Sermons on Acquire The Fire:

Women In Ministry - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 5, 2024

The question of whether it is proper for a woman to preach or exercise leadership in the church has received much attention in recent years. Church traditions aside, what does the Bible say?

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12, Galatians 3:26-29, Exodus 15:20-21, Judges 4:4-5, 2 Kings 22:14, 2 Kings 22:18-20, Esther 4:7-8, Esther 4:13-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blueprint Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2024

As we look deeper into Joel 2:12-17, we are going to look at the heart of God’s people, the character of God, and the blueprint of repentance that we find.

Minor Prophets Major Message Blueprint of Repentance Joel 2:12-17 | #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contending With The Spirit Of Python

Contributed by James May on Aug 31, 2022

The enemy of our souls would love nothing more than to squeeze the spiritual life out of the church, but we have the power of the Holy Ghost and the Word of God to give us victory over the spirit of Python.

Contending with the Spirit of Python In the Book of Acts we see a record of the early ministries of the Apostles and the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the known world. On the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Ghost came in and ignited a Holy Spiritual Fire in the hearts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18, Leviticus 19:31, Leviticus 20:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"how Should I Read My Bible?"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 15, 2022

An exposition encouraging Christians to read their Bibles.

Title: How Should I Read My Bible Script: Dt. 30:15-20 Type: Expos./Theme for New Year Where: GNBC 9-19-22 Intro: With over 5 billion copies sold and 5billion given away, the Bible remains earth’s most-read book in history. However, the world in which we read and engage with the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"My Will Be Done Or Thy Will Be Done”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 16, 2022

We have to remind many people to pray because the devil will see to it that our lives are filled with people and things so we do not have time to even think about praying.

But some of us do not have to be reminded because there are all kinds of emergencies that come up each day that remind us to pray. Illus: A mother and her five year old son were headed to McDonald's. Before they reached the drive way to McDonald’s the mother noticed a car accident. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Eat In Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 16, 2022

If you want to come together for the advancement of the gospel, then come together around the cross. remember Jesus, reflect on yourself, and remain, or wait, for one another.

21 years ago (2001), DreamWorks produced the animated film Shreck, in which Shrek, an ogre, falls in love with the beautiful princess Fiona, who turns out to be an ogre herself. They fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after. Then Shrek 2 comes along three years later (2004), and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Ephesians 2:14-16, Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ungodliness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 20, 2022

How do we come out from under ungodliness and change our minds and make God a normal relevant part of our lives?

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID UNGODLINESS 2 Samuel 2-3 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Eugene Peterson, ‘Leap Over a Wall’ pages 123-124 “They are wearing me out, these sons of Zeruiah. I know that I’m God’s anointed, I know that I’ve been [reserved against formidable odds – Goliath and Saul, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:12-17, 2 Samuel 3:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

18th Sunday After Pentecost. October 12th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 3, 2022

Year C, Proper 23.

Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Psalm 66:1-12, 2 Kings 5:1-3, 2 Kings 5:7-15, Psalm 111, 2 Timothy 2:8-15, Luke 17:11-19 A). A LETTER TO THE EXILES. Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7. This letter is addressed from Jeremiah in Jerusalem to the elders, priests, prophets, and people in exile in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Psalm 66:1-12, 2 Kings 5:1-3, 2 Kings 5:7-15, 2 Timothy 2:8-15, Luke 17:11-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Words - Father's Day 2023

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2023

Looking at the power of words on this Father's Day.

The Power of Words 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 June 18, 2023 We’re taking a 1 week break from James and we’re going to talk about men. I know, if I invited some women up here, we could make this a roast about men. We could make lots of jokes . . . . but I want to share some stories, some personal and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

11th Sunday After Pentecost. August 9th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 22, 2023

Year A, Proper 14.

Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28, Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:16-22, Psalm 105:45, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33 A). AN UNSPOKEN PROVIDENCE. Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28. What are we to make of Joseph? A tell-tale teenager (Genesis 37:2)? A favourite son ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28, Psalm 105:1-6, Psalm 105:16-22, Psalm 105:45, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Cleans House Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 22, 2023

If you want Jesus to deal with the mess in your life, trust Him with your life and let Him search you, clean you, and fix you.

As an 18-year-old Nova Scotian farm boy, Quincy Collins wanted adventure, so he decided to join the Navy. When he reported to the naval base in Halifax for his interview, he took a cab that dropped him off at the front gate. Explaining to the guard at the gate why he was there, the guard looked at ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25, Psalm 139:23-24, John 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stay In The Word.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 22, 2023

It doesn't matter what other people do, what other churches do, how unpopular you may become you stay in the Word of God. How long until Jesus comes.

STAY By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. "This sermon was preached at the 107th Holy Convocation of the Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church of the Apostolic Faith" PRAYER: - SCRIPTURE: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 & 14 “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14

Denomination: Apostolic

The Christ Hymn (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 26, 2023

After recounting Jesus's humiliation, Paul them turns to His exaltation

Technicolor Joy: The Christ Hymn (Part 2) Philippians 2:9-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-25-2023 Church of the Holy Rude Many of us have been vicariously enjoying Scotland through Geoff and Jen Trembley’s pictures. One of the places that Geoff was fascinated with was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Jun 26, 2023

A look at the Amazing Grace given to us by God.

Amazing Grace If you have your Bible, please open it to Titus Chapter 2. An atheist complained to a Christian friend, “You Christians have special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter. Jews celebrate their national holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur. But we atheists have no recognized ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Why Every Christian Should Tithe

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 29, 2023

In this sermon I do not expect to hear a lot of Amen but it is my prayer that God might receive a lot of good results from the preaching of HIS Word. Today I will be preaching on WHY EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD TITHE.

I preach on tithing at least once a year for several reasons. (1) Because I am a Bible preacher. This is what God has called me to do…PREACH HIS WORD. But I preach on tithing for another reason because I want (2) I want the blessings of God on your life not God’s curse. Many of us if not all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:20-22, Genesis 14:20, Leviticus 27:30-34, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Baptist