Sermons on High Standard:

The High Cost Of Low Living Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

The godly line of Seth is now intermingling with the ungodly line of Cain.

Intro: 1. Tozer, "The rise of a new religious spirit in recent years is marked by disturbing similarities to that earlier "revival" under Constantine. Now as then a quasi-Christianity is achieving acceptance by compromise. It is dickering with the unregenerate world for acceptance and, as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Perfectly Adapted High Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 5, 2014

To show our GREAT HIGH PRIEST is JESUS, who lived, died, raised again from the dead and made us sit together with Him in His Heavenly throne.

I. EXORDIUM: Where are you now sitting? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our GREAT HIGH PRIEST is JESUS, who lived, died, raised again from the dead and made us sit together with Him in His Heavenly throne. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:26 (Amplified Bible) 7:26 [Here is] the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfectly Adapted High Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 7, 2014

To show our GREAT HIGH PRIEST is JESUS, who lived, died, raised again from the dead and made us sit together with Him in His Heavenly throne.

I. EXORDIUM: Where are you now sitting? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our GREAT HIGH PRIEST is JESUS, who lived, died, raised again from the dead and made us sit together with Him in His Heavenly throne. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:26 (Amplified Bible) 7:26 [Here is] the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect High Priest Forever

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2014

To show that JESUS can never be stopped by death, JESUS stopped death and remained our High Priest until now in the Heavens until forever.

I. EXORDIUM: If you are royal priesthood, then who is your Great High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS can never be stopped by death, JESUS stopped death and remained our High Priest until now in the Heavens until forever. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:28 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Every Human High Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 22, 2013

To show that CHRIST is Perfect High Priest as a Man.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST our Perfect High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is Perfect High Priest as a Man. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:1 (Amplified Bible) 5:1 FOR EVERY high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Hymn To Our High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

He is our eternal Advocate, always available, always approachable.

A HYMN TO OUR HIGH PRIEST. Hebrews 7:23-28. Jesus’ priesthood is proclaimed to be of a better order than that of Aaron (Hebrews 7:11) because of His similitude to Melchisedec (Hebrews 7:14-15). It is not genealogy which qualifies our great High Priest, but the power of an indissoluble life ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The High Cost Of Discipleship"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 22, 2013

In this message we look at the real cost of discipleship. We have watered it down for today's culture. Jesus never did that.

“The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 Last week we left the disciples standing on the shore. They had just brought in such a large catch of fish that the nets were nearly breaking and when they placed all the fish in the boats they began to sink. Jesus said to them, come and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Trying Times - "High And Mighty" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 30, 2013

What competitive madness demands we do contrary to common decency?

Trying Times – “HIGH AND MIGHTY” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013) “And one told David, saying Ahithophel is among the ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Taking Down The High Places

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 13, 2013

A message about the importance of looking out for the next generation

Title: Taking Down the High Places Theme: Showing the importance of taking down the high places. Text: 2 Kings 12:2 - 3 2 Kings 12:2-3 Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him. (3) But the high places were not taken away; the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:2-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Balancing Life On The High Wire Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 17, 2016

To some of us, seeking to live a balanced life is natural; to others, it is anything but natural. Nonetheless, the only way to obey all of Gods commands is through balance; we prefer to pick and chose instead.

Balancing Life on the High Wire (Topical) 1. A single man was enjoying a meal in a fancy restaurant and there was a gorgeous woman sitting at the next table. He had noticed her since he sat down, but lacked the nerve to speak to her. Suddenly she sneezed, and her glass eye came flying out of its ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The High Calling Of Deacons - Ii

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The role of the deacons

I. A Deacon’s Distinctive Qualities (vs. 8-9, 11-12) 1. A man of good moral character (v.8) - Illustration of honest deacon # 2 A. They are to be men of good moral character (v.8a) - To be “reverent” carries the idea do someone’s character that is “honorable” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Infinitely Superior High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2015

In an argument from the lesser to the greater, this chapter commences with a demonstration of the limitations of the access to God allowed in the annual Day of Atonement. All this anticipates the comparison: But Christ…

AN INFINITELY SUPERIOR HIGH PRIEST. Hebrews 9:11-14. This short passage is the high point of the writer’s comparison between the old covenant and the new. In an argument from the lesser to the greater, the chapter commences with a demonstration of the limitations of the access to God allowed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Not Always The High Life!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

What controls your Life?

Ephesians 5:15-21 “Be very careful, then, how you live -- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Living Low Series

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010

We have all experienced failure like Samson. But do you feel your hair starting to grow back???

The High Cost of Living Low Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can't seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the former. He was born at a special time in Israel's history. 7 times this ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Aim High By Bending Low

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 9, 2013

When Jesus washed his disciple's feet he performed an act of the utmost humility. In doing so he set an example for us to follow.

AIM HIGH BY BENDING LOW John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: John of all the gospels has the longest account of the Last Supper. We owe him for many of the details of what went on in that upper room. First of which is what we’ll be looking at today as we see a great act of humility performed by our ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ