Sermons on High Cost Of Idolatry:

The Cross Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 14, 2024

The call to follow Jesus will cost us something; however, if you believe He is the Son of God, the cost is worth it!

INTRODUCTION - Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do the people say I am?" - The disciples gave the answered they gave Jesus the answers they had heard from various people. - The next thing Jesus does is make it personal when He asks, "Who do you say I am?" - Let's get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Pollute Your Souls With Greed Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 1, 2023

Greedy People Pursue Money at Any Cost.

Many are obsessed with the greed of power, Acquisition, Hoarding, Entitlement, and Overspending. Greedy People have an excessive desire for material possessions, wealth, fame, gifts, and attention. Greed makes a man blind and foolish, and they are incapable of loving others genuinely. Greed is one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 11:24, 1 Corinthians 5:11

Better Than Moses Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Jesus is better than Moses and High Priests

Hebrews - Part 2 - September 23, 2012 Turn with me this morning to the book of Hebrews. It’s found in the end of the Bible, 1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James. The book of Hebrews is a book written to encourage us! Sometimes we miss that because of all the visual illustrations ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

40 Days Post 1 – Landing Safely From A Spiritual High Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from 40 Days of Purpose Sermons - Sermon 8

40 Days of Purpose – Your Spiritual Journey Part 1 How to Safely Land after a Spiritual High “I think I’ve got everything. I’m off to climb a mountain. I’ve been in training all week – climbing all those stairs up to my office. I’ve climbed them at least 20 times this week. I’ve got my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration - Jesus The Great Shepherd, The Great High Priest - And The Great God! Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

My Shepherd is the Lord: our Priest, our sacrifice, and our God!

6. GREAT SHEPHERD OF THE SHEEP. Hebrews 13:20. The closing benediction of the letter to the Hebrews is addressed to the God of peace, who brought again from the dead “our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep” through the blood of the everlasting covenant. The peace spoken of is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20, Hebrews 4:14, Titus 2:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Do I Have High Class Status But Low Class Values?"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 20, 2014

The text takes a sociological view of the parable of the good Samaritan to better understand Christ's definition of a neighbor.

25Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” 27He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Our Great High Priest: An Exposition Of Hebrews 5:1-10

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 9, 2021

Where would we be if it were not for Jesus our High Priest making intercession for us?

Our Great High Priest" An Exposition of Hebrews 5:1-10 Chapter 5 begins a new section in the Book of Hebrews. The first four chapters presents Jesus as the Creator, the Divine Son, and the great Davidic King. Psalms 2 and 110 formed the basic of this Kingship. This Son is greater than the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does The Bible Say About Haughty Eyes (High Look)?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 3, 2025

What is a high look? Have you ever seen someone who walks around with their nose up in the air as if they have to look down there nose just to see you?

The KJV – An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. The Easy-to-Read Version – Proud looks and proud thoughts are sins. They show a person is evil. The GNT – Wicked people are controlled by their conceit and arrogance, and this is sinful. The Message – Arrogance and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Futures At Record High - 1 Peter 1:7-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 28, 2024

Probably the most worn-out prayer there is, is that one-word reaction we always have when we suffer, “Why? Why is this happening?” Peter gives us the answer.

1 Peter 1:6 In which you rejoice, a little while, if necessary, you may be grieved in multifaceted trials, 7 in order that the proof of your faith (more precious than gold, the perishing through fire, but proved), it may be found toward praise and glory and honor in the revelation of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7-9

Out Of Control

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 31, 2023

Happy are we whose God is the maker of Heaven and Earth, because we do not have to bribe him to take care of us.

Pete and Laura had been married 12 years, 7 months and 13 days when Pete told Laura he wanted a sex change operation. He told her that he had always felt that he was really a woman trapped in a man’s body, and that he could no longer go on living as a man. Laura couldn’t understand. How could she? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Costly Habits Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 10, 2006

This is the second in the series subtitled "Costly Habits". It gives Biblical principles for Avoiding Costly Habits

Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Costly Habits Part 2 I Kings 20:1-35 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church Last Sunday we looked at the costly mistake of costly and sometimes deadly habits. King Ben-Hadad was sitting in his tent drinking with his 32 kings instead of on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Part 1: Our High Priest And Brother Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Nov 13, 2018

Right now you need a revelation that Jesus is just as alive today as He was during His ministry in Judea.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Right now you need a revelation that Jesus is just as alive today as He was during His ministry in Judea. Often, we tend to separate the two stages of Jesus's life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 9:15, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus' Prayer For Himself (Part 1d)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 2, 2010

A sermon examining Jesus' High Priestly Prayer.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 1d – Jesus’ Prayer For Himself) John 17:4-5 Throughout Jesus’ High Priestly prayer it is evident that His greatest desire was that His Father would be glorified. In verse 4 Jesus says “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Libres Para Adorar Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 3, 2012

Jesús es nuestro acceso al Padre

Intro: Mi esposa Delia, me cuenta que en una ocasión siendo una adolescente de secundaria, se enteró de una noticia que la dejó muy emocionada. Menudo, el grupo de moda en aquella época, vendría a Cancún, donde ella vivía. Ella y sus amigas no lo podían creer. Ellas eran de las que pegaban ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pope Jesus

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2013

Jesus is our high priest. The writer of Hebrews tells us why Jesus is superior to all other priests.

Pope Jesus Hebrews 7:23-28 Intro: In the weeks leading up to Easter, the world it seems was pregnant with anticipation about who would become the next Pope. The existing pope was retiring and the college of cardinals in the Catholic Church were charged with electing a new cardinal to be elevated ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Baptist