Sermons on Priest Provider Protector:

Priest And King Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

Melchizedek portrays Christ as our eternal Priest and King.

Priest and King Hebrews 6:20 – 7:28 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 7:23-28 INTRODUCTION: Readers’ Digest has a section called All in a Day’s Work where people write in humorous things that happen at work. Here’s a good one: Confiding in a co-worker, I told her about a problem in our office and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High Priest

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 11, 2003

A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 A sermon on the second Lesson

23rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25 "The High Priest" 11 And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Be A Priest

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

What does it mean to be a part of a holy nation, a people belonging to God, the priesthood of all believers?

CALLED TO BE A PRIEST I Peter 2:9-10 Intro: As many of you know I come from a very strong Irish Catholic family with lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Several of my mom’s relatives are Nuns and Priests, and a few on my dad’s side as well. Growing up in my family as in all Good Irish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

A Kingdom Of Priests

Contributed by Brad Easley on Oct 14, 2010

Peter calls us a "kingdom of priests" - what does he mean, and how can the Church carry out this purpose? This message explores what it means for God's people to be priests to the world.

Title: "Lakewood: A Kingdom of Priests" Text: 1 Peter 2:1-12 ILLUS: Father Matthew Kelty spoke at Asbury College chapel on day – what intrigued me most was that the abbey was just an hours’ drive down the road…..I even spent a few meaningful days. Something pretty intriguing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Princes And Priests Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 16, 2010

What are some real implications of the New Testament teaching that believers in Jesus Christ are all Princes/Princesses and Priests of God.

PRINCES AND PRIESTS Eric J. Hanson June 13, 2010 Read I Peter 2:9-10. This is written to believers in Jesus. Now read Revelation 5:9-10. This is also written to believers in Jesus. This is a high and lofty concept concerning us on God’s part. He calls us His priests; all of us who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordaining A Priest

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2017

The ordination of Aaron as High Priest has practical applications for us today. The blood on the ear, thumb and toe shows we are to Hear God's Word, be Active in His work, and Walk in His ways.

Title: Parashat 81 Ordaining a Priest This week’s Torah Portion finds Moses ordaining his brother Aaron and his sons to be priests before the Lord. The details for this ceremony were outlined in Exodus 30:20. It was now time to actually ordain Aaron and his sons. It was time to begin the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-9

Denomination: *other

No Priests In The Church?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 19, 2015

Did Jesus intend the office of Priest to be included in the New Testament Church? If not, why not?

Matthew 21:23-27 “Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while He was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to Him. ‘By what authority are you doing these things?’ they asked. ‘And who gave You this authority?’ “Jesus replied, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Dress Of The Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 5, 2015

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST makes our acts of worship acceptable to GOD because He added Himself as the ingredient of Perfect Sacrifice.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a priest? Yes. 1 Peter 2:9 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priest Forever

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2014

To show that JESUS' Priesthood is delegated to us, now we are His kings and priests at the same time.

I. EXORDIUM: Where does our priesthood came from? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS' Priesthood is delegated to us, now we are His kings and priests at the same time. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:17 (Amplified Bible) 7:17 For it is witnessed of Him, You are a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priest-King Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

We see how Jesus fulfills the image that most captured the Jewish imagination and stirred hope in their hearts.

Psalm 110 Priest-King 5/31/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction Jesus continues his walk along the Emmaus Road with two of his disciples, interpreting “to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself” (Luke 24:27). He is the Offspring of Eve who bruised the head of Satan; he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called To Be Priests

Contributed by John Quigley on Jun 30, 2013

There are those who are called to be Priests or Pastors, but the whole body of Christians are called to actually be the Priesthood of Believers.

According to Peter, all are called to the Priesthood, the family of God is a Royal Priesthood. "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Be A Priest Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2021

Hebrews spends a lot of time focusing on Jesus as our High Priest. But what does that mean to us, and what difference can it make in our lives?

Philip Yancey , in his book “The Jesus I Never Knew” (Zondervan, 2002, p. 25) told of a Jesuit missionary - Matteo Ricci who went to China in 16th century. The missionary took along samples of religious art to illustrate the Christian story for people who had never heard it. He was pleased that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reactions Of The Priests Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 18, 2020

The priests, captain of the Temple guard, and Sadducees were disturbed. Read further to know the reasons.

Acts 4: 01-22 Reactions of the Priests 4: 01-04 Greatly Disturbed 4: 05-12 Great Question 4: 13-17 Greatly Astonished 4: 18-22 Great Commission or Commission Acts 4:01-04 Greatly Disturbed The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Better Priest Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2022

God appointed Jesus to be our high priest in the order of Melchizedek. How is Jesus the better priest and how should that motivate us as we serve? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell

Christmas is quickly approaching. We’ve been looking at the book of Hebrews to recognize that Jesus is better. The gifts of the wise men remind us that Jesus is the better Prophet, Priest, King, and Sacrifice. Today, I’m going to focus on what it means for Jesus to be our better Priest. Read ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

‘instructions For Priests’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 3, 2024

Leviticus chapters 21-22 - 'Instructions for priests' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Don’t Become Unclean (21:1-15) (2). Don’t Have Imperfections (21:16-24) (3). Don’t Defile the Priest’s Food (22:1-16) (4). Don’t Corrupt the Lord’s Offerings (22:17-33) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Question: What is the common link with these jobs? • A Lector, A Knocker upper, A ...read more

Denomination: Brethren