Sermons on Acquire The Fire:

The Rich & Money Series

Contributed by Bobby Gilles on Mar 14, 2015

What is God's word to the rich? And why should we care since we're not rich? Oh, wait ... are we rich?

Reading: 1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered But No Self-Control Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 16, 2016

Samson was a man who was gifted with supernatural strength but has not much with regards to his moral character. He was greatly empowered by God but he was not able to control his desires. We will learn several life lessons from this story.

Samson was the strongest man alive, yet something went wrong along the way that has changed his life's direction. The four D's of Samson's downfall - His Desire, His Disrespect, His Disobedience and His Deception. First, he was overwhelmed by his desire for the woman. When he went to Timnah, he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Samson's Final Years Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 29, 2016

We will learn in this message that in spite of the moral failures of Samson, yet in the Book of Hebrews, his name was listed in the Hall of Faith chapter because he repented and God gave him a second chance due to his inward spiritual transformation.

The eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews has often been called the biblical “Hall of Fame,” or “Hall of Faith.” chapter. In this particular chapter of the Book of Hebrews, the writer introduces an impressive list of heroic figures from the Old Testament - Remarkable men ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-31

Denomination: Nazarene

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Proving That You Are A Christian Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020

One cannot have fellowship with God and at the same time walk in darkness.

John wrote his first epistle from the city of Ephesus. It helps to understand this epistle if you know something about the city of Ephesus at the beginning of the second century. There were four important factors that were in play in Ephesus and throughout the Roman world when John wrote this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Inspecting Our Church Field-4(2015) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 1, 2015

4 of 4. Joshua sent spies to determine what they would encounter in the promised land. We can & should determine/examine what we will encounter on our church field. But what will we discover? Examining our church field, we discover People given to...

INSPECTING Our CHURCH FIELD-IV—Joshua 2:1-24 Attention: Camouflage—Short Video TV ad begins with a scene of a pristine forested area. Everything looks natural, peaceful...then you see movement...a completely camouflaged bow-hunter has been standing against a tree, blending in so ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 22, 2020

You can either accept your trials and they will become heavenly blessings or you can fight your trials and they will become heavy burdens.

Over the past three weeks, we’ve been taking a Biblical look at hardship … what the Bible says it is … why we experience hardship … and how we should respond to the trials and challenges of life from a Biblical perspective. God uses the trials and hardships of life to teach us … to help us grow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Colossians Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Chapter 4 v. 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. v. 1 Masters, [on your part] deal with your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. A. Masters, give unto your servants: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dancing With Those Behind The Curtain

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Jan 23, 2025

WHAT IF ONE REQUEST OF GOD COULD TOPPLE A WHOLE EMPIRE THAT’S BEEN HIDING IN YOUR HEART? That's how Salvation works!

WHAT IF ONE REQUEST OF GOD COULD TOPPLE A WHOLE EMPIRE THAT’S BEEN HIDING IN YOUR HEART? That's how Salvation works Read it or Watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKMukMvXxKw&t Without Jesus, man is a religion unto himself. His body is his temple, his soul is his doctrine and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, 2 Corinthians 11:4

Denomination: *other

Unnderstanding Who You Are Part #2 You Identity In God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 11, 2025

When your lineage has been erased and rewritten, rehappened, reformed, and restructured in such a way that you don’t know who you are and when you don’t understand who you then you will try to assimilate to what others think you ought to believe you to do.

Understanding Who You Are Your Identity in God By Bishop Melvin Maughmer, Jr. Part 2 Prayer: - Last week I laid the foundation of this lesson establishing the fact that Black People, especially the so-called Arican Americans have very little to no understanding or a total misunderstanding of who ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Apostolic

God On The Throne Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2017

After the Church is raptured, and the Holy Spirit will not be here to restrain the forces of evil, this earth will become a living hell. The rapture takes place in verses 1 through 3 of chapter four.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 7-13-15 Title: God on the Throne (Revelation 4:1-11) Revelation 4:1-11 (KJV) 1 After this I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Appointed, Not Hired Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015

Elders (Overseers) are appointed by God. They are not hired to do a job; they are appointed to serve the One who appoints and to serve His holy people.

“I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.” [1] His face was red and his eyes were narrow slits as he raged, “We hired you, and we can fire you.” I was equally determined as I asserted with a firm, steady voice, “No one hired me; God appointed me.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Care Three Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 22, 2015

“How is your soul moving into this new year?”

The power of Soul Care and the Holy Spirit! Testimony’s from Sunday Night: John D, Marcie G. and Kathy M. Opening Video Illustration: Denying God – selling your soul for money. We have been talking about Soul Care – I have been asking the question “How is you soul?” I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know The Times! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 5, 2011

You will be unable to recognize the signs of the times or hear the Spirit’s voice without and intimate relationship with Jesus and His Word. I believe the Spirit is saying to us today “be ready – watch - get ready!”

Series: What is the Spirit Saying? Opening thought: I received this insight – knowledge to do this series while I spent a week at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. I answered this question by asking many ministers, pastors, Bible teachers and by prayer “What they think the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 21, 2020

1 of 1. The apostle Paul encouraged the Galatian church in their timely relationship with Jesus. Our relationship with Jesus is all due to the fullness of time wrought by the Father. The Fullness of Time offers Christ-centered...

CHRIST In The FULLNESS Of TIME—Galatians 3:26--4:7 The TIME Of JESUS’ ARRIVAL indicates/implies... Attention: All people, in every era, & of every stripe, have lived & do live within the confines of a linear progression of TIME. Many Science Fiction movies are based upon either going ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Stages Of Spiritual Life According To 1 John. Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 20, 2021

A study of The Stages of Spiritual Life set forth in 1 John 2:12-14 will inform us as to what they are, and will instruct us on how spiritual growth comes about!

1 John 2 (NASB) 12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you on account of His name. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14