Sermons on Altar Fire:

Fourth Man In The Fire

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Mar 18, 2021

Religion is PERSONAL but religion is NOT PRIVATE! It effects the way you live in the world! You can't love and serve God while acting as YOU please.

March 21, 1993 Every good Christian boy or girl, along with every good Jewish boy or girl, knows the story of the three Hebrew children in the furnace. We "get" the "lesson" we are "supposed" to get from it. BUT TWO THINGS WE JUST MAY NEED TO REMEMBER: (1) THEY ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Fire Vs. Peace

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

Fire vs. Peace

Fire vs. Peace   Scripture Luke 12:49-53   Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, How do we feel when we hear the scripture text from today’s gospel reading? It actually disturbs us. We believe that Jesus is synonymous with peace, love, joy, and hope. However, Jesus tells us today that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Other

The Fire! The Crucible! Refine!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 4, 2023

This is a masterpiece about the crucible of affliction. God uses fire of affliction to bring maturity to God's people. This is a lesson that needs us to clearly focus our attention on God's plan.!

THE FIRE! THE CRUCIBLE? REFINEMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Check out: YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two parts) HOW DOES A CRUCIBLE FEEL IN THE HOT FIRE? KNEAD? UNITY! AGREEMENT! KNEAD! Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:10, Psalm 119:71, Psalm 119:107, Proverbs 17:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pillars Of Cloud And Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 17, 2023

God shows through this lesson that he does not hide his will from us but God is for us, God is in us, and God is with us as he was with the Israelites in the wilderness. He personally provides direction, and guidance, where to go, and when to go there.

Text: Exodus 13:21-22 Theme: The Pillar of Cloud & Fire Introduction: The Pillar of Cloud and Fire was a miracle. It was the sign of the tender care of the Lord God. God was their deliverer while they were captives, he was a guide while they were pilgrims. The Persians and Greeks used fire ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Refiner’s Fire

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 13, 2022

In this passage, Ezekiel described the Babylonian exile as being the crucible in which Israel was melted down, and the godly (the silver) were separated from the unrighteous (the dross). The purpose of the refiner's fire is spiritual purification.

I wish to begin our message with an illustration: There was a dedicated Christian woman who once visited a tourist attraction, which happened to be a working replica of a pioneer village; and one of the manned displays she observed was a silversmith shop. The woman watched the silversmith as he ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Refining Fire Of God

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

Have you ever heard of a “promise box”? They were once very popular among Christian people. They were little boxes containing rolled up verses of Scripture, and each verse contained a promise of God which you could select and think about during the day.

The Refining Fire of God Scripture: Malachi 4:1–3, especially verse 2 But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings; and you shall go out and grow fat like stall-fed calves. Introduction: Have you ever heard of a “promise box”? They were once very ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fire And Fiery Words

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 4, 2009

The Holy Spirit was given for the last days!

I Introduction A One day when Charlie Brown stops at the psychiatric help stand to talk with Lucy. He confesses, "My trouble is I never know if I’m doing the right thing. I need to have someone around who can tell me when I’m doing the right thing." Lucy says, "Okay. You’re doing the right thing. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Burn A Hole In The Fire

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014

Importance of a father.

Mark 9:17-27 KJV And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; [18] And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To Start A Fire

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2021

Hear me now, if you know and I mean truly know the Son of God, you have a reason to sing! It’s time we sang the praises of our Savior louder and clearer than we ever have!

Time To Start A Fire Illus by sermon central: The Fire H. A. Ironside told the story of pioneers who were making their way across one of the central states to a distant place that had been opened up for homesteading. They traveled in covered wagons drawn by oxen, and progress was necessarily ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Acts 10:38, John 14:12-14, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Jonah 1:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bush On Fire With God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2021

The man who wanted to deliver Israel by his own strength is turned into a man of God and he will answer the call to deliver Israel by God's strength.

EXODUS 3:1-6 A BUSH ON FIRE WITH GOD [Isaiah 33:12-16] Moses had been a prince in Egypt. While Moses’ is living in Pharaoh’s house, he attempts to become Israel's deliverer after the manner of the flesh. He kills an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave. Moses is then forced to run to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Leading Under Fire Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 1, 2021

If you want to lead people effectively under fire, develop a strong relationship with Christ over time, shepherd the people you lead, and exercise oversight as a willing, eager example for others to follow.

245 years ago today, 56 of our country’s leaders signed our Declaration of Independence. It marked the birthday of the United States of America on July 4, 1776. Many people have paid tribute to that day over the years, but no one said it better than Paul Harvey on July 4, 1974, two years before our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free

On Fire With A Noble Desire

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2016

Serving as an elder/overseer/shepherd/pastor/bishop of a congregation is a noble task.

1. Why Help the Pig? Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3 Two men were riding their horses down a country road, discussing the question of motivation. One believed we're capable of pure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Under Fire

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 12, 2020

Sometimes speaking the truth will not be accepted, but many times we are called to Stand Up for God's Truth and don't understand how it will be used for God's Glory.

Grace Under Fire Acts 7:54-60 The Stoning of Stephen 54 When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. 55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 “Look,” he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Acts 7:54-60, Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Daniel - A Furnace Of Fire Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2023

Their loyalty to God could not be threatened or coerced or manipulated. It didn’t exist only when times were good and things were going their way, No!! It was constant, fierce and unshakable:

May 27, 2023 Daniel had said that Nebuchadnezzar was the head of gold – GOOD – but he also said that Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom would come to an end – BAD. After a period of time, Nebuchadnezzar’s pride and arrogance got the better of him and he “forgot” the role the God of the Universe had ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Fire & Hammer

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 11, 2025

Based on Jeremiah 23:23-32 - Challenges hearers to understand that the Word of God constantly calls us to return to the Lord.

“FIRE & HAMMER” Jeremiah 23:23-32 FBCF – 8/10/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Kids’ song from my childhood: “The B.I.B.L.E., Yes that’s the book for me. I stand alone on the W of G. The B.I.B.L.E.” Every Sunday, we gather in this place & we gather around this book. We don’t gather around a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-32

Denomination: Baptist