Sermons on Our High Priest:

"no Price Too High"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 2, 2020

Advent II A story of Lucy and Linus on repentance. God can not over look our faults. John is a child of the desert. Leathery face. Tanned skin. His walls mountains, his ceiling the stars. His was a courageous voice of repentance?

In Jesus Holy Name December 6, 2020 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “No Price Too High” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, little brother Linus is looking very forlorn. He asks big sister Lucy, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Fly High - Acts Part 22 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2007

The scenario of Paul and Felix helps us to understand the importance of being a ring leader for the Lord, the importance of keeping a clear conscience with God and others, the importance of being a Christian witness and the importance of possessing the qu

Fly High Acts part 22 Thesis: The scenario of Paul and Felix helps us to understand the importance of being a ring leader for the Lord, the importance of keeping a clear conscience with God and others, the importance of being a Christian witness and the importance of possessing the quality of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding Our Ground In The Faith,

Contributed by William Yates on Mar 24, 2004

We in America and in the church are in the midst of a great cultural war. How do we respond when we hear of gay marriages and gay pastors being ordained? We can learn from 1 Chronicles 11 that we need to not retreat, but rather hold the high ground.

Holding Our Ground in the Faith Note: I am a United Methodist pastor who wrote this sermon in response to a recent ruling to allow a gay pastor to retain her ministry in the church. Though this message exhorts United Methodists to take a stand against a few radical elements within our fold, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:12-14

A Very Functional Family

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Dec 27, 2003

Eli, a Judge and High Priest of Israel, had a dysfunctional family? What went wrong? What are we doing wrong? Can God help us bring back our children?

A Very Functional Family I Samuel 3:22-36 Over the past few years, there have been some very bad reports on the American family. As a matter of fact in every culture, it seems that families have been assaulted by every discourse in society. Ironically, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:22-36

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Father's Day - The Priest Of The Family

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 18, 2019

Fathers are head of the Household and is responsible for not only for the physical well-being of the family, but their spiritual well-being as well.

Today as we honor our fathers, we must realize what the world is telling us. A father and mother is no long the norm. Homes with two moms or two dads is just as viable as the traditional home with one mother and one father. The fact is, credible studies show the opposite. To hear some feminists ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Stairway To Happiness

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that God loves us and wants to bless us. The Book of Psalms is all about how this wonderful God that loves us wants to bless us.

God does not wait until chapter two before He tells us how we can receive a blessing. He starts off in chapter one, verse one. The word translated, “Blessed,” is from the Hebrew word, “aishair” which simply means: “HAPPINESS.” Many people have different ideas on how to find happiness in this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Not Afraid To Touch Our Scars

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

This leper’s scars ran far deeper than his debilitating disease. Jesus is more than just thehealer of the surface problem, but can bring healing to emotional and spiritual scars as well.

“JESUS ISN’T AFRAID TO TOUCH OUR SCARS” Mark 1:40-45 INTRO: 1.There’s not only a message in the fact that Jesus healed - there is’ also a multitude of messages in how He heals. a.Each individual was handled differently. Why? (Not mechanical methods) b.The way He met their need is as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Of The Best Fathers Were Unknown! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 29, 2023

Elijah and a good number of others were mentioned in the Bible, but not the names of their fathers! The world may not know them, but the Lord does, and for many of us that's good enough.

Introduction: some of the best fathers in the Bible were never named. It would be impossible to list them all, but every one of them can take comfort that if their children lived and died as believers in the LORD, they did not live in vain. Here’s a tribute to some of them: 1 The fathers of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:43, Nehemiah 7:63-65

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Rewarding Race Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 30, 2018

Keeping Our Eyes on Jesus Means: Jesus is our source, Jesus is our inspiration, Jesus is our hope.

It’s a Rewarding Race Hebrews 12:1-3 race(a???a/agona): root word for agony or agonize. endurance (upomone/hupomone): mone—to remain; hupo—under; to remain under; not squirt out; not quit. keeping (?f????te?/aphorontes): to look away from all else Keeping Our Eyes on Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

I Want A New Drug

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 22, 2018

If you're a child of the 80's like me you are no doubt familiar with this song from Huey Lewis and the News. He wants his new drug to make him feel the way he does when he's with his lady. We need a new drug too. And we have it when we find Christ.

I WANT A NEW DRUG INTRODUCTION: If you're a child of the 80's like me you are no doubt familiar with this song from Huey Lewis and the News. The song is filled with statements regarding the kinds of things Huey doesn't want his new drug to do like-make him sick, make him nervous, cost too much, or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35, Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Refuge And Strength Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 26, 2021

This is a sermon for Epiphany Sunday. I've linked Psalm 46 with the hymn "We Three Kings" as a way of reminding ourselves who this child/King is why He is worthy of any all the gifts we have to give Him.

Samuel could tell by the look on their faces that the elders weren’t making a social call to inquire about his health … and he was right. One of the elders cleared his throat. “Samuel … you are getting old and, well, no offense but we’re more than a little concerned about the future of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Micah 5:2, 1 Samuel 8:7, 1 Samuel 8:11-18, Matthew 2:12, Exodus 30:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The High Priestly Prayer (Part One) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 18, 2025

Looking at the High Priestly prayer, which was prayed by Jesus in John 17

The High Priestly Prayer (part one - John Part 54) Text: John 17:1-5 If you will, please take your Bibles and open them up to John chapter 17. This morning we’re going to be looking at what is commonly called “The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus”… Some folks have said that this is the “ACTUAL” ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5, John 6:37, Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelism Is A High Calling But It Is Not For Us All.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 3, 2014

Summary: We are all called to preach the gospel, and be a witness for Christ; yet many find this difficult, I especially, so how do we proceed in this high calling. Read on!!!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd November 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: We are all called to preach the gospel, and be a witness for Christ; yet many find this difficult, I especially, so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Denomination: Episcopal

Soaring High: Embracing The Eagle Within SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

God likens believers to eagles, creatures designed to dwell in high places. As believers, we are born to overcome and reach great heights. We are made for the high places.

Today, we will explore the beautiful analogy that God uses to compare believers to eagles. Just as eagles are born to live in the high places, all believers are born to be overcomers. You were made for the high places, my friend. "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Character, Overcoming

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