The Levitical priesthood's daily sacrifices in the Old Testament theocracy of Israel have been replaced by Jesus Christ's one sacrifice for sins forever. A new spiritual priesthood offers spiritual sacrifices, including presenting one's body as a living sacrifice, offering praise to God, doing good works, and communicating with others. [... more]

Praising God is a command from the Bible, a way to boast about His greatness, and a sacrifice that brings us closer to Him. It affects our focus, awareness of God, and fruitfulness, making us more balanced and useful for God's kingdom. [... more]

The Reformation series continues with a study of the Priesthood of All Believers, a doctrine introduced by Martin Luther. This doctrine emphasizes that all believers have direct access to God through Jesus Christ alone, and that they all have the same needs and privileges. It also highlights the importance of spiritual sacrifices, such as financial giving, thanksgiving, and doing good, which are offered to God's glory. The sermon explores the implications of this doctrine and encourages listeners to live as a holy priesthood, interceding for one another and worshiping God. [... more]

We are living stones in a spiritual house, a holy nation chosen by God for his own possession, and a people who have received mercy. As Christians, we must live a clean life, leave no room for slander, do good deeds among the unbelievers, and never forget we are being watched. [... more]

Rich Powell explores the concept of being a holy royal priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices, and making known God's excellencies. He emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects our identity as God's people, and the need to recognize God's sovereignty in our lives. [... more]

God's house is the house of grace, where spiritual sacrifices are made acceptable to Him through Jesus Christ. The temple of Solomon, built on Mount Moriah, exemplifies God's desire for a dwelling place where sinful man may approach a holy God. The prohibition of iron tools in its construction highlights the importance of keeping man-made hard tools away, just as God wants to shape our faith and keep the chisels out. [... more]

The priesthood of all believers is a doctrine that emphasizes the direct access to God through Christ alone, where all Christians have the same needs and privileges, and can minister to one another, offering spiritual sacrifices for God's glory. [... more]

Believers are encouraged to remember their true identity in Christ, as living stones in God's great temple, and to offer spiritual sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving to Him. As bridge builders, they are called to intercede and offer sacrifices to God, proclaiming the excellences of Christ who has called them out of darkness into His marvelous light. [... more]

The concept of being a brick or a stone is explored in this message, highlighting the differences between man-made bricks and God-made stones. The story of Nimrod and the tower of Babel is used to illustrate the rebellion against God and the importance of being a living stone, not a brick. The message emphasizes the need to be holy and not conformed to the world, as described in the Bible. [... more]

Dr. Steve Pettit shares the importance of praising God from Hebrews 13, explaining that praise is a command of God, a sacrifice, and a natural response to discovering who God is. He discusses how praise affects believers, shifting their focus from self to God, increasing their awareness of God's presence, and making them more fruitful and useful for God. [... more]

As living stones, we are part of a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ. We are royal priests, chosen by God, and our role is to proclaim the excellency of him who has called us out of darkness and into marvelous light. [... more]

As living stones, we are uniquely fashioned by God's delight for his assignments, and we have the privilege of perpetually living life as an offering of all these sacrifices to our living Lord, knowing that at some point the building will be finished, maybe today. [... more]

The Reformation's doctrine of the Priesthood of All Believers emphasizes that every Christian has direct access to God through Christ alone, has the same needs and privileges, and is called to minister to one another, offering spiritual sacrifices for God's glory. [... more]

Praise is a command of God, a bursting forth of radiant light, and a sacrifice to Him. It affects a believer's focus, awareness of God, and fruitfulness, shifting their thinking away from themselves and allowing them to focus on God. Praise is a natural response to discovering who God is, and it's a process by which we deliver ourselves from being selfish. [... more]

The Bible teaches that financial giving to God and to the work of God is a form of spiritual worship, bringing joy and pleasure to God's heart. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament sacrificial system, where worship offerings were made with fragrant aromas that pleased God. Today, as followers of Christ, we offer spiritual sacrifices, including financial giving, which demonstrates our devotion and love for God. [... more]

Giving to God is a form of spiritual worship, and it's not just about supporting a church or building, but about telling God that He's number one in our life. The Bible teaches that our giving should be a sacrifice, costing us something, and that it's not just about the amount we give, but about the proportion we give. We should give in light of how God has prospered us, and not just out of duty or obligation. [... more]

The importance of the Word of God is emphasized in the book of 1 Peter, where it is described as the foundation of the spiritual house. Jesus Christ is referred to as the living stone, and believers are called to be part of this process, offering up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God. The concept of a holy priesthood is also discussed, where believers have direct access to God through Jesus Christ, and are ordained to function on behalf of God as priests down on earth. [... more]