Sermons on High Standards:

"Fly High" - Acts Part 21 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2006

Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) is also a spiritual law. Our personal wit

Fly High – Acts part 21 Opening Illustration: On the lighter side of life Thesis: Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Killers Of The High Impact Life Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 6, 2007

There are some serious pests in your secret life that can kill your witness if they are left unchecked. Here’s how to identify and remedy with them.

Why do some Christians fall away? Why do some seem to start off the Christian life with incredible enthusiasm – and then they appear to give up? In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus examines that part of the Christian life that no one else can see; your secret life with God. And when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: *other

The High Chair Vs The Electric Chair?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 9, 2008

We think about the role of Parent’s in raising Godly children. A poll recently stated: 80% of unchurched parents want their children to have a spiritual education.

THE HIGH CHAIR VS THE ELECTRIC CHAIR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION! A. Did you hear about the little boy that went to Sunday School? His Mom and Dad stayed home. They started asking the lad all about Sunday School class? The Mom said: WHO WAS YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The High Calling Of God In Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

There are two sides to the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

I. THE HIGH CALLING OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS. Philippians 3:14. When we are converted, we have a change of mind, a change of heart. Yet this is not only a once-for-all experience, but also an on-going process which will not be completed this side of eternity. We have been changed, we are being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Romans 8:28-39, Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Calling Of Deacons-Part 1

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The role of deacons

I. The purpose of having Deacons. (vs. 1-2,4) 1. To minister to the physical needs of the church. (vs. 1-2b) A. The word “deacon” comes from the Greek word “diakonos” which carries the idea of serving as a helper, or servant/ B. The early church in Jerusalem did not need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Remember To Live In The Shelter Of The Most High Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

It’s fair to say that this life is filled with its share of problems. Some are small and some are huge and when we are in the midst of a difficult circumstance its good to be able to remember God’s word and draw strength from it.

Remember to live in the Shelter of the Most High Psalm 91:1-16 Do you have favourite verses or chapters in the Bible? Each of us probably has a specific verse or chapter that we remember. It could be a specific promise of God, or perhaps a verse of encouragement, or a verse that speaks of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Great High Priest Is In The Heavens

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 19, 2013

To show that we have a part to play in our relationship with the LORD, continue focusing our spiritual eyes on JESUS, and continue in our declaration based on His WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you holding on to JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have a part to play in our relationship with the LORD, continue focusing our spiritual eyes on JESUS, and continue in our declaration based on His WORDS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:14 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Appointed As High Priest By God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 25, 2013

To show that we are like CHRIST in this world.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a son of GOD? Are you GOD's priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are like CHRIST in this world. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:5 (Amplified Bible) 5:5 So too Christ (the Messiah) did not exalt Himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

It’s High Time!

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

It’s High Time!

Psalm 119:121-128. It’s High Time! 126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law. Dr.Vance Havner says, “civilisation today reminds me of an ape with a blowtorch playing in a room full of dynamite. Charles Lindbergh - American Air Mail Pilot "I have seen ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:121-128

Denomination: Holiness

Hinds Feet On My High Places

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 8, 2012

Luther often said there is a great divinity in pronouns. There is a vast difference between the Lord is the shepherd, a shepherd, and the Lord is MY shepherd. In this message I will talk about spiritual mountain top experiences.

Hinds Feet on My High Places Hab 3:19 The LORD God [is] my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ [feet], and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. This text speaks to me of spiritual mountain top experiences. Though God may not want us to live on the mountain top (cf. Mk 9), for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Our Great High Priest

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 22, 2018

Our Great High Priest – Hebrews chapter 4 verse 14 to chapter 5 verse 10 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Question one: Who is this Great High Priest? Question Two: What does this Great High Priest have to offer? Question Three: Why does he qualify as our Great High Priest? SERMON BODY: Ill: • John H. Starkey was a violent British criminal. • He murdered his own wife, then was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

God’s High View Of Submission Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce by stating that only those willing to abandon everything for the sake of kingdom can accept it.

OPENING SENTENCE: Many of you may not know the name Tim Keller but he is well known as a very successful pastor who built the largest church In New York City, an area considered very difficult to reach, and he did it without gimmicks or watering down the gospel. INTRODUCTION: To honor his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 5:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Merciful And Faithful High Priest Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 20, 2013

To show that CHRIST is our High Priest. We are kings, lords and priests because CHRIST is our King of kings, Lord of lords, and High Priest respectively.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is our High Priest. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:17 (Amplified Bible) 2:17 So it is evident that it was essential that He be made like His brethren in every respect, in order that He might ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, Our Apostle And High Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 23, 2013

To show that CHRIST is both our Apostle and High Priest.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST your Apostle and High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is both our Apostle and High Priest. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:1 (Amplified Bible) 3:1 SO THEN, brethren, consecrated and set apart for God, who share in the heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2019

In Jesus' longest recorded prayer, offered to the Father just hours before his arrest and crucifixion, he asks for three critical things that we need, and for which God's power is both necessary and sufficient: (1) purity and protection, (2) unity, and (3) glory.

Chapter seventeen of John’s gospel consists of a prayer, offered by Jesus to the Father. It is a remarkable prayer. First of all, it’s the longest prayer of Jesus which is recorded in any of the gospels. Jesus was known to pray for long periods of time, but usually he went off by himself to do so. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist