Sermons on Burning Coals:

Burn, Baby, Burn

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 13, 2011

What does it mean to be on fire for Jesus?

“Burn, Baby, Burn” Acts 2:1-13 If I, with my limited perspective, had written the script for Jesus’ life, a lot of things would have been different. For example, the post-resurrection events – in my scenario Jesus would have spent less time appearing to his disciples and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Burn Baby Burn

Contributed by Dean Defino on Aug 12, 2023

The passion that God has for each of us should ignite our hearts to have a burning zeal for the Lord

Burn baby burn Super Excited LORD, your hand is lifted high, but they do not see it. Let them see your zeal for your people and be put to shame; (Isa. 26:11 NIV) His disciples remembered that it is written: "Zeal for your house will consume me." (Jn. 2:17 NIV) Never be lacking in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:11, John 2:17, Romans 12:11

Burn Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

Knowing Jesus is an all consuming, burning passion.

Burn Series: Turn on the Light!!! Christmas Sunday / December 23rd 2007 Intro: Merry Christmas!!! What are you getting for Christmas!? Wow. That’s what this is all about isn’t? Christmas is actually about a gift. On the last day of school before Christmas break, children were bringing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven’s Altar

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 3, 2025

The revelation of crucified Christ is a burning knowledge that is extremely hot. It burns away sin, purifies the heart, deposits a rich understanding of Jesus, and completely sets a man’s heart on fire.

Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth with it, and said: Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged. Isaiah 6:6-7 The revelation of crucified Christ is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:6-7

Burning Embers

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

iVow is a stewardship series using the United Methodist Church membership vows saying, "I will uphold this congregation with my prayers, presences, gifts, service and witness." The sermon is on presence.

I have shared with you before some of the television viewing habits of the Broyles household. I think I may have even shared with you that one of the current, regularly viewed shows these days is The Big Bang Theory. That may surprise some of you. And, I will say, there are absolutely things I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

No Ban On Burning Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 15, 2011

Biblical idioms are key to understanding the text. The "Green Tree" is a description of faithfulness and the Messiah.

Some Famous Last Words Washington, George (1732-1799) "It is well, I die hard, but I am not afraid to go." Adams, John (1735-1826) "Thomas Jefferson--still survives..." (4 July 1826. Jefferson died later the same day.) Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) "Is it the Fourth?" (4 July 1826) Sedgwick, John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Burn On Without Burn Out

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This sermon addresses burnout in the ministry and how the Christian should maintain a balance of work, worship and rest.

If you brought your Bible with you I would like to invite you to turn with me to Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus gives us a very helpful perspective on life. "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead And Alive! Volcanic Rock And Coal! Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Feb 3, 2009

The difference between volcanic rock and coal is a parable of the unbeliever and the saved by grace.

DEAD AND ALIVE, VOLCANIC ROCK AND COAL! I’ve got two contrasting objects to show you (show). Here’s a piece of volcanic rock and here’s a piece of coal. They’re both minerals but so different! One is burnt out but the other is alive! When I went to Italy on holiday, one of the tours was to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Or Burn Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002

The significance of repentance is particularly important when we consider how we usually handle our weaknesses

OPEN: “Johnnie,” asked the kindergarten teacher, “is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t!” Exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well,” said the teacher with a smile, “if the world isn’t round and it isn’t flat, then what is it?” “My dad says it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Burning With Desire Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2002

A sermon on Luke 3:16-17 on Holy Spirit fire and hell fire. (Some quotes are taken from Sermon Central sermons. Thank you!)

Sermon for 3/24/2002 Luke 3:16 Introduction: A. Bill Taylor will read Luke 3:7-9, 16-17 B. French Gunter will read Mark 9:42-48 C. Jenny Mosier was working at the Northside Church of Christ as the Children’s Minister. She was there and lightening struck the steeple. The building burned to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16-17, Mark 9:42-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feel The Burn?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001

Does your heart burn in a good sense?

Athletes while training speak of feeling the burn. Those of us who are not athletic and have had a past life of alcohol consumption might think of the warmth that spreads over your body after a shot of whiskey as feeling the burn or the sensation as it passes through your throat. True Disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36, Mark 16:7, John 21:15-17, Romans 11:29, Matthew 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Burning Conversation

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002

A first person sermon from Moses perspective. It tells of who he was and why he made the decisions he made.

A BURNING CONVERSATION (An Impersonation) NEEDED: White wig & beard (paste on beard), staff and middle east garb with slanting accent towel tucked into belt TEXT: (Read by another) Exodus 3:1-6 THRUST OF MESSAGE - Moses had been a man who did not need God, but who changed once he met him at the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Burn Brightly

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 27, 2001

As you come near to God, you need illumination from His Spirit because natural illumination (opinions of God) cannot help you.

"BURN BRIGHTLY" Exod 25:31-32 And thou shalt make a candlestick [of] pure gold: [of] beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same. And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bow Or Burn Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire".

Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#3] BOW OR BURN? Daniel 3:1-30 Introduction: I want to ask you a couple of question: Question #1: If Christians were being arrested, would you be arrested? Question #2: If you were arrested but could be set free by denying Christ would you? Daniel’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Bow Or Burn Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2004

This message looks at the faith that Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had in order to stand up to the King.

They had always wondered what it would like to stare into the face of imminent death. Well actually they had never wondered what it would be like to stare into the face of imminent death, but here they were anyway. Three young men who were only doing what they thought was right and now they were ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan