Sermons on Incense:

No Turning Back

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

A sermon on sin against the Holy Spirit and its implications.

January 18, 2003 A. Point of no return 1) Common word among bomber pilots during World War II 2) This statement is used to describe that their plane had flown too far and it did not have sufficient fuel to return to their base. 3) Is it possible that we as human beings could also reach the point ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:11

Denomination: Adventist

The Things God Hates

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002

Seven Sins that top the list of God’s displeasure.

“The Things That God Hates” Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19A false witness ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Wisemen: Dissecting The Magi's Gifts Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 10, 2007

The wise men gave Jesus something far more important than gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

A Visit to Bethlehem Series Wisemen: Dissecting the Magi’s Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 Dec. 9, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Herod was opposing the King 1 Herod was all about keeping the throne at all costs. a Killed his favorite wife ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Where We Worship Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

Part THREE of a three part series on worship answering the question of WHERE we worship.

Worship: In Spirit & in Truth Part Three: Where to Worship? - Our ALTAR Review: - Who & Why do we worship? 1. The Lord our God: This is the #1 command, He is a jealous God 2. Worship God for who He is - His Essence: He is . . . 1. Spirit 2. Self Existent 3. Immense 4. Eternal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responding To The Kingship Of Jesus

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Dec 28, 2008

Contrasting 3 different responses to Jesus... Herod, the Religious, and the Magi.

Introduction They say there are 3 kinds of people: Those who MAKE things happen. Those who WATCH what happens. And those who WONDER what happened. And in our Bible reading today there are 3 kinds of people. Those who HATED what happened. Those who MISSED what happened. And those who LOVED what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Of Isaiah - A Vision Of The Trinity

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 17, 2008

The vision of Isaiah and its explanation in John teaches us that the whole of the Trinity is essential and we cannot have one without the other two.

Vision of Isaiah always fascinated me. An exciting and well-known passage of Scripture. I’ve read and studied it many times, preached on it. But always seem to have missed something important that I have only noticed this time, despite reading both Isaiah and John many times have only this week ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Against His Own Self-Interest Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012

God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Restoring The Power

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2012

A mechanic was called to come to a motorist who was stranded. When the mechanic arrived he found the problem and told the driver…“your car is out of gas.” The motorist asked the mechanic if he thought it would be ok to drive the car home with the gas t

A mechanic was called to come to a motorist who was stranded. When the mechanic arrived he found the problem and told the driver…“your car is out of gas.” The motorist asked the mechanic if he thought it would be ok to drive the car home with the gas tank empty. The motorist had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Strange Gifts For A Newborn King

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Dec 30, 2016

This message is one which was delivered on Christmas morning 2016. It looks at how strange and peculiar were the gifts that the Magi gave to the baby Jesus, while having also a great prophetic message as to who He would be.

STRANGE GIFTS FOR A NEWBORN KING Matthew 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today is that wonderful day when we celebrate the birth of Jesus into this world. A.) This morning we have exchanged and opened gifts. aa.) I’m sure that this morning has been a very hectic and exciting time for those with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Gifts Of Epiphany Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 5, 2023

Using the gifts of the Wise Men (Gold, Frankincense, Myrhh), we can see the message that Jesus is the King of Kings, the Great High Priest, and our propitiation, the sufficient atoning Sacrifice for our sins.

EPIPHANY, THE TWELFTH DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, IS WHEN THE CHURCH MARKS THE CONCLUSION OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. EPIPHANY MARKS THE APPEARANCE OF THE WISE MEN AND THE SIGNIFICANCE BEHIND THE GIFTS GIVEN TO THE CHRIST CHILD. THE WORD "EPIPHANY" MEANS "TO SHOW" OR "TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-11, Isaiah 60:3, Psalm 72:15, Isaiah 61:6, Isaiah 60:6, Psalm 96:4, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Revelation 2:1-7 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jun 3, 2025

Revelation 2:1-7

Revelation 2:1-7 So it begins, Jesus is confronting seven specific churches in these next sections, but have no doubt that this assessment by Jesus of these churches is an assessment of every church in some way and we should be holding up what Jesus says about each of these churches in honest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 8:1, Revelation 1:12

Denomination: Bible Church

That I May Dwell Among Them Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 10, 2025

Even after all their ingratitude and rebellion, Yahweh still desired to dwell amongst the people, so now the Blueprint would become reality.

April 12, 2025 Transformation goes both directions – up or down. We are either being transformed into the image of God (+) or we are being transformed into the image of Satan (-). That’s why it is so important what we worship, because we will be transformed into that thing we worship – for the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:9, Hebrews 8:5, Ezekiel 28:14-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Price Progress?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 28, 2025

There is no truth like old truth for no truth is new.

Proposition: You must seek the old paths! I. Because you will find rest for your soul. 16,17 A. The way is good! 16 B. The way is announced! 17 II. Because you will circumvent evil. 18,19 A. Your sin is not made public. 18 B. You will not reap the fruit of your thoughts. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus Part 7

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 5, 2025

Everything has spiritual significance; putting God's laws into action. This section is about the Tabernacle, the priesthood, which took place in the wilderness, over 10 months (per Marilyn Hickey Ministries). NASB, notes from biblegateway.com

The Skilled Craftsmen 31 Now 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 I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of [a]craftsmanship, 4 to [b]make ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

"John - The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003

John the Baptist often gets overlooked in Christmas sermons. John introduces the ministry of Jesus. Christians are to continue the ministry of Jesus.

“JOHN – The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas” Luke 1:6-66 INTRODUCTION: Christmas sermons always deal with the birth of Jesus … as well they should. HOWEVER, His cousin John gets left out a lot, when it comes to Christmas sermons. John is only 6 months older than Jesus. What did John and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-66

Denomination: Baptist