Sermons on The Inner Court:

When God Gets Mad Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006

#7 in series. In this text we see An expression of Man’s irrevance,an example of Divine Displeasure and a demand for Jesus’ authority.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 7 “When God Gets Mad!” John 2:13-21 John apparently considered the incident recorded in John 2 beginning in verse thirteen to be one of the more ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

David The Judge: Justice In A Messy World Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 28, 2024

Many people see David as a failure as a judge. But the world of David's time was a messy place. There were reasons why David couldn't do all that he would have liked to do or, we might think, should have done. The Bible doesn't see David as a failure as a judge.

We’re coming towards the end of our series, ‘Learning from David’. Last week, we looked at David the king. We saw that in the Bible, the foundation of God’s throne is righteousness and justice. I suggested that if righteousness and justice are the foundation of GOD’S throne – the key ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Obedient World Christian

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006

The purpose of this message is to convey the importance of allowing the believer’s Christian values impact the world.

The Obedient World Christian Is: Acts 5:17-32 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Measuring Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 20, 2003

The three differnent ways of Measuring one’s faithfulness.

Measuring Faithfulness 1 Corinthians 4:1–6 INTRODUCTION Paul’s 1st letter to the church at Corinth was written to correct many problems that had surfaced in the church. The most pressing problem and the one that Paul addresses first is the sin of division. Paul attacks this problem head on in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Poor Widow Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 31, 2007

Many people give, but it really doesn’t show their committment to God. Today, we are going to look at a widow who didn’t give much by society’s standards, but she gave it all.

When I was growing up, I participated in several organizations that held fundraisers. The High School band held the biggest fundraisers twice a year to support our band trips (Disney World, Boston, Canada, etc…). Because I didn’t have the money to go on the trips, it was important for me to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obey God Or Man?

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009

The early apostles, arrested for a second time boldly declared that they should obey not man but God.

There was an item in the news recently, concerning the Bishop of Hereford. The Bishop had turned down a man for an appointment in his diocese because of his gay lifestyle, and found himself in court being charged under the new Sexual Orientation Regulations. Actually, as the Bishop explained to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Childlike In God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 7, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Who among here thinks like a child? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/ Strawberry St. III. OBJECTIVES: To promote childlikeness in faith, Word, evil, belief and submission to God. IV. TEXT: Matthew 11:25 Pray that we

I. EXORDIUM: Who among here thinks like a child? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/ Strawberry St. III. OBJECTIVES: To promote childlikeness in faith, Word, evil, belief and submission to God. IV. TEXT: Matthew 11:25 Pray that we will continue to be child-like in faith, Word, evil, belief ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Savior Has Come

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018

The people of Israel were looking for a Messiah but when He arrived they could not recognize him. Do we recognize Jesus as our Messiah today?

Our Savior Has Come Luke 19:28-38 Today we mark the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem that we call Palm Sunday. We call this the Triumphal entry because of how the people responded by making a parade of Jesus entrance. All the gospel writers record this event with different emphasis. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38, Matthew 21:10-11, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:38-40, Matthew 23:29-33, Luke 19:47-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God, Jesus And Basketball

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 24, 2022

God is the creator of the game, the referee and the coach. Jesus is our substitution and wipes the penalty card clean.

Upward basketball provides a safe space for coaches to teach and kids to learn the fundamentals of basketball. Beyond motor skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, guarding, blocking, rebounding, Upward is also teaching them an even more important concept: How the rules work. Understanding the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 89:14, 2 Corinthians 5:19, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 53:6, Romans 8:32, Ephesians 5:2, Romans 3:22, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

An Education In Ethics Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

When it comes to church ethics God sets the standards. He calls us to proper behavior, right living and Godly conduct.

AN EDUCATION IN ETHICS I CORINTHIANS 5-7 INTRODUCTION: The word “ethical” is foreign to some church people and some preachers! Ethics = conforming to the standards of conduct of a given profession or group. When it comes to church ethics God sets the standards. He calls us to proper behavior, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Withered Fig Tree.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2022

Today’s passage brings together two events which are not unrelated to each other: the cleansing of the Temple, and the withering of the fig tree. Both are figurative of the state and changing status of the old Jewish faith at the dawn of the gospel era.

THE WITHERED FIG TREE. Mark 11:12-33. I. The Barren Fig Tree. Mark 11:12-14; Mark 11:20-26. As we see Jesus approaching the fig tree (Mark 11:12-13), we need to recollect that Jesus is God. The fig tree is a well-known symbol of Israel: ‘every man under his vine and his fig tree’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 5: 21-30

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 18, 2025

NASB, notes from biblegateway.com

The Disciple’s Integrity – Heart over Habit Focus: First two contrasts—anger (murder of the heart) and lust (adultery of the heart) Why this section: These two sins erode unit cohesion and personal holiness. By isolating them, the group can address explosive tempers and sexual temptation with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Vineyard

Muzzle Eeyore - Psalm 42-43 Part 4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 13, 2025

Be careful what you say to yourself because no voice has more influence on you than your own. Don't talk to yourself about your troubles. Talk to God about your troubles, talk to yourself about God.

Psalm 42 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day ...read more

Building Our Temple

Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 4, 2001

The Temple of God has been revealed as a pattern through the Tabernacle and Temple, but as a reality in the lives of God’s People--we are the Temple of God.

BUILDING OUR TEMPLE by Dr. Larry A. Bergeron 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 Red Bay COG / June 24, 2001 / AM INTRODUCTORY REMARKS In a few moments we will be looking at the book of 1 Corinthians 3 Throughout the history of mankind, man has erected temples to their gods. Most of these temples were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Forget

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message focusing on the magnificent benefits of our salvation and the need to not ever forget them.

“Don’t Forget” Psalm 103 Introduction This is considered one of the most beautiful expressions in all the Scripture. It aptly and passionately communicates the glorious gospel message. Many of the phrases in this psalm are familiar as they have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance