Sermons on The Man Upstairs:

Don't Through In The Towel

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 29, 2014

Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? Do you know what it means to throw in the towel? It means to quit or to give up. Have you ever felt like your situation was so hopeless that the only thing you could possibly do was quit and never look back?

(I preached this message with a towel over my shouder) Prayer: Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. EXPL:Job justifies his complaints. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blood Moon Passover

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 11, 2014

Genesis 1.14, tells us that God created the Moon & heavenly lights to be for signs and for seasons and for days and years. It’s like God wants to signal us about His appearing/coming. If so, what is the signal? What “signs” should we be aware of?

Blood Moon Passover Message “look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near” April 14, 2014 Chester’s First Baptist Church Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In Henry W. Longfellow’s poem of Paul Revere’s ride from Boston ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Fallout Of Easter

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 27, 2014

Circumstances that create fear, doubt and faithlessness give way to peace in the presence of the risen Christ.

Title: The Faith Fall-Out of Easter Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: Circumstances that create fear, doubt and faithlessness give way to peace in Christ’s presence. Introduction We understand the concept of fallout or aftermath: • After a nuclear explosion radioactive particles fall ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakfast With The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 10, 2014

Breakfast with the Risen Savior answers the question: Will Jesus still provide for us after His Death?

Breakfast with the Risen Savior John 21:1-14 Jesus used “fishing” as an example of His KINGDOM Power to save and provide from the beginning of His ministry. Do you know what the “Ichthus” is? It is the Greek Word for “fish” but became the “sign of the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Anointing Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 30, 2014

Jesus was consciously aware of an enduement, an equipping, a supernatural endowment called the anointing.

ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY SPIRIT PART 2 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? I AM ANOINTED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TO CARRY ON THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IN MY WORLD Isaiah 61:1-3; LUKE 4:15-30 INTRODUCTION Little Johnny was home sick from Sunday School and church. It was Palm Sunday, and when his dad returned home from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King’s Purpose For His People Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 23, 2013

God saw the bondage of His people, and He predestined an epic story of redemption and freedom that brought them to Him. As he brought them to Sinai, He reminded them how He had delivered them from Egypt, and how he carried them on eagles wings . . .

6/11/2006 “The Kingdom of Heaven” Lesson #2 Title: “The King’s Purpose for His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Four Anchors

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 30, 2013

Life is a hodgepodge of experiences—some good, some bad. There are people who say that life is a struggle, and others say life is good. I have heard different people say that life has its hills and valleys, or they say it has its ups and downs. Bu

4-16-04 Title: Four Anchors Text: “Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come.” (Acts 27:29). Bible Reading: Acts 27:13-36 Introduction Life is a hodgepodge of experiences—some good, some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-36

Denomination: Baptist

How To Waste Time

Contributed by Todd Blair on Dec 30, 2013

When the first thing you do is seek Him and His Kingdom and His righteousness, then you realize that God really can be trusted. And your worries, especially about temporal things like money and stuff just start to disappear.

How many of you enjoy wasting time? I don't mean doing things that are just not constructive like watching TV or reading a comic book. I mean how many of you like to just sit and do absolutely nothing, especially when there are things that need to be done? Very few people would say they enjoy doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What, Me Worry?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 30, 2013

Psalm 139 gives us six facts as to why we should not worry in 2014.

When I was a kid growing up in the sixties my favorite magazine was “MAD Magazine.” It was bi-monthly. I would save up a quarter to buy a copy when it went on sale. It was filled with satire and silliness. When I was in middle school my friend and I did a comedy skit where I shot him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Overcoming Depression Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

There are some tools that God has given us to deal with depression.

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” These things I remember as I pour ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Dealing With Loneliness Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

As children we are orphans no more.

If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Believing In The Resurrected Jesus (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014

Jesus' followers did not fully embrace, at first, the reality of Jesus' resurrection.

BELIEVING IN THE RESURRECTED JESUS (part one) JOHN 20:1-18 1) “Where’s Jesus?” (1-9). vs. 1-2 “The stone”. What’s the deal with the stone? Matt. 27:62-66. Explain the slope and groove. With all these factors it would have been nearly impossible for someone to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus Came To Deliver Us"

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 7, 2014

Jesus came to deliver us.

Jesus Came to Deliver Us (Col 1:11-20) Jesus came to overcome darkness. He had victory over evil and death. Jesus came to overcome blindness. He was the truth and he told the truth about God. By illuminating the darkness of the world we are now able to see the truth when we believe in Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Revelation 6: The Cry Of The Tribulation Martyrs (Vs 9-11) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

How long? is the cry of the Tribulation Martyrs...not WHY?

Revelation 6: The Cry of the Tribulation Martyrs (vs 9-11) Last week, we returned to our journey through Revelation, wrapping up our study of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. These Four Horsemen represented Antichrist in his conquest by diplomacy (white horse), war (fiery red horse), famine ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Give Thankfulness With A Grateful Heart; Why?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014

The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here comes from the Greek word “Eucharist”.

Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-9 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 Summary: The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal