Sermons on Highs:

On Social Distancing

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 4, 2020

Jesus broke cardinal rules of social distancing

On Social Distancing Mark 1:40-42 As I was contemplating writing the manuscript for my Easter sermon which because of COVID-19 will have to be delivered on-line, I was troubled at the mass fear I see all around me concerning this virus. So before Easter, I must needs remember the suffering of Holy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hollow Day, Holiday, Or Holy Day?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 10, 2012

WHile much of the world awaits the arrival of Christmas as a Holy Day, those who deny its real significance seem bent on insisting that it is just another holiday.

Hollow Day, Holiday, or Holy Day? “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of Bethlehem a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.’” (Luke 2:10-11) If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Enough

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Feb 28, 2013

If We seek God, He will be there! We will never hunger and thirst for Him in Vain

More Than Enough Last week we talked about seeking the Lord being thirsty and hungering for the actual presence of the Lord in our worship, our church and our lives, which reminded me of a story I heard at my High School graduation. A man on the road in the desert passes by a gas station and as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Evil Associations Of King Jehoshaphat

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 4, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD's partner? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove evil associations will do you no good. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 18:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jehoshaphat enjoyed great ric

I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD's partner? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove evil associations will do you no good. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 18:1 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jehoshaphat enjoyed great riches and high esteem, and he made an alliance with Ahab of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Appointment With God

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Nov 8, 2016

Based on Hebrews 9:27, all mankind must appear before God. Believers at the Bema Seat, Unbelievers at the Great White Throne. BEFORE this life is over, believers should have an appointment daily with God in prayer, unbelievers Revelation 22:17 - COME.

Read Hebrews 9:19-28 Exegesis V19 Moses had been given the Law by God and he (Moses) related that to the people. Moses also made a symbolic gesture of sprinkling blood (Mercy Seat). V20 “This is the blood of the testament” No Testament (will) was in effect until death of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

"The Call To God’s People"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

God's Call

Haggai 1:1-15 "The Call to God’s People" 520 BC; Sixteen years earlier, in 536 BC, the Persian emperor Cyrus had issued a decree permitting the Jewish exiles in Babylon to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple (Ezra 1:2-4). ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Spiritual Formations: Secrets Of The Secret Place

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking and Scripture meditation – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #2: SECRETS OF THE SECRET PLACE KEY TEXT: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2). THE BIG IDEA: As we spend ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: *other

The Long Road Rome Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 7, 2021

Paul used personal ingenuity and shrewd strategy to accomplish God’s ultimate will. We, too, can better serve God if we embrace the unlikely combination of being innocent but yet shrewd.

The Long Road Rome (Acts 23:1-35) 1. Over the next few chapters, we are going to meet some interesting characters. 2. Today, we will be introduced to Felix (show photo 1). 3. In a few weeks, we will meet Festus (show photo 2). 4. Last of all, we will meet Agrippa (show photo 3). 5. Paul was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-25, Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Money Dangers To Watch Out For Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 31, 2014

A look at one verse where Jesus lays out three of the dangers of money.

HOW DANGEROUS DO WE THINK IT IS? Do we treat money like safety scissors or a chainsaw? - When you’re cutting paper with your young child or grandchild, you don’t think of the danger of the safety scissors. Sure if you really worked at it you might somehow be able to cut yourself with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

All Is Well, At Least For The Moment

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 16, 2014

If it is not broken, don't look for a way to fix it. Seeking and serving God is always the right thing. There is no need to look elsewhere. If you are determined to do so, you will be sorry in the end.

For the Moment, All is Well 2 Chr. 14:1,2 1 ¶ So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years. (KJV) 2 And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gritty Motherhood

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2015

Every mother is different and every situation is different; but successful moms are hands-on moms.

Gritty Motherhood [Note: this is a slight 2015 revision of one of my previous sermons, a 2007 sermon titled “Hands-on Motherhood”] 1. According to CNN, "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True Temple Enters Jerusalem

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 27, 2021

Jesus went into the Temple in Jerusalem and drove out all those who desecrated the house of the LORD, earning the scorn of the religious officials. The Lord Jesus declared Himself to be the true temple of God, holy, spotless, and free from corruption.

John's account of the life and work of the Lord Jesus included the recording of specific miracles He performed to demonstrate His authority, power, and divinity to His disciples and to those among His countrymen who truly had a hunger for the deeper things of God. There were also those who ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25, Psalm 11:4, Isaiah 6:1-8, 2 Corinthians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us Sermon Vi: Blessed Be The Wise Who Accept Christ As Savior And Lord Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians share the Hope of the world with others in the hope that they too will affirm Christ Jesus as personal Savior and Lord of life!

BLESSED BE THE WISE WHO AFFIRM JESUS AS THE CHRIST AND ACCEPT HIM AS THE SAVIOR Bright is the Light of Hope at the start of yet another Year of our Lord! This Year, worry if you must – but be brief. Constant worry solves few if any problems, but exacerbates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Holding Fast To Faith And Living New Lives (Hebrews 10:19-25 & Ephesians 4:22-24) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2024

Hebrews 10:19-25 and Ephesians 4:22-24 give us powerful insights into how we are to approach our relationship with God and how we are to live out our faith in the world.

Transformed by Truth: Holding Fast to Faith and Living New Lives Introduction Today, I want to share a message that is both challenging and deeply encouraging—one that calls us to hold fast to our faith and live transformed lives in Christ. We will be diving into two key passages: Hebrews 10:19-25 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Ephesians 4:22-24, Ephesians 3:12, Romans 4:20-21, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mindset - Change Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 21, 2022

This message deals with how we can change our thoughts.

Title: Mindset – Change Theme: Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3 – 6; Romans 12:1 -2; Philippians 4:4 - 9 Opening Scripture 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. (4) For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God