Sermons on Spiritual Highs:

In The High Priest’ Palace - Rejected Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 19, 2011

Jesus on trial & the denial of Jesus by Peter the disciple. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Five Pieces in the Puzzle: (1). Caiaphas the High Priest (vs 53) (2). The Sanhedrin (vs 55) (3). The Witnesses (vs 56-59) (4). Jesus (vs 60-61b) (5). Peter (vs 66-72) SERMON BODY: Ill: Taken from a book called "Disorder in the Court." (1). • Q: What is your date ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-72

Denomination: Brethren

The High Cost Of Low Living Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

The godly line of Seth is now intermingling with the ungodly line of Cain.

Intro: 1. Tozer, "The rise of a new religious spirit in recent years is marked by disturbing similarities to that earlier "revival" under Constantine. Now as then a quasi-Christianity is achieving acceptance by compromise. It is dickering with the unregenerate world for acceptance and, as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

High, Holy, & Lifted Up Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

As you read this, please pray for a proper understanding of God's true size and might. Let Isaiah's vision of God (Isa. 6:1-7) un-box your view of God. God is holy. He is sacred, set apart, and unlike all else. Holiness isn't just an attribute of God;

As you read this, please pray for a proper understanding of God's true size and might. Let Isaiah's vision of God (Isa. 6:1-7) un-box your view of God. God is holy. He is sacred, set apart, and unlike all else. Holiness isn't just an attribute of God; it is the essence of who God is. It's ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lovingness – The High Price Of Neighbourliness Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 15, 2012

The Good Samaritan. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Listen to audio of this sermon at: www.gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Compassion Is Based On Need Not Worth. (vs 30) (2). Compassion Feels Something (vs 33) (3). Compassion Does Something. (vs 34) (4). Compassion Cost Something. (vs 35) (5). Compassion Demonstrates Real Faith. (vs 36-37) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two men were drinking in a bar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Brethren

Aim High By Bending Low

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 9, 2013

When Jesus washed his disciple's feet he performed an act of the utmost humility. In doing so he set an example for us to follow.

AIM HIGH BY BENDING LOW John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: John of all the gospels has the longest account of the Last Supper. We owe him for many of the details of what went on in that upper room. First of which is what we’ll be looking at today as we see a great act of humility performed by our ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trying Times - "High And Mighty" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 30, 2013

What competitive madness demands we do contrary to common decency?

Trying Times – “HIGH AND MIGHTY” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013) “And one told David, saying Ahithophel is among the ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Taking Down The High Places

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 13, 2013

A message about the importance of looking out for the next generation

Title: Taking Down the High Places Theme: Showing the importance of taking down the high places. Text: 2 Kings 12:2 - 3 2 Kings 12:2-3 Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him. (3) But the high places were not taken away; the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:2-3

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Every Human High Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 22, 2013

To show that CHRIST is Perfect High Priest as a Man.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST our Perfect High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is Perfect High Priest as a Man. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:1 (Amplified Bible) 5:1 FOR EVERY high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Hymn To Our High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

He is our eternal Advocate, always available, always approachable.

A HYMN TO OUR HIGH PRIEST. Hebrews 7:23-28. Jesus’ priesthood is proclaimed to be of a better order than that of Aaron (Hebrews 7:11) because of His similitude to Melchisedec (Hebrews 7:14-15). It is not genealogy which qualifies our great High Priest, but the power of an indissoluble life ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Cost Of True Worship

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 13, 2012

Worship without cost is just religion.

“The High Cost of True Worship” 2 Samuel 24:18-24 2 Samuel 24:24 And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Baptist

The High Price Of Low Living

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 27, 2013

A sermon that teaches that there are consequences to all our beliefs and behaviors.

"The High Price of Low Living" 1 Kings 21:20 1 Kings 21:20 And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD. INTRODUCTION: This makes the third message from 1 Kings that I have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:20

Denomination: Baptist

Tiny Handprints On A High Ceiling

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 29, 2009

Sometimes God Speaks To us in ways we never expect.

TINY HAND PRINTS ON A HIGH CEILING PASTOR KEN CROW PROVERBS 3:5-6 5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. SOMETIME AROUND THE YEAR 1774 A MAN BY THE NAME OF WILLIAM COWPER WROTE THESE ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God