 14:27 This morning I wish to share with you a personal message that I’ve titled, “Pursuing Peace Through Praise.” For those of you who attended Bible study this week, some of this will sound familiar to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24, John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 2, 2025

I believe and I want you to believe that YHWH God provides the strength and guidance necessary to guard the heart. The blood of Jesus can guard our heart. The presence and filling of the Holy Spirit guards our heart.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROVERBS: GUARD YOUR HEART PROVERBS 4:20-27 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION… Peter Scazzero, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash a Revolution in Your Life In Christ I like to read. I enjoy a good story. I like a book that is useful to me. I am usually either reading or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Since I'm Saved By Grace, Can’t I Do Anything I Want? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 22, 2024

Can you think of someone who says they are a Christian but treats obeying God as optional? Many Americans hear about the cross and God’s grace and automatically believe they can do whatever they want.

This morning, I want to answer this question, “What Good Is It to Obey God?” We are focusing on four habits/attitudes that every family should have in this series. Families are so much fun. Teenagers are so much fun! I recently watched a funny compilation by Chip Leighton, a father of two who has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Peter 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Alone 102925 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025

God’s grace meets us in our sin and need, offering true freedom and acceptance through faith in Jesus, not our own efforts.

Some of us arrived today feeling like life has been a long hallway of closed doors. You knocked on the door of good intentions and it stayed shut. You jiggled the handle of self-improvement and it wouldn’t budge. You leaned your ear to the keyhole of religious busyness and heard only your own ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36

Topics: Grace, Justification

Ephesians 3:16 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 24, 2016

This was a part of our 3:16 series and looks at Paul's prayer for the Epheisans

Ephesians 3:16 Have you ever had someone say “I’ll be praying for you?” You maybe you are the person who said it. You ever say it and then not pray for the person? Have you ever heard it and wondered if they were really going to be praying for you? Now to be totally honest, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

2nd Advent - Peace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 8, 2023

Advent 2nd week – Peace. The Advent of CHRIST was to bring us peace. Not the kind of peace we relate to, rather, Peace with GOD. Know JESUS Know Peace – NO JESUS NO PEACE

2023.12.10. Sermon Notes. 2nd Advent – PEACE KnoW JESUS KnoW PEACE William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea. Advent 2nd week – Peace. The Advent of CHRIST was to bring us peace. Not the kind of peace we relate to, rather, Peace with GOD. Know JESUS Know Peace – NO JESUS NO PEACE Scriptures: John 14:27, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:8-14, Colossians 1:19-22, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Philippians 4:4-7, Colossians 3:15, John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, 2 Thessalonians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational