Sermons on High Church:

Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 3 Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

What happens to the church or an individual that encounters God’s presence? Just like 2+2 always equals 4, an encounter with God should bring CLEANSING + EMPOWERING = TRANSFORMATION.

Two young boys were out in a large field playing hide and seek. As the first boy leaned against a tree covering his eyes and counting to 100, the other boy ran across the field and climbed up into another tree to hide. Just then the first boy reached 100 and he yelled out, “ready or not here I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Beyond Myself Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 27, 2007

17th in a series on Ephesians. When I become a Christian God makes me a part of something bigger than myself.

I ran across this question that was posted on Yahoo! Answers this week: How do you raise a Christian without going to church? My wife and I are Christian and we have a 10 month old daughter. I want her to have Christian beliefs and thoughts but I hate organized religion. I pray on my own. I thank ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Community?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 29, 2007

Living in Christian community means: 1. Unity in love. 2. Focusing on Jesus. 3. We lose ourselves in service.

What Is Community? John 17:15-21 I talked with a friend and her husband from another town this week who are having trouble with their teenage daughter. They have been to court several times because she is completely out of control. They have also taken her to professional counselors who have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Belonging

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Why do we need to belong to a local church?

Internet Chat rooms are a phenomenom of the technology age, leading people to form “relationships” online and neglect them in person. Top 10 Signs You’re Addicted to the Net (some of these may go over your head if you don’t have a computer) 10. You wake up at 3 a.m. to go to the bathroom and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The 10 Commandments Of Fellowship

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 9, 2001

This is a great passage on fellowship. If we’re going to grow warmer through fellowship, we need to follow these 10 commandments.

“The 10 Commandments of Fellowship” Rom. 12:9-21 Intro. Some kids were asked to write letters to God. Here’s what some of them had to say. Dear GOD, it rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about You that people are not supposed to say, but I hope You will not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Behind Forgiveness

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 23, 2007

A sermon that takes some time to establish our value before God and the importance of Grace before discussing God’s command to forgive.

RO 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008

Jesus reveals Himself personally in the context of His local churches.

1. Jesus reveals Himself fearfully 2. Jesus reveals Himself peacefully 3. Jesus reveals Himself clearly REVELATION 1:17-20 I think that very few people would disagree with me when I say that one of the most influential people in America today is Oprah Winfrey. Every week, her TV show reaches 46 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Arise And Build

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Apr 30, 2017

Six principles that Nehemiah practiced in building the walls. These six principles if followed will help in building the Kingdom of God in your area.

Historical Background Because of King Solomon’s sins, the kingdom of Israel split into two parts. The northern tribes were ruled initially by Jeroboam and the southern tribes (Judah and Benjamin) were ruled by Rehoboam. Both kingdoms continued to be characterized by idolatry and immorality. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living As God's Remnant In An Ungodly World Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

God takes notice of those who take notice of Him

When Mary and I were considering names for our children, there were a number of names that were immediately eliminated because of certain students that Mary had in her classes over the years that she just didn’t want to be reminded of. And even today, several decades later, there are certain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Babylon: The Church Moves From Persecuted To Persecutor. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 9, 2015

The influence of Babylon turns the simple organization of Jesus into a world power that does untold damage to its surroundings. The true church survives and is persecuted.

SEVENTEEN: THE GREATEST DECEPTION of the AGES (so far) c. 300 A.D. Pagan Rome rises and falls. Its history is clearly heralded by many. And as a true child of Babylon it plays its part well. Its hatred of and persecution of both Jews and Christians is well documented. Rome's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understand - Pt. 4 - Graced People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 17, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 4 – Graced People I. Introduction Understanding is essential. How many of you constantly ask your kids "do you understand me?" We recognize that without understanding you can get yourself in a mess quickly. Without understanding you make decisions, choices, and take steps that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Gift Of Service Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

How do you view serving God? As a chore? As an inconvenience? Paul, who was in jail because he served God, viewed serving God as a gift, a privilege that God had given him!

Ephesians 3:7-13 How was your week? Did you have a good week? Or a bad one be honest. Whos had a bad week? Whos had bad things happen this week? This month? Year? Ever? Life can be tough it is not always not easy. We can struggle with all sorts of things. We can have money ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

This Man...

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 28, 2025

To discuss the theme, “This man.” Who preached and taught with authority, whom neither the rulers nor the people could find fault with, it was this man who offered one sacrifice for sin, for all, forever, and sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on High.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. This Man: “Spake with authority” 2. This Man: “Done nothing amiss” 3. This Man: “Offered one sacrifice” Introductory Remarks. 1. Today’s lesson will be on “This Man.” Who spake and taught with authority and not as the scribes and Pharisees. This man lived a life perfect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:27-28, Luke 23:39-41, Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would God Say About.. Church Leadership Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

5th in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

INSIGHT SERVICE “What would God say about... Church Leadership 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-8,TITUS 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION: At first you see only a basketball bouncing, then the shoes of an anonymous player.. Then all of a sudden you recognize who the shoes belong to, it’s Charles Barkley, professional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Everything You Wanted To Know About Church Membership

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011

The biblical basis and rational reasons for church membership and explanation of the process for joining our church.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know (and Maybe Didn’t Want to Know) about Church Membership Chuck Sligh October 29, 2006 TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:12 – “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Baptist