The Upper Room Fellowship Teaching

Calvinism Part 1 Series: Calvinism Teacher: Ray Kelly Home Bible Study Date: 19th November 2024 ------------------- Introducing the series, we look at the man John Calvin, his history and background, and some of his notable actions.

1 Samuel 20 Series: Samuel Teacher: Joe Sutton Date: 17th November 2024 Passage: 1 Samuel 20:1-42 ------------------- In this chapter we see David and Jonathan's plan to test Saul's disposition one last time. They commit to one another before David leaves Gibeah for the last time. We make our way through the text and consider some striking points of application.

Matthew 16:1-20 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 10th November 2024 Passage: Matthew 16:1-20 ------------------- We explore the significance of Jesus' comments to the Pharisees and Sadducees concerning signs, and what their "leaven" is. And we consider the most important question anyone can ever ponder, as Jesus asks: "who do YOU say that I am?"

Matthew 15:29-39 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 3rd November 2024 Passage: Matthew 15:29-39 ------------------- In today's study we look at the feeding of the 4,000 men, contrasting this feeding of Gentiles to the Jewish feeding of 5,000.

Matthew 15:21-28 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 27th October 2024 Passage: Matthew 15:21-28 ------------------- In our sermon this week, we studied Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite woman. In particular we considered the impact this conversation would have had on the disciples, bearing in mind the historical connection to the region and the people group.

Matthew 15:1-20 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 20th October 2024 Passage: Matthew 15:1-20 ------------------- Today's study begins chapter 15 of Matthew, where we look at Jesus exposing the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. Unfortunately the sound quality is not brilliant, apologies for this.

1 Samuel 18-19 Series: Samuel Teacher: Joe Sutton Date: 13th October 2024 Passage: 1 Samuel 18:1-19:24 ------------------- In today's study, following David's defeat of Goliath we David grow stronger while Saul grows afraid and seeks to eliminate him. We see a wonderful friendship arise between David and Jonathan.

Meaning of Apostasy Part 2 Series: End Times Teacher: Ray Kelly Home Bible Study Date: 10th October 2024 ------------------- Part 2 of our study looking at the meaning of the Greek word apostasia in 2 Thessalonians 2:3. We contend that it means not rebellion, or "apostasy" as we think of it, but simply "departure." In context, this is a synonym for the Rapture: the departure of the Church from Ear...

Matthew 14:22-33 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 6th October 2024 Passage: Matthew 14:22-33 ------------------- This message looks at the record of Jesus walking on the water, including the storm on the sea. Due to a recording problem, this had to be re-recorded at home, apologies for that.

Meaning of Apostasy Part 1 Series: End Times Teacher: Ray Kelly Home Bible Study Date: 3rd October 2024 ------------------- In this study we look at the meaning of the Greek word apostasia, which is transliterated to apostasy in 2 Thessalonians 2:3 in the NASB. What is the best way to understand this word? We argue that the meaning is departure in a general sense, and therefore is best understood...

Matthew 14:13-21 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 29th September 2024 Passage: Matthew 14:13-21 ------------------- Exploring the well-known Feeding of the Five Thousand, we consider how Jesus uses the smallest things we can offer to do great things.

Why a Pre-Trib Rapture Series: End Times Teacher: Ray Kelly Home Bible Study Date: 26th September 2024 ------------------- This is the second in our home fellowship series looking at End Times events. In this session, we look at the reasons we hold to a "pre-tribulation" view, meaning we believe that the rapture of the Church will take place before the Great Tribulation begins on Earth.

Matthew 14:1-12 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 22nd September 2024 Passage: Matthew 14:1-12 ------------------- This week we briefly conclude some application points from the previous week, then review Matthew's recounting of the murder of John the Baptist.

Matthew 13:53-58 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 15th September 2024 Passage: Matthew 13:53-58 ------------------- This week we look at Matthew's comments on Jesus' time in His hometown of Nazareth. Why did He do only a few miracles while there?

1 Samuel 17 Series: Samuel Teacher: Joe Sutton Date: 8th September 2024 Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 ------------------- Our study this week is focused on 1 Samuel 17 and the battle between David and Goliath. Rather than a classic underdog story, we learn that this battle is a picture of Christ's once-for-all victory over Satan, and as the army of Israel was freed from slavery to Philistia by David,...

Matthew 13:47-52 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 1st September 2024 Passage: Matthew 13:47-52 ------------------- In this study, we review the Parable of the Dragnet, which leads us into a study on the sobering reality of hell.

Matthew 13:44-46 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 25th August 2024 Passage: Matthew 13:44-46 ------------------- We consider two short, related parables: the parable of the treasure in a field and the parable of the pearl of great price. How is the Kingdom of Heaven depicted in these two parables?

Matthew 13:33-35 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 18th August 2024 Passage: Matthew 13:33-35 ------------------- Looking at the very brief parable of the leaven hidden in three measures of flour from Matthew 13.

1 Samuel 16 Series: Samuel Teacher: Tony Dabner Date: 11th August 2024 Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1-23 ------------------- This week Tony continues our study in 1 Samuel, looking at the anointing of the young David as future king. Due to a recording mishap, the last 8 minutes or so are not great quality, sorry about that!

Matthew 13:31-32 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 4th August 2024 Passage: Matthew 13:31-32 ------------------- Continuing in our study of Matthew's Gospel, we focus on the Parable of the Mustard Seed.

Matthew 13:24-30 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 28th July 2024 Passage: Matthew 13:24-30 ------------------- Continuing our study through Matthew's Gospel, we consider the parables of the weeds and the wheat.

Matthew 13:18-23 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 21st July 2024 Passage: Matthew 13:18-23 ------------------- Continuing our study in Matthew's Gospel, we study through Jesus' own explanation of the Parable of the Sower. We're reminded of the glorious truth that God wants to know us, and are challenged about the extent to which we seek to know Him more.

1 Samuel 15 Series: Samuel Teacher: Joe Sutton Sunday Morning Date: 14th July 2024 Passage: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 ------------------- Continuing in 1 Samuel, we read how Saul failed to fully obey God. In this study we cover the challenging topics of God's command regarding the Amalekites, the subject of self-deception, and in what sense God can change His mind.

Matthew 13:1-17 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 7th July 2024 Passage: Matthew 13:1-17 ------------------- Continuing in Matthew, we consider why Jesus starts to teach in parables.

Matthew 12:46-50 Series: Matthew Teacher: Ray Kelly Sunday Morning Date: 30th June 2024 Passage: Matthew 12:46-50 ------------------- Concluding chapter 12 of Matthew, we consider Jesus' words regarding His mother and brothers.