Sermons on The Upper Room:

A Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

The Destruction of two Babylons.

“A Tale Of Two Cities” Between the 16th & 19th chapters of Revelation we are given a destruction of two cities, each called Babylon. One is a religious system and the other is an economic metropolis. Last week in n the 17th chapter of Revelation we saw the religious influence ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Studying The "I Ams" In John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 3, 2007

The inclusion of "I Ams" in John point to and emphasize the divinity of Jesus Christ.

Pastor’s Bible Class -- Thomas Road Baptist Church Studying the “I Ams” In John Dr. Elmer Towns December 9, 2007 A. INTRODUCITON 1. The “I Ams” appear only in John who emphasized Jesus’ deity. 2. They appear in Jesus’ last 12 months to focus on His deity. 3. There are 7, i.e., ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

72 Hours That Rocked The World Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 27, 2010

These 72 hours would change the world, spiritually, religious, and physically forever. Jesus did what only He could do, pay the price for all of our sins.

72 hours that Rocked the World Passion Chapters of the 4 Gospels We need to examine all four Gospels to see the entire Passion Week story. By doing this we see the complete story of what transpired in that last 72 hours. In these hours Jesus will change the world like only He can. These last ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hour Of Great Tragedy And Triumph

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

This message show great Tragedy for the Father and great Triumph for the saints

The Hour of Tragedy and Triumph Galatians 4:1-7 & John 2:4 Pastor Jerry Stepp Introduction: In John 2:4 we see the first reference to a moment of mystery yet to come in Christ¡¦s earthly ministry. It is a moment in the future, frozen in the mind of Christ. An hour appointed when destiny will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Heeding His Call

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2013

Today is pledge day, for the next 2 years, we will start our phase 2 of our building project raising over one million dollars. Sermon is based upon this great day, and remember, "We give into what we believe in."

Heeding His Call Nehemiah 1:1-4NLT These are the memoirs of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah. In late autumn, in the month of Kislev, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes’ reign, I was at the fortress of Susa. 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came to visit me with some other men who had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Borrowed For A Time

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

God has lent us this eternal life to carry within us until that which was borrowed is returned to Him. What are you doing with your borrowed time?

Borrowed for a Time The Burial of Jesus Matthew 27:57-61 57 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59 Joseph took the body, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-61

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are We Ready For Him? Series

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Oct 3, 2013

“If Jesus is coming down now, Are we ready for Him?!”

Last night in the midst of silence and darkness I heard a distinct whisper “If I am to Come Down now, are you Ready?” In the continuing disappearance of the shrill night that raised a thousand questions that scorched me in acute embarrassment as I bewilderingly realized confessing to my ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Year Of The Lord's Anointing: 2026

Contributed by Benny Paul on Jan 8, 2016

Let us prepare ourselves for a wonderful and an anointed year ahead!!!

Introduction: God has anointed you so that you may be equipped for every good work: to resist evil, to know the truth, to preach the Word, to be able to pray, to have fellowship with God… You are anointed of God: Have you ever considered yourself to be an anointed Christian? Maybe you've ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace In A World Full Of Trouble

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014

HOW WE MAY EXPERIENCE PEACE EVEN IN TODAY'S WORLD.

“PEACE IN A WORLD FULL OF TROUBLE” John 16:33 Introduction: Let me take a moment to tell you that this is a cruel and mean world. The old blues singer once wrote a line that talks about the Attraction of the world and this world order: "Bright Lights and Big City gone to my baby’s ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

How Did You Say We Are Made Complete? On A Cross?! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2021

Because this is the only way we sinners can be made clean, rescued from eternal death, we draw near to Calvary and look on the crucified Savior.

Today’s Scriptures are powerful, and that’s an understatement. The verse to memorize for understanding the Gospel, and application to our life, is “unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone”. We’ll see that presently. The context of these words is a feast, where ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus And His Hands Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 2, 2021

The hands of Jesus were the most beautiful of all hands in the world, WHY? Listen!

It is wonderful that we can have a clearer understanding of our Savior when we see His heart, and His eyes, His feet, and now Jesus' hands. There are 45 verses in the NT speaks about hand/s. In the OT, God's hands are very descriptive in nature. "In his hand are the deep places of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

The exhortation to Watch must be balanced with the command to Occupy (do business) until I come.

THE ASCENSION OF JESUS Acts 1:1-11 The Acts of the Apostles is a continuation of the account of The Gospel According to Luke. There is a definite continuity between the two books. Both books are addressed to someone called Theophilus, and in the beginning of Acts the evangelist again explains ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembrance

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 1, 2023

Of all the ordinances we uphold in the church, the remembrance of Communion should hold the most meaning for us. It should cause us to be humbled by the message behind the service and encouraged by it's revelation.

1 Corinthians 11:23-28 “Remembrance” April 3, 2023 Of all the ordinances we uphold in the church, this one remembrance should hold the most meaning for us. It should cause us to be humbled by the message behind the service. As we prepare to partake of the Communion once again, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas: A Jesus Follower Who Doubted Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

A doubter makes decisions – not on intellect or emotions – but on their inner negative nature.

A. WHO WAS THOMAS 1. Thomas was listed both 7th and 8th among disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:14-16). THOMAS – THREE NICKNAMES • Had a twin brother. Didymas means ditto, or duplicate, i.e., perhaps an identical twin (John 20:24). • Was from the tribe of Judah, or that was his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25, John 20:27, Mark 9:23, Hebrews 11:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Revival?

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 10, 2021

What is a revival?

WHAT IS A REVIVAL? A VISITATION OF GOD ON HIS PEOPLE - Luke 7:16 - Fear gripped them all, and they began glorifying God, saying, God has visited His people. 1 Peter 2:12 - A time of visitation. A REFRESHING - Acts 3:19 - Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational