Sermons on Fragrant Offering:

Are You On The Way Or In The Way?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2022

Early Jewish Christians referred to themselves as "The Way," which some have surmised comes from the book of Isaiah, where it was prophesied, "prepare the way of the Lord" (Isaiah 40:3).

"The Way" is how Jesus referred to Himself, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6 ESV). Throughout the book of Acts, people who were followers of Jesus were not called Christians but considered "a sect of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3, John 14:6, Matthew 7:13-14, Acts 18:24-28, Matthew 7:21-23, Ephesians 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:18, John 8:31, 1 John 4:19, John 13:34-35, Matthew 7:13-15, Matthew 7:15-20, Galatians 5:22-23, Revelation 3:14-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2007

We are called to walk as children of Light. The Apostle Paul offers us help. He offers us a Caution, Reminds us of the change, and then exposes to us the clarity of walking as COL.

In the Sermon On the Mount, Jesus said, "there are 2 roads, paths, gates.." Later in Matthew 25 He said, "there were sheep & goats." In the OT, Joshua said, "choose you today whom you will serve." At MT Carmel (1 Kings 18:20) Elijah asked, "How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Christian Be Lost Again?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 7, 2012

Eternal life means unending life; this is what Christ offers. Some, however, are convinced that His gift is probationary. The life He offers is meant to encourage us, and not to intimidate us.

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. I and the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Earthly Wisdom Vs. Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 26, 2011

We have to decide whose wisdom we are going to follow. James gives us a great breakdown of what the world has to offer verses what God has to offer.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Wisdom is defined as prudence, discretion, the capacity to understand. It is what leads us to act wisely in life. Wisdom being able to apply knowledge in a way that pleases God. • Now, when you think about life from the Christian perspective there are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Well Within Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus offers her a chance to be a part of a family where she will be loved permanently. Her wells kept running dry, but Jesus offers her a well that will never run dry.

Keith Miller in his book The Scent Of Love tells of the young intern who was brilliant and competitive, and wanted to get his hands on the toughest cases that came into the hospital. One day a man was brought in very sick. His temperature was high, his blood count was down, and his fluids were ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

What’s Better Than Forgiveness? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Dec 6, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of forgiveness, emphasizing that Jesus offers more than just forgiveness - he offers freedom from sin and a constant, abiding presence through the Holy Spirit.

Hello Church! We’re going to look at the opening to Mark’s gospel today. One of the unique things about the Gospel of Mark is how to-the-point Mark tells the story of Jesus. He doesn’t beat around the bush and he omits a lot of material that we find in Matthew, Luke, and John. In fact, Mark uses ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Transformation

Embracing Grace

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022

The vast majority of people do not "accept" Christ (Luke 4:24) but refuse the "favor" (grace) He offers (v. 19). God has sent Christ to offer His grace. We must embrace the grace offered in Christ. Luke shows us how.

There’s a key word in this passage that I would like to point out. It is not obvious in the English, so it’s a bit tricky. But the word ‘favor’ in verse 19 and the word ‘acceptable’ in verse 24 render the same Greek word, which is dektos. In fact, in the King James Version it is translated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exodus Part 8 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 12, 2025

Israel's obedience of Yahweh's instructions; the offering of the materials and the recognition of the artisans (c/o Word Biblical Commentary)

The Tabernacle Underwritten 36 “Now Bezalel, Oholiab, and every [a]skillful person in whom the Lord has put [b]skill and understanding to know how to perform all the work [c]in the construction of the sanctuary, shall perform in accordance with everything that the Lord has commanded.” 2 Then Moses ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

An Interview To Change Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 9, 2000

Nicodemus was confused because his thinking was earth-bound but Jesus offered him eternal life through a spiritual rebirth if he would believe in Christ’s self-offering on the Cross.

A LIFE CHANGING INTERVIEW The text, John 3:16 is a biblical classic: "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." It’s probably the most loved and quoted verse in Scripture. Rev Sandy Millar, Rector of Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Feasting At The Table Of Grace Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Joseph demonstrated great grace when he invited his brothers to eat with him--the same grace Jesus offered the Canaanite woman, and the same grace He offers you.

Texts: Genesis 45:1-15 Date: Sunday, August 18, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell When we began our study of Genesis back at the end of May, we learned who the Main Character was. In Genesis chapter 1, we watched as the Author of the play also made Himself known as the Set-designer, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Rules For Sacrifices

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 13, 2002

Sacrifice and offering symbolize the worship of a people who fall short, who find forgiveness and, finding it, enjoy fellowship with the LORD. In these chapters a variety of sacrifices and offerings speak of that relationship.

RULES FOR SACRIFICES LEVITICUS 1–7 “If a member of the community sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of the LORD’s commands, he is guilty” (Lev. 4:27). Sacrifice and offering symbolize the worship of a people who fall short, who find forgiveness and, finding it, enjoy fellowship ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 4 - Part 1 - How Can I Know That I Am Accepted? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 14, 2011

A woman I visited yesterday in hospital asked me "How do I know that I am ACCEPTED BY GOD?" In the OT Abel's offering was ACCEPTED and Cain's offering was not. Why?

Genesis 4 - "HOW CAN I KNOW THAT I AM ACCEPTED?" They had behaved badly in class but they were equally disruptive in the detention room, swearing, acting tough and defying anything I said with a smart comment. Unacceptable behaviour. I have never really had a problem with anger, but the closest I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Image And Reality Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2010

The Mass is offered in union with the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus, his free self-offering, on Calvary. It is not a repetition, but a re-presentation of the one sacrifice, and carries forward into our work on earth.

December 6, 2010 St. Nicholas The Spirit of the Liturgy Today’s reading from Isaiah makes most sense if it was written at the time of the Babylonian exile. Because Israel had rebelled against the Lord, the covenant was voided and all the curses specified in Leviticus and Deuteronomy were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Assures Them Concerning His Coming Again Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 29, 2018

The false prophets and false Christs will offer great signs and wonders for evidence to back-up their claims, but they cannot offer any true miracles, because only Christ has that type of power.

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives Jesus Assures Them Concerning His Coming Again Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31 (Focal Passage), Mark 13:21-27, Luke 21:25-28 Matthew 24:23-31 (Focal Passage) 23 "Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. 24 "For false Christs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31, Mark 13:21-27, Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

The word “REGARD” or the word “FAVOR” in Hebrew means, “paid attention to.” God paid attention to Abel’s offering but Cain’s offering he did not pay attention to.

GENESIS 4:1-11 NASB Now the man had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain, and she said, “I have gotten a man-child with the help of the Lord.”  2 Again, she gave birth to his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of flocks, but Cain was a tiller of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church