Sermons on Altar Of Incense:

The Meaning Of Christ To Us

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 16, 2008

3 Things the Hebrew writer says about Jesus 1. He is the living sacrifice 2. Jesus is our high Priest 3. Jesus is the only one who can cleanse sin

THE MEANING OF CHRIST FOR US HEBREWS 10:19-25 HEBREWS 10:19-25 I WANT THIS MORNING TO TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT CHRIST MEANS TO US, OR AT LEAST WHAT HE SHOULD MEAN TO US. IF YOU ONLY LOOK AT( V25) AND YOU USE IT AS A HAMMER TO THOSE THAT DON’T GO TO CHURCH, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Thou Shalt Be Dumb (Advent Sermon 3 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 6, 2022

Zechariah and Elizabeth were a devout couple who did not have any children. We see in today’s text a lack of faith---unbelief. Then, one day the angel Gabriel showed up and told him that God was going answer His prayers and that Elizabeth would give birth to a son who was to be named John.

THOU SHALT BE DUMB Text: Luke 1:5- 25 Luke 1:5-25 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. (6) And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Passion For The Harvest Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 2, 2010

One of the most important things that Jesus wants us to pray for is the harvest of lost, hurting and broken souls. Let’s pray… and then go… into those harvest fields!

THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #4: PASSION FOR THE HARVEST OPENING TEXT: This summer, we are going to Jesus and saying, “Lord, teach us to pray!” “Now it came to pass, as Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: *other

Character Study Of Zechariah – Father Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Zechariah’s life teaches us the importance of faith, patience, and obedience. Though he doubted initially, he remained faithful and experienced God’s faithfulness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ZECHARIAH – FATHER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, A PRIEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 "And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of God's Promises

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 2, 2006

JOY The happy state that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used in the Bible to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous words as joy, happiness, pl

The Joy of God’s Promises JOY The happy state that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used in the Bible to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous words as joy, happiness, pleasure, delight, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Of Holies And The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

This is the fifth and final message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: EXODUS 25:10-22 TITLE: “THE HOLY OF HOLIES AND THE PRESENCE OF GOD” OPEN: A. I enjoy watching a good movie. I like all kinds of movies: comedy, adventure, thriller, suspense, action, sometimes even a romance. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Dispel Fear Series

Contributed by Johnson Charles on Apr 8, 2003

God reaching down to us: To dispel Fear Massage

God reaching down to us: To dispel Fear Massage #2. Intro: Two explorers were on a jungle safari when suddenly a ferocious lion jumped in front of them. "Keep calm" the first explorer whispered. "Remember what we read in that book on wild animals? If you stand perfectly still and look the lion in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:29-30, Luke 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Picture Of Heaven

Contributed by Chris Beam on Dec 7, 2015

Revelation 4:1-5:14

REVELATION IN PICTURES: A PICTURE OF HEAVEN Revelation 4:1-5:14 John was on the island of Patmos, and he wasn’t on a vacation. No, this island was more like Alcatraz - an island where prisoners were banished, far removed from the rest of the world. Much like Alcatraz, this wasn’t a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Need To Wake Up Our Spiritual Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 26, 2023

Have we fallen asleep spiritually? Is God calling us to wake up? If so, what are we to do? Can we see any similarities with our Scripture and Christians today?

Our passage of Scripture finds Samuel and Eli to be a little older, but Samuel is still referred to as a boy. Samuel hears his name called while he is sleeping in the temple just before dawn. He quickly approaches Eli, who tells him to return to bed. Samuel is informed by Eli that it is the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology And Counseling # 4 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009

The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

III. Nine Areas of Biblical Knowledge taken from the Tabernacle and Used for Psychology or Counseling The two biblical ontologies which compose the individual must be understood in order for effective counseling to take place. To not understand these two ontological systems would be comparable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Seventh Seal

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 24, 2014

The awe of God’s power is breath-taking to Heaven’s inhabitants, so much so that they literally stand silent before His Throne. Following this we see the results of the first four trumpets sound, signifying the beginning of God's judgment on the Earth.

The Seventh Seal Revelation, Part 9, Revelation 8:1-13 Ω Introduction - Last week, we saw the role of 144,000, from the 12 tribes of Israel -- There are 12,000 each of the 12 tribes of Jacob (Israel) -- Represent a select group, descendants of Jacob -- Are appointed to preach the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlocking Gods Blessings Part 3 Series

Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Nov 30, 2003

What are You willing to give to God?

Unlocking God’s Blessing’s 1 Sam 7:1-14 1 Samuel 7:9 And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the Lord: and Samuel cried unto the Lord for Israel; and the Lord heard him. 1 Samuel 7:10 And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 1 verses 1 through 25

Luke 1: 1 – 80 Answered Prayer 1 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Zechariah - In The First Person

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 12, 2016

An advent sermon about the life of John the Baptist and his parents as told from his Father Zechariah's perspective

Title: Zechariah - in the first person Text: Luke 1:5-25 and 3:1-20 Big idea: “May our prayers rise to heaven like incense.” It’s been 400 years since we have heard from a prophet. And as a result, things have been upside-down in our nation for far too long. We have long suffered under the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rise And Fall Of King Uzziah

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

This message shows the sad decline of a king who began by following God, but ended up forsaking God.

THE RISE AND FALL OF KING UZZIAH Text: II Chron.26: 4, 5, 16a Intro: The biblical account of King Uzziah is a classic example of what happens to a man who gets too big for his spiritual britches. Uzziah’s ascension to the throne had no doubt filled the hearts of the people of Judah with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:4-16

Denomination: Baptist