Fragrance of Worship | Pastor Caleb Culver

In this sermon from Pastor Caleb Culver, he unpacks how we are the fragrance of Christ and the smell that reminds the Father of the cross.

Fragrance is a powerful symbol in worship because it moves our emotions and represents a deeper connection with God.

Smell is the only sense that bypasses the thalamus and directly affects the limbic center of the brain, which is responsible for processing mood, memory, and emotion.

️The fragrance of worship has the power to change God's emotions and release His promise of mercy, even when humanity doesn't deserve it.

The fragrance of Christ is a powerful force that can release mercy even in the midst of wickedness.

The fragrance of Jesus' sacrifice is the sweet smelling aroma that pleases the Father, replacing the need for animal sacrifices.

Our worship is like a fragrance to God, and it is through the fragrance of Christ that we please Him.

"Holiness doesn't mean stuck up and rigid, it means other than different, set apart, sanctified."

Jesus defends Mary's act of worship, emphasizing the significance of her gesture in preparation for his burial, reminding us of the importance of heartfelt devotion in our worship.

Judas betrayed Jesus for money, while Mary offered a valuable and sacrificial act of worship.

Worship is not just a physical act, but a posture of the heart where the spirit is elevated over the mind and emotions.