Sermons on High Standards:

Obedience And It's Benefits

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Feb 7, 2022

why you should and must obey The instructions of The MOST HIGH

Benefits of obedience 1 Samuel 15 “Has The LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice and to heed than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and ...read more

Consider Jesus

Contributed by John Newton on Feb 13, 2022

A look at Jesus, as High Priest, Son Of God and “Sent One”

As he drew to the conclusion of his gospel the aged apostle John reflected, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” It was a common characteristic of those early ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal

God Came Into The World

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 6, 2023

This is the high point of God’s redemptive plan. Paul stated

INTRODUCTION The most significant event that ever happened in this world is the event when God came into the world. God the Son entered the world to provide salvation for all who believe. This is the high point of God’s redemptive plan. Paul stated in Galatians 4:4-5 4But when the set time had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26, Luke 1:29, Luke 1:35, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baccalaureate Service 2024

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2024

Encouraging words for those who have graduated high school.

Note: I reviewed many messages on Baccalaureate in this site. So may overlap some ideas. Let me first begin by saying congratulations. I know you have heard that a lot. But this is a big accomplishment. To me this will mean a lot to you especially as you look back. It may surprise you, but I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith Hall Of Fame Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009

Faith can come at a high cost, it may take everything from you.

Hebrews: Chapter 11 November 23rd, 2008 Faith Hall of Fame Heb 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Andrew was one of those guys that was just so happy all the time you almost wanted to smack him, you know? No matter what you said to him he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-35

Denomination: *other

The Assurance Of Hope

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2019

Moving on to better things.

THE ASSURANCE OF HOPE. Hebrews 6:9-20. We saw last week that the writer to the Hebrews concludes that those who are inclined to fall away are NIGH unto cursing (Hebrews 6:8); but he emphasises to the recipients of his letter that “we are persuaded better things of you, and things that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Person Of Interest

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 8, 2022

As a supposed victim of a judicial murder, Jesus becomes a Person of Interest. The message is a study of His sacrifice and what that sacrifice means for us.

“From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Intimidated Christian Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

Our three enemies -- the world, the flesh, and the devil – work together to intimidate us, often successfully.

The Intimidated Christian (I Peter 3:13-17) 1. By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Internet Writer Fri Jul 7, 2006 6:28 PM ET NEW YORK - Some questions even stump Stephen Hawking. The famed British astrophysicist and best-selling author has turned to Yahoo Answers, a new feature in which anyone can pose a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Gives Us His Word Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

Make Jesus' passion your passion, his aims your aims, and pray for these things every day.

THIS PAST TUESDAY, I took a day away from my desk, and Jan and I made a trip to Frisco, which is one of the places we like to go when we can. We ate at a favorite restaurant, relaxed and talked a bit, and then, as we almost always do, we went our separate ways – Jan to shop, and what I always ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Cleanses The Temple

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 3, 2018

Why does Jesus cleanse the Temple rather than deal with the Roman occuppying force. In short, because the Priests were not living up to the standards God expected from them. The Temple's uses were being abused. God requires higher standards.

TSJ 04-03-2018 John 2: 13-25: Jesus clears the Temple This morning's Gospel reading blows a hole in our comfortable view of Jesus being "Gentle Jesus meek and mild.". He was anything else but meek and mild This morning we see Jesus clearing the money changers out of the Temple. We read in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Advance Through Arrest Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus indicates that one of the key ways of getting the Gospel spread would be through the courts. The persecution would lead to opportunities to defend the Gospel before high officials and leaders in high places.

There is a difference between sin and error. It I say 2+2=5 I am in error, but I am not sinning. That is, if my motive is to come to a right answer I am not sinning. If my human fallibility leads me to a wrong answer it is not sin. If I say 2+2=5 in order to confuse a young person so that they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-13

Do You Measure Up?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2002

There is only one standard for the Child of God, Every life will be judged by it. Do you Measure up?

We all must build our lives upon the word of God. I am only qualified to pastor and shepherd you as I lead you to build your life upon the word. When I fail to do that I am disqualified as a pastor and shepherd. But if I am faithful to lead you to the word, but you do not build upon it, then you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Led Life Part 8 (Goodness) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2002

Goodness has everything to do with morality according to God’s standards as lived through the life of the Son.

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church April 9 2002 Goodness Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. The Greek word for Goodness is "agathosune" and means "in all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Always Something

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005

Trials and testings are standard fare for growing, mature Christians. This sermon exhorts to perseverance and rejoicing in trials and tests.

First Sunday in Lent 2005 Ecclesiasticus 2:1-23; 2 Cor. 6:1-10, Matt. 4:1-11 Those of us who are old enough will remember a character created by the late Gilda Radner when she was a regular comedienne on the television show Saturday Night Live. Among her many comic personalities was one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Jesus Concentrated On Only Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today's standards.

In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today's standards. After all, the Lord spent most of His time with only twelve disciples, one of whom betrayed Him. However, Jesus knew that by concentrating on twelve disciples He would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational