Sermons on Chicago Fire:

The Refiner's Fire Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 9, 2004

The people of Malachi’s day 1)’Want the blessing’ but 2)’Need the fire’, and the refining is a call to 3)’Change your attitude’.

The refiner¡¦s Fire. Malachi 2:17-3:15 WBC 11/7/4pm WANT THE BLESSING Find it strange that, at the end of series on minor prophets and Daniel- I am back where I started - with the fire. In the refining fire Find it from God that after last Sun pm¡¦s word about the ¡¥refining fire bringing the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of God

Contributed by Robert Brent on Jul 24, 2004

We need to carefully tend the fire of God in our lives. Here’s how.

"The Fire Of God" [Leviticus 6:8-13] How many of you have or had wood stoves? They may cut back on your fuel bill, but they require lots of time and attention. These days lots of people have pellet stoves. Less work than wood stoves, but still more economical than fuel or natural gas. In the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dying Fire

Contributed by Charles Clary on Feb 19, 2004

This sermon looks carefully at a highly-trained missionary associate and his #1 problem.

THE DYING FIRE Text: II Timothy 1:6 It’s just about over for the Apostle Paul. He’s soon to die and he knows it. The executioner’s sword will flash and a great tongue for God will be silenced. The little tentmaker is about to meet his Maker. His own tent is about to be removed. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fire Of This World!

Contributed by Kevin Hayes on Jan 18, 2007

God wants us to recieve his refining fire to grow within us until the carnal, frail and shakable things of humanity are burned away with only his will remaining

The Fire of this world! While on the one hand fire calls to mind scenes of danger and death, pain and some associate it with eternal suffering. On the other hand fire signifies the life, vitality, passion, even the tenderest of feelings are called forth by a burning love of God. And so we speak ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Fire And Judgment" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2007

Sermon 15 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Light The Fire

Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 1, 2007

God will breathe life into anyone who is willing to let the fire of the Holy Spirit burn in them.

Light the Fire TEXT Ezek 37:1-14 The world is looking for God. Tragically and ironically they are looking in the wrong places. Sadly, as the world is looking for God, God’s people are asleep in their pews, asleep in religious traditions, lethargy ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fire In The Bones

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on May 3, 2007

We need to let the fire of God burn deep inside us, and flow out of us

Fire in the Bones Bible tells us about a prophet of God named Elisha. Elisha was called to take over the prophetic office after the departure of his predecessor Elijah. Elisha was a farmer who lived with his parents at Abel-meholah. When Elijah met him he was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 12, 2007

Gordon McDonald in his book: Restoring Your Spiritual Passion presents 4 destructive spirits leading to friendly fire--attacking our fellow-Christians. This sermon takes a deeper look at two.

“FRIENDLY FIRE!” (Basic outline taken from a chapter in Gordon McDonald’s book: Retoring Your Spiritual Passion) A. FRIENDLY FIRE ILLUSTRATION: Pat Tillman played safety for the Arizona Cardinals for four years and was offered a 3.6 million dollar contract to return in the fall of 2002 when he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divine Fire

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

It is clear from our Jewish roots and the early church that Pentecost is about a new spiritual experience. It is about a promise and it is about how we are changed when we receive this promise of the Holy Spirit. It is also about a harvest.

The Divine Fire We look back today at the first evidence of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the early days of the Christian Church. This movement by the Holy Spirit is a promise fulfilled by Jesus and a promise fulfilled by prophecy as St. Peter tells us from Joel Chapter 2 . Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light The Fire Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This sermon deals with disciples as light in a dark world and our need to "let it shine." There is also some help in dealing with the national tragedy at the W. Vir. campus included.

Light The Fire Matt. 5:13-16 PSCOC 4/20/07 Introduction: Snuffed Out! (Use of visual aid…candle lit and then snuffed out). Light is powerful not only because of its practical purpose, but because of it universal symbolism of the truth, purity, and knowledge (light candle). It is said about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will The Fire Fall?

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Exploring how the church can see God’s power fall upon it

Elijah did some things that allowed the fire of God (God’s power) fall on the altar. When we implement the same principles in our lives and church, we will see God’s power fall on us. 1. Elijah repaired the altar (v. 30). Our altar: Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 2:20 What breaks our altar: sin (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Within

Contributed by Paul Stewart on Jul 7, 2007

Fire is mentioned many times in the Bible and with various purposes. A look at how fire relates to God, us, our lives, how we live for God, and why Holy Spirit is associated with fire.

The Fire Within For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Tim 1:7 Fire… -…is spoken of as being inside of a person. -Can be for bad --Urge to do wrong Hosea 7:4, Isa 9:18 --The Tongue is like a fire -Can be Godly Fire and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

On Fire But Not Anointed Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 29, 2007

Apollos knew about John’s declaration that Jesus was the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world, I believe he knew about Jesus’ death and resurrection and I also believe that he knew about Jesus as Savior but he didn’t know anything about the

As we look at our text this morning we are dealing with a very familiar text about Apollos and his encounter with Priscilla and Aquilla who would literally change his life. Often times God allows us to cross paths with people that we often don’t know who happen to be in our lives for a season……and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007

These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God

This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Relighting The Fire

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 3, 2007

Our passion for Christ toggles from hot to cold all too frequently. How can we love the Lord more passionately and consistently?

Relighting the Fire Philippians 3:7-11 Purpose: To challenge believers to pursue a passionate walk with Christ. Aim: I want the listener to take the necessary steps to get closer to Christ. INTRODUCTION: When Paul met Jesus on the Damascus road his whole life was forever changed. Jesus set ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible