Sermons on Annas The High Priest:

Obedience And It's Benefits

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Feb 7, 2022

why you should and must obey The instructions of The MOST HIGH

Benefits of obedience 1 Samuel 15 “Has The LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice and to heed than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and ...read more

For The Duration

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023

The cost of discipleship is high because nothing good comes cheap.

Anybody planning on moving to Florida soon? Just when you thought California was going to be the new hurricane central, Idalia came back and reinstated Florida as number one. It wasn’t as bad as Hurricane Ian, but it was bad enough. And yet a lot of people still dream of retiring to Florida. I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baccalaureate Service 2024

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2024

Encouraging words for those who have graduated high school.

Note: I reviewed many messages on Baccalaureate in this site. So may overlap some ideas. Let me first begin by saying congratulations. I know you have heard that a lot. But this is a big accomplishment. To me this will mean a lot to you especially as you look back. It may surprise you, but I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

99 44/100 % Purity Is No Accident Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 2, 2001

Just as federal agencies work to ensure our food and medicines are held to high standards of purity, God wants us to hold ourselves to His high standards of purity in living.

The creation of what we now call Ivory Soap was an accident; more air was beat into the vats than anticipated when a worker forgot to turn off the mixing machine. Later, calls for this mystery floating soap created tremendous orders. Its creation was an accident. Holy living for us is no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24, Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Focusing On The Balanced Attributes Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A famous hymn writer wrote, "Jesus my Savior, brother, friend, my prophet, priest and king.

A famous hymn writer wrote, "Jesus my Savior, brother, friend, my prophet, priest and king. My Lord, my life, my way, my end accept the praise I bring. Jesus, my Lord, my King, my hope, my power and everything. When I see Thee as Thou art, accept the praise I bring. When we are able to appreciate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Refuge In God's Power SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

He who finds comfort in the hidden depths of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty

In the Bible, there are references to a special place called the Secret Place in God. It is a place of protection and provision for those who trust and believe in God. However, many people are unaware of this place or are unwilling to fully commit to dwelling there. In this sermon, we will explore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Topics: God's Power, Spiritual Refuge

Measure Upon Measure – Sorrow – The Restoration Of God - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2025

What a ruined state lives are in with devastating sorrow. Sorrow is a result of the fall but what JOY results from the work of Christ. Our faith can be underpinned by an inexpressible joy, bathed in the glory of God. Jesus has done wonderful things changing sorrow into joy.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SORROW – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 8 In the last message we continued these consequences of sin resulting from Adam’s fall in Eden. Firstly we did guilt and shame, then separation, then the curse, and now we continue sorrow. Sin caused so much destruction but we also ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12, John 20:20, Mark 14:11, John 16:20-22, 1 Peter 1:8-9, John 15:11, Isaiah 35:10, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 2:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Mighty Man

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2017

A study of a warrior-priest noted as one of David's mighty men with encouragement for believers to emulate his life.

“Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was a valiant man of Kabzeel, a doer of great deeds. He struck down two ariels of Moab. He also went down and struck down a lion in a pit on a day when snow had fallen. And he struck down an Egyptian, a handsome man. The Egyptian had a spear in his hand, but Benaiah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Sees You, Not Only As What You Are, But As What You Are Becoming

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 14, 2019

When Jesus met Simon, he named him "Peter", or "Rock", even though Peter's character at that time was decidedly un-rocklike. But Jesus saw what he would become, just as he sees as, not only as we are but as what we will become in Him.

The first thing we notice in these seven verses is the number of references to stones. Living stones. Precious stones. Corner stones. Stones that are chosen by God but rejected by men. A stone that causes people to stumble and fall. Now, think about that for a moment. Why would that be? Why would ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42, 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The True Solomon

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 1, 2012

On Palm Sunday, the people hailed Christ's entry into Jerusalem. But they were looking for a king and a prophet, and not also a priestly Christ, leading to dissapointment when Christ suffered and died.

On a spring afternoon, two thousand years ago, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. “Hosanna!” Amid shouts of praise to God and acclamation of His own dominion, he rode on. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” Unswervingly, he proceeded the two miles from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Christ - Mindful Of Son Of Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2013

To teach and remind that we need to be mindful of CHRIST in us not of ourselves.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we mindful of CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To teach and remind that we need to be mindful of CHRIST in us not of ourselves. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:6 (Amplified Bible) 2:6 It has been solemnly and earnestly said in a certain place, What is man that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Won't Believe Unless They Hear It From You Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2010

We don't witness because we see only downsides; yet many will go to their graves without faith unless lay people preach the Gospel by word and deed

Monday of 10th Week in Course 7 June 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses Why do we hesitate to boldly share our faith with those we meet? I think the reason is that we see only personal downsides to the action. Elijah spoke the word of God to the king of Israel. We’ve forgotten the king, but we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Of Scribes And Kings - Applying God's Principles For Life Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 21, 2018

As believers, we are instructed to write down GOD's Word and even to journal it day by day. Studying the Bible is one thing, but writing down the words contained upon the tablet of your heart, will open a greater understanding, if you will simply try it.

2018. Of Scribes and Kings – Applying GOD’s PRINCIPLES to life. Get it In You. William Akehurst, HSWC Of Scribes and Kings • GOD’s WORD says to study to show ourselves approved a workman onto God 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Revelation 5:9-10, Deuteronomy 17:18-19, Proverbs 7:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Are We Supposed To Treat Our Enemies? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 19, 2021

We are children of God. God commands us to love our enemies. Taking vengeance on those who wrong us is a normal natural human attitude. As Christians, loving our enemies serves as one of the most powerful witnessing tools.

We are children of God. God commands us to love our enemies. Taking vengeance on those who wrong us is normal natural human attitude. As Christians, loving our enemies, serves as one of the most powerful witnessing tools. God calls us to be salt and light, to stand out in the crowd displaying ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:34, Matthew 7:16, John 3:17, Romans 5:8-10

The Magi - The Dilemma Of Another Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

An encounter with Jesus requires me to choose between my way or the “high way”

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist