Sermons on Spiritual Highs:

Show Down At High Noon!!!!

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

The Devil thought he’d make a match for Jesus, he found out at High Noon how wrong he was!

Read Luke 23: 33-34, 39-46, 53-56 I. Introduction This morning we are going to travel back 2001 years ago to the year of our Lord. The setting of this infamous scriptural story is in Jerusalem on a hill called Golgatha, otherwise known as Calvary. What we will find brings the toughest grown man ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The High Road And The Low Road

Contributed by John Gerald on Jan 13, 2005

This represents the choice between following Christ and not following Him.

THE HIGH WAY - and - THE LOW WAY Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE GOLDEN RULE Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Good relationships depend upon honest and fair dealings. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-29

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Our High Priest

Contributed by Keith Butler on Oct 24, 2005

A description of the position of high priest, and how Jesus relates to that position today.

JESUS OUR HIGH PRIEST Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Key Verse and Theme: “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15) 1. The honor of being a high priest. A. No one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Up To The High Places

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Life is a journey. God has called us to walk in the high places.

Going up to the High Places Text: Habakkuk 3:19 “The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.” The Christian life is journey- Jesus is the way! He wants led us & ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Low Risk, High Reward Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 19, 2007

Not everyone who uses the name of Jesus will enter into heaven. Putting into practice Jesus’ teachings to love others it what it takes. What have you got lose?

Series on the Mount Low Risk, High Reward Matthew 7:21-23 November 18, 2007 Maurice Blondel said, “If you really want to understand a man, don’t just listen to what he says but watch what he does.” We have seen over and over how Jesus wants us to put into practice his teachings. However, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus The Great High Priest Series

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

Jesus surpasses the OT priest system and our current priestly system

Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Jesus the Great High Priest What image do you first think of when you think of a Priest? Religious Sacrifices (Yom Kippur) Religious Systems Religious Clothing (ephod, shoulder stones, breastplate, the robe, turban, crown) Religious Buildings or Altars What was the purpose of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fly High Pt 28 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 27, 2007

Paul was a survivor and he outwitted, outplayed and outlasted the enemy! How did he do this? He did it by tapping into the Holy Spirit who empowered him with the necessary survival skills to make it all the way to the end!

Fly High – Acts part 28 Opening Illustration: Blue Fish TV video clip on “Man trapped in a hole.” Thesis: Paul was a survivor and he outwitted, outplayed and outlasted the enemy! How did he do this? He did it by tapping into the Holy Spirit who empowered him with the necessary survival skills to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deep Love = High Impact Series

Contributed by W F on Jul 30, 2007

When you live out the second greatest commandment, to love your neighbour, you will truly become a high impact believer and we will become a high impact church

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us an equation for high impact living. And the equation is this: Deep love = High Impact Jesus teaches us that “When you live out the second greatest commandment, to love your neighbour, you will truly become a high impact believer and we will become a high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: *other

Hard Times, High Hopes

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 25, 2008

Questions, questions, questions! Hard times make us seek answers. Jesus is the answer! Lift up your head in hard times and look for the Son of Man.

What kinds of questions do hard times make you ask? Think of one of the hardest times in your life; what question would you like answered? Take a note card from the pew in front of you. Write out your question. Hard times can confuse us and make us ask the wrong questions or expect wrong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Sympathetic High-Priest Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Mar 13, 2005

Jesus is our sympathetic High-priest, fully understanding our weaknesses.

Our sympathetic High-priest – 4:15 Reading Matthew 4:1-11; Heb 4:14-5:10 Jesus wept. –John 11:35 Text 15 For we do not have a High-priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. We touched on this before when we looked at Chapter 2, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections Of The High Priestly Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2006

Four thoughts 1. The importance of prayer, 2. The goal of Jesus ministry, 3. The simplicity of his mission and 4. changed lifestyles

DC/NR 28-05-06 Jn 17:1-19 : The High Priestly Prayer I was sent this story last week by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Heaven’s High Standard

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 10, 2010

Matthew shows us Jesus as the preacher of the kingdom of heaven. He shows us just how high heavens standards are and how to properly understand the law. Be perfect, like your Father! That’s the whole point.

Matthew seems to have been written to a Jewish community under fire for their faith. He talks about the kingdom of heaven in ways that suggest how hard it is to enter. The beatitudes begin and end with words that describe hardship and persecution. Why? Probably because that is what those were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfectly Adapted High Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 5, 2014

To show our GREAT HIGH PRIEST is JESUS, who lived, died, raised again from the dead and made us sit together with Him in His Heavenly throne.

I. EXORDIUM: Where are you now sitting? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our GREAT HIGH PRIEST is JESUS, who lived, died, raised again from the dead and made us sit together with Him in His Heavenly throne. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:26 (Amplified Bible) 7:26 [Here is] the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfectly Adapted High Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 7, 2014

To show our GREAT HIGH PRIEST is JESUS, who lived, died, raised again from the dead and made us sit together with Him in His Heavenly throne.

I. EXORDIUM: Where are you now sitting? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show our GREAT HIGH PRIEST is JESUS, who lived, died, raised again from the dead and made us sit together with Him in His Heavenly throne. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:26 (Amplified Bible) 7:26 [Here is] the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect High Priest Forever

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2014

To show that JESUS can never be stopped by death, JESUS stopped death and remained our High Priest until now in the Heavens until forever.

I. EXORDIUM: If you are royal priesthood, then who is your Great High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS can never be stopped by death, JESUS stopped death and remained our High Priest until now in the Heavens until forever. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:28 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:28

Denomination: Pentecostal