Sermons on High Standards:

Jesus, The High Priest (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS Hebrews 5:1-10 Jesus, the High Priest (pt 1) INTRO -In grade school I remember taking a field trip to the state capitol and getting to walk into the governor’s office. -That was when Vic Atiyeh was governor of Oregon. -He wasn’t there when we came in, but we got to see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Our High Priest (Part 2) Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS Jesus Our High Priest (part 2) Hebrews 7:1-28 INTRODUCTION -As you read the book of Genesis there are some amazing tales. -You could make the argument that the two key characters in Genesis are God…and this guy called Abraham. -We also read about Abraham’s descendants in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Relationships + God's Standards = True Freedom

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 26, 2000

You will only find true freedom in the way you conduct your relationships with others when you abide by God's standards for your realtionships.

What motivates your relationships with the people you meet throughout your lifetime? By what standards do you measure your relationships with others? What standards does God want for your relationships with other people? The world would have you believe that your relationships with others ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do We Meet The First Century Standard?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 26, 2005

This is another message that follows our recent revival that challenges our church corporately and individually to examine ourselves and see if we are meeting the biblical standard for church health.

Do We Meet the First Century Standard? Acts 9:31 I. A Healthy Church is a Church at Peace “…the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee and Samaria had peace…” v. 31 A. External peace B. Internal peace (Acts 2:44-47, Acts 4:32-35) 1. They had great fellowship 2. They did not quarrel over petty ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness God’s Standard For All People

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Jul 16, 2011

The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is legalism.

Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people. The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

An Absolute Standard Of Right And Wrong, Fact Of Fiction

Contributed by Paul George on Nov 21, 2003

Do you agree or disagree there is an absolute standard of right and wrong?

Do you agree or disagree there is an absolute standard of right and wrong? The rejection of an absolute standard of right and wrong is based on one of two decisions by those who reject the existence of an absolute standard of right and wrong. The first is the denial of the existence of the God of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

Sodom's Subtle Seductions Sabotages Saintly Standards!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 29, 2014

As servants of the Lord we need to be on constant watchful guard against the subtle ways the enemy uses to divert us from God's purpose and to nullify any effectiveness we may have had in influencing others for God.

And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Maintain A Righteous Standard In Evil Times.

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Aug 18, 2019

During these 2019 South African elections, many Christians have fought for a righteous government. Hoping that a Christian Party will have more significant support and hence greater influence on lobbying faith-based Judeo-Christian values and policies.

During these 2019 South African elections, many Christians have fought for a righteous government. Hoping that a Christian Party will have more significant support and hence greater influence on lobbying faith-based Judeo-Christian values and policies. Although the Christian parties gained some ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Students Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2022

1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Students The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew chapters 14-16, Jesus Christ continued to prove that He is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament. With both His works and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Standard Of Accountability For Men Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

The Bible emphasizes God's concern for the well-being and dignity of women.

The Bible emphasizes God's concern for the well-being and dignity of women. Throughout Scripture, we find examples of men being held accountable for their actions towards women. Here are five biblical examples: 1. Adam's Responsibility (Genesis 3:1-7, 12-13) In the Garden of Eden, Adam ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, Isaiah 1:17

The Pioneer, The Apostle, And The High Priest

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The primary purpose of the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews is to present " C __ __ __ __ __ P __ __ - e __ __ __ __ __ __." In the process our author demonstrates an exquisite mastery of the Greek language, an impressive knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures, and an ...read more

High Priest Of A Better Covenant

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

Central to the structure of God’s relationship with men was the concept of the covenant.

Central to the structure of God’s relationship with men was the concept of the covenant. A covenant was more than just a treaty. It was both a legal contract and a formalized bond of life and death sealed with an oath. The mediator of such a covenant was the priest. He was the one who would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Jesus The Great High Priest

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

Surely our griefs He himself bore, and our sorrows He carried; yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God and afflicted.

Surely our griefs He himself bore, and our sorrows He carried; yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God and afflicted. (Isaiah 53:4). Within the religion of the Jews, there was no more exalted position that could be held among men than that of the high priest. In the days of the New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Hinds Feet On High Places

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

A sermon to encourage those in the midst of troubles and trials.

HINDS FEET ON HIGH PLACES Habakkuk 3:17-19 I. THE TRIALS SHALL COME - vs. 17 1. Need to be precautious - I Thess. 3:4-5 2. Need to be patient - Rom. 12:12 3. Need to be prayerful - Psalms 62:7-8 II. THE THANKS SHOULD CONTINUE - vs. 18 1. Thanks for the Saviour - vs. 18, Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

A High Price For Low Living

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 12, 2001

The interest costs more than the height of pleasure attained.

--------------------------------------------- Ezek 18:4 Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die. Mica 7:3 That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge [asketh] for a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:4

Denomination: Pentecostal