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Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 28, 2015

All of us struggle with lying, and some of us have surrendered to it. Understanding lying is a first step toward being victorious over this sin.

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire ( topical, I Timothy 4:2) 1. A lawyer invites his cousin from the Czech Republic to come and stay with him in Canada. Soon they decide to go hiking in the woods. Suddenly, a big grizzly bear appears. The bear kills the Czech cousin and then eats him. The lawyer runs to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baptized - Holy Ghost & Fire Series

Contributed by Larry Lewis on Sep 10, 2016

There are three types of baptisms mentioned in the Bible. In this 3rd and final message in our series entitled 'Baptized', we will focus on what the Bible has to say about the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Read Matthew 3:11 Read Acts 1:4-5 & 2:1-4 • Today we are going to finish our 3 week series on the topic of baptism. • Two weeks ago we started this series in preparation of our water baptism service which took place last week. • Baptism, is probably one of my favorite topics in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire! Baptism! Discerning This Time

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 1, 2016

Division: a declaration of how things will be, rather than an imperative of how they should be.

FIRE! BAPTISM! DISCERNING THIS TIME. Luke 12:49-56. There is a measure of dissonance as this passage comes crashing through Jesus’ symphony of peace. “Fire!” begins the Greek of Luke 12:49. “Fire I came to cast into the earth, and what will I if it be already kindled?” Fire speaks to us of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Frying Pan To The Fire Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016

The Patriarchs From the Frying Pan to the Fire Genesis 32-33 Grace is not getting what we deserve and instead getting what we do not deserve.

The Patriarchs From the Frying Pan to the Fire Genesis 32-33 David Taylor September 19, 2016 We are in the midst of our series, “The Patriarchs,” and now looking at the life of Jacob. We have seen that the Patriarchs are just like the rest of us, morally frail and sinful, yet trophies ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Fire, New Power Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

If you’ve been baptized in the Holy Spirit and you think you’ve experienced it all, you’re mistaken. God has more fore every individual here today.

KEY SCRIPTURE: Job 33:4, “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” I hope you are enthusiastic about your salvation this morning. I hope you’re excited about your personal relationship with Jesus. Do you feel as though you’re reaching your full spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

'out Of The Frying-Pan, Into The Fire' ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 12, 2013

Saul’s Jealousy, David’s loss, Jonathan's friendship

SERMON OUTLINE: Saul’s Jealousy David’s loss Jonathan's friendship SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two friends were walking through the woods when they thought they heard something. • They turned around and saw a big black bear coming towards them. • Both men started to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Set Us On Fire God!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 25, 2012

If we are to live lives that are pleasing and acceptable to God; if we are to carry out the purpose to which He has called us we need to a spiritual passion and to rekindle the fire. We need the power of God’s Holy Spirit to fall on us and set on fire.

“Set Us on Fire God!” I Thessalonians 5:19 Paul exhorted the Thessalonian Christians not to quench or extinguish the Holy Spirit. It’s easy for us to get sidetracked by the things of this world causing us to lose our passion for the things of God and allowing the flames of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 15, 2018

The Day of Pentecost was a day that changed the life of Christianity forever. The Holy Spirit had come! The Church now had the power to exibit the life and miracles of Jesus to the rest of the world. But why did God send send wind and fire?

FRESH WIND, FRESH FIRE Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little girl was getting quizzed by her Sunday school teacher to determine how well she knew the Bible. The teacher had asked several questions, and the poor girl had not answered any of the questions correctly. The sympathetic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Fire Of The Lord Fell; Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 20, 2018

When the fire of the lord falls upon us, we will not remain the same.Everything that has hindered us from pure and sincere worship will be dealt with in Jesus Name.

Elijah Manifests the Power of God. 1 Kings 18:37-39 37Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Not My Word Like As A Fire?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 1, 2022

What is the chaff to the wheat, says the LORD.

IS NOT MY WORD LIKE AS A FIRE? Jeremiah 23:23-29. Speaking for the LORD, Jeremiah complained that his heart was ‘broken’ within him because of false prophets (Jeremiah 23:9-12). It is one thing to see such ‘folly’ among the Baal worshipers in Samaria. But even the prophets of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"hearts On Fire" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 25, 2022

Based on Mark 16:12-13 - Challenges hearers to consider the Road to Emmaus encounter & how it applies to our lives as Christ-followers today.

“HEARTS ON FIRE” Mark 16:12-13 (Luke 24:13-35) FBCF – 4/24/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – “It Is Well with My Soul” – Written by Horatio Spafford, successful lawyer & businessman in Chicago. Married to Anna – 5 children. In 1871, young son died. Lost most of business in great Chicago fire. Nov. 21, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2021

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year C

December 5, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 The Refiner’s Fire Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Children need to be challenged. Maturing from a child into an adult ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Fire Power From God

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jan 9, 2022

A sermon about the power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

The Sunday After Epiphany January 9, 2022 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 3:15-22 In our gospel lesson this morning, John the Baptist proclaims, “he who is mightier than I is coming… He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Last week in the sermon, Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Tried In The Fire Seven Times

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2020

The Bible is NOT like any other book; its words are ALIVE! David compared God’s words to the purest gold, once it has finished going through the smelting process. The Word of God, like gold, is Trustworthy, Indestructible, Flawless, and Valuable.

TRIED IN THE FIRE SEVEN TIMES Ps. 12:2-4,6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A mother was teaching her 3-year-old the Lord's prayer. For several evenings at bedtime she repeated it after her mother. One night she said she was ready to solo. 2. The mother listened with pride as she carefully ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:6, Psalm 19:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Camp Fire On A Wooden Ship

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Feb 4, 2019

What does God's mercy look like? And what does true worship look like? The book of Jonah gives us insights into these questions.

Camp Fire on a Wooden Ship Jonah 1-4 Frederick Faber has penned these immortal words: “There’s a wideness in God’s mercy, ?Like the wideness of the sea; ?There’s a kindness in His Justice ?Which is more than liberty. There is welcome for the sinner?And more graces for the good;?There is mercy with ...read more

Denomination: Anglican