Sermons on Jesus Our High Priest:

A Living Hope For Our Future

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 8, 2021

Peter tells us that we receive Living Hope through the resurrection of Christ. What is this living hope all about?

A Living Hope for Our Future 1 Peter 1:3-5 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Peter's letter starts with a doxology. A doxology is a short hymn to praise God. Imagine if we began all of our conversations, whether written, oral, or electronic, with praise to our God? We would be invoking the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Our God Is Delightful!" Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 20, 2020

God is delightful and wants our lives to experience daily His DELIGHTFULNESS!

Many people find delight in candy, donuts, and even eating lobster. Others find delight in watching their favorite sports teams,; others find delight in watching a baby cry and smile at the same time. Others find delight in taking a nap and sitting on their Lazy-Boy chair. Others find delight in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatness Of God In Our Redemption

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

Jesus Gave Up, So That We Could Have.

1. INTRODUCTION. LAST WEEK WE WITNESSED THE GREATNESS OF GOD IN CREATION. HOWEVER, ADAM AND EVE’S TRANSGRESSION OF THE EATING OF THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL, VIOLATED THE WORD AND THE WILL OF ALMIGHTY GOD, THUS, ADAM AND EVE SOLD ALL HUMANITY INTO THE HANDS OF SATAN. SINCE THAT SINGLE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Something God Cannot Do Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 29, 2016

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". There is something God cannot do.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#5] SOMETHING GOD CANNOT DO Hebrews 6:13-20 Introduction: There is at least 1 thing God cannot do. It is not within His power, character, or nature to do it. It is impossible for God to lie. God cannot falsify His Word. We learn the truths of God by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The High Calling Of Deacons-Part 1

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The role of deacons

I. The purpose of having Deacons. (vs. 1-2,4) 1. To minister to the physical needs of the church. (vs. 1-2b) A. The word “deacon” comes from the Greek word “diakonos” which carries the idea of serving as a helper, or servant/ B. The early church in Jerusalem did not need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Through A Pandemic - The High Cost Of Real Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 4, 2021

Jesus' emphasis was that His followers were to love God with all their heart, soul and mind and then to love their neighbor as he loves himself regardless of the culture. Let's learn to Love God's way!

I am always amazed to see those in Scripture and in life, who are willing to question Jesus and his word without any intention of learning and submitting to his word. There is a lawyer in the lesson who wished to make trial of the skill of Jesus in solving the intricate and difficult question as to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37, 1 John 4:20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus: The Only Way To Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 25, 2025

Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven—no other path leads to eternal life with God.

JESUS: THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:6 – “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” Supporting Texts: Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:5, Matthew 7:13-14, Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16 INTRODUCTION In a world ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:5, Matthew 7:13-14, Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Wonderful Lord

Contributed by Jamie Hudson on Oct 6, 2014

Reflections on the mecy, miracles, and majesty of God.

OUR WONDERFUL LORD HOOK – (Read Isaiah 9:6) We are all familiar with the hymn “His Name Is Wonderful.” Lucy Adams writes: Hugging my young son, Ben, was always a joy. Now that he is a grown man, I don't remember every hug, of course, but one special one I will never forget. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Danger: High - James 3:2-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

We rarely have adequate conscious awareness of how dangerous our speech really is and the degree of damage that can be done by the forest fires our tongues can start. This message may be a hard one to listen to, but it is full of many crucial warnings. I urge you to give it a listen.

James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. 3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Don’t Lose Your Focus Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 16, 2022

Life is full of distractions. When we lose our focus, we can be distracted, and disaster can happen.

Sermon Text: Heb 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

His Gift - Our Gift Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 18, 2019

God has given us the greatest gift imaginable in Jesus -- it compels us to want to give a gift to him. The ultimate gift we can give is ourselves which we show by doing justly; loving mercy; and walking humbly with Him.

1. I put a question on the church’s FB page: “What is one of your favorite Christmas memories?” Responses had to do with family and with gifts (Santa stories). 2. The coming of Jesus represents God’s ultimate gift to us (John 3:16-17) a. Response to receiving a gift is to give a gift in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrifice Of The Father

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 28, 2006

Although some my consider salvation free, it came at a high personal sacrifice to the Father.

THE PERSONAL SACRIFICE OF THE FATHER 3/05 John 3:16 I hear many times and even have said it myself that “Salvation is free, ” but I am concerned this statement can be a little misleading. It come at a tremendously high price. The free gift to the recipient comes at a high sacrifice to giver. I. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Our Wonderful Shepherd Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 1, 2019

1. Worship Jesus for His courage (vs. 11). 2. Worship Jesus for His care (vs. 12-13). 3. Worship Jesus for His closeness (vs. 14-17). 4. Worship Jesus for His control (vs. 17-18).

Worship Our Wonderful Shepherd Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 10:11-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 15, 2017 (Revised November 1, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we will focus on some great reasons why everyone should worship the Good Shepherd Jesus Christ. It all ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can You Tell If Someone Has Faulty Theology?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Some people in positions of authority are disturbed when the truth challenges their views. The High Priests in the first century were entitled to great power, influence and privilege. During the Roman occupation of Palestine, one could become a High Pries

Some people in positions of authority are disturbed when the truth challenges their views. The High Priests in the first century were entitled to great power, influence and privilege. During the Roman occupation of Palestine, one could become a High Priest through bribery or political intrigue ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Lord Jesus Does Everything Well

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 16(B) - Our Lord Jesus Christ does EVERYTHING well. Jesus opens our ears to hear. Jesus opens mouths that speak.

OUR LORD JESUS DOES EVERYTHING WELL (Outline) August 31, 2008 -- PENTECOST 16 -- Mark 7:31-37 INTRO: The crowd saw the effect of Jesus’ miraculous healing of a man who could not hear and could hardly speak. Their conclusion concerning Jesus: “He has done everything well”. This is quite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran