Sermons on High Ground:

Dont Sell Out

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 24, 2006

the importance of maintaining your ground.

Don’t sell out. 1 Kings 21:1-3 1-3 And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth, the Jezreelite had a vineyard, which was in Jezreel, hard by the palace of Ahab, king of Samaria. And Ahab spoke unto Naboth, saying, give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

The Impartiality Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 26, 2013

Breaking new ground with the gospel.

THE IMPARTIALITY OF GOD. Acts 9:36-Acts 11:18. Joppa was probably the only truly Jewish seaport in Judah. If nationalistic troubles were to break out, it was as likely to happen in Joppa as in Jerusalem itself. To such a city came Peter (Acts 9:36-43). Caesarea was Herod's seaport, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43, Acts 10:1-48, Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul: A High Impact Person, Moving From Success To Significance

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 27, 2000

We all can learn from Biblical characters/scoundrels because they were all thoroughly changed when they encountered God. From the example of Paul we can see how God can change and use us to be "High-Impact People" for Him.

"Paul: A High Impact Person, Moving From Success to Significance" Philippians 3:4-4:1 INTRODUCTION: Remember when you were young, pretending to be someone you admired? I always did this when I played sports. Neighborhood kids would get together, and after we would choose sides, we would then ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2 Focal Point:: High Time To Arise/Get Up! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2008

We must count the cost and ARISE, Get up and press toward the blessings. How many times must we get up? Distorted vision can cost greatly!

#2 THE FOCAL POINT: IT IS HIGH TIME TO GET UP --- ARISE... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part lesson. I do part one in two parts, and part two in two parts. I went to Lowes and bought a PLUMMET, or a PLUMBLINE. I hold the plumb line and tell how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Mighty Warrior

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What is spiritual warfare really about and how as a believer do you defend yourself from attack while not giving ground to Satan?

How many of you have read Frank Peretti’s books like "This Present Darkness?" Peretti changed the Christian idea of spiritual warfare forever by his descriptions of sliming slithering demons plotting to tempt and attack Christians and keep pre-Christians from giving their lives to Jesus Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Been There; Been Tempted To Do That

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 12, 2012

As our High Priest, Jesus understands our struggles and temptations and gives us access to God.

Been There, Been Tempted To Do That Hebrews 4:14-16 Intro: A man had placed a claim with his insurance company for injuries that he had received and they sent him a letter asking him to explain and justify his claim. This is his reply. . Dear Sirs, I was recently moving 500 pounds of bricks from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ground Is Shaking, Irene Is Coming For A Visit, What Else Could Possibility

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 25, 2011

Everything is falling into place according to the Bible. God is still on the throne, He is still in charge of the entire universe.

Ground is shaking, Irene is coming for a visit, what else could possibility happen? Jesus said in Matthew 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation shall rise against nation, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Takes You Off Of Yor High Horse

Contributed by Mike Haynes Jr. on Jun 12, 2001

We Live in a day Where as the Old saying goes "Men are Ridding on their High Horses"

When God Takes You Off of Your High Horse Hebrews 10:31 There was a Time when the Preached Word of God brought Fear and Trembling in the Hearts of Every Man. On July 8th, 1741 Jonathan Edwards stood and Read Aloud his Sermon “SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD” Men Screamed, Wept and even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of The Divine

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 26, 2020

On the night of his betrayal, Jesus prays that his church may be one, with the same unity that Jesus shares with his heavenly Father

May 24, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:1-11 The Prayer of the Divine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Last Thursday was Ascension Day. 40 days after Easter, the risen Jesus meets with his disciples on a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Setting The Boundaries Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007

In order for God to work within a congregation, His church needs to understand the critical importance of setting boundaries, and committing themselves to purity and holiness.

OPEN: One man told of the time that his company’s factory had received an ominous package. It arrived at the loading dock with this warning printed on it: Danger! Do Not Touch! “Management was called and we were told to stay clear of the box until it could be analyzed. When the foreman arrived, he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship By The Book Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005

If all of life is worship, what are the ground rules worship? If we know them, we know the ground rules for life.

Worship by the Book Colossians 2 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI Jan. 16, 2005 Last week Pastor Bob began a series on worship. In that sermon he taught us that worship is only worship when it is God-centered. If we come to worship with anything else in mind – if we come to a service looking for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hymn: The Solid Rock, By: Edward Mote - 1834

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand

Chorus: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand (what does this mean?) Last part of First Verse: I dare not trust the sweetest frame (Webster's: plan), But wholly lean on Jesus’ name. (the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Mission--Stand Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2009

Christians are not appointed to take new ground from the enemy. Rather, we are appointed to occupy ground which the Master has already won.

EPHESIANS 6:11, 13, 14 YOUR MISSION – STAND “Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. “Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Believe Him Or Not?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 4, 2001

Jesus must be accepted or rejected, there is no middle ground!

JESUS: BELIEVE HIM OR NOT? JOHN 10:22-42 AUGUST 5, 2001 INTRODUCTION: A fool is not necessarily stupid he just doesn’t recognize the obvious. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal they lay down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Made To Be Up There

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 31, 2002

Made For The High Places

“Made For The High Places’ Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction : A Danish philosopher gave a powerful lesson in a story concerning wild geese. He tells us that the geese came and went with the seasons as their ancestors had done for centuries. One day some of the geese, on their annual trip, landed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist