Sermons on Corrupt Priests:

Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024

Some scriptures are hard to comprehend. It takes study to find back stories that may hold the key to understanding.

Jacob, I Loved, Esau I Hated By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Malachi the Prophet 1. Malachi means “messenger. 2. In the Gr. Translation, Malachi is not rendered as a proper noun but is indicative of an adjective (modifier of a noun); therefore, it is an indication of it being a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beauty Of Being Alone Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

In a Society where relationships are highly valued, being alone can be seen as a negative experience.

In a Society where relationships are highly valued, being alone can be seen as a negative experience. However, the Bible teaches us that being alone is sometimes better than being in the wrong relationships. Consider the story of David and Jonathan. Jonathan, Saul's son, was a close friend of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, Judges 16:4-22

The Lord Wants To Help, Heal And Deliver Somebody!

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Sep 9, 2019

Zech. 3:1-3 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.

The Lord wants to help, heal and deliver somebody! Zech. 3:1-3 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5, Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of The Sons Of Korah

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 23, 2002

Temple musicians, descendants of a rebel priest who died at God’s hand, help us explore mysteries of our faith.

OF THE SONS OF KORAH PSALMS 42–49 “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God” (Ps. 42:2). Temple musicians, descendants of a rebel priest who died at God’s hand, help us explore mysteries of our faith. Background Book II. Most believe this second collection of psalms was assembled during the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nearer My God To Thee Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2009

The "Holy Place" was the ultimate place of worship for Old Testament Priests. What was it about the furniture in this room that God wanted to teach us?

OPEN: One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally worn out bible. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:23-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yom Kippur

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

The Day of Atonement is when the High Priest would offer the blood of a lamb before the Ark of Covenant to forgive the nations sin for the year.

Leviticus 23:26-32 (NASB) 26 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 27 "On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and you shall humble your souls and present an offering by fire to the LORD. 28 "You shall not do any work on this same ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Again Tells Of Death, Resurrection Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 28, 2017

The passage says that He will be delivered into the hands of men. That refers to Judas’ betraying Him into the hands of the priests, and their betraying Him into the hands of the Romans.

-AD 29- Galilee Lesson: Again Tells of Death, Resurrection Matthew 17:22-23, Mark 9:30-32, Luke 9:43-45 -Matthew- Now while they were staying in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and the third day He will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:22-23, Mark 9:30-32, Luke 9:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive, "or Else" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2019

The culture itches to persecute the Catholic Church, and a small number of renegade priests and bishops who abused their authority have provided the excuse.

Tuesday of the Third Week in Lent 2019 It’s often been said by commentators that the “ten thousand talents” that the Gospel servant owed his master was a sum greater than the gross national product of Palestine in New Testament times. Jesus is clearly exaggerating for effect here, something that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-9, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

Our Demas. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 2, 2018

Paul was in prison thinking about Demas….Legend tells us, he was now a priest in a pagan temple, making lots of money!

Our Demas Dec. 2, 2018 Philemon- 1:23-Epaphras, (Ef/A/Fras) my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, 24-as do Mark, Aristarchus (Air/U/Stock/us), Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Mean By "apostolic" In Our Profession? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2021

The Church is apostolic because its foundation stones are the apostles chosen by Jesus himself as his first witnesses, prophets, priests and leaders.

Monday of 24th Week in Course There are four marks of the Church—unity, holiness, apostolicity and catholicity. The unity is oneness in belief and practice. The holiness. Ah, we mustn't think that means that all members of the Church and even all clergy are holy. There have some real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, 1 Timothy 2:1-8, 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Catholic

Good Friday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

Explores the significance of Christ's sacrifice, His role as our High Priest, and how suffering can lead to deeper faith and salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. Isn't it a blessing to be here together, united in faith, eager to hear the word of God, and ready to grow closer to Him? We are here to immerse ourselves in His teachings, to be comforted by His love, and to be inspired by His wisdom. Today, we will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25

Topics: Passion, Death

Authority? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2005

How do we handle authority in our lives today? What happens when the authority over us is corrupt? What does God tell us?

Romans 13 Within a few years after Paul wrote these words he was beheaded by the very authorities that he here defends. In fact, by the time Paul wrote these words he had been in trouble with authorities in many places and had been jailed and beaten and otherwise abused. You would think by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003

Today, we live in a world full of sin and corruption. It is a world that seems to focus more on the pleasures and material things that surround us than on the spiritual things of God!

Today, we live in a world full of sin and corruption. It is a world that seems to focus more on the pleasures and material things that surround us than on the spiritual things of God! All across this wonderful place called planet Earth, a land created for us by God, men, women, boys and girls, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering True Sexual Freedom Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

No aspect of life that runs deeper… and no gift that has been more tragically confused and corrupted.. Sexuality reflects our deepest longings and our most painful wounds.

This morning we are going to begin a series entitled Restoring the Gift of Our Sexuality. No aspect of life that runs deeper… and no gift that has been more tragically confused and corrupted.. Sexuality reflects our deepest longings and our most painful wounds. Before unpacking that further, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Final Stoush! (A Sermon On Luke 21:5-19)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008

We take on the forces of darkness in whatever area of the battlefield God has placed us, and maybe wexre confronting legal corruption, or maybe it is a political problem, or...

Ange and I have had a lousy week. I know that’s not a great way to begin a sermon, and I’m not only saying this as an excuse for saying, ‘sorry, but you’re getting a lousy sermon’, but the truth is that we have had a lousy week. It began really with Marrickville Council rejecting our application ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican