Sermons on Eternal Priesthood:

Confirming The Priesthood (Numbers 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 20, 2024

Do our churches grumble about godly leadership like Israel did? Let's look at Numbers 17.

After Korah’s rebellion, how did God confirm Aaron’s priesthood? Who is our high priest? Does our church grumble? How does God confirm faithful church leaders today? Let’s look at Numbers 17. How did God settle Israel’s grumbling about leadership in the congregation? Do we constantly grumble ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Priesthood Of All Believers (Part 1)

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God has always wanted all his people to be priests.

Thesis: God has always wanted all his people to be priests. Intro.: 1. < Read Exodus 19:1-8 > a. God is ready to make Israel his covenant people. b. God's intent was for Israel to be "a kingdom of priests." 2. That didn't happen--why not? < Read Exodus 20:18-21 > a. Twice we are told: "The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Am I A Qualified Priest?

Contributed by Justin Spradlin on Aug 31, 2016

We look at the qualifications of a priest and apply them to us as Christians

Leviticus 21 qualifications for priesthood 16-24 What does this have to do with me? We don't need priests. We as Christians are called priests. 1 Peter 2:5-9 [5] Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 21:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Melchizedek Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

Melchizedek, a fitting type of Christ.

The apostle continues his effort to explain to the Hebrews the imperfect and shadowy character of the Levitical system. He is showing that the real, living, and continuous priesthood of Christ had now begun, thus definitely marking a change of dispensation. The mysteries concerning Melchizedek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of Melchizedek’s Order In Relation To The Levitical Priesthood Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 25, 2020

In this section, the writer took his argument one step further. Not only is Melchizedek greater than Aaron, but Melchizedek has replaced Aaron! It is no longer “the order of Aaron” or “the order of Levi.” It is forever “the order of Melchizedek.”

3/13/20 Tom Lowe The Levitical Priesthood The Levitical Priesthood traces through the three sons of Levi, through the Sadducees until it went extinct at the death of Christ, when it was replaced with the Priesthood of Christians which endures until the second coming. Lesson #23 [ID5b] The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Thanksgiving

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 10, 2009

Thanksgiving and worship are intimately related. Without a thankful heart, there can be no worship. But what do we know of worship? Let’s explore the worship of the redeemed in heaven to learn about worship and thanksgiving.

“The twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshipped God, saying, ‘We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, for you have taken your great power and begun to reign. The nations raged, but your wrath came, and the time for the dead ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Answer To Our Greatest Need

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 4, 2003

Seven things about Melchizedek reveal the priesthood benefits of Jesus in the Old Testament.

Today’s text is Hebrews chapter 7. This chapter is one of those meat chapters that you have to chew on mentally to grasp. Most of us need some tenderizer to make it palatable. For we who live on this side of the cross, Melchizedek and Abraham can seem like a long way off. What happened in their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Priest Jesus-Go See Your Priest Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jan 25, 2024

Who is Jesus?A good question. How does He impact our life daily? Hebrews says He is a Priest. What does that mean to you and me?

Who is the most interesting guy you’ve ever met? In 2006 there was a marketing campaign that said it was this guy; Don Equis. Yet, the guys real name was Jonathan Goldsmith. Yet, he played the role of “Don Equis; the most interesting man in the world.” He depicted a debonair, cosmopolitan ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28, Genesis 14:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Choosing A Perfect Priesthood-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 18, 2010

2 of 2. Hebrews sets before its audience a deeper consideration of the priesthood of their Christian confession. But what challenges do traditionists face in this? Challenges traditionists face in accepting a Perfect Priesthood are...

SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 The Hebrews writer pressed upon his audience to deeply/profoundly consider the aspect of their Christian confession concerning Jesus as their Apostle & High Priest. The Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Live For Eternity

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Live For Eternity (1:13-21) -- Since We Have Such a Glorious Living Hope, Live For Eternity And Escape the Futility of the Human Condition OVERVIEW: a.

Live For Eternity (1:13-21) -- Since We Have Such a Glorious Living Hope, Live For Eternity And Escape the Futility of the Human Condition OVERVIEW: a. LIVE IN HOPE BECAUSE OUR FOCUS MUST BE ON ETERNITY :13 b. LIVE IN HOLINESS BECAUSE THAT IS THE STANDARD FOR ETERNITY 14-16 c. LIVE IN FEAR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternal Life

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Our New Nature is the Assurance of the Possession of the Son Himself--Thus Eternal Life a.

Our New Nature is the Assurance of the Possession of the Son Himself--Thus Eternal Life a. Eternal Life is in the Son (:11) b. Possession of eternal life is determined by our response to the Son (:12) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternal Security

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD'S UNBREAKABLE CHAIN OF SALVATION PROVIDES ETERNAL SECURITY AND THE ASSURANCE THAT GOD IS WORKING ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR OUR GOOD 1.

GOD'S UNBREAKABLE CHAIN OF SALVATION PROVIDES ETERNAL SECURITY AND THE ASSURANCE THAT GOD IS WORKING ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR OUR GOOD 1. He ForeKnew Us -- Election God has had special loving thoughts toward us from eternity past 2. He Predestined Us -- God has determined a special goal for us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Excited For Eternity?

Contributed by David Anderson on Jun 28, 2001

Is heaven bigger to us than this tiny planet? If so, does our belief in heaven make a difference in our life?

Sermon: “Excited for Eternity?” Rev. David Anderson John 14:1-13 I’d like to read for you a few verses from the fourteenth chapter o St. John’s Gospel. Our Lord says to His disciples, and that includes mst of us ere, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reality Of Eternity

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

A lesson designed to encourage the decision making process as it relates to eternity.

THE REALITY OF ETERNITY Matthew 7:13,14 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a preacher noticed a little girl standing outside her Sunday School classroom holding a book in her hands. He asked her what she was doing and she replied, "I am waiting for my parents so we can go to big church." "Oh, okay," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eternal Conspirators Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

If God is not involving you in changing someone's eternal destiny, could it be because you're not asking him to?

When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. A man in the crowd answered, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20, Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational