Sermons on Upper Room:

What Now, Disciples?

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 7, 2007

What would the disciples do with the absence of their Lord? What would they do now? Yet, on that first Easter, the question was asked and the answers given over a period of time have changed the world. The question is for us today, "What now, disciple?

JOHN 20:1-10 WHAT NOW, DISCIPLES? I. THE DARKNESS: * A. Doubts. B. Demoralization. C. Denials. Ii. THE DELIGHTS: ** A. Discovery. B. Defensible. C. Dedication. III. THE DIRECTIONS: *** A. Declarations. B. Dying. C. Dinning. If we could somehow ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on May 30, 2005

In answer to the despair of the disciples Christ holds out the hope of eternal life which is found only in a personal relationship with Him.

JESUS - THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE JOHN 14 It seems like a long time since I have been preaching to you – three weeks in fact. We return again this morning to our series on the ‘I AM’ sayings of Christ Jesus. Turn with me to John 14, and to probably one of the most well known sayings of Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Wants Us To Pray Like Jesus Prayed Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 22, 2020

God wants us to pray like Jesus prayed: 1. Make prayer a rich part of your routine. 2. Pray with the same kind of care we see in Christ. 3. Pray with full faith in the Father.

God Wants Us to Pray Like Jesus Prayed The Gospel of John John 17:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – February 14, 2018 (Revised April 22, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 17. Here we are only a few hours away from the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Days That Changed The World

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

Team taught with two pastors. An examination of the eight days revolving around Christ’s passion and resurrection.

Eight Days That Changed the World Pastors: Quint Pitts and Steve Felder Easter 2009 Masterpieces (Quint) On May 10, 1508 Michelangelo began a project that would become his masterpiece. His canvas was a rounded ceiling 134 feet long and 43 feet wide stretching over the Sistine Chapel. Pope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: *other

The Elephant In The Church: The Gray Elephant

Contributed by Mark Batterson on May 28, 2008

There is an old English Idiom: the elephant in the room. It refers to an obvious truth that everyone ignores. I think all of us have experienced the elephant in the room phenomenon in different ways.

For other sermon resources visit www.theaterchurch.com or www.chasethelion.com _______________________________ There is an old English Idiom: the elephant in the room. It refers to an obvious truth that everyone ignores. Or it is something that everybody is thinking about but nobody is talking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tongues Of Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 4, 2012

In Acts 2:1-13, the harvesting of souls can be seen in 1) The evidence of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:1–4), 2) The Effect of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:5–11), and 3) The Explanation of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:12–13).

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Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Other

Who, Not What, Is The Word

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 18, 2023

This sermon provides a foundation for understanding a triuine God. Word, upper case, is used for God, Jesus, & Holy Spirit as one.

Mormons are a religious and cultural group related to Mormonism, the principal branch of the Latter Day Saint movement started by Joseph Smith in upstate New York during the 1820s. After Smith's death in 1844, the movement split into several groups following different leaders; the majority ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, 1 John 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion Week Act Iv Feasting Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 5, 2005

This is on the Lord’s Supper.

The action really kicks into gear now. The events move at an ever-increasing pace from this point. It’s a blur, a whirlwind. Chapter 26 starts with the religious elite plotting to kill Jesus. Jesus is then anointed. Judas agrees to hand Jesus over. Read Matthew 26:17-29. The first thing we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Difference Makers/Made To Count

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

As ministers and leaders of the gospel we have been called to make a difference in this world not to just exist.

Thursday, September 14, 2006 Full Gospel Minister’s Meeting Springfield, OH Monday afternoon service Difference Makers/ Made To Count Heb 5: 1 – 4 Heb 5:4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron. Difference Makers make an Impact Our culture ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sheepgate Or What’s Inside Your Gates

Contributed by D. Walls on Nov 17, 2011

About prayer and teamwork.

THE SHEEPGATE OR WHATS INSIDE YOUR GATES . B.R.: Neh. 3:1: Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1

Denomination: Holiness

Prelude To Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

EASTER CELEBRATES THE DAY THAT THE UNIVERSE CHANGED. GOD DIED TO RESTORE A FALLEN RACE TO HIMSELF AND HAVING RESTORED THEM HE TRANSFORMS THEM. OUR LENTEN JOURNEY WILL BE HEIGHTENED BY EXPLORING THE STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION IN JOHN'S GOSPEL.

The Prelude to Change March 6, 2011 Introduction What is Easter all about? Eggs, a bunny, a tomb, a cross, lilies, candy, the resurrection. EASTER CELEBRATES THE DAY THAT THE UNIVERSE CHANGED. GOD DIED TO RESTORE A FALLEN RACE TO HIMSELF AND HAVING RESTORED THEM HE TRANSFORMS THEM. OUR EASTER ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH FROM ACTS 2.

HFL APRIL 17, 2009 ACTS 2; 29-41 29“Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:29-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jul 14, 2011

First of 14 sermons from the book of Acts. For many people, the church seems out of step and old fashioned. But it is intended to be revolutionary and in step with the very Spirit of the Living God. The end of the Gospels is the beginning of the church!

The Beginning Acts 1 & 2 (First in the series, What’s Next? The Adventures of Growing in Christ) Listen to the words of Francis Chan: "You go to a building, someone gives you a bulletin, you sit in a chair, you sing a few songs, a guy delivers maybe a polished message, maybe not, someone sings a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Brings New Peace

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

When we look on our world we see all sorts of violence, terror and war. Innocent men, women and children caught up in situations way beyond their control so they flee for their lives. The Resurrection of Jesus brings peace - an inner peace.

The Resurrection Brings New Peace John 20:19-20:31 What is the message of Easter for you this year? If you think about it the Easter message is very positive especially for those who live constantly in fear: fear of failure, fear of death, fear of so many things,….. The first words Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

The Wounds Of Jesus

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 10, 2018

The wounds of Jesus were very visible after the Resurrection of His body but not always. Why didn't the disciples always recognise the risen Jesus? Was He different in some way?

The Wounds of Jesus – Luke 24:40 There is a statue of the Risen Christ called the Majestus in Llandaff Cathedral a sculpture by Epstein, in South Wales UK and it predominates the nave of the cathedral but can by familiarity be unnoticed. But if you take notice and look at the detail – Christ is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Corinthians 15:50-57