Sermons on Upper Chamber:

Jesus Never Changes

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 27, 2008

People change their minds, but Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

This has been a trying week for Jesus. On the first day of the Week there were shouts of excitement as Jesus rode upon the donkey into Jerusalem. The great crowd gathered around Jesus, some spreading their clothing upon the road and others cutting and gathering palm branches and spreading them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22

Denomination: Christian Church

The Story- Chapter 30 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 29, 2014

In the 30th chapter of The Story, we will see the end of the great ministry of Paul. He finished strong!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we are closing in on the end of our series, “The Story,” I pray that we are starting to be aware that as we live in the lower story, a story at times filled with chaos, confusion, struggles, sickness, and injustice, there is an UPPER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer And Patience

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 23, 2020

When Jesus told the Apostles and Mary and his brothers to wait for the coming gift of the Holy Spirit, they had no idea how long they had to wait for. A sermon on Prayer.

“It’s alright for you thinnies” Boris Johnson apparently told the cabinet as he explained his desire to start a new campaign against obesity once the Covid crisis is over. “It’s alright for you thinnies” Boris has come to see the fact that he is overweight as one of the reasons why he suffered so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Anglican

When God Moves Through Us

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 25, 2020

Pentecost showed a God whose power comes upon us, whose presence rests gently upon us, and whose power manifests through us, to help a world in much need of a loving and forgiving Christ.

Acts 2:1-21 When God Moves Through Us A few days after Thanksgiving of 2016, Eric Heffelmire was working on his GMC truck at his family home in Vienna, Virginia. As he recalls, “I was on my back, face up, and I was trying to get some corroded brake lines when apparently the jack slipped and fell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstrative Victory

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

There is no need for God’s own to live as a victim while He’s called us to be a victor!

I. Victory In Jesus, My Savior Forever A. Text: I John 5:1-5 B. The Spirit of the Lord spoke to me and told me to ask this one question today – “How long are you going to live as a victim, when I’ve called you to be a victor?” C. God has called us to victory. Amen? Then why do we struggle to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

The Church At Pentecost

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 23, 2004

The Holy Spirit came in power that day...the church needs a return to that kind of power. What must we be to be ready?

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family & friendships July 25, 2004 The late Dr. A. W. Tozer, author and pastor, said, "If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Purpose In The Plagues: To Glorify Himself Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2007

God glorifies Himself by discrediting His detractors and vindicating His character by what He does.

God’s Purpose in the Plagues: To Glorify Himself (Exodus 9:8-35) view video clip from The Exodus Revealed 1. Since our video-clips contain a number of related segments, we have to view some of these before we get to the texts that address them. 2. Eventually, we will get the children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:8-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power For Discipleship Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009

This is the sixth and final in our discipleship series and it focuses on the fact that don’t have the power to be faithful followers of Jesus but His Holy Spirit does.

Discipleship 101 Part 6 The Power for Discipleship Luke 24:44-53 Introduction: When I had originally laid out my plans for this series of messages on Discipleship it was my intent to conclude with last weeks message on the prize of discipleship to be the final one in the series. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations For A Great Church

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010

There are four major foundations that need laid to build a great church: prayer, power, proclaimation and passion.

Foundations to Build a Great Church Acts 4:31-35 August 29, 2010 Morning Message Introduction On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Church Of God

Making A Difference

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 2, 2011

IF the church in America is to make an authentic, spiritual difference, we must learn from the Acts 1 & 2 church. This message offers 4 needs for the church today.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-8; 2:36-41 * (Read the Text) From time to time, it serves us well to remember why we do what we do, what it is that we are to do, and how we succeed at it. * A hurricane had struck. People were huddled together. An old preacher was praying with great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revolution: Now Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 30, 2015

All My Life. All For Him.

Revolution: Now Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So the life I now live in the body, I live because of the faithfulness of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. There is a lot of things that go on in our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ehud Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 10, 2012

Ehud comes from the tribe of ‘Benjamin.’ He’s left handed Benjamin means, “Son of my right hand.” So God chooses “son of my right hand” who is left handed to bring deliverance!

Dakota Community Church March 11, 2012 Judges – Week Three Ehud In the Book of Judges you will recall there is a repeated cycle throughout the entire book – a cycle of sin, bondage, repentance, and devotion, followed by sin and bondage again. Israel would follow the Lord when there was a leader ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Mennonite

O Canada: Glorious And Free Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 3, 2012

God is looking for a generation who will rise up and reclaim the righteous foundations in our nation.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #5: GLORIOUS AND FREE VIDEO: God Bless You Canada OPEN: On July 1st we celebrate our nation of Canada’s 145th birthday! (In Canada, this is our Dominion Day. In the United States, they celebrate Independence Day on July 4). CELEBRATE: Today is also our ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Baptism And Fullness Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

The Holy Spirit baptizes and works in every aspect of our lives.

(NOTE: This sermon series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction The church is a unique and special organism. It has ties to both the past and the future while active in the present. We are reminded to look back ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Will Roll Away The Stone? (Easter Sunrise 2015)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 6, 2022

We seem to need the evidence of the stone being rolled away before we will believe. Is our fear creating distance between who we are and who God wants us to be?

WHO WILL ROLL AWAY THE STONE? Text: Mark 16:1- 20 Did you notice who saw Jesus first? Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome were wondering who would roll the stone away. That stone can be thought of as a metaphor---a barrier between belief and unbelief. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist