Sermons on Priests Scandals:

They Weren't Looking For Him

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2008

The King of Eternity came into this world and the world had no idea what had taken place. Politicians, Priests, and the Public missed one of the greatest miracles ever for they weren’t looking for Him. Are we any different?

THEY WEREN’T LOOKING FOR HIM Matthew 2:1-18 Introduction: When we consider the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, we quite often forget the obscurity in which the events took place. The appearance of the wise men and the reaction of their message reveal the depth of that obscurity. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

All Access Pass Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2007

Believers spiritual privileges begin the moment the Holy Spirit draws them into a saving union with Jesus Christ. They then have access to the very presence of God as priests who are privileged to offer up a variety of spiritual sacrifices,

It has become more and more common to have ID badges in many venues today. Due to heightened security concerns, everyone from concert staff to cleaners, dawn ID badges to access various venues. They are intended to identify someone to enable them to have a particular privileged access. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Other

The Grain Offering Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 19, 2011

The grain offering appears to have followed the burnt offering and consisted of flour and oil. Though it too provided a "soothing aroma", it was not totally consumed in fire but shared with the priests. Thus its purpose was not to secure atonement. This o

Offering: Living & Giving for the Glory of God Study of Leviticus The Grain Offering Leviticus 2:1-16 First Family Church 317 S.E. Magazine Rd. Ankeny, IA 50021 www.firstfamilyministries.com Transcript of Message by Todd Stiles January 16, 2011 Let’s continue in that course today as we see ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Sacrifice Before The Lord

Contributed by Eric Smith on Aug 4, 2012

When you come to church, it is not up to the preacher, the worship leader, the musicians and the singers to get you right with God. Leviticus tells us 4 things the worshiper must do and and 4 things the "priest" does.

Lev 16:14-19 14 And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; and before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. 15 Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for the people, and bring ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Psalm 8 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 28, 2018

Jesus told the chief priests and scribes that it would be a good idea if they would read the scripture so that they would understand why the children were praising Him with shouts of ‘Hosanna to the Son of David’ (Matthew 21:19).

Thursday, February 10, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 8—Repair of man comes through man. Title: To the chief Musician upon Gittith. A psalm of David. Theme: A messianic psalm emphasizing the humanity of Christ and His ultimate victory as man. 1 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Josiah: The Last Good King Until Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 28, 2022

Rather than continue in his father’s footsteps, Josiah, with help from Hilkiah the high priest, determined to do the right thing. We are right to do the right thing, even if judgment is around the corner.

Josiah: The Last Good King Until Jesus! (2 Chronicles 34:1-35:27) 1. A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the yard. The door of his wife's car and front door to the house ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Double Standard Or Higher Calling?

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2023

Delivered on 6 May 2023 at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation in Katy Texas. The instructions given to Moses in the Law had much more stringent requirements for the priests than for all others. Seems like discrimination.

20230506 Parashat Emor – Double Standard or Higher Calling Blessing Torah Portion Leviticus 21:1-8 Haftarah Ezekiel 44:15-23 Brit Chadashah Matthew 26:59-66 The thirty-first reading from the Torah is called Emor, a title that comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 61:6, Revelation 1:6

Denomination: *other

Good New For The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 15, 2024

Of course, the first announcement at the time of Jesus birth was made to the shepherds who were out in the fields keeping watch over their sheep at night. This was an interesting choice that God made. It was not to kings and priests. The announcement was given to shepherds.

Alba 12-15-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR THE SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 What is the good news at Christmas? More toys for the kids? More time with each other? More things to do and more travel to take? What is the good news? It is the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Candy Chand tells of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fire Must Not Go Out Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 5, 2025

The fire of God in our lives represents our passion, zeal, and devotion to Him. Just as the priests were commanded to maintain the fire on the altar, we are also called to sustain the fire of the Holy Spirit in our hearts.

THE FIRE MUST NOT GO OUT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:12-13 "And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he shall burn thereon the fat of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Melchizedek And The Messiah

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

In the days of Abraham, the man called “Friend of God” encountered a mysterious Priest called Melchizedek. His name in history was a masterpiece of God. Centuries later allusion to his connection with the coming Messiah was indicated in the 110th Psalm.

MELCHIZEDEK AND THE MESSIAH Hebrews 7:1-3 INTRODUCTION: 1. In 1664, the Dutch master artist Rembrandt painted Lucretia, the Roman heroine who took her life as a result of Roman desecration. Two years later Rembrandt painted a second picture of Lucretia in a different pose. For over 300 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Different, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 1, 2003

Although Old Testament priests needed to offer sacrifices again and again, sacrifices which could never pay for our sin, Jesus offered himself once for all and totally payed the price required for our forgiveness.

March 30th Jesus the Priest Jesus is Different, part 1 Someone once wrote, “It used to be that Christianity was a revolutionary faith that turned the world upside down. But today Christians sit in Sunday morning church services looking at their watches, wondering what time dinner will be served, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-28

Denomination: Lutheran

(Lesson 7) Ezekiel: Seeking Visions For God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Ezekiel was a priest who was trained for Temple service, but he encountered God in a vision in which he saw extraordinary sights. Out of that encounter, he became a prophet who communicated a vision of Israel’s future Temple.

A. INTRODUCTION: EZEKIEL 1:1-28 1. Age 30. "In the thirtieth year . . . the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God" (1:1). 2. Occupations. "Ezekiel the priest" (1:3). 3. Birthday. "Take the sum of the sons of Kohath . . . from thirty years old and upwards" (Num. 4:2,3). 4. Captive. "I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah And Mary, And Spiritual Shock Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2004

Can we be walking with the Lord, be strong in some areas and horribly weak in others, or does spiritual maturity mean we have grown evenly?Let’s contrast the responses of Zechariah the priest and Mary and then return to this question.

Zechariah and Mary, and Spiritual Shock (Luke 1) Here is a bulletin insert I wrote to add to the sermon, which follows: Zechariah the Priest and Father of John the Baptist The Christmas narrative really begins by setting the stage for Jesus’ coming through explaining how his forerunner, John the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-60

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Even Perfect Crimes Backfire Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 2, 2004

An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Our search for the killer of Jesus: Prime suspects are Pharisees, the Chief Priest, Caiaphas, Judas, and the crowd. The crime seemed perfect. The Pharisees started it all, but turned it over to

CSI: Jerusalem Even perfect crimes backfire An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Michael Wiley 04/20/03 Introduction: Our search for the killer of Jesus: Prime suspects are Pharisees, the Chief Priest, Caiaphas, Judas, and the crowd. The crime seemed perfect. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5, Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Steps To Revival

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 5, 2007

While the primary interpretation is for the nation of Israel, its application is for the Church today. Israel was to be unto the Lord a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Ex 19:6). They were to declare His glory to the nations. But how could Israel

While the primary interpretation is for the nation of Israel, its application is for the Church today. Israel was to be unto the Lord a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Ex 19:6). They were to declare His glory to the nations. But how could Israel impact and influence the nations, if they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist