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Jesus The Great High Priest Series

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

Jesus surpasses the OT priest system and our current priestly system

Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Jesus the Great High Priest What image do you first think of when you think of a Priest? Religious Sacrifices (Yom Kippur) Religious Systems Religious Clothing (ephod, shoulder stones, breastplate, the robe, turban, crown) Religious Buildings or Altars What was the purpose of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 12 Stones Of The High Priest

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 6, 2012

The Breastplate wasn’t just an apron but in fact it was a bag containing two items inside, Urim and Thummim. . There are several theories about the meaning of the 12 stones. Though it’s obvious that the stones are connected with the 12 tribes of Israel th

Exodus 28:15-30 "Fashion a breastpiece for making decisions—the work of a skilled craftsman. Make it like the ephod: of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen. 16 It is to be square—a span [a] long and a span wide—and folded double. 17 Then mount ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

Every Human High Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 22, 2013

To show that CHRIST is Perfect High Priest as a Man.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST our Perfect High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is Perfect High Priest as a Man. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:1 (Amplified Bible) 5:1 FOR EVERY high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Hymn To Our High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

He is our eternal Advocate, always available, always approachable.

A HYMN TO OUR HIGH PRIEST. Hebrews 7:23-28. Jesus’ priesthood is proclaimed to be of a better order than that of Aaron (Hebrews 7:11) because of His similitude to Melchisedec (Hebrews 7:14-15). It is not genealogy which qualifies our great High Priest, but the power of an indissoluble life ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Sympathetic High Priest

Contributed by Doug Houck on Jan 29, 2022

We can come boldly to Jesus our sympathetic High Priest

INTRODUCTION Imagine you are an Israelite. You were born in Egypt. Your parents were slaves. You grew up as a slave, long hours in the hot sun making bricks for Egyptian building projects. Moses came to Pharaoh with a message from God, “Let my people go!” You lived through the plagues – ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 2:14, 1 Timothy 2:3, Romans 12:15, Hebrews 5:2, Hebrews 5:8, Hebrews 2:10-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hosts Of Wickedness In High Places

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Aug 28, 2021

For all of my life, I have viewed the United States of America as the greatest country on the face of the earth. Our country has been blessed by God with great resources and a great Christian heritage. But last week we saw our government fail on an epic scale.

Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. For all of my life, I have viewed the United States of America as the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our High Priest

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 28, 2018

Jesus is our great high priest. In him we have a permanent salvation, which gives us eternal security. We also have a perfect sacrifice, complete with nothing needed for our salvation.

Jesus our High Priest Hebrews 7:23-28 At the VA hospital where I work during the week, we always have a chaplain on call, ready to respond in case of emergency. Our student chaplains carry the phone most of the time, but sometimes I get the important task. It’s nice to have a chaplain ready to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28, Hebrews 13:8, Romans 8:34, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Our Most High God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 23, 2020

The global outbreak of this pandemic has caused panic in the lives of people. But as believers we do have a place of great safety. This series on Psalm 91 will be a great immunity booster.

Our Most High God Psalm 91 - Study 1 - Our Most High God There are so many believers who are discouraged that the recent epidemic has hindered us from coming together to worship the Lord, as is our practice. In the Old Testament we read about Noah and his family who were confined to stay within ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Other

Post Spiritual High Syndrome Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2019

We all have times in life when we have had a spiritual high. Invariably the high is followed by challenges that lead to frustration and frustration that leads to distraction. This distraction can lead us away from serving God in full strength. That is the definition of Post-Spiritual High Syndrome.

Jexit - Judah Comes Home Post Spiritual High Syndrome Ezra 4:1-5 In your life, most of us, maybe not all of us, have gone through this experience is what I call the Post-Spiritual-High-Syndrome. Ok … so this isn’t a technical description … but it is a legitimate experience It happened to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-5, 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . The Great High Priest! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 15, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews, with the theme, Jesus Is . . . !

Jesus Is...! Hebrews 4:14-16 July 16, 2017 Have you ever had something happen to you which is not so good? You tell the story to someone, hoping to gain a little support and comfort. But the words you hear are - - - “Oh, I know just how you feel.” Really, you know how I feel? Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The High Price For Our Peace

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2024

Remember Jesus Christ... 1. Because He stood in our shoes. 2. Because He brings our greatest blessings. 3. Because He suffered for our sins.

The High Price for Our Peace Isaiah 53:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 2, 2024) Background: *Last Monday was Memorial Day, and this Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied D-Day invasion in France. So this is a good time to focus on the high price for our peace. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Great High Priest Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Our Great High Priest

Acts 23 v 1-11 Our Great High Priest Paul's Defence His Stare - 1 And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, His Statement - said, Men and brethren, His Standing - I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. His Struggle - It was - Immoral - The Source - 2 And the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Our High Priest Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 8, 2025

Jesus Christ, our eternal High Priest, stands as the perfect mediator between God and man, offering Himself once for all to reconcile humanity to the Father.

JESUS OUR HIGH PRIEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:14-16 Key Verse: “Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.” (Hebrews 4:14) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 7:24-27; Hebrews 9:11-15; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

High Standards (Deuteronomy 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2025

What can we learn from God's high standards of conduct for ancient Israel? Let's look at Deuteronomy 17.

Why did God require sacrifices without defect? Does capital punishment deter evils? What were God’s standards for royalty? Does our king of kings far exceed those standards? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 17. Should a sacrifice not have any blemish or defect? You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Place Of The Most High Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025

Psalm 91 is one of the most powerful declarations of God's protection, security, and faithfulness. The secret place of the Most High is a place where the believer can find peace, protection, and preservation

THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:1-16 Psalm 91:1 (KJV) "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, 2 Samuel 22:3-4, Proverbs 18:10, Matthew 11:28, John ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God