Sermons on The Priesthood Of Melchizedek:

Loving The Brethren-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 20, 2016

7 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-VII—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Doll Money There was once a man & woman who had been married for more than 65 years. They had grown old together. They had shared everything. They had talked about everything. They had kept no secrets from each other except that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Team Sport Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020

Holiness is often misunderstood. It has been abused to try to enforce rules. So, what is Holiness? Is it possible? Why is it so difficult? Why does it seem to be such a mess?

Pt. 2 - A Team Sport I. Introduction Last week we talked about the Hall of Fames that over 200,000 people visit annually to catch a glimpse of a glove or a helmet. Have you ever watched one of the induction ceremonies? Individuals stand on a stage receiving the honor of a lifetime and they spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Universal Call To Preach The Good News Of Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

The Bible teaches that every believer is called to preach the good news of Christ.

As believers, we are often reminded of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20, where Jesus commands His disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations." However, this calling is not limited to a select few or only those in full-time ministry. The Bible teaches that every believer is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15, 1 Peter 2:9

Why Every Christian Should Tithe

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 29, 2023

In this sermon I do not expect to hear a lot of Amen but it is my prayer that God might receive a lot of good results from the preaching of HIS Word. Today I will be preaching on WHY EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD TITHE.

I preach on tithing at least once a year for several reasons. (1) Because I am a Bible preacher. This is what God has called me to do…PREACH HIS WORD. But I preach on tithing for another reason because I want (2) I want the blessings of God on your life not God’s curse. Many of us if not all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:20-22, Genesis 14:20, Leviticus 27:30-34, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Baptist

Qualifications Of New Testament Priests

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

To Live before God as a new testament priest there are some qualifications that must be met.

1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: You were not saved simply because you were lost, or just so you could go to heaven. You were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Exodus 19:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Precious In His Sight Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 7, 2011

Come to Jesus, Be acceptable in His sight, and Believe on Him for provision in every area of your life. We are rejected by the world, but precious in the sight of God.

- Opening Prayer - Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover- God Edition Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2010

God can do an EXTREME Makeover in our lives!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are a lot of popular televisions shows we watch. There is the whole CSI genre, Miami, NY, Navy, Cold Case, CSI Sierra Vista. • We have the “talent show genre.” We have decoration shows, reality shows, but one of the genres that seem to have some amount of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Authority Of Jesus Is Challenged Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 3, 2010

In our study of Luke, in the beginning of chapter 20 we find the religious leaders desparate to discredit Jesus and they openly challenge His authority!

Read Luke 20:1-8… Set the stage: Chapter 20 continues the final week of Jesus, after He has entered Jerusalem and after He has made a scene in His clearing of the Temple and chided the money changers and crooked business practices that took place in the Temple! On a side note, when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are Clergies Superior In Gods Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 28, 2021

Christ is the head of the church and He is the supreme authority. Believers have different callings and gifts (Romans 12:6), they're all servants of the Lord (Romans 14:4).

Christ as the head of the church and He is the supreme authority. Believers have different callings and gifts (Romans 12:6), they're all servants of the Lord (Romans 14:4). Paul and Timothy called themselves the “servants” of the Corinthian church (2 Corinthians 4:5). Peter viewed Silas as his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Titus 2:14, Revelation 1:6

They Won't Believe Unless They Hear It From You Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2010

We don't witness because we see only downsides; yet many will go to their graves without faith unless lay people preach the Gospel by word and deed

Monday of 10th Week in Course 7 June 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses Why do we hesitate to boldly share our faith with those we meet? I think the reason is that we see only personal downsides to the action. Elijah spoke the word of God to the king of Israel. We’ve forgotten the king, but we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

You Are God's Royal Priest Series

Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 3, 2003

The Big Idea: When God called us out of the darkness of this world, He gave us the responsibility to be light.With this Big Idea in mind, one may be wondering how to fulfill this purpose of lighting a dark world. Just like the Peter¡¦s 1st Century Christi

YOU ARE GOD¡¦S ROYAL PRIESTS "Living for the Pleasure of God and the Benefit of His People" INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH IS SPECIAL 1. The Church is special. This past week, one of my favorite comedy shows hit ¡§below the belt¡¨ when it chose to make fun of people who chose to regularly go to church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Brethren

Fundamentals Of The Faith - Week 5 - Titles And Possessions Of The Born-Again Christian Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 15, 2020

THE TITLES AND POSSESSIONS OF THE BORN-AGAIN CHRISTIAN

A. A Christian. 1. Acts 11:26 "and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch." a. This was a title first used by pagan gentiles in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26, Acts 26:28, 1 Peter 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peculiar Pilgrims

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

Even when we are not great orators, it is no bad thing to own the good news concerning Jesus Christ as a valid subject for conversation.

PECULIAR PILGRIMS. 1 Peter 2:1-12. Jesus told His disciples, ‘You shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth’ (Acts 1:8). When persecution broke out after the martyrdom of Stephen, the church was dispersed throughout Judea and Samaria, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 28, 2003

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

Series: Hope In The Darkness [#4] LIVING IN THE CHURCH 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: 1. I love how the Holy Spirit builds this book of the Bible. We are told to live in hope because of our salvation. We have been born again and therefore it should cause us to live in holiness. The only way we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

"A Big Responsibility"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 20, 2005

We are the confessors of Christ who are called to witness to the world.

Matthew 16:13-20 1 Peter 2:4-10 “A BIG Responsibility” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org You’ve heard the jokes, someone dies and they meet Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates. In these jokes, Peter is the one who decides ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist