Sermons on Altar Fire:

Servant Leadership (The World’s On Fire) - Mark 10:41-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2024

In 2020, our President was impeached, economy shut down, 40 million people lost their jobs, widespread corruption at the highest levels of our government are being exposed, and there are riots, beatings, and murders across the country. Jesus shows us that all these rise out of the same root cause.

Mark 10:41 When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:41-45, Matthew 20:24-28

"Blowin' Smoke"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 11, 2002

When a fire doesn’t burn completely it creates deadly smoke. So how well do we burn? Are we truly on fire for God, or are we just Blowin’ Smoke?

“BLOWIN’ SMOKE” Acts 4: 13-22 I) INTRO A) Revisit Fire Triangle B) Complete and Incomplete Combustion 1) Complete combustion Co2 and Water a) Car as efficient as human body would get 900 mpg. 2) Incomplete…Co Smoke “Today we are going to look at how ‘combustion’ applies to who we are in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

Our Everyday Need For God

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013

Most people, Christians included, use prayer like a fire extinguisher. They only use it when there's a fire. Truth is we have an need for God every moment of our lives.

When do you need God? Most people (Christians included) only reserve God for the “this-is-so-tough-I-can’t-do-this-without-you-God” moments of life such as when life-threatening sickness comes, death visits us, or financial anxieties take control of our lives, or when career ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: *other

The Lifting Up Of Smoke

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jun 15, 2013

In the Bible, we find wickedness compared to a fire. We understand the analogy. Isaiah used such a comparison. The same fires which destroyed Israel may well be smoldering in our nation today

THE LIFTING OF SMOKE ISAIAH 9 Text: Isaiah 9:18 Isaiah 9:18 18 For wickedness burneth as the fire: it shall devour the briers and thorns, and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke. Introduction: How many of you have ever been near ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimpse Of Coming Disaster

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006

The World Wide Flood fortells the coming World Wide Judgement of fire.

A Glimpse of Coming Disaster Genesis 6 There has been a tremendous attack on the biblical account of Noah and the Flood in Genesis 6. It has been called a myth, just a local flood in the Mesopotamian region, etc. But why? Why all the concern. To put it simply if it is true, and it is, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Meanest Member In Our Church

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Oct 11, 2011

The tongue is the meanest member in our church. The tongue is a fire and a world of iniquity.

Introduction Would you take your Bibles please now, and turn to James chapter 3 as we continue our journey with James. He has left us bruised and bleeding, but blessed. And, I want to read the first 12 verses of chapter 3. James chapter 3: “My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

From An Evil-Doer To An Evangelist

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 18, 2012

The demonic filled Gentile who became a fire-filled Evangelist for God

Mark 5:1-20 So they arrived at the other side of the lake, in the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus climbed out of the boat, a man possessed by an evil spirit came out from a cemetery to meet him. This man lived among the burial caves and could no longer be restrained, even with a chain. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Foursquare

Burn Our Hearts Again

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jan 2, 2008

We need to feel that fire again. We need to feel it in the heart again. Like days of old, where people were cut to the heart, and when Jesus up out the scriptures to the disciples and their hearts burned. Let us see the fire from heaven again.

BURN OUR HEARTS AGAIN TEXT: 1 KINGS 18:1-46 THEME: LORD MAKE OUR HEARTS BURN FOR YOU I remember 1 Kings 18 preached at Heritage Christian University during lectureship one year. It was being preached by Steven Guy. During this sermon I made a choice in my life. It was a choice that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man That Vanished

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

Some people come to an altar during or after a service to get saved or rededicate their lives and you never see them again. What happens to them?

MARK 5:15 - MATT.8:28-34 "THE MAN THAT VANISHED" A) This incident has often been called, "The Pig Affair." * Jesus was doing two things in this experience: One: He was demonstrating His power to deliver men from the darkest forces imaginable, men possessed by devils! * He wanted the world to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 1, 2007

Dare we talk about this fire that Jesus mentions? Is it real? Is it a literal place with literal fire and wailing and gnashing of teeth? I am convinced that it is. Let me tell you why.

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 4 The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Matthew 13:36-43 We have been working our way through the kingdom parables in Matthew 13 for the past few weeks. My hope is that each of us is gaining a much better understanding of three things: 1) that the depth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Of A Dishonest Man Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Have You Ever Been Fired? Don’t raise your hand, but have you ever been fired from a job? Did you know it was coming, that feeling in your stomach?

Jesus tells a most peculiar parable in His day, the Story of a Dishonest Man. It’s is widely considered one of the most difficult parables – if not the most difficult – to understand. And it’s not hard to see why. Jesus’ story got me thinking about a pastor I read about who misled a church out in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Angels Prepare To Sound Their Trumpets Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 17, 2017

In Revelation, “trumpets” primarily announce impending judgment. The “trumpet judgments” are of greater intensity than the “seal judgments,” but not as destructive as the final “bowl judgments” will be (16:1-21).

By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/2/2016 Title: Seven Angels Prepare to Sound Their Trumpets (Revelation 8:2-6) Revelation 8:2-6 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Willing To Be Offered?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 19, 2022

We are to shine like lights in a shadowy world. And to do that, we may have to be offered up for the sake of others.

In light of everything that Christ was willing to do for them, Philippians 2:12-18 explains how Christians ought to live. The directive to “work out” salvation is to let the new birth in Christ manifest itself in one’s actions. Believers should serve God without complaining or griping as part of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why The Lost Are Not Saved

Contributed by Michael Miles, Sr. on Nov 29, 2006

In today’s world of easy going preaching and churches that no longer have altar calls, the lost are dying without any knowledge of salvation.

Why The Lost Are Not Saved Matthew 9:36But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38Pray ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Creating A Sacred Space For God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

An Altar symbolizes a sacred space for worship and communication between a Christian and God. Understanding its significance helps deepen our connection with the Creator.

An altar is a sacred place of worship and communication between a Christian and their Creator, God. It is a place where we can offer our praises, prayers, and seek fellowship with God. In this sermon, we will explore the significance of building an altar for God, the ingredients required for its ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Topics: Christianity Basics, Worship, Communication With God