Sermons on The Man Upstairs:

Rich Young Ruler: A Wealthy Man Learned Value Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

Be careful of those you criticize or disagree with; they may be a future fellow worker. Praise God who uses imperfect people.

A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He was blameless. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23, Acts 15:38, Mark 10:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Lived Among The Tombs: The Gospel Hidden In Plain Sight Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 20, 2023

What exactly is possession? It’s when a demon has actually entered someone and is exerting a level of control over the person. All of us today have been influenced by demons from time to time.

In my hometown growing up there was a main drive you’d go down called Grand Avenue. And as kids we’d often be traveling with the family in the car. And along grand avenue there was this huge grave yard, I mean like 5 blocks long, and we’d always say, hold your breath, as we passed by the graveyard. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

"a Crypt-Tic Tale:" The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 27, 2023

We’ve been looking at a series of parables from Luke’s gospel that have been leading to one of the most profound parables of them all; the story the rich man and Lazarus, or what I’m calling, “A Crypt-tic Tale.” Its moral is to listen to God now or regret if for eternity.

Parables to Live By “A Crypt-tic Tale: The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-HKUffZoBI Over the last several months, we’ve been looking at a series of stories told by Jesus to an eclectic group of individuals; from tax-collectors to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Hebrews 9:27, Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Foursquare

10 Nature Of Man – Soul: Will – Aid Is Your Interests Last (Joy) Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 22, 2022

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the will are selfishness and self-centeredness.

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the will are selfishness and self-centeredness. The Solution: J- Jesus (interests) first O-Others (interests) next Y- Your (interests) last Selfishness and self-centeredness originate in the will of man. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, 1 Corinthians 13:8

11 Nature Of Man – Spirit: Conscience - Hindrance Is Pride / Aid Is Humility Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 22, 2022

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the spirit/conscience is pride.

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the spirit/conscience is pride. Pride debilitates(weakens) the conscience. Conscience(spirit) is designed to directly respond to God’s communication of faith, hope and love to you. If your conscience affirms ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:23

A Fearless Man Carrying A Fearless And Faithful Spirit (Paul, Holy Spirit)

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 31, 2018

Whether I die or live, I do so for Jesus, through who I am strengthened to do all things....the mindset of a true believe and soul winner

May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: A FEARLESS MAN CARRYING A FEARLESS AND FAITHFUL SPIRIT (PAUL CARRYING THE SPIRIT OF GOD) Acts 14:19-23 King James Version (KJV) 19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and having stoned Paul, drew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Man's Dust: An Emblem Of God's Glory

Contributed by Tristan Jether Orpiada on Jul 9, 2019

WHAT A GLORIOUS EXPERIENCE WE WILL BE WITH GOD. FROM DIRTY DUST TO DIAMONDS. FROM BEING PRICELESS TO BEING PRECIOUS JEWELS . WE ARE THE EMBLEM OF GOD’S GLORY!!!

GENESIS is the book of origins and beginnings. That is why we derived the word “GENERATION” from its name. Here, we read the story of God’s marvelous creation of the universe, the heavens and the earth. Every living things plants and animals namely, land and water bodies, celestial bodies such as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Apostolic

How Can One Man Pay For Another's Sins? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

We are devoting ourselves to a study of one of the powerful chapters in the Bible, Isaiah 53. It has been called the Bible in miniature. Many believe this is the best single chapter in the whole Bible to explain what happened on the cross.

This series is a tool to help shape your heart in preparation for Easter. Here are three brief reasons why you should rehearse the narrative of our Lord’s grief carefully: 1) Seeing Jesus’ Sorrow Lightens My Pain One cannot think long about Jesus’ agony without tears. I have personally have had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down (Summer Of 2002)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

Joseph took this obstacle (being sold into slavery by his brothers) and turned it into an opportunity. He had every reason to be bitter and resentful. His attitude made all the difference.

YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 "Ida Eisenhower, mother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was asked in an interview if she was proud of her son. She answered, "Yes, I am very proud. Which son?" (Robert H. Spain. How To Stay alive As Long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: United Methodist

1. The Lame Man Walks (When Faith Meets Divine Power) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 24, 2025

A man sat begging for forty years. One afternoon changed everything. Peter spoke. Jesus healed. The lame man walked. Your breakthrough waits for the same faith.

1. The Lame Man Walks (When Faith Meets Divine Power) Introduction: A Life Defined by Limitation For forty years, a man sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple in Jerusalem. Every morning, someone carried him to that same spot. Every evening, someone carried him away. His world measured only a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16, Acts 3:6, Acts 3:7-8, Acts 3:12, Acts 3:16, Hebrews 13:8, John 5:8, Luke 13:12, Matthew 12:13, Romans 10:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17, James 5:15, Ephesians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tag, You're It

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

The power of the New Covenant is in a MAN (Jesus). A man who touches. That touch has passed from man to man through the centuries, and now - you’re it! Who will you touch?

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. John 15:16 (NIV) The Game of Tag Is one of the oldest of games… Thrill of pursuit, of being pursued… There were times I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Appointing Those Elders Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011

Paul gives directions about appointing elders in churches. 1- An elder is a family man 2- An elder is a trustworthy man 3- An elder is a blameless man 4- An elder is a spiritual man

INTRO.- ILL.- When the Methodist minister falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "That was an experience, how do I learn from it?" When the Catholic priest falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "I must have done something really bad to deserve that." When the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 8, 2011

When God’s people get stirred the enemy’s radar goes off & he goes into high alert.

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God. Haggai Sermon Series (1 of 3) 7/24/11 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A In 607 BC (or 587 BC), Nebuchadnezzar’s Babylonian war machine destroyed Jerusalem & the Jewish Temple (AKA, Solomon’s Temple) 1 The Temple was ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Throne Of Judgment; Altar Of Grace"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 23, 2005

God’s holiness reveals man’s sin; His grace forgives. But first the man must come to a stark realization.

It is the aim of the enemy of our souls and therefore the way of this passing world, to blur the lines. To fade black and darken white until all is gray and diluted and washed out. To render truth a matter of irrelevance and to diminish personal identity until the individual is measured as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Saul - The Bible's Tragic Hero

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Saul, man’s kind of king, came so close and yet so far from being God’s man.

Saul- The Bible’s Tragic Hero (Bridge Lane Chapel, 25/08/02, am) Hymns Readings 1. Psalm 51 2. 1 Chronicles 10 3. Hebrews 12:12-24 Intro- The Tragic Hero Greek tragedy (Aristotle) components: • Unity of time, place and action • Inspire horror and pity • Man of greatness with tragic flaw • Ends in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14, 2 Chronicles 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist