Sermons on Priests Scandals:

A Living Word Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 26, 2021

Our Past, Our Priest & His Promise

Illus: Years ago I served on a Foreign Missions board in Haiti where a local lawyer donated acres of land in the city of Aux Cayes near Port-Au-Prince. We made plans to build a prayer center, a vocational training center and a volunteer medical center. When we visited the area and it was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Song Of Zacharias. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2025

The old priest opens his mouth for God, and prophesies.

SONG OF ZACHARIAS. Luke 1:68-79. Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and spoke forth a message in the power and authority of God. The famous song is introduced as a prophecy (Luke 1:67). Our proclamation of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ has no efficacy without the overpowering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Author Of Eternal Salvation Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

Jesus could not be a priest under the Old Covenant because He was of the tribe of Judah. However, he has been made a High Priest under the order of Melchizedek.

THE AUTHOR OF ETERNAL SALVATION Heb 4:14-5:10 You and I have a Great High Priest in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Out High Priest is superior to the Old Testament High Priest and the order of Aaron. In 5:1-4, we discover the qualifications of the high priest. First, he must be taken from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rocky Iii - Ko'd Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2003

Peter is often depicted as a weak and unreliable disciple, but was that really his problem... or was there something else that lay behind his denials of Christ in the High Priest’s Courtyard?

OPEN: Nearly 30 years ago on October 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman squared off in the boxing ring in Zaire. Ali had dubbed it “The Rumble in the Jungle.” Foreman was heavily favored, and was considered to be the hardest puncher in heavyweight history. Foreman was fairly confident he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Covenant Leadership”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

This covenant was an agreement between God and His people the Priest. God had been faithful to His end of the agreement but His people (namely the Priest) had not.

“COVENANT LEADERSHIP” Dr. Dennis Deese, Evangelist - www.dennisdeese.com MALACHI 2:1-9 This covenant was an agreement between God and His people the Priest. God had been faithful to His end of the agreement but His people (namely the Priest) had not. SERVICES OF PRIESTS Keeping the charge ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Unto Us A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 30, 2024

Did God make a mistake in having His Son be born in a barn to an unwed virgin? While it all sounds scandalous, it's exactly what we need!

I love the questions that Bobby asks. Sometimes they catch me off guard and really make me think. But there is one question that he has asked me recently surrounding the birth of Jesus that gave me a bit of insight into his Persian background and a tangible feel for what the Middle Eastern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Priestly People Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009

The final sermon from Zechariah’s Fifth Vision-a statement to all the priests of God-the Born Again children of God-the anointed ones.

God’s people are: A Priestly People EOLS: We have been anointed by God to function as His priests to transmit his love and forgiveness. Introduction: Have you ever known a person who seemed to be the “go to” individual when things went wrong? This person was real, touchable-far from perfect, but ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Introduction - God's Heart For You Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 16, 2009

Understanding God’s heart for the world has begin by understanding what God thinks about each of us and how he asks us to live.

I am really excited this year about our theme which is “God’s Heart for the World.” Most everyone knows John 3:16 in that it says, “For God loved the…world…so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that…everyone…who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” As much as so many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being What You Are!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

4 Pictures of what a Christian is loke. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 1-10. Ill: • A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • "What are you most proud of?" he asked him. • "Well, " said the man, "I don’t have an enemy in the world." • "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said the reporter. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Consider Christ

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010

In a day when so much is vying for our attention, the Scriptures tell us to look to (to fix our focus on) Jesus Christ... "Looking unto Jesus!"

1. THE CROWNED CHRIST • Christ = Messiah – “anointed” – Position of the Administration & the Power of the Office • Matt 3:17 – He Pleased the Father • Matt 28:18 – He is Full of Power • John 1:14 – Because He Came • Phil 2:9-11 – He is exalted – HIS NAMES… • Rev 5:12-13 – He is the Crowned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Quarters Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 14, 2010

A study of chapter 42 verses 1 through 20

Ezekiel 42: 1 – 20 Servant Quarters “ 1 Then he brought me out into the outer court, by the way toward the north; and he brought me into the chamber which was opposite the separating courtyard, and which was opposite the building toward the north. 2 Facing the length, which was one ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 42:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Tcb (Taking Care Of Business) - Pt. 4 - Sacrifice

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Elvis put it on everything . . . rings, necklaces, even his jet. It was more than the name of his band, it was his slogan. TCB is more than a slogan for us. It is our misson. This examination of our daily duties as priests will help you TCB!

TCB Part 4 In the 1950’s, Elvis led the rock n roll revolution. In the 1960’s he concentrated on his successful movie career. By 1968, it had been more than 7 years since he had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. The 1968 “Comeback Special” was taped in June 1968 in Burbank. It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:36-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding Spiritual Near-Sightedness That Leads Us To Do Evil In God's Name

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 4, 2011

The chief priests were meticulous in making sure the "blood money" didn't go into the treasury while they were actively working on a murder. What are ways we see the small things while missing the big picture?

Diagnosing Spiritual Near-Sightedness: There is a “spiritual eye condition” that allows people to see small things clearly while being blind to big things. - Matthew 27:6. - References in Matthew to clear “eyes”: Matthew 6:22-23, 7:3-5, 13:15-16. - We are going to go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #17 [id3] The Priesthood Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 19, 2020

The book of Hebrews was written for the Jewish people. According to Old Testament teaching, these people were raised with firm convictions that a priest was necessary to their relationship with God. The priest served as a go-between or an intercessor between man and God.

20 Tom Lowe Lesson #17 [ID3] The Priesthood of Christ (HEBREWS 5:6-10) Text (NIV) 6 And he says in another place, “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” 7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Chapter 8 (8:1-6) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 24, 2020

The high watermark of this magnificent epistle is found in chapter 8─actually it began in the previous chapter at verse 25: “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”

3/23/20 Tom Lowe Section I.E.1. Christ’s Ministry is Superior to the Old Covenant Ministry (8:1–10:18) Title: Introduction to Chapter 8 (8:1-6) Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6(NIV) 1. Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist