Sermons on High:

Shavuot Sunday

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2012

Today is Pentecost Sunday. It has been faithfully celebrated at Catholic & liturgical (formal/high) churches for centuries but many Protestant/Evangelical congregations do not give it as much as a nod.

Shavuot Sunday Dr. Mike Fogerson June 27, 2012 Introduction: A You may not know it (or its significance) but today is Pentecost Sunday. 1 It has been faithfully celebrated at Catholic & liturgical (formal/high) churches for centuries but many Protestant/Evangelical congregations do not give it ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Two Dire But Separate Warnings For The End Times.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 17, 2014

cost of deception can be very high, so Jesus shows us tactic of Satan that always work for him, so if you know them, you have a chance.

Summary: The cost of deception can be very high, so Jesus shows us tactic of Satan that always work for him, so if you know them, you have a chance. This sermon was delivered to St John's in Girvan and St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 17th November 2013: by Gordon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19, Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Staying Married Is Not About Staying In Love, Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

There never has been a generation whose view of marriage is high enough. The chasm between the biblical vision of marriage and the human vision is, and has always been, gargantuan.

Between our more substantial sermon series I am taking up a few subjects that seem to me to be urgent. Marriage is always urgent. There never has been a generation whose view of marriage is high enough. The chasm between the biblical vision of marriage and the human vision is, and has always been, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit And The Understanding Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 5, 2012

A sermon on the doctrine of illumination (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's books, Power From On High, Chapter 2, and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, Chapter 2)

HoHum: Before we get too reactionary or begin to ask about this or that, this extreme episode is what Dr. Cottrell is teaching against. “I was teaching an adult Bible class at a local church some years ago when the subject of the need and use of the Bible was raised. A man in the class- a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Parables Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

Jesus was an excellent teacher and guru. He used all the available sources to teach the high values of the Kingdom of God. Every parable is unique and admirable to know the wisdom of God.

Mark 4:1-21 Parables in Mark Definition of the Parable: The Catholic Encyclopedia explains, “The word parable (Hebrew mashal; Syrian mathla, Greek parabole) signifies in general a comparison, or a parallel, by which one thing is used to illustrate another (ref: Aleteia). The Greek word Parabole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

The New Covenant In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 31, 2023

This prophecy of Jeremiah of the New Covenant is considered the high-water mark of all the Old Testament prophecies. This is the glory of the New Covenant. This prophecy is quoted in Hebrews 8:8-12.

Jeremiah was called as a prophet six hundred years before Christ. He is known as the weeping prophet. He pronounced judgment. The refused to listen to Jeremiah. The people from his own town were going to kill him. (Jeremiah 11:21) They put him in the stocks. They tried to sentence him to death. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:8-12, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Jeremiah 30:22, Jeremiah 31:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching From Philippians #11

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

Many consider this passage of scripture to be one of the most important passages in the Bible. Once we get into these verses, it is easy to see why it is ranked so high by so many.

The reason it is ranked so high is because this passage deals with the example we set before our FAMILY and FRIENDS. Every one of us has influence for GOOD or BAD! Illus: Even Jesse James had a gang that followed him around, and so do we. We have people under our influence. When we speak about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Wants To Help, Heal And Deliver Somebody!

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Sep 9, 2019

Zech. 3:1-3 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.

The Lord wants to help, heal and deliver somebody! Zech. 3:1-3 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5, Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Grievously Abused Verse: "if My People..."

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 17, 2025

We have a high and holy privilege of asking anything of God, knowing that we will receive what we ask when we ask in the Name of Christ our Lord.

“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” “If my people who are called by my name…” You will no doubt recognise the opening words of this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The King Who Won A War Without Fighting (The Story Of Jehoshaphat)

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Nov 15, 2021

- The fourth king of Judah under the divided kingdom - He followed the ways of the Lord. - He did not consult other gods, he removed the high places and the Asherah poles.

HOW JEHOSHAPHAT WON: 1. HE INQUIRED THE LORD AND PROCLAIMED A FAST. a. 2 Chronicles 20:3 Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. b. He trusted God. (Proverbs 3:5) c. They gathered together and seek the Lord. d. 2 Chronicles 20:4 The people of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:17-22

When God Speaks You Should Listen Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 3, 2008

At that time in the commercial all noise would stop… all conversation would stop, all actions would stop, all traffic would stop… and EVERYONE would turn in listening to hear what E.F. Hutton had to say… leading us to believe that EF Hutton was the leadin

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 1, 2006 revised May 22, 2008 Date last preached: May 25, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Our Great Savior! Sermon Title: When GOD speaks…you should listen! Sermon Text: Hebrews 1:1-3 plus READ PASSAGES HERE 1 Long ago God spoke ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Lord Is Far Better

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 18, 2015

Hang on the best is yet to come.

OUR LORD IS FAR BETTER Hebrews 12: 18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, 19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of Jesus Before The Spiritual And Government Authorities Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

We’ll see how three groups respond to Jesus: the spiritual leaders of the nation, the followers of Jesus themselves, and governmental authorities.

"For centuries people believed that Aristotle was right when he said that the heavier an object, the faster it would fall to earth. Aristotle was regarded as the greatest thinker of all time, and surely he would not be wrong. Anyone, of course, could have taken two objects, one heavy and one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-54

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Works With Surprising Speed

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2019

Study of the revival that occurred during the reign of Hezekiah, focusing in particular on the suddenness with which God moved the hearts of the people and the conditions that preceded that revival.

“Hezekiah said, ‘You have now consecrated yourselves to the LORD. Come near; bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.’ And the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all who were of a willing heart brought burnt offerings. The number of the burnt offerings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Melchizedek (Hebrews 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 24, 2024

Who was Melchizedek? How did he relate to Jesus? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 7.

Was Melchizedek a high priest before the Levitical priesthood? Was the Levitical priesthood perfect? Is Jesus the perfect high priest? Let’s discuss this in Hebrews 7. Who was Melchizedek? What does it mean that he was without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist