Sermons on High Ground:

A Colony Of Heaven

Contributed by John White on Aug 17, 2018

In this passage Paul describes some changes that should mark the life of a believer. He sets the bar of Christian living very high for himself and for all those who profess to follow him as he follows the Lord Jesus Christ.

A Colony Of Heaven Philippians 3:13-21 “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, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Well Of Beer-Lahai-Roi

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 11, 2015

WHEN WE COME TO THE WELL OF THE VISION OF LIFE... we trust God for His answers. BEER-LAHAI-ROI (Beer-- lay--high--roy) MEANS WELL OF A VISIBLE GOD, THE WELL OF HIM THAT LIVES AND SEES ME AND MY NEED....

COME TO THE WELL BEERLAHAIRROI ( Beer --lay---high---roy) NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Genesis 16:14 Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered. (Beer--lay--high--roy) WHEN WE COME TO THE WELL OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Improve Your Memory - Psalm 6:2,6 Pt.12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 11, 2025

Memory is the key to obedience. All memory is selective and the tiny fragment you remember reveals character. Being moved by, treasuring up and rehearsing low things instead of high things is evil (Israel’s sin).

The Power of Holy Memory: Transforming Faith Through Reflection Summary: Your physical eyes also play a role in seeing God by seeing His glory reflected in the goodness of what He made (“check your mirrors”). Emblems are not really seen unless they are interpreted. Sanctify your memory ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:2, Psalm 63:6

How God Uses Persecution Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

Stephen's message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His church. Israel DID reject the message; in fact, Israel killed Stephen and launched a savage persecution against the c

The last time we were in our series in the Book of Acts, we saw that Stephen died as a martyr for Jesus Christ. Stephen preached a message just before he died. His message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Nowhere To Stand

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

What is moving the ground beneath your feet today? Is it the loss of a loved one? A marriage that is less than perfect? A job that seems insecure? An illness that threatens your life? A trusted person who has let you down? Faith in God can be restored.

Nowhere to Stand Psalm 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Message: There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, 2 Samuel 12:18-19, Psalm 18:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dangers Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 28, 2022

Level Set: False teachers are not new, and they have always existed. The legitimacy of God’s Word (the Bible) is where we find our foundation and wisdom, and it is within its pages that we see the dangers of following those who are not grounded in the Word of God.

The Dangers of False Teachers 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 3 2 Peter 2:1-22 Introduction - Purpose: Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- As a disciple maker his desire is to see others grow in knowledge of Christ -- Promise he stands on: the Gospel we/they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond The Scroll

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 5, 2026

In 2026, it is easy to be connected to everyone but grounded in nothing. Are you building a legacy, or just consuming a feed? Move Beyond the Scroll and discover how to develop "20/26 Vision" trading temporary dopamine hits for the permanent Kingdom milestones that actually matter.

As we step into 2026, we find ourselves in a world obsessed with the momentary. We are programmed to "scroll" constantly seeking the next hit of dopamine or the next temporary distraction. We often talk about "20/20 vision," meaning we see things clearly as they are right now. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1, Psalm 119:9, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Is (I Am Series - Week 1) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 29, 2025

Moses thought he was watching sheep. Instead, he discovered the God who watches over everything. Today, we meet the eternal I AM.

The God Who Is I AM Series - Week 1 Main Text: Exodus 3:14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:1-15, Revelation 1:8 Introduction A young seminary student once asked the renowned theologian Karl Barth, after decades of studying God, what the most profound thing he had learned was. Barth smiled and replied, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14, Exodus 3:1-15, Revelation 1:8, Deuteronomy 31:6, Exodus 3:3, Exodus 3:5, Exodus 3:6, Exodus 3:15, Exodus 14:21, Exodus 16:4, Habakkuk 2:20, Hebrews 13:8, Isaiah 26:4, Isaiah 55:8-9, James 1:17, Jeremiah 29:13, John 6:35, John 8:12, John 8:58, John 10:11, Joshua 5:15, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 46:10, Psalm 90:2, Psalm 135:13, Romans 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Before Agrippa Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 29, 2017

He explains why he was particularly pleased to be able to state his case to King Agrippa. Of all the high officials residing in the country, nobody knew better than the king the history, principals, and passions that motivated the Jewish people.

July 31, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.F.5: Paul Before Agrippa (Acts 26:1-32) Commentary 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Tisha B'av

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2009

Tisha B’Av, Jerusalem, the World, & God’s Word

(pronounced tee sha b’ahv) - For 2009 is July 29 Ps 48:1-8 - Joy of God found in Jerusalem - Note Ps 48:8 Zechariah 12:2-3KJV 2 Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. 3 And in that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Not In The Words "the Temple Of The Lord" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 31, 2019

In Jeremiah’s words, there is murder, theft, fornication, perjury and the out-and-out worship of money. But we cannot forget the legal murder sanctioned by the Supreme Court.

Jeremiah 7: 1-15 “The Temple of the Lord. . .” We are encouraged by the Church to listen to the word of the Lord, as much as possible, with ears sensitive to their original meaning. In other words, we listen as the people of Judah, the Jews, would have heard them in the days of Jeremiah. They were ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-15, Matthew 21:13

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus And The Mourning Widow Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 9, 2016

We can learn a lot about feeling compassion and acting on it from the actions of Jesus at Nain.

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost 2016 Extraordinary Form In the letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul famously tells his Catholic listeners that the task assigned to us by our baptismal consecration is to “watch carefully how [we] live, not as fools but as wise persons, redeeming the times ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Noah Found Grace

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Noah found Grace

Genesis 6 8 "But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD." 1. Don't miss the boat. 2. Remember that we are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

It Is Time For Renewal

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2021

The world is going through dark times, yet we see people standing together as bright torches shining through the blackest night. Others in great suffering cannot keep their faith and kneel to the ground in discouragement, let us renew our minds, take courage, share our faith and keep working.

Hag 2:1 in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, 2 "Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Luke 2:27-32, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven's Wager

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 25, 2004

The story of Job continues today. We are all Job. Satan is trying to afflict us, to tempt us, to lure us away from God. We must remain faithful in the face of trials. We must fall to the ground in worship, expressing love to God. But, if we have faile

Preached by Larry Brincefield on June 27, 2004 Title: Heaven’s Wager Text: Job 1:6-22 Introduction 1. I don’t have much time for “pleasure” reading. • I do so much reading of Bibles, commentaries, and other materials in sermon preparation, • I just don’t have the time to read much beyond ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Nazarene