Sermons on Acquire The Fire:

Things Aren't Always As They Seem Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 2, 2005

The 6th sermon in a series on Joshua which deals with the fact that while bad things are bad they are never the final word.

Introduction: 1. The movie clip you just saw is from the life of Frank Abigale Jr. is based on the true story of his life as told in the movie, "Catch Me If You Can." Did you notice that he successfully pretended to be an airline pilot, doctor and lawyer. Before he was caught he cashed over $4 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Would God Say About.. Church Leadership Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

5th in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

INSIGHT SERVICE “What would God say about... Church Leadership 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-8,TITUS 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION: At first you see only a basketball bouncing, then the shoes of an anonymous player.. Then all of a sudden you recognize who the shoes belong to, it’s Charles Barkley, professional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Praying About Our National Crisis

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 13, 2001

Help in how to pray in the wake of Tuesday’s terrorist attacks.

Our lives are still numb from the events of this last week. We’ve experienced a national tragedy of unparalleled proportions. Our hearts are broken for the innocent lives that have been lost, business people and commuters, pilots and flight attendants, firefighters and police officers. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 13, 2001

the 8 woes of sin as displayed by the Pharisees in Jesus time. They profess to be the only guide in religion, but are blind to truth and practical Christianity. They strain at gnats and swallow camels.

Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees Marks of a Pharisee Matthew 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Matthew 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: Matthew 23:2 a [Moses’ seat] Twenty-one Characteristics of Hypocrites 1. They demand respect as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001

Matthew 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:

Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees By Pastor CG Marks of a Pharisee Matthew 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Matthew 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: Matthew 23:2 a [Moses’ seat] Twenty-one Characteristics of Hypocrites 1. They demand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is This Kingdom? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001

Both John the Baptist and Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom of God. What was this good news? That the kingdom of God is near! As I discovered this I realized, wow there is something really important about this kingdom! Looking further in the New

Where is this kingdom? Part 1 Text: Matt 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking The Savior Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

Today our focus is on two broken-hearted disciples who saw the Savior, and as a result, were never the same again.

This light bulb represents bright hope. It’s full of promising potential. But, like your heart, it’s also very fragile [drop bulb so it shatters]. We’ve all experienced the crash of unmet expectations. Some of us have been gouged by grief that won’t seem to go away. Many of us have been hit with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Separation Of Church And State? A July 4th Look At Our Heritage In America

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jul 14, 2004

This sermon examines our Christian heritage, the separation of Church and state and its effects on American Society since 1962.

The 4th of July is a special day in our country but not just for the signing of the declaration. Many special things have happened on this day. Three American presidents died on the Fourth of July, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe. And if you want to get down to it, Monroe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grand Finale Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

As we follow Jesus in the now, we can expect events in our life to foreshadow the grand finale, when he returns again.

One of the things my four boys love most about summer time is watching fireworks. Whether it’s at a fourth of July show, or a show after a baseball game, my kids love watching fireworks. But when we’re watching a fireworks show, I can just about guarantee that my younger boys will keep asking me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Sermon Of The Year

Contributed by Scott Cody on Aug 14, 2003

A collection of passages from the Bible that tell God’s great story in one brief sermon.

It’s a bit presumptuous for someone to claim to deliver the greatest sermon of the year, but I make no apologies for today’s lesson or it’s claim. That’s because God’s going to do the preaching today. Sometimes, preachers get in the way of God’s powerful message of hope. So let me quit sharing my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings Through Obedience

Contributed by David Cambridge on Aug 3, 2002

This lesson aims to demonstrate the distinction between ’works’ and ’obedience.’ We certainly cannot earn our salvation but OBEDIENCE is necessary.

Blessings Through Obedience Introduction 1. On the one hand, the Scriptures teach that we are saved by faith, not by works: "8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9) 2. On the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, James 2:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sun (Son) Of Righteousness

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 2, 2000

A look at our circumstances and their impact on our relationship with our Lord.

The Sun (Son) of Righteousness Malachi 3:13-4:6 Two men are standing on the front lawn of a church. One man is leaning on the church’s sign and the other is looking at it from the front. The sign reads: Oak Road Bible Believing, Hand Clapping, Foot Stomping, Hemlines Below The Knee, Tie Wearing, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Works Won't Work Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 24, 2008

Paul stresses the foolishness of trying to get into heaven by our own efforts

WHY WORKS WON”T WORK Romans 4:1-15 Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Bridegroom Of Blood Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 13, 2009

Being "in" the Will of God doesn’t necessarily mean that we aren’t distracted by human concerns and relationships.

Personally, I have a lot of trouble with the theological term, “the permissive will of God.” We usually apply it whenever someone has done something wrong or merely made a foolish, but not deliberate, choice and then, God makes something good out of the human mess. My problem with the term is that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-26

Denomination: *other

How God Restores Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2009

Life is filled with bad news and good news. Joel and Zephaniah offer us both.

How God Restores Joel and Zephaniah Rev. Brian Bill 2/22/09 Life is often filled with good news and bad news. Have you ever heard someone say, “I have some good news and some bad news? What do you want to hear first?” When I’m asked this question I usually want the bad news first in the hopes ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Baptist