Sermons on Cleansing Fire:

"We Have An Advocate With The Father" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 20, 2008

John wants his readers to understand that the work of Christ is the basis upon which the Christian may approach God for full forgiveness and cleansing.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 3 “We Have An Advocate With The Father” 1 John 2:1-2 In verse nine of chapter one, we were told, “If we confess our sins, He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Perfection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

John teaches the paradoxical truth that the Christian can be victorious over sin, and yet at the same time be always in need of cleansing from sin.

There's an old story about a couple who lived by the sea and kept a boarding house. There boarders had only one complaint, and that was lack of variety on the menu. Breakfast consisted of fish, chicken, and eggs; dinner consisted of chicken, eggs, and fish, and for supper they had eggs, fish, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1

Get A Life

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

The life we get from Jesus, a gift from God through the Holy Spirit, requires cleansing and renewal daily, not just at the beginning.

This familiar chapter from John’s Gospel is the lectionary text for today, the 2nd Sunday in Lent. It’s a good text, a familiar text, so familiar that when I first wrote it I expected it to be relatively smooth sailing. But it wasn’t. It was a difficult sermon for me to write, partly because it’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Numbers 21:8, Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Redeemed By The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Oct 17, 2005

A profound understanding of how the blood of Jesus Christ has the power to redeem and cleanse us from all sin and liberate us from all bondage.

You can be Liberated by the Power of the Blood (Eph. 1:6-7) Up to this verse we have learned of ministry of God the Father in providentially planning, purchasing, and providing for the Church by predestinating the entire plan “in Christ” before the foundation of the world. Now in verses 7 thru 12 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Did God Plan All This?

Contributed by Michael Meyers on Sep 4, 2005

Is Katrina one way that God is cleansing the Earth of sin? Is it more important to make these assumptions, or to get out and help the displaced saints and draw the displaced lost ones to Christ?

In the Bible, we read this passage: "And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

When Moses saw the burning bush he was immediately attracted to it; not because the bush was burning but because it was burning and could not be consumed. A fire that never burns out and a bush that is never consumed…led Moses to realize that this fire

“Here’s your Sign!” Exodus 4:1-17 When Moses saw the burning bush he was immediately attracted to it; not because the bush was burning but because it was burning and could not be consumed. A fire that never burns out and a bush that is never consumed…led Moses to realize ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Thousand Years To Sin’s Final Defeat Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 11, 2023

The lake of fire, the place of eternal punishment, was never intended for humanity. God created the lake of fire for Satan and his fallen angels as their eternal punishment. However, for those who refuse Christ's salvation it will be their final residence.

Alpha and Omega, Part 48, Revelation Part 25 A Thousand Years to Sin’s Final Defeat Revelation 20:1-15 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice -- After today, there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15, Matthew 11:20-24, Exodus 32:32-33, Romans 2:16, 1 Corinthians 15:54, Isaiah 25:8, Isaiah 24:21-22, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 25:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"come Out From Among Them: A Warning To The Church About Gab And The Fires Of Hell" Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 30, 2025

There is a platform called Gab that promotes itself as a haven for free speech. But in reality, it is a hub of hate speech—specifically against Black people, Jewish people, immigrants, and anyone who doesn’t fit into a twisted, whitewashed view of the world.

Sermon Title: "Come Out from Among Them: A Warning to the Church About Gab and the Fires of Hell" Short Topic 1: Gab’s Gospel of Hate Short Topic 2: Racism Burns in Hell Text: 2 Corinthians 6:17 Psalm 1:1-2 1 John 2:9-11 Leviticus 19:17-18 Revelation 21:8 Ephesians 5:11 Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2, 1 John 2:9-11, Leviticus 19:17-18, Revelation 21:8, Ephesians 5:11, Hebrews 12:29  (view more)  (view less)

And The Angel Of The Lord Stood By

Contributed by Mark Jones on Apr 25, 2004

Essence of the Lesson: It is Jesus’ great pleasure and his ongoing work to cleanse and defend His brethren against all satanic accusation to enable and prepare them for His service!

And The Angel of the LORD Stood By Copyright 2004 Rev. John Mark Jones, all rights reserved Essence of the Lesson: It is Jesus’ great pleasure and his ongoing work to cleanse and defend His brethren against all satanic accusation to enable and prepare them for His service! Zec 3:1-5 (1) Then ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Right Or Wrong? - Do I Have To Get Baptized? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002

When the crowd asked "what must we do?" Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Does God expect me to get baptized?

OPEN: South East Christian Church in Louisville, KY is a congregation of about 15,000 members. It’s so huge they have a very specialized paid staff. For example, they have a staff member in charge of something they call the “wedding department.” One Sunday, a staff member from that department was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And As Ye Go, Preach, Saying, The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

The Lords 12 also received power to heal all manner of diseases and afflictions, they even raised the dead, this lets out the so called apostles of today.

#4~ THE APOSTLE BARTHOLOMEW 12-28-13 Today we'll continue our study to do with the Apostles; and today we'll bring a few thoughts about the apostle BARTHOLOMEW, also called Nathaniel. Let me say once again here at the beginning of today's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Scourge Of Small Cords

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2015

The righteous indignation of Messiah at the desecration of the Court of the Gentiles.

A SCOURGE OF SMALL CORDS. John 2:13-22. It was Passover, and the city of Jerusalem was packed with pilgrims who had gathered to commemorate Israel’s deliverance out of slavery in Egypt. Not only was it a solemn religious celebration, but also a great national statement that defied all who would ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Religious Leaders In The Temple

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 14, 2015

The fig tree looked good on the outside but it wasn’t producing any fruit. The religious leaders looked good on the outside, but they didn’t provide for the people. Jesus decreed that he would let them fade and raise up something new in their place.

The events in John 2:18-25 occur just after Jesus has chased the moneychangers and the sellers out of the temple. The religious leaders wanted to know who gave Jesus the authority to do what he did in the temple. Jesus did not give them an answer because he knew that the religious leaders did not ...read more

Scripture: John 2:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

The First Shall Be Last, And The Last Shall Be First

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 22, 2015

Jesus says that it isn’t the religious folk who are first in the kingdom of heaven. It is those who are most open to turning their lives around who are first in line, those who take action when Jesus says, “follow me”.

It’s painful to have someone you trust tell you that they are going to do something for you---and they don’t. Many of us can tell stories about people who have let us down by making promises and then not following up on them. For example, there is a story of a young widow whose husband ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Man They Call Jesus

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 6, 2014

Do you believe in Jesus-He healed the sick, blind, deaf and raised the dead. Got any questions? Go to the Word!

The man they call Jesus John chapter 9:1-12, 35-41 Introduction- Not long ago a 29 year old man from Missouri named Chris Shaw won 258 million dollars in the power ball lottery. He bought it from a convenience store that he worked at. This man had 28.96 in his bank account. I don’t condone ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God