THE UPPER ROOM

 The Upper Room – Luke 22:14-30

 

            What is amazing that in the midst of the most meaningful moments of Jesus life a dispute rose among His disciples about who was the greatest among them.  Jesus stopped them and once again taught them about the rules of advancement in the Kingdom of God.

1. The greatest among us must become a servant.  You are not like the Kings of the earth.

2. If you want to be great in God’s kingdom you have to be the servant of all.  If you want to be first, you have to learn to be last.

3. Jesus came as a servant.  He came too served not to be served.

4. Jesus then said that He has a table in which the disciples will eat and drink later.  Their reward for service will be that they will judge the twelve tribes of Israel.

QUOTES FOR MAY 31, 2026

 

THE WITHERED HAND

 

The Withered Hand or Raise Your hand if You are Sure!

Matt 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6 and Luke 6:6-11

 

 

Intro:  On another Sabbath Jesus was teaching in the local House of the Lord when He saw a man with a withered hand.  The Pharisees were looking for something to accuse Jesus on concerning the Sabbath.   Jesus knew what they were thinking.

            He had the man with the withered hand stand up in front of everyone and then He asked the Pharisees if it was lawful to heal on the Sabbath.  He then asked them if it was right to save a life.  They did not answer so He healed the man.  They were furious and so they wanted to kill Jesus even more.

 

1. Paul were always trying to tap Jesus, they asked Him once if it was lawful to heal on the Sabbath.
2. Jesus put the question back at them by asking if they would get a sheep out of pit on the Sabbath?  Jesus said a man was more valuable than a sheep.
3. It is lawful to do good on the Sabbath?  Jesus is not concerned about man made rules when it comes to helping a person.
4. Jesus is distressed with the stubbornness and hardness of men’s hearts.

WHO IS JESUS?

 

Who is Jesus! – Isaiah 9:6-7

 

 

1.     For unto a Child is born:  A Messiah Child.

2.     For unto us a Son is given:  Responsibility of heading and responsibility of redemption of the race.

3.     The government will be upon His shoulders:  His has the authority to rule and right to be Sovereign of the whole earth.

4.     His name shall be called Wonderful:  There is no one as awesome and majestic as this one.

5.     Counselor:  He possesses and is wisdom.  He dispenses it and reveals it.  You need guidance, direction and help.  He gives it.

6.     The Mighty God.  He is the second person of the God head.  As His name every knee will bow and every tongue will confess.  He came to destroy the works of the devil.  1 John 3:8

7.     Everlasting Father:  He is the first born among the brethren.  He is the head of the church.  He is intimately connected with the Father.

8.     The Prince of Peace:  He removes warfare and strife from the heart.  He gives peace that the world cannot give or take away. 

9.     His government will increase and His peace will have no end.  This great gift of peace is given and will increase as we abide in Him.

10.  He will sit on the throne of David.  He is the eternal one who will reign and rule on the throne of David.  He is of the house and line of David,

11.  Upon His kingdom.  A Kingdom of Righteousness. Peace and Joy.

12.  It shall be order or have characteristics of judgment and justice.

13.  This rule, Sovereignty and reign will be forever or without end.

14.  The zeal, power and intention of the Lord will fulfill this.  This is who Jesus is and so much more. 

     

TREASURE

 

Treasure in Earthern Vessel – March 9 – 2 Cor 4:7-10

 

Intro:  Paul explains why we have a body and why we are fashion the way we are.

 

1.    We are to show an all surpassing power that is from God and not us.  We are His hands, feet, and voice. Vs7

 

2.    The four effects of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. Vs 8-9

 

a.    We are hard pressed on every side but not crushed.

b.    Perplexed but not in despair.

c.     Persecuted but not abandoned.

d.    Struck down but not destroyed,

 

3.    We always carry in our body the death of Jesus.  Resurrection power is in us.

(Rom 8:11)  This happens so the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

We have eternal and abundant life.  John 3:16 and John 10:10

 

 

QUOTES FOR MAY 27, 2026

 

TRUE GIVING

 

True Giving – 2 Cor 9:6-11

Intro:  The Apostle Paul shares with the Corinthians and us five wonderful truths today.

 

I WILL GIVE YOU TWO APPLES

An atheist and a little boy in his neighborhood were talking one day about God, church and faith. Finally, the old neighbor said to the little boy, "Son, I don’t see how there could be a God in this world with all of the problems we have. I will give you an apple if you can prove to me that God exists!"

The little boy grinned and said, "Sir, I believe in God and I will give you TWO APPLES if you can prove that He doesn't exist!"

 

1. There is a law of nature.  Whoever sows will reap.  The little the sow the little you sow.  The more you sow the more you reap.  Vs 6
2. Each person should give as they have decided in your heart.  In the Old Testament the guideline is a tenth.  In the New Testament there is no guideline because love is your motivation.  Your time, talents and resources belong to him.

Vs 7 

3. Do not give under compulsion for God loves a cheerful giver.  Vs 7

 

Some people are never happy. A Jewish lady's grandson is playing in the water, she is standing on the beach not wanting to get her feet wet, when all of a sudden, a huge wave appears from nowhere and crashes directly over the spot where the boy is wading. 

The water recedes and the boy is no longer there. He simply vanished. She holds her hands to the sky, screams and cries, "Lord, how could you? Have I not been a wonderful mother and grandmother? Have I not given to Bnai Brith and Haddasah? Have I not tried my very best to live a life that you would be proud of?" 

A few minutes later another huge wave appears out of nowhere and crashes on the beach. As the water recedes, the boy is standing there, smiling, splashing around as if nothing had ever happened. A loud voice booms from the sky, "Okay, okay, I have returned your grandson. Are you satisfied?" 

She responds, "He had a hat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seven scriptural principles for giving.

 

I.          According to Income – Deut 16:17

I.                Secretly – Matt 6:3

II.              Freely – Matt 10:8

III.            With Simplicity – Rom 12:8

IV.            Regularly every week – 1 Cor 16:2

V.              Cheerfully – 2 Cor 9:7

VI.            Generously – 2 Cor 9:10

 

Talk about Dareen Stahl

 

4. God is able to make grace abound in all times, in all you need for every good work.  Vs 8-10

 

Talk about Joseph in Potiphar’s house and prison.

 

1. When you give gifts to the poor the righteous of God endures forever.
2. He will supply and increase your seed and enlarge your harvest of righteousness.

 

5. You will be made rich in every way so you can be generous on every occasion.  What will happen is those around you will give thanksgiving to God because of your generosity.

 

I heard a missionary tell an amazing story of a child’s generosity. John Bechtel, a missionary in Hong Kong, wanted to start a Christian camp to reach people for Christ. A bankrupt multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center became available for sale. He made an offer to purchase the property and then traveled around the world to raise the millions he would need. But no one was willing to help and he returned to Hong Kong discouraged. Then one day he got a letter from a young girl that included $1 and a note saying she wanted him to use this to buy the camp. John Bechtel prayed and took the girl’s $1 to the real estate closing and the corporation decided to accept the $1 as full payment! Since the camp first opened, over a million people have come and over 100,000 have accepted Christ.

 

1. God wants to have fruitfulness, liberality and spiritual riches.
2. Blessing follows the cheerful, generous and graceful giver.