Sermons on corrupt priests:

Jesus Sympathizes.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 7, 2021

Paul mentioned Christ as our High Priest before in (Hebrews 2:17,3:1), but did not attempt to prove it until now, which he does at great length in Hebrews 4:13 through Hebrews 10:39) in over 5 and a half chapters.

Jesus Sympathizes. Hebrews 4:14-16NKJV Mark Twain once said: “Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture which they cannot understand; but as for me, I have always noticed that the passages in Scripture which trouble me most are those which I do understand.” Paul mentioned Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Isaiah 53:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fifth Commandment

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2012

This is part two on the commandment to: Honor Your Father and Mother.

The Fifth Commandment: Honor your father and your mother. Last week we did a survey of scriptures in the Old and New Testaments where we saw how serious this commandment is. Immediately after the first four commandments pointing us to God and how to properly honor God and treat His name and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Priesthood Of All Believers (Part 2)

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God wants a kingdom of priests, not just priests in the kingdom.

Thesis: God wants a kingdom of priests, not just priests in the kingdom. Intro.: 1. Tonight we want to return to a text we looked at this AM--Exodus 19. a. God is at Sinai ready to make Israel his covenant people. b. God's intent was for Israel to be "a kingdom of priests." c. Did God get what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Anti-Judge Abimelech Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 12, 2002

The faith-response to corrupt leadership

“Anti-judge Abimelech” Judges Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Politics is often a quest for power, and power can corrupt. We all know of individuals who’ve been seduced by power and do whatever it takes to get to the top. It’s been said that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus From Another Tribe

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 6, 2014

To compare JESUS's from tribe of Judah to Aaron from tribe of Levi.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your high priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare JESUS's from tribe of Judah to Aaron from tribe of Levi. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:13 (Amplified Bible) 7:13 For the One of Whom these things are said belonged [not to the priestly line but] to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Phinehas Son Of Eleazar

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 28, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in life of Phinehas, that CHRIST is already glorified, so like us, we need to glorify CHRIST in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 9:20 (New Li

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in life of Phinehas, that CHRIST is already glorified, so like us, we need to glorify CHRIST in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 9:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Phinehas son of Eleazar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 9:20, 1 Chronicles 9:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Raising Of Lazarus And The Plot To Kill Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022

Religious leaders resisting the 'signs' of Jesus' authenticity.

THE RAISING OF LAZARUS AND THE PLOT TO KILL JESUS. John 11:38-57. 1. The Raising of Lazarus (John 11:38-45). Far from being unable to prevent death (cf. John 11:37), Jesus was about to overcome death in what was to be the seventh and final significant ‘sign’ (prior to Jesus’ own death and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Human Priests' Sacrifices Can Never Take Sins Away Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2014

To show that CHRIST offered Himself once and for all that took away all our sins and He sat down at GOD's right hand.

I. EXORDIUM: Are your sins taken away? By whom? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST offered Himself once and for all that took away all our sins and He sat down at GOD's right hand. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:11 (Amplified Bible) 10:11 Furthermore, every [human] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only The High Priest Can Enter The Most Holy Place

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2014

To show that JESUS died for us using His own blood He redeemed us, now we live to bring Him the world.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe JESUS died for you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS died for us using His own blood He redeemed us, now we live to bring Him the world. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:7 (Amplified Bible) 9:7 But into the second [division of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King-Priest Is Worshiped At His Birth And Honored At His Death Series

Contributed by Napoleon Malabuyo on Dec 22, 2015

This Christmas, consider the three gifts the wise men brought to our infant Savior. They represent our Lord’s person and work. He is True God whom we are to worship. He is True Man, our Priest, Prophet and King.

Scripture Readings: Psalm 45:6-7; Matthew 2:7-12; John 19:38-42 Congregation of Christ: Everyone loves the Nativity scene: a cute baby in a manger holding out his hands in blessing; Mary and Joseph in wonderment of their firstborn son; lowly shepherds and three kings kneeling in worship; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parting Prayer Of Our Faithful High Priest (John 17) Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 8, 2022

The Lord’s Prayer in John 17 can be divided into three basic parts. Christ prays for himself to finish strong; for His disciples to follow faithfully and for every believer who would follow them in the way.

Sermon – The Lord’s Prayer From John 17 John 17:1-25 After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you. 2 For you have given him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one you have given ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-25, Matthew 5:13-15, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

In Pursuit Of A Clear/Cleansed Conscience

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 6, 2011

The writer to the Hebrews encouraged his audience to pursue a radically transformed/cleansed conscience. People(with religious tendencies--everyone!) are in need of a radically transformed conscience. How can we pursue it? The pursuit of a clear consci

In PURSUIT Of A CLEAR/Cleansed CONSCIENCE—Hebrews 9:1-14 Attention: A young boy called the pastor of a local church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they were members of another church down the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 23 – The Religious Classes Were Superficial And Acted Corruptly – Challenges – Greedy And False Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024

Living in a society where all is greed and false is not pleasant, but when this is worst among the religious class, it is especially wicked. Jeremiah faced this problem. The arrogance of today’s western world is almost unbelievable. Serious problems are addressed superficially.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 23 – THE RELIGIOUS CLASSES WERE SUPERFICIAL AND ACTED CORRUPTLY – CHALLENGES – GREEDY AND FALSE PART 23 - Jeremiah 6:13-15 CHAPTER 6 [A]. GOD LISTS SOME OF THE REASONS FOR THE COMING DESTRUCTION IN JUDAH {{Jeremiah 6:13 “for from the least of them even to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:13-15, Hosea 4:7-9, Ezekiel 34:1-20, Ezekiel 13:3-5, Ezekiel 22:26, Ezekiel 13:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding Forth The Word Of Life

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 21, 2007

Staying with God in the Midst of Corrupt Days

(Phil. 2:12-16) "Holding forth the Word of Life..." We are about to celebrate our 75th anniversary as a Church. That in itself is an amazing thing. I am about to celebrate my 20th year of being the Pastor of FBC. That also is an amazing thing. Our Church motto (which you will see on almost all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

They exchange the glory of God for the corruption of man.

1. Downhill. That’s the path painted by our Pastor Paul. • Man is not improving, going up toward God. • But rather doing down hill… and going FAST! • It’s NOT an evolution toward God is it? NO. • It’s a DEVOLUTION downward away from God. • And the one of the strongest evidences of this is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational