Sermons on Corrupt Priests:

Qualified As High Priest Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

A quick look at the office of priests in OT from Numbers 3 and how Jesus fulfills that for us.

Qualified as High Priest Hebrews 4:14-5:10 SICC – July 14th, 2002 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: Synopsis of Hebrews. Jesus is God’s final answer. We must listen to him. It is a consistent lifestyle. We cannot rest on our laurels. Decide today to trust him. Chapter 4:14 marks a bit of a change of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Priest Among The Captives.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 21, 2003

We can choose to disobey the command of God but we cannot choose the consequences.

A priest among the captives. Ezekiel 1:1 -- 3. 09/21/02 In the book of Leviticus, God gave to Moses the Commandments for the children to follow. Among those Commandments came the Sabbath for the land. The land was to enjoy a Sabbath. The land could be farmed six years but the seventh year was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus As High Priest Series

Contributed by Rich Maurer on Feb 19, 2003

Understand how Jesus was foreshadoewd as the Great High Priest on the Day of Atonement and the fulfillment in His life and in our lives today.

Jesus As Our Dwelling Exodus 25-27/ John 1:14 The main character of the movie, The Karate Kid, had a problem. Daniel was getting beaten up by a group of high school thugs who all went to the same karate school. He desperately needed help and found it from the apartment manager where Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-40, John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Priest Among The People

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

Setting Your Heart on Being a Priest and Intercessor in This World

A Holy Designation Setting Your Heart on Being a Priest and Intercessor in This World Rev. Sean Lester Sun., May 25, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:9-10 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him [10] and was designated by God to be high priest in the order ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Priest Like No Other

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 4, 2008

Jesus Christ is a High Priest unlike past or present priests

“A PRIEST LIKE NO OTHER” Hebrews 5:1-11 August 3, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Jesus was made a High Priest because • He understood the condition of mankind • He is compassionate to those who are weak I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The High Priest Of Heaven

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 19, 2010

study on Melchizedek

Intro: if we were to ask people today to name some of the most important people in the Bible, I am sure the names Jesus, Abraham, David, Moses, Elijah, Peter, Paul and John would be at the top of the list. A name that wouldn’t probably even make the list is Melchizedek—But today, I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great High Priest

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

The Christian’s High Priest is better than the high priest under the Law of Moses because he is both God and Human so that we can draw near to the throne of Grace with confidence for help in time of need.

The Great High Priest Heb. 4:14-16 The theme of the book of Hebrews can be phrased in one word . . . BETTER. The book is one comparison after another of Christ and the things the Jews revered. For instance, in 1:4-7, Jesus is declared to be better than the angels. In 3:1-6, Jesus as a son is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophet, Priest, And King

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007

Three offices in the Old Testament required anointing: prophet, priest, and king. A unique characteristic of the Christ, is that he fulfills all three offices at once. Only Jesus holds all three offices.

(Other Scripture passages) 1 Kings: 17:17-24 Galatians 1:11:24 Psalm 30 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Our readings today show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Speak It Out Priest! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 9, 2012

The priesthood of all believers, duty, action, responsibility is that all there is? If so anybody could do it or is there more. Speak it out!

Forest Gump’s mother was a wise woman! When she said that, “life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get!” When I came to Christchurch I read an article about earthquake fault lines on the Southern Alps, when I discussed this with someone they told me “we’ll be right ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Great High Priest

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

The O.T. sacrifices could only cover sins, whereas Jesus Christ’s ultimate sacrifice cleanses sin.

Great High Priest Hebrews 4:12-5:10 Quickly review 4:1-11: God has always offered rest to His people and still does. Be diligent to enter that rest! Verse 11: is a plea for us to be diligent to enter that rest. Verses 12-13: is a reason or support for the call to diligence. “For the word of God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Priest Iscariot Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 27, 2009

Do you want to become great in the Kingdom of God? Then start with this premise in your life: It is not about me, it is about Jesus Christ; The less I am, the greater Jesus is; The greater Jesus is, the greater I will be in the kingdom of God.

Judas Iscariot. He must be replaced. Judas has failed and another must rise up to take his place. The church will not end with the failure of Judas, the church will regroup, reevaluate, and pursue its calling - to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Judas was one of the twelve, he was one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great High Priest Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 21, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 4:14-5:10 on why Jesus is a great High Priest (Conclusion taken from Mark Copeland at http://executableoutlines.com/he/he_11.htm)

Introduction: We always said this little prayer before our meals: God is great and God is good, let us thank him for our food. In Jesus’ name. Amen! WBTU: We have already seen the message in the book of Hebrews that Jesus is better. He is better than the angels. He is better than Moses. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The High Priest

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 21, 2018

Divine Ordination of Christ

Mid-week Message/Devotion March 21, 2018 Reading: Hebrews 5:5-10 Jesus the High Priest Admittedly, this week’s New Testament reading lends more to a bible study than a message with life applications. We will employ some extrapolations and historical references to aid us in understanding ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2018

The superiority of Jesus' priesthood gives us boldness to approach the throne of grace.

GREAT HIGH PRIEST. Hebrews 4:14-16. The priesthood of Jesus is superior to that of Aaron. As a man like ourselves, Jesus is a merciful and faithful high priest: yet, unlike Aaron, He is capable of facing and overcoming temptation on our behalf (Hebrews 2:17-18; Hebrews 4:15). For though He is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jesus Is The High Priest"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 26, 2018

Jesus is the high Priest who stays with us, never leaves us, dies for us, and saves us!

“Jesus is The High Priest” Hebrew 7:23-28 • They had charge of sanctuary and alter they offered sacrifices for sins • They lighted the lamps of the tabernacle, burned incense • Placed the Bread of Presence on the alter every Sabbath • Offered Sacrifice for his sins then washed his hands and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Methodist