Sermons about Priestly Vocations

The Magi's Gifts

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 28, 2002

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What do the Magi’s gifts have to teach us?

Saxlingham 05-01-03 “Let us look at the presents the Magi brought to Jesus.” Mt 2: 1-12 Story: The Readers’ Digest once asked this question: Have you ever imagined what would have happened if there had been three wise women instead of three wise men at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Joshua The High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

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The Lord Jesus has already defeated the accuser of the brethren.

JOSHUA THE HIGH PRIEST. Zechariah 3. After seventy years of exile in Babylon, the children of Israel began to return to Jerusalem. They were led first by Ezra the scribe, and the Persian Emperor’s cup-bearer Nehemiah. The Governor of Judah was a prince of the house of David named Zerubbabel. The ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zechariah And God's Marvelous Humor

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2018

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ask yourselves how you can help in our mission, learned from our patron: to restore all things in Christ.

Nativity of St. John the Baptist 2018 Extraordinary Form Our God has a marvelous sense of humor, and St. Luke is a master when he sees and shares it with us. Let’s recall the whole story of Zechariah. He’s a priest. He and his wife, Elizabeth, are of the priestly tribe; Elizabeth is a descendant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Catholic

Transformed By Truth: A Royal Priesthood 1 Peter 2:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

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1 Peter 2:9 reminds us of our unique identity and purpose as God's chosen people.

Transformed by Truth: A Royal Priesthood 1 Peter 2:9 Introduction Today, we are delving into a powerful truth from 1 Peter 2:9. This verse reminds us of our unique identity and purpose as God's chosen people. Let’s read together: 1 Peter 2:9 (NLT): "But you are not like that, for you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Deuteronomy 7:6, Ephesians 1:4, Revelation 1:6, Matthew 5:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strange Fire On The Altar

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

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Strange fire represents anything offered to God that is outside His instruction, unholy in motive, or defiled in nature.

STRANGE FIRE ON THE ALTAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 10:1-3 Supporting Texts: Numbers 3:4, Exodus 30:7-9, 1 Samuel 13:8-14, Malachi 1:6-10, Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The altar is a sacred meeting place between God and man. It is where God's glory is revealed, His fire ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Devil's Playground

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 25, 2004

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We can learn from this episode in the life of David how the devil’s playground is built in our life.

The Devil’s Playground II Samuel 11:1-5 I. The Devil’s Playground Is Built on Idleness (v. 1) A. Idleness From God’s Calling 1. God’s Call to Vocational Ministry 2. God’s Call to Lay Ministry B. Idleness From Being Part of God’s People 1. Taking Part in Worship 2. Taking Part in Study 3. Taking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Blessings Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009

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Jude wants to clear the air – help us understand the truth about “what it means to be a Christian”.

Knowing God’s Blessings Jude 1-2 PROPOSITION: Because you receive rich blessings in Christ, you must be faithful to God’s calling. I. Know your true position – being a servant. v. 1a Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, A. Being committed to Christ’s lordship. 1. Jude was a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of The Spirit.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024

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"Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (EPHESIANS 4:3).

THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT. Ephesians 4:1-6. Our unity is based in the unity of all three Persons of the Godhead (EPHESIANS 4:4-5). EPHESIANS 4:1. We are asked to “walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called” How do we do that? EPHESIANS 4:2. “With all lowliness” = humility. Like the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jun 24, 2002

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The experience of Abraham and Ishmael and Christ’s words tell us that we are to trust God, even to death.

5th Sunday after Pentecost Trusting God. Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Holy Eucharist 23 June 2002 Genesis 21:8-21; Romans 6:1-11; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Matthew 10:24-39 O Lord, we pray, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21, Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

True Greatness

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 20, 2009

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A sermon for Pentecost 16B/Proper 20 preached September 20th, 2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It talks about greatness in the Kingdom of God vs. greatness in the eyes of the world.

I’d like for you to imagine the following scene, and tell me what you think about it. You’ve just been told by a doctor that you have an incurable disease. This disease is fatal. You know you have a short time until you die. The doctor describes in detail how the disease will progress and rob you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Called To Be A Salvation Army Officer?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

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God is real. God is really here. He is among us. And every word in his book is the truth. We have amongst us here the answer to every question in the world.

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 God is real. God is really here. He is among us. And every word in his book is the truth. We have amongst us here the answer to every question in the world. I did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Can't Touch This Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

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The Disciples start was not that encouraging, although many miracles were done by them and after they were filled with the Holy Spirit, the world did not understand them.

CAN’T TOUCH THIS Acts 5:17-21a My brothers and my sisters in 1990 a rapper by the name of Stanley Kirk Burrell wrote these word in a song. He said and I quote “my music hits me so hard -makes me say oh my Lord/Thank you for blessing me-with a mind to rhyme and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Feel Your Pain

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 7, 2018

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We have a merciful High Priest who has walked where we have walked.

I Feel Your Pain Hebrews 5:5-10 The Epistle to the Hebrews is a treasure trove for Christians, even though one has to have a good understanding of the Old Testament to mine this trove. It shows the relation between the Old Testament and its promises, and their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10, Hebrews 5:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Destruction By Lack Of Knowledge

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

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To show that knowledge is not good if we will not apply it in our lives. The more we have, the more GOD will require of us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know a lot? No. I need to know and apply more of the WORD OF GOD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that knowledge is not good if we will not apply it in our lives. The more we have, the more GOD will require of us. IV. TEXT: Hosea 4:6 ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shaping A World Wide Ministry Perspective Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Sep 11, 2008

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Series in Romans

Text: Romans 15:14-33 Title: Shaping a World Wide Ministry Perspective I. A firm foundation- 14 a. Goodness b. Knowledge c. Accountability II. Boldness- 15 a. With each other b. With the Gospel III. Ministry Focused- 16-19 a. Priestly Service b. Spirit Powered c. Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

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