Sermons on Priestly Vocations:

Lessons From The Shepherds

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Luke 2:1-20 Lessons from the Shepherds I. Their Humble Vocation - 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night These were:- a) Working men - Their Fields, b) Waiting men - Their Fights, c) Watching men - Their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

A Remnant Saved

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 5, 2014

A remnant saved - out of the midst of a scheming people and their leaders.

1. DREAMING UP SCHEMES. Micah 2:1-11. The specific sins which will bring judgment upon Jerusalem are now outlined. It resonates even today with those who are familiar with the ways of commercial cities. There is the coveting of fields, and their seizure, separating a man from God's ...read more

Scripture: Micah 3:1-12, Micah 2:1-11, Micah 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 12, 2018

Living a Life of Thanksgiving

1. Life in relationship with God is filled with blessings (vv. 1-2) • Gratitude, Song, Praise • Passionate, with life, energy • Psalm 34:-12 (Concerning David, when he pretended to be insane in the presence of Abimelech, who drove him out, and he departed.) • Psalm 66:1-4: "Shout joyfully to God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Missionary Journey Begins Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 4, 2021

Mission and Evangelism start with few who are committed. Evangelism and Church planting are inseparable. Acts of the Apostles have many real stories. The First journey begins now.

Acts 12:24-13:3 First Missionary Journey begins 12:24-25 Missionary Trio: Barnabas, Saul and John Mark 13:01-02 Church at Prayer for Missionary Work 13:03 First Missionary Journey began Introduction: Henceforth, we will know the importance of mission work ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Lust In Your Heart

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2025

In the Garden of Eden, our first parents messed up grievously. They heard the voice of God telling them what to do to care for this earth, and what not to do, and then they listened not to the loving voice of God, but the envious voice of the Horrible Serpent, Satan, our adversary.

Friday of the 10th Week in Course 2025 I suspect that I’m not the only one here today who has ever felt trapped in a deep well, a hole that has no way out. Perhaps your whole family has been in such a trap, and you have gotten to the limit of your power to get them out. Like the psalmist, you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32, 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-16

Denomination: Catholic

God Has Called Us To An Active Ministry

Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Oct 18, 2003

God has intended for us to speak out and tell everyone about the miracle that He has performed in our lives--we have been chosen as His royal priesthood--chosen for His purposes.

God Has Called Us to an Active Ministry Associate Pastor Art Mathis 19 October 2003 1 Peter 2:9-10 (Message Bible)—“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Before Festus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2017

Those two years that Paul languished in prison are silent years in the life of Paul. Perhaps he was exasperated by it all. We don’t know. We do know that the hand of God was discernible in all this, and His purposes were carried out.

July 11, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul Before Festus (Acts 25:1-27) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Harmony Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 3, 2005

Unity of the church is based upon seeing the value of everyone and providing a refreshing spiritual nurishment to the body.

Living In Harmony (Ps. 133) Intro: A. In John 17 we have the priestly prayer of Jesus. In this prayer to his father he prays for his disciples. Then as the prayer begins to close, Jesus prays for all believers. Listen to the words of Christ in John 17:20-26. B. How can Christians have the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Success & Failure

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 30, 2009

As a believer our success is in the Lord based upon the choices we make. It also depends on the different events that go on in our lives and how we react to them. Apparently failures are the repercussions of the poor choices we make not lining up with God

Opening illustration: In George MacDonald’s fairy tale Lilith, giants live among normal people. These giants must conduct their daily affairs very carefully. When they sleep, their snoring is disruptive. When they turn over, houses may be crushed under their weight. In the Bible, Uzziah became a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tabernacle Imagery Builds Psychological Model For Christian Counseling # 2 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 12, 2009

The Book of Hebrews reveals three patterns from the tabernacle which can be used in counseling.

I. Relationship with God has changed because of Christ. One indication in Hebrews that the tabernacle can be used as a model for developing a biblical psychology for counseling is seen in the author’s presentation of the changes in the old covenant. These changes resulted in a new ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Robes And Ritual Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Dec 28, 2007

As this letter paints a magnificent and majestic portrait of Jesus it highlights the immensity of how our lives are affected as a result of who Jesus is and what he has done for us. What better way to inspire those whose faith is flagging or whose hearts

AIM: To elevate our perspective of JESUS so that any sense of flagging faith is renewed by a fresh understanding of the importance and significance of JESUS. Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians, probably 2nd generation, whose parents had embraced ‘Christ’ as Messiah and so these people had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Melchizedek And Christ

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Oct 16, 2006

The priesthood and kingship of Melchizedek and Christ.

Sermon for 20 Pentecost Yr B, 22/10/2006 Based on Heb 5:1-10 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Melchizedek and Christ” The Bible is not always easy to understand. Some passages ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Ascention Day!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 21, 2013

To focus on the significance of Ascension Day...

ASCENSION DAY Several important events mark the life of our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. Traditionally the Universal Church has been very dutifully celebrating Christmas (day of birth), Good Friday (the day the atoning work was completed on the Cross) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: *other

Levi Paid Tithes In Abraham

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2014

To show that we are blessed even before we give our tithes, because of JESUS CHRIST who already paid the price of our redemption.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed after giving tithes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are blessed even before we give our tithes, because of JESUS CHRIST who already paid the price of our redemption. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:9 (Amplified Bible) 7:9 A person might ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character Study Of Zechariah – Father Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Zechariah’s life teaches us the importance of faith, patience, and obedience. Though he doubted initially, he remained faithful and experienced God’s faithfulness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ZECHARIAH – FATHER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, A PRIEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 "And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Assembly Of God