Sermons on the chief priests: showing 76-90 of 44,651

Me? A Priest? Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 3, 2018

Being a priest is an AWESOME PRIVILEGE and AWESOME RESPONSIBILITY. Leviticus 8-10 is the ordination of Aaron and the death of Nabab and Abihu. In the NT, we are all priests!

Me? A Priest? Selections from Leviticus 8-10 My wife’s grandmother was a woman who always spoke her mind. When my then-fiancee told her grandmother that she was going to marry a minister, the crusty old woman said, “Marry a priest? I wouldn’t do that! You can do that if you want, but I would never ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-36, Leviticus 9:1-24, Leviticus 10:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dress Of The Priest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 5, 2015

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST makes our acts of worship acceptable to GOD because He added Himself as the ingredient of Perfect Sacrifice.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a priest? Yes. 1 Peter 2:9 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ordaining A Priest

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2017

The ordination of Aaron as High Priest has practical applications for us today. The blood on the ear, thumb and toe shows we are to Hear God's Word, be Active in His work, and Walk in His ways.

Title: Parashat 81 Ordaining a Priest This week’s Torah Portion finds Moses ordaining his brother Aaron and his sons to be priests before the Lord. The details for this ceremony were outlined in Exodus 30:20. It was now time to actually ordain Aaron and his sons. It was time to begin the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-9

Denomination: *other

Priests (Leviticus)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 15, 2019

Priests serve as intermediaries between God and Israel. Jesus is our High Priest for all time. Yet, we are still the priesthood of believers.

“Priests” (Leviticus) Leviticus 8:1-3, 6-10 OPENING AND INTRODUCTION Last week, we started a journey in Leviticus by looking at offerings and how they were presented to God. Blood is a big part of sacrifices which cleaned Israel from their sins, their guilt, and even offered ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-10, Genesis 14:19-20, Hebrews 10:1-2, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 5:5-6, 1 John 2:1-2, John 8:12, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 5:14, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be A Priest

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 21, 2015

So how are we like priests? We are appointed by God. We sacrifice ourselves and our desires to God. We continually pray to God about the human condition.

Each and every one of us can be a priest! Does that statement make sense to you? After all, when we hear the word “priest” we often think of the ordained clergy who preside at weddings, funerals, baptisms or weekly worship services. The truth is, we are all priests. Let me explain by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-10

Denomination: Anglican

Priest-King Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

We see how Jesus fulfills the image that most captured the Jewish imagination and stirred hope in their hearts.

Psalm 110 Priest-King 5/31/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction Jesus continues his walk along the Emmaus Road with two of his disciples, interpreting “to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself” (Luke 24:27). He is the Offspring of Eve who bruised the head of Satan; he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born To Be A Priest Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2021

Hebrews spends a lot of time focusing on Jesus as our High Priest. But what does that mean to us, and what difference can it make in our lives?

Philip Yancey , in his book “The Jesus I Never Knew” (Zondervan, 2002, p. 25) told of a Jesuit missionary - Matteo Ricci who went to China in 16th century. The missionary took along samples of religious art to illustrate the Christian story for people who had never heard it. He was pleased that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reactions Of The Priests Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 18, 2020

The priests, captain of the Temple guard, and Sadducees were disturbed. Read further to know the reasons.

Acts 4: 01-22 Reactions of the Priests 4: 01-04 Greatly Disturbed 4: 05-12 Great Question 4: 13-17 Greatly Astonished 4: 18-22 Great Commission or Commission Acts 4:01-04 Greatly Disturbed The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Better Priest Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2022

God appointed Jesus to be our high priest in the order of Melchizedek. How is Jesus the better priest and how should that motivate us as we serve? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell

Christmas is quickly approaching. We’ve been looking at the book of Hebrews to recognize that Jesus is better. The gifts of the wise men remind us that Jesus is the better Prophet, Priest, King, and Sacrifice. Today, I’m going to focus on what it means for Jesus to be our better Priest. Read ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Nation Of Priests Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Understand how the Old Testament presents the Kingdom of God and how it applies to us today as believers, called to be a community that represents God's grace, mercy, and love.

You're an Israelite, and you've just escaped from being a slave in Egypt. You've seen some crazy stuff, like the Red Sea parting right in front of you. You're so pumped, you start singing a song about how God is going to reign forever. That's the first time the Kingdom of God is mentioned in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Isaiah 9:6-7

Topics: Divine Kingdom, Old Testament, God's Sovereignty, Biblical Theology

‘instructions For Priests’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 3, 2024

Leviticus chapters 21-22 - 'Instructions for priests' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Don’t Become Unclean (21:1-15) (2). Don’t Have Imperfections (21:16-24) (3). Don’t Defile the Priest’s Food (22:1-16) (4). Don’t Corrupt the Lord’s Offerings (22:17-33) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Question: What is the common link with these jobs? • A Lector, A Knocker upper, A ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Nation Of Priests Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of the Kingdom of God in the Old Testament, highlighting the role of Jesus as the King and the connection between the Old and New Testaments.

We’ve been discovering the Kingdom of God over the past two weeks, and I’m really excited about our third week, because it’s where the Old Testament meets the New Testament. This week, we will discover the Kingdom of God as it is presented in the Old Testament. We will dive deep into the Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Isaiah 9:6-7

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Priesthood, Old Testament

Sermon Series: The Kingdom Of God Is Near

The Non-Decision Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

Pilate declares Jesus innocent so Jesus should be set free. But Pilate also needs to compromise so he makes a “non-decision”. Pilate’s decision seems better than the decisive decision of the chief priests to call Caesar their king however a non-decision about Jesus is still a decision against Him.

Message John 19:1-16a The Non-Decision. Have you ever been in one of those situations where you don’t really make a decision – but by not making a decision you actually make a decision? It might happen to a person who gets asked to join in on a Fun Run. You have to run 10km. You are not sure if ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Sunday 2019 - Who Are The Wise Men? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 21, 2019

In the account of the Wise Men in Matthew 2 we see a grand variety of characters. All who are living can be placed somewhere in the spectrum of characters ranging from Herod to the Magi. Let's examine ourselves to see where we fit into the narrative.

Christmas Sunday 2019 – Who Are the Wise Men? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, John 14:6, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Raising Of Lazarus And The Plot To Kill Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022

Religious leaders resisting the 'signs' of Jesus' authenticity.

THE RAISING OF LAZARUS AND THE PLOT TO KILL JESUS. John 11:38-57. 1. The Raising of Lazarus (John 11:38-45). Far from being unable to prevent death (cf. John 11:37), Jesus was about to overcome death in what was to be the seventh and final significant ‘sign’ (prior to Jesus’ own death and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational