Sermons on Jesus As High Priest:

Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017

Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Phinehas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 13, 2022

According to the Hebrew Bible, Phinehas or Phineas was a priest during the Israelites' Exodus journey. The grandson of Aaron and son of Eleazar, the High Priests (Exodus 6:25), he distinguished himself as a youth at Shittim with his zeal against the heresy of Peor.

Phinehas Phinehas, or Phineas, is the grandson of Aaron. His father is Eleazar, and he appears to be an only child. Phinehas slaying Zimri and Cozbi, the Midianite According to the Hebrew Bible, Phinehas or Phineas was a priest during the Israelites' Exodus journey. The grandson of Aaron ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:25

Denomination: Baptist

Trial 0f Jesus - Caiaphus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 13, 2022

As we look at the trial of Jesus, we will see how the religious leaders disregarded their own laws regarding the legal proceeding of a capital crime (one worthy of death). In this integrated gospel account, we will also see the fulfillment of prophecies written by David.

It was Preparation Day, the day before the Passover Sabbath. In the darkness of the early hours of the morning, Jesus was arrested. The crowd of guards and soldiers led him bound to Annas. Although Annas had previously been the high priest, Caiaphas his son-in-law was the high priest that year. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68, Mark 14:53-65, Luke 22:54, Luke 22:63-71, John 18:13-14, John 18:19-24, Psalm 27:12, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Psalm 35:11, Psalm 109:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Priesthood With God's Oath

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 21, 2014

To show that CHRIST is our Great High Priest and we are His kings and priests.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a King's kid and a priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is our Great High Priest and we are His kings and priests. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:20 (Amplified Bible) 7:20 And it was not without the taking of an oath [that Christ was made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

After The Order Of Melchisedek: An Exposition Of The 110th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 25, 2019

Jesus is the true fulfillment of this psalm.

After the Order of Melchizedek: An Exposition of Psalm 110 The 110th Psalm is the most quoted Psalm in the New Testament. Jesus uses the first verse in querying the Jews about His person and the Book of Hebrews uses both verses 1 and 4. Therefore, its message is of the utmost importance to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7, Psalm 110:1, Psalm 110:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faith We Profess

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 21, 2009

Jesus is Our Great Sympathetic High Priest who is at the heart of the faith we profess.

"The Faith We Profess" Hebrews 4:14-16 INTRODUCTION General Dwight Eisenhower has been quoted as having said about plans and assumptions in war: "Before the battle begins, plans are everything. After the battle begins, plans are nothing.” At certain moments in life we are brought back to basics, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle Of The Mediator Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 17, 2018

It can be easy to lose our Jesus given identity because of temptation, physical weakness or lack of faith. Advent is a time to remember that the child in the manger is also the one seated at the right hand of God and he is able to identify fully with us – but is without sin.

Message - Advent Miracles Hebrews 4:14-16 The Miracle of the Mediator Through our Advent series we have been considering the miracles which take place as a result of Jesus revealing Himself to the world in the flesh. A word that keeps coming through out of this series is “identity”. Who are we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Numbers 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The High Priestly Prayer Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

John records Jesus’ prayer in the Garden. Will we be the answer to his prayer?

John 17 The Prayer of Jesus John 17, Mark 14, Luke 22 and Matthew 26 all record Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Although Matthew, Mark and Luke are not as elaborate as John, in each account we see the same opening address. In each account we see Jesus call on the Father, but he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Dayspring From On High

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 20, 2006

Some reasons we should praise God

Luke 1:67-80 Jesus, The Dayspring From On High Introduction A. In Luke 1, Luke introduces us to a man by the name of Zacharias, the husband of Elizabeth, and also the future uncle of Jesus. Zacharias and Elizabeth were both getting old, and they had never had any children. B. Zacharias was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Standing For Jesus Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 28, 2019

Standing for Jesus may extract a high price, and sometimes it is not from the world, but from those those within the church.

Opening the eyes of the blind. Though this 9th chapter of John is about Jesus giving sight to a man born blind, but there is so much more here. The physical eyes being opening is not nearly as significant as the spiritual eyes. The blind man’s spiritual eyes where being opened and he was seeing ...read more

Scripture: John 9:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Day Of Atonement Service Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2017

After all the background we have been given, the writer to the Hebrews brings it together to a conclusion: Jesus atoned for our sins in a greater way than even the high priest could on the Day of Atonement.

Jesus’ Day of Atonement Service (Hebrews 9:1-10:18) 1. Al Jolson was the first super-star singer/entertainer. 2. He was the first person to sell a million records, and start rising to fame in 1913. 3. When the Warner Brothers decided to produce a movie with a little bit of dialog in it — The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

One Of Us Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on May 7, 2005

Jesus was called by His Father to be our High Priest, but He is also one of us.

Heb 5 Introduction There have already been three references in Hebrews to Christ as our high-priest in the preceding chapters: - 2:17 in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High-priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Bold Approach.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 16, 2021

Access to God through our great High Priest.

THE BOLD APPROACH. Hebrews 4:12-16. So far in the epistle to the Hebrews, the author has made extensive use of the Scriptures. After his latest warning against falling into unbelief (Hebrews 4:11), he reminds the Hebrew Christians that “the word of God” is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12a). ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strenghth And Weakness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus boldly stands trial before the high priest Annas

John 18:12-27 “Strength and Weakness” INTRODUCTION The lives of heroic people inspire us and challenge us to be greater than we have been and more than we are. Recently a ceremony was held at the White House where twenty-four veterans of World War II, the Korean Conflict, and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran