Sermons on Incense:

The Immense Love Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS, WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING HOSEA CHAPTERS 10 AND 11. WE HAVE EXAMINED WHAT THE WORD OF GOD HAS TO SAY REGARDING THE ISSUES OF HARDHEARTEDNESS AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY IN THESE TWO CHAPTERS. ONE OF THE GREAT THINGS ABOUT THE BIBLE IS TH

THE IMMENSE LOVE OF GOD Hosea 11:1-9 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2 But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3 It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Change The Standard Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 5, 2016

The standard of Judah began to subside as the kings stopped comparing themselves to David. You can't make people more faithful by lowering the standard of faith.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 14:1-22 Don’t Just Change the Standard When it comes to on-time train travel the Japanese have the best record. A train is considered to be ontime only if it arrives within one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Looks Of Isaiah 6

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 26, 2017

Isaiah's vision of God and Heaven holds important lessons for all of us today. God reveals a great deal about His own heart for people in this chapter of Isaiah 6.

The Three Looks of Isaiah Chapter 6 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Who was King Uzziah? He was a king of Judah. He reigned for an exceptionally long period of time, which was about 51 years. He believed in God, and mostly served Him. King Uzziah, after many years of success, made a very serious and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Way & The Wrong Way To Receive Good News

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 31, 2021

Amazing how the same message engenders such different responses. What was your reaction when the message of hope was shared with you?

I. Intro: Bad News A. Quotes 1. “Bad news travels at the speed of light; good news travels like molasses.”--Tracy Morgan 2. “He who laughs has not yet heard the bad news.”--Bertolt Brecht 3. “I've just had some bad news. Tomorrow is the mother-in-law's funeral. And she's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-56

The Dazzling Gemstones In God's Jewelry Case Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 11, 2021

A sermon on using our time and talents towards the goals of God's kingdom.

October 10, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Stewardship Series: Abundant Joy Overflowing Generosity Exodus 35:30-35; Matthew 5:13-16 The Dazzling Gemstones in God’s Jewelry Case Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:30-35, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

What Jesus Really Means

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 15, 2024

Jesus made strong statements about His "body and blood" that could be misinterpreted as "cannibalism." However, Jesus meant something so much deeper as the Atoning sacrifice for sin.

JESUS IS CAUSING QUITE A STIR AMONGST THE PEOPLE. THERE IS A RISING DISPUTE AMONGST THE JEWISH LEADERS INSINUATING A POSSIBILITY OF CANNIBALISM. MANY FOLLOWERS ARE TAKING THE WORDS OF JESUS LITERALLY THAT HE IS SPEAKING OF EATING REAL HUMAN FLESH AND BLOOD. IS THIS FOR REAL? JESUS DOESN’T SEEM TO ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, John 3:16, Leviticus 17:10-12, John 15:1-5, John 17:21, James 4:8, Psalm 42:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Power Of Waiting For The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 23, 2025

Power for effective ministry and victorious living comes through waiting upon God for the infilling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

THE POWER OF WAITING FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:4-8 Key Verse: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” — Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:1-4, John 16:7-13 INTRODUCTION: Waiting is one of the hardest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Reactions

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 13, 2025

What do we do when we hear the Good News?

Divine Reactions Good Morning, and Happy Epiphany. For those of you who came in after announcements, I again let everyone know what we have been doing in our 8:30 Sunday School Class, to which everyone is invited. We’ve been looking at prayer in the Bible, but there are other fun tangents and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Revelation 18:4-24 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 18:4-24

Revelation 18:4-24 In the last section in verse 3 we read about an angel speaking to John telling him how all the nations and all the kings have “drunk the wine of the passion of her sexual immorality”. Being drunk on her wine (Babylon), really just means that the world has become intoxicated by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Gentle Jesus Meek And And Mild? Really

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 16, 2025

Jesus obviously had not read Dale Carnegie's book "How to make friends and influence people" He hated hypocrisy and called it as it was even if it meant offending the Jewish religious hierarchy

Lk 12:49-56: Gentle Jesus meek and mild? You will probably recall that famous Anglican hymn writer Charles Wesley’s hymn that start with the words “Gentle Jesus meek and mild” I have a great respect for John and Charles Wesley but I would have to say You have to be kidding - as we see in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

Guidepost Two – When Obedience Clashes With Culture Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Christians honor civil authority, but when obedience to people means disobedience to God, they obey Him with courage, humility, and unshakable joy.

The council chamber in Jerusalem was tense. Leaders of the Sanhedrin gathered in a semicircle, their robes still and their eyes sharp. In the center stood a handful of Galilean fishermen who had been arrested for one reason: they would not stop speaking the name of Jesus. The high priest leaned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-4, Acts 5:41

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon On Reaching Out

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 10, 2024

Reaching out is defined as to try and communicate with a person or group of people, usually in order to help or involve them.

Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “When you reach for the stars, you are reaching for the farthest thing out there. When you reach deep into yourself, it is the same thing, but in the opposite direction. If you reach in both directions, you will have spanned the universe.” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, John 15:12, Hebrews 13:16, Philippians 2:4

Presumption And Partial Obedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

One of the greatest dangers in leadership is stepping ahead of God—acting out of pressure rather than patience, and making decisions out of fear rather than faith.

PRESUMPTION AND PARTIAL OBEDIENCE – WHEN KINGS WALK AHEAD OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 13, 1 Samuel 14 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5–7, Ecclesiastes 8:6, 1 Samuel 15:22–23, Isaiah 30:1, Hebrews 10:36 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest dangers in leadership is stepping ahead ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

5 Kings Of Israel (2 Kings 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2025

Will there ever be a good king of Israel? Let's look at 2 Kings 15.

During the reigns of Azariah and Jotham of Judah, were there five kings in Israel? Were Zechariah, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, and Pekah good or bad kings of Israel? Will there ever be a righteous king of Israel? Let’s begin in 2 Kings 15. How long did the 10th king of Judah, Uzziah, reign? Was he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Delivers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 2, 2021

Tonight brings us the climax of this story that most of us already know. But even though it's a familiar story, I always look for some reason that this story is in God's Word. Why is it there and what it is trying to teach us?

Tonight's study in the third chapter of Daniel is really very short. But even though it's short, it packs a powerful message for all of us. Last time our study in the Book of Daniel left us at the entrance to the fiery furnace. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were bound, fully clothed, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:24-30

Denomination: Baptist