Sermons on Priestly Duties:

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2019

In Jesus' longest recorded prayer, offered to the Father just hours before his arrest and crucifixion, he asks for three critical things that we need, and for which God's power is both necessary and sufficient: (1) purity and protection, (2) unity, and (3) glory.

Chapter seventeen of John’s gospel consists of a prayer, offered by Jesus to the Father. It is a remarkable prayer. First of all, it’s the longest prayer of Jesus which is recorded in any of the gospels. Jesus was known to pray for long periods of time, but usually he went off by himself to do so. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The High Priestly Prayer (Part One) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 18, 2025

Looking at the High Priestly prayer, which was prayed by Jesus in John 17

The High Priestly Prayer (part one - John Part 54) Text: John 17:1-5 If you will, please take your Bibles and open them up to John chapter 17. This morning we’re going to be looking at what is commonly called “The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus”… Some folks have said that this is the “ACTUAL” ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5, John 6:37, Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The High Priestly Prayer (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 24, 2025

As we continue looking at Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, we see Him shift focus to the disciples (and by extension - us). How wonderful it is that we have an advocate with the Father.

The High Priestly Prayer (part two - John Part 55) Text: John 17:6-20 Well, this morning we’re going to continue looking at the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus in John chapter 17. Last Sunday we saw Jesus pray for Himself. Specifically that The Father would glorify the Son, so that the Son could ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-20, Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Priestly Tribe (1 Chronicles 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 6, 2025

How did Jesus become our high priest?

Were the Levites scattered throughout Israel? Who is our high priest today? Does God still work through families? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 6. Who were the main descendants of note among the Levites? Does ministry still run in families in the church? The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Duties Of Every Christion

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Nov 2, 2011

To explain that giving, praying, and fasting are things Jesus assumed we would. Its our duty. He said," when you"...not, "if you..."

Matt 6:2-8 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace God's Way

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

God gives us peace unlike the peace of the world, and it is founded on the rock of Calvary.

You may recall a few weeks ago in the Sunday paper magazine insert, USA Weekend, there was an article discussing how “spiritual” we have become, and how irrelevant religion is. The article title was “When the spirit moves you,” and the cover had this plug, “You may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

The High Priestly Prayer Of Jesus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 17, 2023

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon that examines the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus as he prayed for God’s glory to be displayed in his life, and as he prayed for victory for the disciples who will carry the work forward on his behalf.

If you’re like me, one of the most frustrating aspects of my spiritual life is my prayer life. I don’t ever feel like I am praying enough. I feel like my mind wanders too often in prayer. I feel like my prayers are too repetitive at times. I don’t know why my appetite for prayer isn’t higher than ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Priestly Prayer Of Jesus (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon that examines the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus as he prayed for God’s glory to be displayed in his life, and as he prayed for victory for the disciples who will carry the work forward on his behalf.

By show of hands this morning, let’s see how many of you remember these catch phrases from your childhood (my guess is that you responded to these, like I did, with an exaggerated eye roll but now you say some of them yourself): • Money doesn’t grow on trees. • Were you born in a barn? • They sure ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian's Duty In Times Of War

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 21, 2003

We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. In this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come what should be the Christian’s response? How should he react and what should he do?

THE CHRISTIAN’S DUTY IN TIMES OF WAR ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. Ecclesiastes tells us that in the reality of this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come as it has to our country both in our war on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Duty To Win Souls

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

To show that we have a great responsibility to the lost to win them to Jesus and how to do it

LUKE 17:7-10 "OUR DUTY TO WIN SOULS" * Last week I preached a message titled, "A Prayer Request That Jesus Made." * Remember? * It was Mt.9:35-38, "The harvest ... Pray ye therefore the Lord of ... send forth ......." A) "Harvest" - the crop (v.35-36) * "Plenteous" - much, many * "Laborers" - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty

Contributed by Dallas Powell on Sep 21, 2002

An Acceptable sacrifice begins with love. Do you love him?

Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty Hebrews 13:7-16 December 1996 Sacrifice of Leaders Charlotte was born of hearty stock an old Virginian family. Her brother would be a respected physician, and a sister would be also be a doctor, the first female doctor south of the Mason-Dixon line. She would serve ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Duty And Blessedness Of Biblical Assurance

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 25, 2001

There are fewer things so frequently neglected, or so often taken for granted, as the matter of MAKING SURE that we are in a state of grace and salvation.

“The Duty and Blessedness of Biblical Assurance” Text: Read; 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro: I think that it was Thomas Watson who once said, ‘There are two things that are very hard for the preacher to do; <1st> Make the godly glad; <2nd> Make the ungodly sad.’ I think that most of us would agree, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Three-Fold Duty Of The Believer

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 8, 2008

An outline Of scriptures that teach us the three things that make us good stewards.

******Sermon Outline******* The Three-Fold Duty Of Life Appropiation, Formation, and Donation. 1) Appropiation (taking)... a) Cup of salvation- Psa 116:13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. b) Instruction-Pro 4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Our Duty In A Hostile World Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 19, 2007

Three very basic aspects of our duty: 1) the incentive to our spiritual duty, 2) the instructions for our duty, and 3) the intention of our duty.

In HUNTINGTON, Utah -Crews were forced to halt their desperate underground search for six trapped coal miners after a cave-in killed three rescue workers and injured six. "We have suspended indefinitely the underground portion of this rescue effort," said Richard Stickler, head of the U.S. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

Jury Duty [judge Not / Judging] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 26, 2006

Jesus said "Judge Not." What this means, doesn’t mean, and how the Lord masterfully illustrated the true interpretation of this verse. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint template.

Jury Duty Matthew 7:1-5 Ever been called to jury duty? Ever been asked to ‘make a judgment’ about a matter? Some Christians seem to feel they are on ‘permanent jury duty’ as they go thru life. And Jesus addresses this fact in this final leg of the Sermon on the Mount. Today 12 members of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist