Sermons on priestly antecedents: showing 181-195 of 2,871

Birthright

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2015

Birthright means we have rights, privileges, and possessions as children of God, because the actual Owner of all things lives inside us. This releases us from having to be worthy. We should live from the knowledge that we're not like other people, by birt

BIRTHRIGHT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOG DECEIVED 1. Two friends run into each other while walking their dogs. One suggests lunch. The other says, "They won't let us in a restaurant with pets." 2. Undeterred, the first guy and his German shepherd head into the restaurant. The maître d' stops them, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Another Scandal

Contributed by James Hickman on May 21, 2016

A biographical sermon on Matthew (Levi), showing how Jesus can remake a poorly invested life.

Another Scandal Matthew 9:9-13 Just in case you haven’t heard, this is a presidential election year. It looks like we know who the major candidates will be. Now, we are waiting for them to announce their choice of running mate, that person whom they wish to serve as vice-president, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 3, 2023

There are endless parallels between men's use of rocks and stones, and who Jesus is. Jesus is the rock, and Jesus is the way.

TITLE: ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I STAND SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 17:6 / I CORINTHIANS 10:4 Many of the wonders of the world were made of huge rocks, and because of this they have survived in part to this day. We are familiar with - • The Great Wall of China -- seventh century b.c. • The Great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4, Exodus 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Leads Us In

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2022

The tribe of Judah ("praise") always led the people of God into battle, etc. We look at Judah's mother to see how "praise" was conceived. Then we look at the 5 sons of Praise (Judah) and see the amazing offspring we will get when we praise God!

PRAISE LEADS US IN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A farmer went into his banker and announced that he had bad news and good news. "First, the bad news..." 2. "Well," said the farmer, "I can’t make my mortgage payments. And that crop loan I’ve taken out for the past 10 years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-11, 1 Chronicles 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Holiness” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

An exposition of 1 Peter 1:13-16

September 12, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1:13-16 “Holiness” 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

"Praying...not Preying!" [part Three]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016

In prayer we yield our lives and circumstances to the Lord and trust Him to act in His time and in His way.”

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 22, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Three] John 17:1-5 The “Lord’s Prayer”, which we recited earlier ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Play With Fire

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 18, 2006

THERE ARE SOME THINGS AND PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NOT PLAY WITH. NADAB AND ABIHU LEARNED THAT GOD IS SUCH A PERSON. THE HEBREW WRITER WAS ABSOLUTE WHEN WRITING "GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE."

DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (PT. 1/5) LEVITICUS 10:1-3 INTRO: CERTAIN THINGS/PEOPLE – YOU DO GOOD NOT TO PLAY WITH. BLENDER KNIFE MATCHES FIRE HEBREWS 12:29 “GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE.” GOD – IS NOT ONE TO BE PLAYED WITH. ADAM/EVE . . . ANANIAS/SAPPHIRA . . . SUCH IS THE CASE IN OUR TEXT LEVITICUS, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Arrest Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2022

The willingness of Jesus to die for us.

THE ARREST OF JESUS. John 18:1-14. After the Passover meal, the institution of the Lord’s Supper, the Upper Room discourse, and Jesus’ great high priestly prayer, Jesus led His disciples over the brook Kidron to the garden of Gethsemane (John 18:1). Judas, possessed by Satan (cf. John 13:2; ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord's Prayer 6 - Becoming A Discerning Child Of God Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 5, 2024

Becoming a discerning child of God is not an easy task and this is where the Lord's prayer come to our aid. What is God's will to be done here on earth as it is in Heaven - this is NOT a new problem as it has been with us since the beginning of time. Does Jesus have the answer?

Becoming a discerning child of God - Let your name be made holy, - let your kingdom come, - let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. One of the key components of intercession is the recognition that without us God's hands are tied and without God our hands are empty. Another is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-10, Revelation 11:15

Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 18, 2005

Melchizedek is one of the most mysterious people in the Old Testament, but he holds the key why Jesus is a better high priest than one born of Aaron. Also learn how Jesus knows all of your needs before you do.

Once someone’s mind is made up it is very difficult sometimes to change it. Back in the 15th century the world’s leaders and scientists were convinced that earth was flat because, after all, when you look out towards the horizon it looks flat. People were executed for doubting this principal. It ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Chosen For The Most Vital Of Ministries-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 7, 2010

1 of 3. Zacharias & Elizabeth were chosen to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God chooses people for His most vital of ministries. But what are their circumstances? You may be chosen for the most vital of ministries in the midst of...

CHOSEN for the MOST VITAL of MINISTRIES —Luke 1:5-25 Attention: There were two evil brothers. They were rich & used their money to keep their ways from the public eye. They even attended the same church & looked to be perfect Christians but the pastor was wise to their charade. Their church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

Silence Is Golden

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 12, 2023

Christmas 2023

SILENCE IS GOLDEN (LUKE 1:5-25) The gospel of Luke opened with a dark cloud, a deep sigh, and a mood of resignation, the drama increased by the absence of recorded prophetic utterances for about 400 years between the Old and New Testament. God’s presence, power and purpose, however, were evident ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 1, 2019

Let go to go

The Ascension marks the beginning of a new phase in Christ’s relationship to humanity, kind of a "spiritual presence of the absence“ for baptized believers. After all, “Christianity was founded upon the loss of a body,” writes the Jesuit historian Michel de Certeau, what he calls “an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

Confetti

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 7, 2021

If you continue to stay faithful to God, patient, long suffering and loyal to God even when you don’t see results and applause, mark my words, God would one day shower confetti on you.

Confetti Luke 1:9 “…according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. A priest named Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth are the main characters of my devotion today. They were people of integrity, pious and blameless but still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal