Sermons on Upper Chamber:

The Greatest Mistake Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

God had sent His Son into the world to invite them into His kingdom, and to the best banquet of life that men could ever experience, and all they did was find excuses for not responding.

The janitor of the First Security State Bank of Boise, Idaho, accidentally put a box of checks worth $840,000 on the wrong table. The next morning the paper shredder operator dumped the contents of the box into his machine, and cut the checks into shreds. When the mistake was discovered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

I Don't Have A Prayer

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 18, 2021

Sometimes we have trouble praying. What shall we do? This lesson was motivated by the Daniel Henderson article, “Four Reasons You Don’t Feel Like Praying and Four Keys to Breakthrough,” at Strategic Renewal.com/four-reasons-you-dont-feel-like-praying-and-four-keys-to-breakthrough/

1. Frontline Prayer: Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing sentry duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved of duty, as a Christian, he wanted to pray, to thank God for protecting him, & to ask for His continued protection. But the enemy lines were very close, & he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witness

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 30, 2015

The gospel readings of Christ Jesus told us wars and rumors of wars (division in Corinth) prevailed but true believers know the love of God superseded to lovingly guide us to spiritually keep our eyes, hearts and minds on Christ Jesus, a refuge of peac

WITNESS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 30, 2015) “Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Greet one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. The grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Friends

The Compliment Of Being Real Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016

Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael

The Compliment of being Real - John 1:43-51 Intro. We all like compliments. We want to be accepted. All enjoy someone saying good things about them. But how much more important could it be than for the compliment to ring from the God of all the ages! Matthew 25:21 21 His lord said unto ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

Tenacity #1connection Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020

Tenacity refers to perseverance in spite of fatigue or frustration. It is a trait of the greatest saints of our faith. It is also a trait cultivated.

The next four weeks we will be discussing one of the greatest qualities of the most notable people in history. We’ve named the message series: Tenacity. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of being very determined; the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Word Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 20, 2020

A sermon based on selected Scriptures from Psalm 119 to encourage the hearers to be faithful in the discipline of Bible intake.

“THY WORD” Psalm 119 FBCF – 9/20/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – A former park ranger at Yellowstone National Park tells the story of a ranger leading a group of hikers to a fire lookout. The ranger was so intent on telling the hikers about the flowers and animals that he considered the messages on his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Listen

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 21, 2020

Modern society is very functionally oriented, and that tendency has carried over into the way we pray. The Kingdom of God, however, is far more relational, and we would do well to learn that way of being in God’s presence.

Listening Prayer Luke 1:5-23, 76-79 [Read Luke 1:5-23] It was the middle of the morning at the Temple in Jerusalem. A group of about fifty priests were gathered to cast lots to determine who would have the honor of entering into the Most Holy Place to offer incense at the altar. The burning of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

My Month Of Walking In Wisdom

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 7, 2020

It is with delight and joy that I welcome you to the month of walking in wisdom. One of the specific attributes of life that God clearly requested and commanded we should get is wisdom

It is with delight and joy that I welcome you to our month of walking in wisdom. One of the specific attributes of life that God clearly requested and commanded we should get is wisdom. "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding". I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter And John Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 15, 2023

All the members of the Sanhedrin knew these men to be uneducated and untrained fishermen, but they spoke with power and conviction and they began to understand that these men had been with Jesus.

September 16, 2023 One day at about 3 in the afternoon, Peter and John went to the Temple to pray. When they came to the Gate Beautiful a lame man asked them for a donation – he was over 40 years old. Peter: “Look at me. I don’t have silver or gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:41-42, Acts 3:12-19, Acts 4:8-20, Acts 5:35-39, Mark 13:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Do This In Remembrance Of Me 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2024

In the simple yet profound words of Jesus, "Do this in remembrance of me," we find an invitation to partake in a sacred act of remembrance—the Lord's Supper. Today, let's delve into the significance of these words, exploring the transformative truth they hold for believers.

Do This in Remembrance of Me 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 Introduction: In the simple yet profound words of Jesus, "Do this in remembrance of me," we find an invitation to partake in a sacred act of remembrance—the Lord's Supper. Today, let's delve into the significance of these words, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24, Luke 22:19, 1 Corinthians 11:25, Matthew 26:28, 1 Corinthians 11:26, Revelation 22:20, Romans 5:8, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham And Isaac Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 31, 2024

Abraham was to be the father of the nation through which the Messiah would come. Faithfulness was an important character trait, yet, in moments of perceived crisis, Abraham had proven himself unfaithful. Was he really the man for the job? That was the question to be answered.

November 02, 2024 When we left off last week, Abraham and Sarah had been told that, at the same time the following year, they would have a child. I also asked a question……. Did Abraham finally understand that Sarah was and had always been included in the covenant promise? Well, no. Genesis ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2025

Quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Tachus means quick, swift, and speedy. Akouo means exercise the faculty of hearing to understanding that which has been heard. Bradus means take a relatively long time to act with deliberation.

Theme: Pure Religion Text: James 1:19-27   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: "YOU WILL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY, THE LORD YOUR GOD." In Jan we have learned the attributes of God as Holy. In Feb we have seen that the worshippers God must be holy. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Methodist

Putting God First

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jul 13, 2023

I wish to talk on the subject from the two texts in your hearing,” Putting God First”.

Brothers and sisters, ladies and gentlemen, we are living in a world that is good to look out for “Number 1”. A society that is for me, myself and I with no assistance or help from anyone and yes not even God. I’m afraid this world is putting God on the backburner not considering He is the King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 1, 2001

A prayer for protection during temptation.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 7 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation” Matthew 6:13 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ: The Sound Of A New Story Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 8, 2001

Using St. John’s lyrical prologue, frames the agenda of the Church setting the whole of her worship, teaching, fellowship, and outreach activity in the context of bearing witness to the new story of the reign of God established by the Incarnate Christ.

JESUS CHRIST:THE SOUND OF A NEW STORY INTRO: THE WRONG STORY Before we look more carefully into John’s Gospel I want to speak with you about an event that happened to the stepson of a friend over the holidays. Derrick was thirteen years old and was spending the night at the home of a friend ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed