Sermons on Spiritual Highs:

Humble Circumstances Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2011

James speaks of two different people; the rich and the poor. What’s the meaning? 1- Humble means high 2- Rich means low 3- Perseverance means salvation

INTRO.- The brother in humble circumstances. Did you ever have those? Ever live in humble circumstances? ILL.- One day, a wealthy family man took his son on a trip to the country so he could have his son see how poor country people were. They stayed one day and one night at the farm of a very ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven And Earth Sized Blessings

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2024

When Melchizedek came to Abram, a Most High understanding of God was rubbed (imparted)into Abram’s life, which changed his perspective of who His God IS.

Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. And he blessed him and said: “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; And blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Genesis 14:18-20 But Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20

Jesus Condemned To Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 11, 2022

The corrupt high priest was speaking prophetically, not realizing that he really was predicting that the death of Jesus would prevent the eternal death of billions of human beings who would believe in Him.

Jesus Condemned to Death Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the actions ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6, Acts 2:23, Luke 23:23, Mark 15:20, John 19:12-16, 2 Corinthians 13:4, John 11:47-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Response To Crisis

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 18, 2004

The Garden of Gethsemane was in many ways the deepst crisis of the Passion of Jesus Christ. What can we learn from observation our great High Priest at this moment of tremendous decision?

Passage: Matthew 26:36-46 Intro: It’s fitting that we should look this morning at the greatest example of the application of Philippians 4:6-7 that anyone will ever see. PP Phil 4:6-7 1. if anyone ever had a reason to be anxious, troubled, worried, it was Jesus Christ just minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Once For All, Forever, Amen! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 28, 2003

The one and only High Priest of all made a once for all forever sacrifice that takes eternal care of our sin problem. Hebrews 10:1-18 tells the details.

Hebrews 10:1-18 Have any of you seen the movie “Ground-hog Day.” It is a comedy about an arrogant weatherman played by Bill Murrey, who gets stuck on Ground-hog day in Puksatony, Pennsylvania. He hates it. Every day he gets up and it is the same day, the alarm clock is playing the same Sonny ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judgmentseat Of Christ

Contributed by Pieter Botes on Mar 1, 2003

As a young medical Doctor I had to testify in a murder trail, as I have done the autopsy on the victim. It was my very first time in a courtroom, and that the High Court of all places

Acts:26:19-20 Intro: As a young medical Doctor I had to testify in a murder trail, as I have done the autopsy on the victim. It was my very first time in a courtroom, and that the High Court of all places, and I knew that the honourable Judge H W O Klopper, who used to be president of the World ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:10, Acts 26:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being On Jesus' World Series Team

Contributed by Jay Winters on May 30, 2006

A short sermon using baseball images to explain how Christians can feel pain despite Christ’s High Priestly prayer "protect them from the evil one."

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who provides your place in the Church and won’t give it away to anyone beside you. It was a nightgame. I was 11 years old and playing catcher. The pitcher threw to the outside of the strike zone and to my ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

World War Iii (The Tribulation Continued Part 5) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 23, 2005

This message talks about the final 7 bowl judgements in Revelation and the battle of Armageddon. I show how close we are to that great battle with high the news is fulfilling Bible Prophecy.

Title: World War III (The Tribulation Continued - Part 5) Text: Rev 16:1-21 Pray!!! Introduction: - Next week we will have a review of all we talked about to this point. - I know there are a lot of questions concerning the book of Revelation and I want to make sure that all understand what the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking For Work?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

Unemployment isn’t only high in the secular world, the harvest fields are suffering from lack of laborers. Need a job? Name your position. Opportunities couldn’t be better.

LOOKING FOR WORK? James 2:14-18 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God 101

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

Who is God and what does he do? Is he some sort of Spirit Dude that you can only see when you are high, or is He a lot more then that?

1 John 4:7-16 God 101 Introduction A. Who is God and better yet what does he do. B. Is he some like spirit dude that you know just exist like C. Or is he someone you can only see when you’re smoking something wacky? D. Does God sit upstairs in his Lazy Boy and watch us E. Does he just party all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Life Advice

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 18, 2007

This a short talk I gave at my sons high school graduation party as he prepares to go into the US Army. It is the gospel presented as concisely as I can make it.

Life Advice July 22 2007 A Farewell Message as My Son Goes to the Army As you will soon be leaving the nest, I wanted to give you the most important counsel that I have to offer. 1. Get and Stay Humble Pride can be a good thing for instance; it is good to have pride in your country, pride in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20

Denomination: Grace Brethren

A Big Providence And Avanchle Of Promises Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

God guides every detail of human history in order to fulfill his promises. It’s not fate or chance or even the strong eating the weak that runs the world, but God guiding every detail of human history.

Voting Video plays before me. I hope you are planning on voting in the coming weeks because we need to take biblical values into the voting booth. Fall is here and the rain is finally gone! Week of Prayer for Missions is just around the corner. The intrigue & the theatre are high in our story ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11-35

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Day 2016

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2016

Each Father has great opportunities to leave lasting, permanent, and positive imprints upon their child’s life. The way to make sure that the good outweighs the bad is to be a Father who exercises – Faith.

Father’s Day 2016 Message: Today is a special day for Fathers and I am so glad, that there are so many here of so many different ages. We have Sainted Grandfathers and retired Fathers too, all wise and learned sages. We have middle aged Fathers here whose minds without hesitation, are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Purpose In The Process

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017

There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process.

Title: Purpose in the Process (Timeless Truths Wk 1) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Bottom Line: There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process. Intro Welcome to our first service at our new permanent, temporary location! Where are all my 1st service ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Neglect! Don’t Even Drift!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

The dangers of drifting in the Christian Life

DON’T NEGLECT! DON’T EVEN DRIFT! Reading: Hebrews chapter 2 verses 1-9. Ill: • A little boy asked his mum a question; • “Mum, where did I get my intelligence from?” • She replied; • “I guess you got it from your father… because…. I still have mine!” Many Christians avoid the book of Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-9

Denomination: Brethren