SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Higher Standard:

showing 1,591-1,605 of 39,671
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Kelly Durant avatar

    Graduations: Moving Up!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 27, 2015
     | 13,102 views

    Life is full of stages. Time, outside forces, our own maturing nature forces us to move on.Young people, the first thing you need to get right in life starting independence, your priority, is to learn to seek God, fear God, and live only by His standards.

    Graduations: Moving Up! Kelly Durant 5-31-15 Ecclesiastes 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 2. How many of you have seen a toddler scream when the parents are trying to put it into the stroller? Once a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Experiments In Forgiving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 11, 2021
     | 1,863 views

    In Matthew 5:38-42 we see Jesus presenting us God’s standard as an Experiment for us in Forgiving. Jesus outlines: 1) The Principle of Mosaic Law (Matthew 5:38), and gives four illustrations on: 2) The Perspective of Divine Truth (Matthew 5:39-42).

    Matthew 5:38-42 [38]"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'[39] But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. [40] And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Why All People Are Sinners And Why Jesus Had To Die For Our Sins Romans 3:23 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,108 views

    The concept of sin and the need for redemption are central themes in Christian theology. The Apostle Paul encapsulates the human condition in Romans 3:23 (NLT): "For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard." But what does this mean, and why is it significant?

    Why All People Are Sinners and Why Jesus Had to Die for Our Sins Romans 3:23 Understanding Human Sinfulness The concept of sin and the need for redemption are central themes in Christian theology. The Apostle Paul encapsulates the human condition in Romans 3:23 (NLT): "For everyone has ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Don't Wanna Be A Pharisee

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,473 views

    The Pharisees were a group that wanted holiness in their lives and obedience to God, yet Jesus rebuked them more harshly than any other group. Where did they go wrong? How can we avoid their error?

    Don’t Wanna Be A Pharisee TCF Sermon October 15, 2006 Let me tell you about two groups of people. The first group of people is deeply concerned about holiness. They are students of the Word of God. They are very careful about obedience to God. They take very seriously God’s admonishment to be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Our Rest In Distress

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,738 views

    Today’s message centers upon Psalm 61:1-4 and King David’s cry for God to hear him in the midst of His troubles. To find the rest we need in times of distress, we need to go to Jesus, the rock that is higher than anything we might face. Jesus is the true rest in times of our distress.

    Our Rest In Distress Psalm 61:1-4 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mRq1IJqMao There is a quote by Corrie ten Boom, whose family helped escaping Jews from the Holocaust, where she and her family were caught and sent to the prison camps. She wrote a best-selling biography ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Dykes avatar

    The Conspiracy Of Kindness

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 132 ratings
     | 53,705 views

    Showing kindness to others is not only God’s command, but it also is the character of God. Perform acts of kindness toward strangers who cannot repay you and do it in Jesus’ name instead of your own.

    The Conspiracy of Kindness Ephesians 4:29-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION This world could use a little more kindness and love. Judson College in Alabama is a Baptist college for women. A few years ago, the chaplain from Judson told about the time he was leading in prayer in the all-female ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Pursue Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,444 views

    Christ calls his followers to be different from the world. We show this difference in our efforts to reconcile relationships.

    (based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:17-26 TITLE: “PURSUE RECONCILIATION” INTRODUCTION: A. A young insurance salesman had just completed a training seminar in which the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,511 views

    Simon says, "touch your nose. . ." Jesus says, "follow my example." With a servant’s heart you won’t just "win the game;" you will have the blessing of God’s hand upon your life. Will you willing to take up the towel and serve others like Jesus did?

    As a child I was never very good at the game “Simon Says.” You remember how that game is played don’t you? The leader plays the part of Simon, and everyone playing has to do what Simon says. Of course the catch is that you are only to do what Simon says when Simon says, “Simon says. . .” ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Burger King Church (Have It Your Way)

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,961 views

    The currently popular idea of the "church of the individual" would have the apostles spinning in their graves - the local church is critical for the making of disciples and the idea of a have it your way church is in no way a good thing

    Burger King Church (Have it your way) TCF Sermon January 11, 2009 Open with Youtube video of BK commercial – commercial jingle sings: Have it your way. We’ve just finished the football bowl season – and you may have noticed that every bowl has a sponsor these days. It’s not the Sugar Bowl – ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Children Of God

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010
     | 5,041 views

    Children of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 John chapter 3 verses 1-10. Ill: Chinese boy who wanted to learn about jade went to study with a talented old teacher. • This gentle man put a piece of the precious stone into his hand; • And told him to hold it tight. • Then he began to talk of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Walk In The Light!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,016 views

    Walk in the Light! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 John chapter 1 verses 5-10: Ill: • A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • "What are you most proud of?" he asked him. • "Well, " said the man, "I don't have an enemy in the world." • "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ben Peak avatar

    God's Guide To Proper Fashion

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,721 views

    In this passage Paul gives us a list of things that we need to “put on,” things we need to dress our spiritual bodies with.

    You know, being in style, keeping up with today’s fashion has become a major issue in American society. Many people’s lives are dictated by their desire to keep up with the newest fashion. You can channel surf on TV and find multiple shows that are dedicated to showing people how to get in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Who Made You Judge? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2016
     | 9,207 views

    A study of the book of Job 8: 1 – 22

    Job 8: 1 – 22 Who Made You Judge? 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “How long will you speak these things, and the words of your mouth be like a strong wind? 3 Does God subvert judgment? Or does the Almighty pervert justice? 4 If your sons have sinned against Him, He has ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 24, 2014
     | 15,344 views

    Paul tackles the spiritual immaturity of the Corinthian believers...HEAD ON!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 28, 2014 Date Preached: March 02, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: We are a TEAM - Stay Humble Sermon Text: 1 Cor 3:1-9 [ESV] Introduction: So far in our journey through this ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    A Lazy Christian Is An Oxymoron Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,426 views

    Your work matters to God. There is great value in honest, hard work. Laziness is a landmine that can destroy a person and anyone around that person.

    INTRODUCTION An oxymoron is the combination of contradictory words linked together. The plural of oxymoron is oxymora, so here are a few of my favorite oxymora: (1) jumbo shrimp; (2) pretty ugly; (3) working vacation (4) tight slacks; (5) Microsoft works; (6) humble Texan; and the one we’re ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist