Sermons on Cleansing Fire:

Job's Claim (Job 31)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 31, 2025

Can any of us claim to be sinless?

What was Job’s biggest flaw? Was it that he claimed he had no sin? Do we? Let’s begin in Job 31. Did Job understand some things that Jesus later taught in the sermon on the mount? I promised myself never to stare with desire at a young woman. God All-Powerful punishes men who do that. In fact, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lifestyle Repentance

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Repentance is not just a single act, but a lifestyle choice. This lifestyle is one of fulfillment and joy.

Lifestyle Repentance Repentance is not an ugly word, but it is a positive evaluation that I make so that I can gain God’s plan for my life. Many people have misconceptions of what repentance is. There are three principles of repentance that I want to discuss here. The first two is are a comparison ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5, 2 Corinthians 7:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Majesty Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

Exposition of Isa 6

The Majesty of the Lord Isa 6 Presidential scandals, terrorists, Iraq, and mostly bad news every day can keep you torn up inside and confused. You believe in God and that Jesus is coming, but you wonder how you will make it through the nasty now and now while waiting for the sweet by and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Repentance?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 12, 2017

In this passage Jesus teaches us about Repentance - Repentance involves 1. Revelation and Realization 2. Redemption and Renewal 3. Reorientation and living a life of Righteousness

Scripture: Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Theme: Repentance In this passage Jesus teaches us about Repentance - Repentance involves 1. Revelation and Realization 2. Redemption and Renewal 3. Reorientation and Righteousness INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Knowing The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

The Bible tells us that the Lamb, Jesus Christ, was SLAIN before the FOUNDATION of the world. Why? Please read your own Bible in Revelations 13:8. Jesus Christ was SLAIN even before the creation of the world. In other words, God expected that HUMANITY wil

“Let this MIND be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus… we have the MIND OF CHRIST!” (Philippians 2:5, 1 Corinthians 2:16). 1. Why were Jesus Christ, Born HUMAN? "For you know that God PAID A RANSOM to SAVE YOU from the empty life [DEAD] you inherited from your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: *other

The Daughters Of The Horseleach

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004

Desire far surpasses talent, charisma, and even exceptional training. If I could choose, it would always be desire.

Mark 10:17-22 -- And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Thou knowest the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Working For? Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #10. How one views their work for the Kingdom is the topic of this sermon.

Have you ever thought about your priorities, if they are what they should be? I have heard a good way of prioritizing what they should be is to remember the acronym J-O-Y (Jesus, Others, Yourself) Let me give you an example of a good and a bad set of priorities. Jimmy Johnson divorced his wife of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

The Value Of Baptism

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 28, 2002

This sermon teaches the importance of Baptism by immersion.

“The Value of Baptism.” Baptism: The need for Immersion by Water Matthew 3:6-17 Introduction: Have you ever known a manager that had a hard time relating to his employees. Maybe he had an office some distance away from where the “real work” went on. How does a manager communicate his dreams ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:6-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection, Our Greatest Hope

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Apr 6, 2004

There are times it is hard for us to understand and even believe in life after death. But the universal question rings in every heart, if this is all there is life is a cruel joke.

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on Easter Sunday April 11, 2004 to the Evergreen Church. The sermon title is - Resurrection, our greatest hope. Biblical texts used in the sermon come from Job 14 and 19, John 5:24 – 28, Romans 10:17 and Luke 24 Scotty sings Who taught the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-28, Job 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Chatterbox - Week 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2014

A 6 week look from the book, To Crash the Chatterbox from Steve Furtick. A look at how to crash the destructive noises satan places in our heart, spirit and mind.

Crash the Chatterbox - 5 Matthew 11:1-11 May 25, 2014 The story of John the Baptist is fascinating. We know John and Jesus are related, we don’t know exactly how, but they are related and John is a few months older than Jesus. John was sent to announce the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 30, 2020

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin?

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin? This Strange Word Sin is a strange word to our modern ears. To some people it comes across as very judgmental or even archaic. But that is not the case at all when we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, 1 John 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

Tame The Tongue (James 3)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

TAME THE TONGUE (JAMES 3)

TAME THE TONGUE (JAMES 3) When Alibaba’s 54-year old founder Ma Yun two days ago announced that he has started the process of "passing the Alibaba torch" to current chief executive officer Daniel Zhang, who is due to take over as chairman of the board in one year's time — on Sept. 10, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hanging On To Heaven When Hell Is On Your Back

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 2, 2019

Josiah had everything going against him: horrible parents, no Bible, a defeated and bankrupt nation. But despite his trials, he became the greatest King of Israel, spiritually, even greater than David! You too can beat your problems and rise to do great things!

HANGING ON TO HEAVEN WHEN HELL IS ON YOUR BACK 2 Chr. 33:1-35:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The King of Egypt decided to modernize his country by putting plumbing in all the buildings. The people were delighted to get indoor running water! 2. To accomplish this, Pharaoh opened a school for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Word To The Watchman

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 22, 2016

A watchman is only a watchman if he sounds the warning in time for people to move and deliver themselves.

I never set out just to be a person of controversy; it's never been my desire or my aim to be controversial. I have never believed the pulpit to be the place to hash out political differences. I take no pleasure in stirring the pot as it were. (I don't like drama) and I don't enjoy debate for ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Willing To Stand In The Gap? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2021

Paul "stood in the gap." Heresy was threatening the churches in Galatia that was so powerful that even Peter and Barnabas were swayed by its influence. What Paul did can tell us a lot about the importance of standing firm against false teachings and standing up to protect God's people

OPEN: About 500 years before Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a famous battle took place in mountain pass called Thermopylae in Greece. The Persians invaded Greece with approximately 150,000 soldiers, and King Leonidas of Sparta led a small force of soldiers to oppose them. The Spartan strategy was to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ