Sermons on A Test Of Fire:

Keep The Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 21, 2016

John’s moral test for genuine salvation consists of: 1) The Test Stated (1 John 2:3), 2) The Test Applied (1 John 2:4–5) and 3) The Test Exemplified (1 John 2:6)

Most of us don’t like tests. Tests conjure up bad images in our minds: that horrible math final exam your senior year in high school, that stress test the doctor has ordered, or that dreaded driver’s license test with a dour instructor in the car with you demanding that you display ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Other

Thoughts From A Mourning Father

Contributed by Arthur Miller on May 22, 2023

This sermon is my thoughts after the death of my twelve year old son to an allergic reaction. May this lesson give people hope to those who are in grief. This is a tribute to my son Jaron Miller January 17, 2011 to March 12, 2023.

All Bible passages are from Bible Gateway. [Background Information to give context] Friday March 10, 2023 I was working in my office towards the end of the day thinking about what I wanted to get done on the weekend when my phone rang from my son-in-law. "Dad, Jaron is in cardiac arrest and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Ecclesiastes 7:1-4, James 4:9-10, Romans 5:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Philippians 1:21-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Turns Failure Into Favor Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Failure isn’t final and it isn’t fatal. God can bring you back from failure.

INTRODUCTION This is the fourth message is the series from 1 Thessalonians which I’ve entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” In this message we’re going to talk about “How God Turns Failure into Favor.” I don’t even know if kids in school take home ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hey, Watch Your Mouth Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 21, 2016

A study of the book of Job 5: 1 – 27

Job 5: 1 – 27 Hey, Watch Your Mouth 1“Call out now; is there anyone who will answer you? And to which of the holy ones will you turn? 2For wrath kills a foolish man, and envy slays a simple one. 3I have seen the foolish taking root, but suddenly I cursed his dwelling place. 4His sons ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

As Worthless As A Dead Battery Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 5 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem

I have the good pleasure of working alongside several self-proclaimed mechanical ignoramuses. And between these two guys, they have a LOT of talent and God has gifted them with things that he didn’t give me. But the one skillset that neither of them has ever been accused of is this: auto mechanic. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-24, Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Meant (The Peirasmos) Part 9 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

"That defining moment" the peirasmos-the trying of Jesus

What Jesus Meant (the peirasmos) Part 9 Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil. The encounter in the desert with Satan is what we would call "That defining moment" the summing up of a whole process-the spiritual quest during His adolescence and young manhood. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Losing The Loving Feeling? The Church Of Ephesus

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 18, 2015

A continuation of the teachings of the 7 churches of Revelation this is a look into the church of Ephesus, with a particular focus on the importance of re capturing the passion for Christ.

Losing that Loving Feeling? The Church of Ephesus Introduction: Have you ever lost that loving feeling? If you've been married for some time you may know what its like for marriage to be more work than romance. All relationships go through this from time to time. We get in a routine and go ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin With The Tongue – Part 1

Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Oct 7, 2024

The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell

For many of God's children there is no progress, no forward state, in their spiritual life and in their earthly life, but dryness, weariness, and decay. Thinking about what is the reason, it is not possible to find that reason. But God is in grace to speak on the subject of man's tongue, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:6-7, Proverbs 18:20-21, James 3:2-12, Psalm 39:1, Job 16:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin With The Tongue – Part 2

Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Nov 15, 2024

The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell

Continued from Part 1 What are the words that cause sin? Second. Proverbs 15:1-2 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. A soft answer turns away wrath; A harsh word ignites anger. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:6-7, Proverbs 18:20-21, James 3:2-12, Psalm 39:1, Job 16:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Presence Brings Perspective

Contributed by Hiram Claudio on Mar 2, 2006

Even in the fire, the presence of God was more overwheleming than a fire that had already killed 2 guards.

His Presence Brings Perspective (Daniel 3 – NKJV) This chapter opens with: • The king making an image of gold (90 feet tall and 9 feet wide) • King sent word, when the music is heard, everyone is to bow to it • Not just bow to it … “fall down and worship” – verse 5 • If you don’t – right to the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Most Important Victory After The Revival Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

There were some battles that Elijah fought after the fire fell from heaven that was as important as the fire falling.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 09 The Most Important Victory After the Revival TEXT: 1 Kings 18:38-40 1 Kings 18:38-40 KJV [38] Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Are Our Blessings Delayed

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 27, 2024

1. GOD'S TIMING 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. TURNING POINTS 4. GREATER GLORY OF GOD 5. OUR FEARS 6. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 7. LACK OF DESPERATION

WHY ARE OUR BLESSINGS DELAYED OUTLINE 1. GOD'S TIMING 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. TURNING POINTS 4. GREATER GLORY OF GOD 5. OUR FEARS 6. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 7. LACK OF DESPERATION THE MESSAGE WHY ARE OUR BLESSINGS DELAYED 1. GOD'S TIMING SCRIPTURE REFERENCES John 2:3,4 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How We Quench The Spirit

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022

God wants the fire of the Holy Spirit to burn within us. However, tragically, once the fire of the Spirit is ignited, we often grab a fire extinguisher and douse the flame. This message looks at why and how this tragic occurrence happens.

There was once a small, quiet town in which fires began to pop up on a frequent basis. It wasn’t long until people discovered that the source of these fires was a pyromaniac. It was actually the Fire Chief himself! This fellow “would secretly start the fires and then work to extinguish them . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God - In All Of Life Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 27, 2011

Introduction to a series based on the life of Joseph learning what it means to Trust God in all the events of life.

TRUSTING GOD … IN ALL OF LIFE "After burying Jacob, Joseph returned to Egypt with his brothers and all who had accompanied him to his father’s burial. But now that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers became fearful. “Now Joseph will show his anger and pay us back for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reclaiming Your Passion For Christ

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 12, 2015

It is time for the church to get back to its first love...

June 14, 2015 Morning Worship Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Subject: Complacency Title: Reclaiming Your Passion for Christ Do you have a passion? Maybe before you answer that question I should define the word for you. Passion (from the Greek verb pascho meaning to suffer) is a very strong feeling ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God