Sermons on Incense:

A New Year’s Grounded Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2020

After Jesus was born in a stable – the Bible holds truth which we can live by so we may enjoy a grounded ministry for our work in the Lord.

A New Year’s Grounded Ministry Catching the Truths to the Magi’s Gifts and Their Testimony A look at the Bible in regard to the period after the birth of Jesus Christ, I see a time which shows the importance of providing for and protecting the Lord’s work. The Bible says, “After Jesus was born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fragrance Of Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

How is a Christian suppose to smell? According to Paul, he is to smell sweet and pleasant, like the perfume of God in Christ.

Napoleon and Josephine adored violets. She often wore the extremely expensive violet scented perfume as her trade mark. Only the wealthiest people could afford it. When she died in 1814, Napoleon planted violets at her grave, and just before his exile to St. Helena he made a pilgrimage to it. ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-17

Initiating The Turn-4(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2023

4 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-IV—Luke 1:11-12(:5-25) Attention: For me personally as your ‘preacher’, today is ‘game day’, & now is my reckoning hour: My preaching is expected. It’s ‘my turn’ as it were. I’ve been anticipating this opportunity. I must approach it at the proper time. I must be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-12, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The First Word Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

A talk made for a video presentation for the third Sunday of Advent, 2020, the first winter of COVID 19. This was made with the Congregation of United Christian Church (DoC) in mind

Good morning. We are spending Advent sheltering in place . I figure you are looking at this video at a time and in a place that is convenient for you so I am going to ask you to do something before we go any further. Stop this video for a minute and find some paper and something to write with. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17, Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:8-14, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:5, 1 John 4:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Symbols Of God

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 13, 2002

The importance of the tabernacle and its furnishings is seen in the fact that Exodus 35–40 repeats, often word for word, the description of Israel’s worship center in Exodus 25–30. For nearly 500 years Israel worshiped at this portable tent, which with it

SYMBOLS OF GOD EXODUS 35–40 “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD commanded to be done” (Ex. 36:5). The importance of the tabernacle and its furnishings is seen in the fact that Exodus 35–40 repeats, often word for word, the description of Israel’s worship center in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Study6 - Revelation Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

Study six of the Book of Revelation.

Continual Incense” Thyatira – represents the pagan church and the church age between AD 590 – 1000. Thyatira means “continual incense” or a continual sacrifice and has reference to the bruising of incense to cause a fragrant smell. The Thyatira period undoubtedly sets forth the union of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Methodist

Hidden Chambers

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 22, 2001

Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery?

OT prophets took their life in their hands to speak to the people; NT preachers also take their “life” in their hands, because hearers who are uncomfortable with the Word are uncomfortable with them! ------------------------------------------- Ezekiel 8:7-12 And he brought me to the door of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 25, 2001

Why do we pray?

28-10-01 Langham/Stiffkey Luke 18:1-8 – Our Attitude in Prayer Story: Leonardo da Vinci took seven years to paint his famous picture the "Last Supper". He used living people to depict the figures representing the Twelve Apostles and Christ. He started the fresco ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Mass Destruction

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 6, 2006

As a part of Gods judgment against a sinful world many natural disastors will take place that will cause much sorrow on earth. Gods intent is for repentence, but will man listen?

The entire rest of the judgments on earth are contained underneath the seventh seal to the Lamb’s scroll. We are going to see seven trumpets blast, seven plagues, and seven bowls poured out - all under this one seal. After this, God’s judgment of the earth and its king will be complete - but there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dr. Luke

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006

This is an outline designed to take the audience through the Christmas story through the third-person eyes of Luke.

Dr. Luke I. An absolute account (Luke 1:1-4). 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3 Therefore, since I myself have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Waste Your Sorrows :god Heals The Broken Hearted And Uses Them To Heal

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 30, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT NOT WASTING YOUR SORROWS BECAUSE GOD HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED AND USES THEM TO HEAL THE BROKEN HEARTED AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PROXIMITY 2. POSSIBILITY 3. PITY 4. PARTNERSHIP 5. POWER 6. PROLIFERATE 7. PERFUME

DONT WASTE YOUR SORROWS : GOD HEALS THE BROKEN HEARTED AND USES THEM TO HEAL THE BROKEN HEARTED ************************************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. PROXIMITY 2. POSSIBILITY 3. PITY 4. PARTNERSHIP 5. POWER 6. PROLIFERATE 7. PERFUME THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin's Atonement

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A message comparing the priestly sacrifices of the Old Testament with the Priestly sacrifice of Christ our High Priest.

Sin’s Atonement – Lev. 16:1-17 & Heb. 9:11-26 Lev 16:1-17 16:1 The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the LORD. 2 The LORD said to Moses: "Tell your brother Aaron not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-17

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

This Christmas (I Pray You Find These Things) Series

Contributed by Todd Marler on Dec 19, 2018

Do you remember how long it would take for Christmas to come, as a child? It took forever and We could hardly wait. As an adult, it is just the opposite, as Christmas seems to get here faster than ever.

This Christmas (I pray you find this three things) 26In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing Our Part

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Presenting Jesus in a Dry and Thirsty Land

DOING OUR PART PRESENTING JESUS IN A DRY AND THIRSTY LAND EX. 31 VS 1-11 Exodus 31:1-11 (NKJV) 1 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 "See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11

Denomination: *other