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A Priest Like No Other

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 4, 2008

Jesus Christ is a High Priest unlike past or present priests

“A PRIEST LIKE NO OTHER” Hebrews 5:1-11 August 3, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Jesus was made a High Priest because • He understood the condition of mankind • He is compassionate to those who are weak I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Renewing Obedience Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

There is a cost to following Jesus, but it’s not as high as the cost of not following.

Passage: Acts 7:2-4; Genesis 11:31-12:-7 READ ACTS 7:2-4, Gen... 11:31-12:7 Steven’s sermon in Acts gives us by the Holy Spirit’s revelation a glimpse at the first of two calls on Abram’s life. When Abram was still living in Ur, before he moved to Haran, God called him to pull up stakes, God told ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strenghth And Weakness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus boldly stands trial before the high priest Annas

John 18:12-27 “Strength and Weakness” INTRODUCTION The lives of heroic people inspire us and challenge us to be greater than we have been and more than we are. Recently a ceremony was held at the White House where twenty-four veterans of World War II, the Korean Conflict, and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Wisdom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

Worldly wisdom versus the 'wisdom from on high.'

CHRISTIAN WISDOM. James 3:13-4:3; James 4:7-8. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God” (James 1:5) James has used an illustration of two sources in his discussion of the divisiveness of the tongue (James 3:10-12). Now he wants to get to the heart of the matter. It is not, after all, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, James 3:13-18, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Gospel Pt. 2

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 21, 2014

A sermon to high light the power of the gospel to transform our lives.

The Power of the Gospel! Pt. 2 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Introduction: First, there is: I. THE WORK OF TRANSFORMATION -- "...old things are passed away ..." a. Our view ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience And It's Benefits

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Feb 7, 2022

why you should and must obey The instructions of The MOST HIGH

Benefits of obedience 1 Samuel 15 “Has The LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice and to heed than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and ...read more

Consider Jesus

Contributed by John Newton on Feb 13, 2022

A look at Jesus, as High Priest, Son Of God and “Sent One”

As he drew to the conclusion of his gospel the aged apostle John reflected, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” It was a common characteristic of those early ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal

The Trials Of Jesus And Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 4, 2017

Jesus the High Priest after the Order of Melchizedek (Part 1)

The trials of Jesus. The night before Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion, He was arrested and tried seven times (some note six based on how these trials are counted). They included: 1. The trial before Annas: John 18:12-14, 19-23 include the details of the first Jewish trial of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-24, Hebrews 14:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Prays For Us

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2018

An exposition of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer presented in John 17.

“[Jesus] lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

For The Duration

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023

The cost of discipleship is high because nothing good comes cheap.

Anybody planning on moving to Florida soon? Just when you thought California was going to be the new hurricane central, Idalia came back and reinstated Florida as number one. It wasn’t as bad as Hurricane Ian, but it was bad enough. And yet a lot of people still dream of retiring to Florida. I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Came Into The World

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 6, 2023

This is the high point of God’s redemptive plan. Paul stated

INTRODUCTION The most significant event that ever happened in this world is the event when God came into the world. God the Son entered the world to provide salvation for all who believe. This is the high point of God’s redemptive plan. Paul stated in Galatians 4:4-5 4But when the set time had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26, Luke 1:29, Luke 1:35, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baccalaureate Service 2024

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2024

Encouraging words for those who have graduated high school.

Note: I reviewed many messages on Baccalaureate in this site. So may overlap some ideas. Let me first begin by saying congratulations. I know you have heard that a lot. But this is a big accomplishment. To me this will mean a lot to you especially as you look back. It may surprise you, but I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

A Life Of Hope

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2008

Part of a series at our church entitled "High Definition." It is a segemented narrative sermon focused on hope.

LIVING LIFE IN HD: HOPE PHILIPPIANS 3:1-21 SEGMENTED ILLUSTRATION 1: The Shawshank Redemption (www.ozsermonillustrations.com/frames/hope_frameset.htm) The Shawshank Redemption is one of the best modern films made in my opinion. It has drama and suspense and turns your heart and stomach upside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

99 44/100 % Purity Is No Accident Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 2, 2001

Just as federal agencies work to ensure our food and medicines are held to high standards of purity, God wants us to hold ourselves to His high standards of purity in living.

The creation of what we now call Ivory Soap was an accident; more air was beat into the vats than anticipated when a worker forgot to turn off the mixing machine. Later, calls for this mystery floating soap created tremendous orders. Its creation was an accident. Holy living for us is no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24, Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Peter And The Passion Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004

The Sanhedrin was up in arms because Peter was making them guilty of "Jesus Blood." It’s not like they could accuse Peter of anti-semiticism... but were they guilty?

OPEN: In Reader’s Digest, a young woman told of being employed as a dental receptionist. She said: I was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ