Sermons on Burning Coals:

Let's Go Christmas Shopping!

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2015

A fabulous message by Jon Earls pointing out 4 characteristics of God's gift that we can emulate as we go out looking for gifts for others. God gave us the unspeakable gift of Jesus!

LET’S GO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! 2 Cor. 9:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher decided to ask her students what their Christmas traditions were. “What traditions does your family do at Christmas?” 2. The first student was a Catholic girl; “On Christmas Eve we go to Church, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sayin It Don't Make It So! Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2017

Life, Actions, Discipleship

JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Sayin’ It Don’t Make It So! Matthew 7:21-23 (p. 679) June 11, 2017 Introduction: I had an Elder in West Virginia named Jack Clay. He grew up in the coal. He and his wife Hazel were some of my favorite people…at 86 he still parked in the back of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Lead A Soul To Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 19, 2017

Part two of a five-part worship series "Share The Gospel."

How to Lead a Soul to Christ Part 2 “Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. 19 My brothers and sisters, if ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Veil Is Gone, Inner And Outter Court

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2018

We can come boldly to the throne of God, the veil is gone. You can be a friend of God.

THE VEIL IS GONE, COME ON IN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson.) 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Luke 6:38, Matthew 11:28-29, Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The 3 Fires Of Peter’s Perfecting

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2016

In 51 days, Peter visited 3 fires that were to transform his life & make him the man God wanted him to be. God wants us to visit those 3 fires too!

THE 3 FIRES OF PETER’S PERFECTING Lk. 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A social worker from Dallas recently transferred to the mountains of Arkansas and was on the first day of her new territory when she came upon the tiniest cabin she had ever seen in her life. 2. Intrigued, she went up ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proverbs 29 - Godly Instructions Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 27, 2015

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 29.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Nine Proverbs 29:1 (NASB) A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. The Good News Bible says it this way, "If you get more stubborn every time you are corrected, one day you will be crushed and never recover." ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Confident To Serve?

Contributed by Laura Martin on Jul 7, 2020

Luke 5:1-11 and Isaiah 6:1-8. What is the starting point for Christian service?

Today’s gospel reading is probably very familiar to you. If you attended Sunday school as a child, it is a Bible story that is popular to tell children. But familiarity can create blindness. In our familiarity with something, we can fail to see what is there. I enjoyed studying to prepare this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Love In Action Part Three Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 19, 2019

Our actions must match our words. People are watching us!

Love in Action part three Romans chapter 12:17-21 Luke 6:27-33 Introduction- Good morning! You know I kid a lot after doing something crazy and then say “You have to love me.” The truth of the matter is that you do have a choice of wither you are going to love me. Truth is that love is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Strife Tears Down

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 17, 2014

We should be working in accordance to the Spirits leadership not out of Strife. Strife tears down Love and Peace build up.

Title: Strife doesn’t tears down 03/23/14 Introduction: In the movie back to the future the Biff was George McFly’s boss. Biff was a taker and a bully he didn’t know how to treat anybody with compassion, but all of that changed the night of the night of the Enchantment under the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Great Escapes

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 17, 2014

The Bible tells of many TRUE great escapes – past, present, and future. But not everything can be escaped from: especially 3 things. Lastly, there are 5 great escapes WE all must make.

GREAT ESCAPES INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Ruby Bonner said that when her daughter-in-law was pregnant, her son went with her to doctor appointments. 2. The day the doctor checked the babies heartbeat for the first time, he handed the stethoscope to the father to listen. The doctor said, "Sounds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Through The Nothings - Pt. 3 - Running Man Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 23, 2014

It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. The need is apparent...the solution is not. Nothing. How do you live through the nothings?

Living Thru The Nothings Pt. 3 - Running Man It is one of my least favorite words. Nothing. It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. It contains no ounce of hope. Let me see if I can explain. You kill yourself in efforts to knock out the best paper you have ever written. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beach Heads Of Our Lives

Contributed by Rueben Johnson on May 27, 2014

This is a Memorial Day message looking at the nature of our spiritual battle in daily life.

Battles on the Beach “Our Victory, Our Hope” John 21:1-19 "Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely....The freemen of the world are marching together to victory. I have full confidence in your courage, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe That I Love You?

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Mar 5, 2012

Believing that God loves you and turning to Him for help moves His heart with joy. This kind of weakness and need results in the blessing that comes to those who are poor in spirit.

DO YOU BELIEVE THAT I (GOD) LOVE YOU? Pastor Daniel J. Little - The Landmark Church, Binghamton, NY adfontes.djl@gmail.com 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: *other

Do We Really Want God To Mold And Shape Us? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

Will we allow God to make us the way He wants? Or will we go the way we want?

Opening Illustration: Back in 1501, Michelangelo was commissioned to work on a great statue of David. At the time, he had a big block of marble that was spoiled and abandoned. Most artists would say, “Who needs this ruined hunk of marble?” This marred block of marble was called “the Giant.” It ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Romans 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Championing Stability-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2017

1 of 2. The Psalmist Championed the stability & security of God’s people. The Holy Spirit champions the stability of God’s people. But When or Where does that occur? The stability of God’s people is championed within...

CHAMPIONING STABILITY—Psalm 119:165 Attention: Tactful Lieutenant: A certain lieutenant was brilliant in military matters, but lacked a few social graces. One day he called a soldier in to the office & said "Kramer, your grandmother died." Understandably, the soldier’s spirit was completely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist