Sermons on Jesus Is Our High Priest:

What Are Our Motives

Contributed by Randell Brown on Sep 29, 2001

What is our purpose behind our worshipping and fasting unto GOD?

Text: Isaiah: 58:1-11 Topic: “ FOR WHAT IS THE PURPOSE FOR OUR FAST” “WHAT ARE OUR MOTIVES” 1. WHY ARE WE FASTING, MAKING SACRIFICES, WORSHIPPING GOD? 2. ARE WE TRYING TO GET EARTHY GAIN, IS THAT OUR OBJECTION? 3. ARE WE TRYING PLEASE OUR PASTOR, PARENTS, OR ANYONE ELSE BESIDES GOD? 4. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Portrait Of Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 20, 2005

This is a sermon on how we as christians are to reflect or protray Jesus in our lives. The truth is we may be the only picture of Jesus that someone may see.

The Portrait of a Christian 1Peter 1:13-23 Prayer Everyone who are Christians looking at this picture of Jesus will have a similar picture form in their minds. We see a Jesus who loved, had compassion, brought mercy and grace. We see a Jesus who loved us so much that He willingly went to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Jesus

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 30, 2005

Our society has a distorted view of who Jesus really is. We need to show te world who the real Jesus is.

The Real Jesus Pastor Jamie Wright * June 12, 2005 * MFC Matthew 16:13-16 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Jesus

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Jesus calls and we must follow, but when we do He promises to transform our lives and to use us for His glory and honor.

The Call of Jesus Matthew 4:18-22 Today is President Lincoln’s birthday, and in his honor I’d like to begin with an imaginary story. There once was a man who thought that it was a shame that instead of celebrating Lincoln’s birthday like we used to, we now just celebrate the generic President’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Holiness

To Anticipate Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2006

Taking Paul’s lead to change our focus from this world to the reward at the end of the race. How much would you need to change if ....

I was raised in a small town in southern Ohio. I remember the lazy days of summer when the air-raid sirens went off once per week and we would all look up to see if we could see enemy planes, or when all the boys would gather on the school playground to play baseball like the big kids did. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: *other

Confessing Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 6, 2020

Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples?

Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples? Let’s examine confessing Jesus in the midst of opposition in Matthew 10:24-39. “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Recognize Jesus in our everyday lives, stay focused on Him amidst distractions, and live in obedience to Him, as illustrated by the story of young Jesus in the temple.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to delve deep into the book of Luke. Now, you might be familiar with this particular passage – it's where the young Jesus stays behind in the temple, amazing the teachers with His understanding, while Joseph and Mary search for Him anxiously. C.S. Lewis once ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-50

Topics: Focus, Jesus

Look To Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024

This sermon explores God's salvation plan through Christ's cross, His compassion, and the crucifixion, emphasizing the importance of faith and grace in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, beloved family of God, a warm welcome to each and every one of you. I am overjoyed to see your faces, beaming with the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, unified under the banner of His love and grace. Our ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Topics: Cross, Eyes, Lift

Hope In Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024

This sermon explores the relentless hope and faith of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-28, encouraging us to anchor our hope in Jesus Christ.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. How wonderful it is to gather together, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to turn our hearts and minds towards the Word of God. In these moments, we are not merely attendees or spectators, but active participants in the divine dialogue of faith. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Topics: Hope

Forward With Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

Abiding in Christ transforms our weariness into fruitful living, as we rest in His love, receive His care, and reflect His life to others.

Church family, welcome. If your soul feels like a branch after a long summer—tired, tangled, and thirsty—listen in. The Lord is kind, and His words today carry the weight of mercy. He talks to us in pictures we can feel between our fingers: vines and branches, sap and seasons, blossoms and baskets ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Topics: Progress, Growth

Yours, Mine, Or Ours Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#10 in Proverbs & Parables Series. Using the Parable of the Good Samaritan and Proverbs. Looks at attitudes: What’s yours is mine and I’m going to take it. What’s mine is mine and I’m going to keep it. What’s mine is yours and I’m going to share it.

YOURS, MINE, or OURS Proverbs 19-20 INTRODUCTION: I read an article where a pastor told about a woman who fainted in church one Sunday while he was preaching. She fell over and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Times Are In God Series

Contributed by Jose Maldonado on Dec 6, 2006

Trusting God in times of trial.

“Our Times are in God’s Hand’s” Pastor Jose F. Maldonado Hillburn Drive Grace Baptist Church Nov.12, 2006 “My times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from them that persecute me." Ps.31:15 This is one of those encouraging Psalms that soothes the soul as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15

Denomination: Baptist

For This I Have Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 17, 2013

We are to lay aside anything in our life that hinders our course of running this race for our Lord, of living a life pleasing to Him. Knowing that He is all we need Who can fill every void in our life.

Opening illustration: A Jewish man in Hungary went to his rabbi and complained, “Life is unbearable. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” The rabbi answered, “Take your goat into the room with you.” The man was skeptical, but the rabbi insisted, “Do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Story Is Our Story

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 27, 2001

Paul’s life story, like ours, is a wonderful example of God’s mercy with sinners through Jesus Christ.

PAUL’S STORY IS OUR STORY A young lady goes out on a blind date and the first thing her friends ask is, “So, what’s his story?” They want to know all the details – where does he work, where did he grow up, what kind of car does he drive? It seems everybody has a story, and we want to know it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prayer That Realigns Our Lives Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 16, 2019

The Prayer that Realigns our Lives Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - July 14, 2019

The Prayer that Realigns our Lives Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - July 14, 2019 #30 in series Luke 11:1-4 Intro Today we continue in our series on Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. We’ve seen that central to who Jesus is and what he is doing… is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational