Sermons on High Council:

Remember Freedom

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Nov 3, 2006

The price of Freedom is high and worth it

Remember Freedom Exodus 12:14-14 INTRO: We celebrate Memorial Day Decoration Day. 1. Begin with 2 versions of how Memorial Day came to be a. The first story In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating the graves of her two sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Being Intentional: The Parable Of The Ten Virgins. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 9, 2021

A passage of teaching at the Fiji Officers councils 2021. This led to a discussion about what is the good oil that fuels our ministry and keeps us intentional.

Being intentional: The parable of the ten virgins. Matthew 25:1-13 At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dealing With Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022

When dealing with opposition, realize that God has your back.

Dealing With Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m reminded of an old song called “I’ve Been Redeemed.” It’s an old chorus that’s got like a million verse to it. One of those verses says, “Oh, the devil’s mad, and I’m so glad. Oh, the devil’s mad and I’m so glad. Oh, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Methodist

Trinity - What The Early Church Believed Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

This study looks at the writings of the church prior to the first church council. Beginning at the apostles and those they discipled, we can see what the church believed from the beginning.

What the early church believed In Part 1 we set the stage for the council. We looked at the fact that these men were Christians who suffered for their faith. Just 14 years earlier, they came out of the last great Roman persecution. They resisted against the attacks from outside the church at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Matthew 24:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Man, Christ Jesus

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Sep 21, 2024

In 451 A.D. the doctrine of the two natures of Jesus Christ was declared by the Council of Chalcedon to be what the Bible teaches about the nature of the 2nd Person of the Godhead.

THE MAN: CHRIST JESUS TEXT: I TIMOTHY 2:5-6 The Bible presents Jesus as both God and Man. In our text, “Man” represents the true, human nature of Jesus. “Christ” represents His Divine nature. In 451 A.D. the doctrine of the two natures of Jesus Christ was declared by the Council of Chalcedon to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks To Yahweh Our God (Sons Of God, Week 2: Psalm 97) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 22, 2022

Week 2 in our study of what "elohim" means. Yahweh is God Most High, and we praise him for that.

Last week, we read Psalm 82. There, we read this: A psalm of/for Asaph (Psalm 82). God (Elohim) is taking his stand in the community/assembly of God (El), In the midst of the gods (Elohim) He is exercising authority. (2) How long will you exercise authority wrongly, while the faces of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12, Psalm 82:1-8, Deuteronomy 32:8-9

The Greatest Indipendence Day

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jun 30, 2001

The Cost of freedom is high. Lets look at how high it really is and what we should give in the quest for it.

THE GREATEST INDEPENDENCE DAY Introduction: As we come together today we are looking forward to a national holiday, the Fourth of July. Picnics, BBQ’s, watermelons and Kids but it’s not really what it is and that’s the sad part. I want to look at that and also I want to look at the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Calculated Risk Taking

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2001

Five spiritual high risk/high reward principles that help us lead adventurous, exciting spiritual lives!

When did you last do something bold? When did you last color outside the lines, refusing to play it safe? There’s a sign along the Alaskan Highway that reads, "Choose your rut carefully, you’ll be in it for the next 200 miles." A lot of folks live their lives like that sign. Especially the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

Jesus The Better Way: Jesus Is A Better Mediator Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 13, 2012

We have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS IS A BETTER MEDIATOR HEBREWS 4:14 – 5:10 Big Idea: We have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Job 23:1-9, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

New Life Beginnings

Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012

As we begin a new year, rather than simply making the same old resolutions that we never keep, let's look to some ideas the Apostle Paul shared with us, and determine to make and keep these "New Life Resolutions".

New Life Resolutions Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church, McEwen, TN January 1st, 2012 Philippians 3:13-15 “13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ - Priest With God's Oath

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 24, 2014

To show that CHRIST is Our Priesthood and our royal priesthood is based on CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST Your Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is Our Priesthood and our royal priesthood is based on CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:21 (Amplified Bible) 7:21 For those who formerly became priests received their office without its ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sit At Gods Right Hand

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 5, 2013

To show that we are sitting together with CHRIST far above all enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you reigning with CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are sitting together with CHRIST far above all enemies. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:13 (Amplified Bible) 1:13 Besides, to which of the angels has He ever said, Sit at My right hand ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ - Priest In Order Of Melchizedek

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 25, 2013

To show that we are like CHRIST a royal priest.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a royal priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are like CHRIST a royal priest. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:6 (Amplified Bible) 5:6 As He says also in another place, You are a Priest [appointed] forever after the order (with the rank) of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Prayer For The Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 4, 2013

A sermon examining Jesus' High Priestly Prayer.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 3 – Jesus’ Prayer For His Church) John 17:20-26 In John 15 Jesus called the Disciples His friends. Because they were His friends He prayed for them. Ultimately Jesus would lay down His life for His friends. John chapter 17 is truly a beautiful passage, but ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist