Sermons on Religious Priests:

The Priesthood (Leviticus 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 22, 2024

Did the Aaronic priesthood foreshadow Jesus and us? Let's look at Leviticus 21.

Did the regulations for the Aaronic priesthood foreshadow Jesus, our high priest? Are we also called to be a royal priesthood? Let’s look at Leviticus 21. Priests Were priests defiled by touching a dead body that was not a close relative? Could that foreshadow holiness? The Lord said to Moses, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Better Covenant (Hebrews 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 24, 2024

Is the New Covenant a better agreement between God and humanity? Why? Let's examine this in Hebrews 8.

Where is our high priest? What did our high priest offer? What does the new covenant place in our hearts? What will God forgive? Is the old covenant now obsolete? Let’s find out in Hebrews 8. Where does our high priest serve? Where is the true tabernacle? Now the main point of what is being said ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Infancy Narrative: Zechariah & Mary Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 5, 2023

Zechariah in the temple and Mary in Nazareth. They will all be pregnant. The same angel will visit Zechariah and the same angel will visit a woman, Mary in two different places.

Luke in chapter 1 presents the first part of infancy narrative of Jesus: The subjects (Zechariah & Mary) are informed that two sons will be born. Zechariah in the temple and Mary in Nazareth. They will all be pregnant. The same angel will visit Zechariah and the same angle will visit a woman, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5, Judges 13:2, Isaiah 41:8, Luke 1:39, Luke 2:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"trapped In Freedom"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 1, 2002

How to recognize and escape the traps that Satan sets for us everyday.

“Trapped in Freedom” A couple of years ago, I told a children’s story about a certain fox that one day, found himself caught in a trap. But today I want to use that same illustration for us adults.. Now the type of trap that caught him is known as a “steel-jaw” trap, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Mark 9:43-47

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Harm In Same Sex Marriage Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

What's the harm in same sex marriage? (Material adapted from various sources and Marriage: What is it, why it matters, and the consequences of redefining it by Ryan T. Anderson)

HoHum: Henry Rollins- “Don't hide behind the Constitution or the Bible. If you're against gay marriage, just be honest, put a scarlet 'H' on your shirt, and say, 'I am a homophobe!” WBTU: Many are saying that we are losing the fight over marriage in this country. A majority of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing Can Stop Jesus Now!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 2, 2015

We who are called to follow in Jesus' footsteps are faced with a challenge. How we respond to it will determine our eternal destiny.

A certain woman came to the pastor of a church out in West Texas. She asked if she could be a part of the Bible Study he was teaching. He gladly agreed, which eventually resulted in the woman's salvation. Curious, the preacher asked the woman what prompted her to come in and study the Bible. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Futility Of Arguing With The Unspiritual People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2024

As believers, we are often eager to share the Gospel with others and defend our faith against criticism.

As believers, we are often eager to share the Gospel with others and defend our faith against criticism. However, the Bible warns us that arguing with non-spiritual people can be a futile endeavor. The Unspiritual Mind In 1 Corinthians 2:14, the apostle Paul writes, "The natural person does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Timothy 2:23-25

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 14, 2025

How much of our activity at this season owes more to the Christmas spirit than to the spirit of Christ?

The eternally liberal town of Eugene, Oregon lost their cross a few years ago. It used to overlook the town from Skinner Butte, but after a heated battle it was replaced by an American flag. This year the diversity police focused on a new target. The Christmas tree in the Hult Center for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion.?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2023

While we would never encourage a church to be "woke," there is a biblical expectation that we will practise Scriptural diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as demonstrated by Jesus.

“[Jesus] came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, ‘The Spirit of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruitful Disciples Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 22, 2025

In this sermon , we will explore the biblical principles of being fruitful disciples, producing much fruit for Jesus, and living a life that is pleasing to Him.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be productive and godly, bearing much fruit for the glory of God. In this sermon , we will explore the biblical principles of being fruitful disciples, producing much fruit for Jesus, and living a life that is pleasing to Him. The Parable of the Vine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:1-8, 2 Timothy 2:2

3 Appearings Of Christ

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000

This message teaches us of the 3 appearings of Jesus Christ: As Prophet; as Priest; and as King.

“The Three Appearings of Christ” Hebrews 9:24-28 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – Hebrews 9:24-28 B. In the Jewish economy, there were 3 offices that were vital to the Jews: Prophet; Priest; King C. Throughout Jewish history, we can see that God instituted the offices of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Watchers

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Jun 11, 2002

A message proclaiming Christ as our redeemer, high priest, and soon coming King.

BLIND WATCHERS Matthew 27: 15-36 Blind Watchers by Chris Anderson Matthew 27:15-36 June 11, 2002 Eureka, Kansas Intro: Matthew 27: 36 “And sitting down they watched him there;” Death by crucifixion was a long process that took time. That is the reason why it was so painful. A slow death to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Full Of Years, Full Of God

Contributed by Jerry Qualls on Jun 21, 2004

High Priest, Jehoiada, shows commitment, courage and goldy character as an example to fathers.

The Legacy of Kings and Prophets – Part 15 “Full of Years, Full of God” Text: 2 Kings 11:1-20 & 2 Chronicles 22:10-24:15 Intro – (Page 446)"Now Jehoiada was old and full of years, and he died at the age of a hundred and thirty. He was buried with the kings in the City of David, because of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Able Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

# 13 in a series on Hebrews. Gives four reasons that Christ is a better High Priest.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 13 “He Is Able” Hebrews 7:23-27; 8:1 I have to admit that I really wrestled with this message in the sense of what to emphasize. In chapter seven we are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Words have the power of Life and Death. Jesus is the High Priest of our Words

WORDS Hebrews 3:1 (NKJV) 1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, Hebrews 4:14 (NKJV) 14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational