Sermons on Priest:

In The High Priest’ Palace - Rejected Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 19, 2011

Jesus on trial & the denial of Jesus by Peter the disciple. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Five Pieces in the Puzzle: (1). Caiaphas the High Priest (vs 53) (2). The Sanhedrin (vs 55) (3). The Witnesses (vs 56-59) (4). Jesus (vs 60-61b) (5). Peter (vs 66-72) SERMON BODY: Ill: Taken from a book called "Disorder in the Court." (1). • Q: What is your date ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-72

Denomination: Brethren

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

The Messiah Crowned Priest-King Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 6, 2010

The prophesied return of the Messiah for His royal coronation is here fore-shadowed. The full establishment of the God ruled ones’ blessings will come with the crowning of the Priest-King Messiah which is set forth in this historical event of the crowning

ZECHARIAH 6: 9-15 THE MESSIAH CROWNED PRIEST-KING The eight visions are over yet God is not finished speaking to His servant. We thus find a beautiful and fitting climax not only to the visions, but to history as man has known it. Immediately following the overthrow of the world’s ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Prophet, Priest, And King: Accepting Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 9, 2010

We tie gift-giving to our own self-acceptance. Appropriate gifts to Christ announce that indeed we are acceptable to Him.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, December 24, 1987 (Christmas Eve) Out there right now, running around with a harried look, and practically waving fistfuls of dollars in their hands, there are those folks who for one reason or another have a hard time with gift giving. They have waited ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Our Priest And Peer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2016

Life’s problems may overwhelm us, but we have the ultimate Friend in high places, Jesus, who is both our High Priest and Peer.

Jesus, Our Priest and Peer (Hebrews 4:14-16) 1. There I was is sitting at the malt counter, looking at my malted shake when a large, trouble-making biker steps up next to me, grabs my malt and drinks it down "Well, whatcha gonna do about it?" he says, menacingly, as I burst into tears. "Come on, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

An Infinitely Superior High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2015

In an argument from the lesser to the greater, this chapter commences with a demonstration of the limitations of the access to God allowed in the annual Day of Atonement. All this anticipates the comparison: But Christ…

AN INFINITELY SUPERIOR HIGH PRIEST. Hebrews 9:11-14. This short passage is the high point of the writer’s comparison between the old covenant and the new. In an argument from the lesser to the greater, the chapter commences with a demonstration of the limitations of the access to God allowed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priest Passed By On The Other Side

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2015

To show that mercy is needed in this ministry of love the LORD JESUS has bestowed upon us. A ministry of mercy and love. Matthew 9:13 (Amplified Bible) Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy [that is, readiness to help those in trouble] and not sa

I. EXORDIUM: Are you merciful? Yes. That's why I can share the Gospel right away to strangers. Matthew 9:13 (Amplified Bible) Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy [that is, readiness to help those in trouble] and not sacrifice and sacrificial victims. For I came not to call and invite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Plot And Prophecy Of A Pompous Priest Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 22, 2016

The Promise and plot of Caiaphas shows his pompous character, and yet his words and actions are not outside of God's perfect providential plan of salvation.

The Plot and Prophecy of a Pompous Priest John 11:45-57 The Raising of Lazarus from the dead after he had been in the grave for days demonstrated Jesus’ power over satan and over the curse of sin, which is death. The miracle also was a prelude of Jesus’ own death and resurrection, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

Our Great High Priest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2018

When life gets hard, persevere in your confession, because Jesus is the Son of God; pray with confidence, because Jesus suffers with you; and obey with conviction, because you truly believe that Jesus is your complete Savior.

Some time ago, when I was looking up job descriptions for various positions in the church, I cam across these: PASTOR: Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. More powerful than a locomotive. Faster than a speeding bullet. Walks on water. Makes policy with God. ELDER: Able to leap short ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Only Priest Who Matters Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 7, 2021

Many so-called Christian churches claim that believers can only maintain a right relationship with God and the hope of heaven through the priests, or mediators, that they have authorized for these purposes. Does God's word support such a teaching. Find out from Hebrews 7:1-19.

About a decade ago, I found a biological dentist who practiced in Southern California who was uniquely able to help me with some dental work that I needed done in relationship to the fatigue and the cancer I had acquired. I made a point of going down to Southern California, having made an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-19, Genesis 14:18-20, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 14:6

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus - Prophet, Priest, And King

Contributed by Austin Lamos on Jun 16, 2021

Jesus In Scripture we find that Jesus held three primary offices. These three offices define, or rather are defined by, who Jesus is, and what he did. These three offices, or roles, are Prophet, Priest, and King.

Jesus In Scripture we find that Jesus held three primary offices. These three offices define, or rather are defined by, who Jesus is, and what he did. These three offices, or roles, are Prophet, Priest, and King. We are going to look at these three defining offices this morning. The first ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15, Romans 6:13, Hebrews 7:23-28, Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Priest For Hire (Judges 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 18, 2025

Are pastors for hire for money or obedient to God first? Let's begin in Judges 17.

Do we get our standards of right and wrong from God or the world? Do we ignore the strong correction Jesus gave religious leaders? In whose name only can we be saved? Let’s begin in Judges 17. Did a man named Micah (not the prophet) steal silver from his mother, return it, and did she use it to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judges 17 - House Priest Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

A man named Micah has lots of money, his mother uses the money to make an idol, and Micah hires a free-lancing Levite as his personal priest. The man Micah had a house of gods, a house of God, as good as that at Shiloh.

Text: Judges 17 Theme: House Priest Beginning of Idolatry: A man named Micah has lots of money, his mother uses the money to make an idol, and Micah hires a free-lancing Levite as his personal priest. she made it evident that she idolized her son, by telling him she had wholly dedicated this ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Ordaining The Priests (Exodus 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2024

How does ordaining ancient priests reveal Jesus and the Christian life? Let's look at Exodus 29.

Does the ordination of Aaron and his sons: washing, clothing, anointing, sacrificing and eating, hint at the sacrifice of Christ and the Christian life? Let’s look at Exodus 29. Washing Was this ceremonial washing symbolic of what was to take place in the heart? Are our hearts sprinkled from an ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible