Sermons on Wickedness In High Places:

Jesus, Our Great High Priest Series

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Sep 1, 2024

Everything which happened in Leviticus was intended to point to Jesus.

“Jesus, Our Great High Priest” Leviticus 16:3-10 Leviticus used to be the first book Jewish children studied in the synagogue. For Christians, though, Leviticus tends to be one of the last books we study. Many of us are like the lady who was asked if she had ever read the Bible all the way ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Part 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006

Acts 13:1-13 teaches us the importance of prayer, fasting and worship and it also shows us that we are to be godly leaders who are directed and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Fly High – Acts part 11 On the Lighter side of life: See funny pictures from Aha.com Opening Illustration: A NATIONAL PRAYER OF REPENTANCE Joe Wright is the pastor of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 20, 2006

God uses ordinary even notorious people to do his work for the Kingdom of God. Paul the religious terrorist meets Grace and changes into the Preacher of grace and mercy.

“Fly High” - Acts part 7 On the lighter side of life: Picture from Jennifer Opening Illustration: Religion has produced more terrorists than non-religion. Just take a look at the Middle East and also at The Crusades. Also take a look at this article RELIGIOUS TERRORISM Tragically, all major ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Your Salt Levels High Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 28, 2024

Why Wikipedia beats printed encylcopedias. How doing the hardest thing (what's that?) can help lift our spirits when we are low. And how that fits not just with Jesus's saying about saltiness but with the rest of today's bible readings. A sermon from September 2015

Have a taste of this [hand out teaspoon of salt to someone in the front row] “If salt loses it’s saltiness with what will you season it?” I have two things that I would like to draw out of today’s texts about ways in which we can lose our saltiness - one personal and one public. One personal - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50, James 5:13-20, Numbers 11:4-29, 1 Kings 11:1-18, Romans 12:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Fly High - Acts Part 17 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2006

Acts chapter 19 focuses us on the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit and of making sure that we use the name of the Lord in the right manner. The truth is without the right relationship with Jesus we cannot invoke His name

“Fly High!” - Acts part 17 On the lighter side of life: Proverbs 15:13 “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” If you need a laugh, then read through these Children’s Science Exam Answers. Q: Name the four seasons. A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar. Q: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006

How to present the Gospel to unbelievers according to the mission’s approach of Paul and Barnabas

Fly High – Acts part 12 On The Lighter Side of Life: See e-mail power point from Blair’s. Thesis: How to present the Gospel to unbelievers according to the mission’s approach of Paul and Barnabas. Scripture Text: Acts 13:13 - 14:7 13From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

’a Place Of Temptation - Jesus’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

’A Place of Temptation - Jesus’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 4 verse 1-11. Quote: • Oscar Wilde who once said that: • “He could resist everything except temptation.” Quote: • An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other; • The caption below them said: “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Entering The Secret Place Of Worship

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 28, 2022

This sermon message is for those that desire a deeper relationship with the God of the bible! Beloved, you will find that in this message, I reveal some of my secrets to the mighty miracles I have witnessed in great services throughout the world.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 33:3) "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." (Psalms 91:1) "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25, Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 2:18, Ephesians 1:17-23, Jeremiah 33:3, Psalm 91:1, Hebrews 9:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

High & Holy Becomes Meek & Lowly

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 8, 2009

Christ exemplified a character of being the humble ruler, the good shepherd and the passionate deliverer. What will we do with this? Should we really care about this at all? Why was God so mindful of us? Why should He have cared? Are we really worth it?

Opening illustration: Abraham Lincoln’s humble beginnings have become part of American lore. But one historian says that the most difficult part of young Abraham’s life came not during his early years in a Kentucky cabin, but after Thomas Lincoln moved the family to Indiana in 1816. The family ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Our Great High Priest

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 22, 2018

Our Great High Priest – Hebrews chapter 4 verse 14 to chapter 5 verse 10 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Question one: Who is this Great High Priest? Question Two: What does this Great High Priest have to offer? Question Three: Why does he qualify as our Great High Priest? SERMON BODY: Ill: • John H. Starkey was a violent British criminal. • He murdered his own wife, then was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

The High Cost Of Being Too Busy

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004

This message urges each one of us to take a look at our priorities. Are we at peace with God and our self?

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:35 – 43 Title: “The High Cost of Being Too Busy” Introduction: Ahab inherited the kingship over Israel when his father died. Ahab’s name is associated with evil royalty because of the way he lived. Ahab married Jezebel who was even more wicked than him. Ahab set up altars for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:35-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Fly High" - Acts Part 24 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007

Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair situations. It’s a lesson that the American Christian nee

Fly High Acts part 24 – Book of Acts Video Illustration: From Sermon Spice – Conspiracy Thesis: Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Fly High " - Acts Part 27 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 27, 2007

The Apostle Paul teaches us in Acts chapter 2:27-44 – 11 steps to managing a crisis in life.

Fly High – Acts Part 27 Opening Illustration: The Story of John Newton by Al Rogers (This article is reprinted from the July-August 1996 issue of “Away Here in Texas”.) “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound...” So begins one of the most beloved hymns of all times, a staple in the hymnals of many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:27-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Priestly Prayer (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 31, 2025

In this sermon we look at the conclusion of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer from John 17

The High Priestly Prayer (Part Three) Text: John 17:20-26 We’re finishing up John 17 this morning, and we’ll be looking at the last section of Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer. And just to re-cap… in verses 1 – 5, Jesus prayed for Himself… He prayed that the Father would glorify Him, so that He could ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fly High - Acts Part 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 10, 2006

The three missionary campaigns of Paul and his associates teach us some valuable spiritual lessons: Our faith drives us to labors of love which give us eternal hope through trials for the future. The Christian must know His Bible and develop a Biblical wo

“Fly High” Acts part 15 On the Lighter Side of Life: Funny pictures from aha.com Thesis: The three missionary campaigns of Paul and his associates teach us some valuable spiritual lessons: Our faith drives us to labors of love which give us eternal hope through trials for the future. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational