Sermons on Upper:

A Church At Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2017

The time between Ascension and Pentecost: a time of waiting and prayer.

A CHURCH AT PRAYER. Acts 1:6-14. The eleven surviving Apostles had just been told that they would be ‘baptised with the Holy Ghost not many days from now’ (Acts 1:5). Now they were asking the risen Lord Jesus, “will you now restore the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6). They were asking, in effect, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 4 Ds' Of The Devil!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 18, 2019

The devil who hates God wants to destroy God's creation and that is you and me. However, Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8 (. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

The 4 Ds' of the Devil! John 10:10 (KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to DESTROY: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. The devil who hates God wants to destroy God's creation and that is you and me. However, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Corinthians 7:35, Hebrews 13:5

God Is For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 31, 2020

Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 However do we really believe it, practice it and know how is He for us

GOD IS FOR US! Romans 8:31 Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 (KJV) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. However do we really believe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, 1 John 4:4, Hebrews 4:12-13, Ephesians 6:10-17

Revival Despite Persecutions Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021

Paul peacefully left Ephesus after the uproar had come to an end. He met the disciples over there and encouraged them to continue in faith. This particular act describes the passion for ministry, vision for the mission and thirst for the souls.

Acts 20:01-12 Revival despite Persecutions 20:01-06 Paul in Macedonia and Greece 20:07-12 Eutychus of Troas Acts 20:01-06 Paul in Macedonia and Greece Paul peacefully left Ephesus after the uproar had come to an end. He met the disciples over there and encouraged them to continue in faith. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 23, 2022

This is a Lord's Supper Meditation.

As we come to the Lord’s table, we are to be reminded of what Jesus did for us just before He was arrested. He initiated the first Lord’s Supper. It was a solemn moment. All His disciples were gathered in an upper room. Jesus knew that we would need to be reminded of what He went through for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Of Cyrene

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 17, 2005

There are at least 4 things the cross did for Simon.

“Simon of Cyrene” Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 9-18-2005 Matthew 27:32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. Mark 15:21 “And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Peter Vandever on Jun 7, 2003

This is a call to become the Church God desires!

As we perpared to enter into the most sacred sunday of the year, Pemtecost Sunday, I want to write to say a few things: I belive the Holy Spirit is calling us to lay down doctrinal and practical differences so the Church as a whole can begin to cry out as one voice for revival. On the Day of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Semper Fi! An Easter Message

Contributed by Jack Warford on Apr 6, 2001

When things get tough, does God call for the Marines, or does He call for the Marys?

“Semper Fi!” An Easter Message This is short for the Latin words “Semper Fidelis”, which means ALWAYS FAITHFUL. This is the motto for our United States Marine Corps. But, long before there was a United States Marine Corps (10 November 1775), long before there was even a United States of America ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Between God's Voice, Our Own And That Of Satan's. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 12, 2007

Helping us discern the three voices speaking to us, the voice of God, our voice and that of Satan’s.

Discerning between the voice of God, our own & that of Satan Series: Can you recognize the voice of God? Part 2 Text: John 10:1-5 Credits to… 1. The steps I am going to share, I have gleaned from my personal studies and encounters, as well as from Roger Barrier, author of The sound of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Employment Conditions

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 19, 2014

A drama for children: Employment Conditions

Employment Conditions (Based on Matthew 10) Materials: a hard hat, a high visibility vest, a clip board with the following employment conditions. Setting: Building site, a new city hospital You are a Recruitment officer from the building site. You are speaking to the congregation to enlist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Wilt Thou Not Revive Us Again:

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Wilt thou not revive us again:

Psalms 85:1-7 6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? 1. The Plea For Revival (a) The Source Of Revival (b) The Sovereignty Of Revival (c) The Search For Revival - God answers prayer. We should stop asking IF God can send revival, and start asking WHEN will He send ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

It Starts With One: Part Two, Acts 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 6, 2017

The mission in Acts

Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas 12Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming Of The Comforter.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 18, 2023

The testimony of the Spirit to the message which the disciples would bear.

THE COMING OF THE COMFORTER. John 15:26-27. As we enter this part of our text, it is well to note, first, the certainty of the event: “When the Comforter IS COME” (John 15:26a). But when did the disciples receive the Holy Spirit? It may appear at first glance in John’s Gospel that He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Starting Right

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

More from Mark about Christ's ministry beginning...

1.9-11 The Baptism of Christ ..the Visit, the Vision & the Voice ..Nazareth / Galilee: obscure, despised, contemptible places (lack of morals / education) ..baptized: first task as a man, alone, was a mission of submission (Matt3.15) ..Spirit descending: validation, encouragement, empowering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Conspiracy Against Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2021

Two lessons we can learn. Believe the word of God, the promises of God against the threat of men and the circumstances. God would honour his servants.

Acts 23:12-35 Conspiracy against Paul 23:12-22 Men designed to avenge Paul 22:23-35 Safe Passage of Paul Acts 23:12-22 Men designed to avenge Paul Verses 11 and 12 reveal the plan of God and the plan of evil men. God has purposed to take Paul to Rome, but bad people had gone for fasting prayer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Methodist