Sermons on Coals Of Fire:

Pentecost - Fear Of The Fire

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This is a sermon for Pentecost Sunday. It asks the question.. "Are we afraid of the Spirit?"

Acts 2:1-21 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep On The Firing Line

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

Encouragement for the saints to keep on keeping on!

KEEP ON THE FIRING LINE! Heb 12:1-2(KJV) 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace Under Fire Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 17, 2011

Even when Jesus was being arrested He revealed grace...

Luke 22:47-53 [ESV] 47 While He was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss Him, 48 but Jesus said to him, "Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?" 49 And when those who were around Him saw what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For The Fire!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 2, 2011

In spite of building our lives on Jesus Christ, there will be times we go through the fire. But we will be purified, coming out cleaner, brighter, and tested.

Thank God for the Fire! Community Thanksgiving Service, November 25, 1998 Vallonia, Indiana Introduction: As much as I enjoy contemporary worship, some of the old hymns are being forgotten. Others are reserved just for special seasons. Do "We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing" in May? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leading Under Fire Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2011

If we want to be effective leaders under fire, then we must be spiritually mature shepherds and overseers, who serve as willing, eager examples for others to follow.

Stuart Briscoe, in his book Everyday Discipleship for Ordinary People, tells the story about a fellow pastor who was officiating at the funeral of a war veteran. The dead man's military friends wanted to have a part in the service at the funeral home, so they requested that the pastor lead them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fire Vs. Desire

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 22, 2010

Jermiah sees his country surrounded by its enemies ravished, conquered and desecrated and is overcome by a deep sorrow that breaks out in grief

Fire & Desire Jeremiah 20: 7-10 Introduction Now, you can understand ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage Under Fire

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 23, 2010

Whether we are believers, or not-yet-believers we all face a life which is full of adversity, difficulty and struggle. In this sermon we explore two questions. 1) What sort of people will we be, when we face adversity, difficulty and struggles? 2) Can w

About ten years ago a movie came out called “Courage Under Fire”. The plot of the movie was to demonstrate that people will respond differently when they find themselves in adverse and difficult situations. In the movie these people had some sameness about them:- · they all had military ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Fires, Floods, And Fuel

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jun 17, 2008

Gas prices keep going up, and many people’s blood pressure is going right with them! People are wondering what the world is coming to, but thankfully, we know Who has come into the world.

Have you been hearing the news, lately? Out west there were fires out of control, destroying an enormous amount of property. In Indiana and Iowa, there was severe flooding, with people losing their lives. In Japan, a major earthquake, killing a number of people. Have you pulled up to the gas ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Then The Fire Of The Lord Fell

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

Elijah putting Baal’s prophets to the test and other illustrations of God’s fire revealed.

THEN THE FIRE OF THE LORD FELL 1 Kings 18:38-39 INTRO: Fire has been used often in connection with the worship of God, and has been seen around God’s people. The angel appeared to Moses in a flame; God led Israel by a pillar of fire at night. When Jesus appeared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

How The Fire...works! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We have relegated fire...works to once a year. We have made certain fire...works off limits. This series will take us back to where we began (Acts 2) and see how the fire...works in our lives.

Fire…Works Pt. 2 – How The Fire…Works I. Introduction Fireworks are an integral part of our lives as Americans. We have become accustomed to using them as part of our celebration. No July 4th or New Year’s Eve Party is complete without these explosions. Likewise I would say that the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Firing On All Cylinders Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 19, 2008

Finally after years of struggle, Paul sees victory after victory, even amidst tough opposition in Ephesus. It is an affirmation of his apostleship. What happens as God begins to work more through you than on you?

Chapter 19 could be called the High Point in Paul’s ministry. In this chapter he goes to the place he may have wanted to go way back at the beginning: Ephesus. God confirms his authority as an apostle by healing, his reputation as an apostle through mention by demons, vindication of his ministry ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Acquiring The Fire Of God

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 15, 2009

Where is the Fire of the Holy Ghost Spirit of God in the chruch? What causes it to be gone? And Where is it?

“Acquiring the Fire of God” Proverbs 26:20-21 Jeremiah 20:9 KJV Introduction: The word fire has the definition of; 1. To purify 2. Rapid combustion in which a substance ignites and burns, producing heat, light and flame. 1) WHAT CAUSES THE FIRE TO GO OUT IN OUR LIVES A. Lack of prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Fire

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 21, 2009

A study of Hell from Luke 16:19-31

By: Mark T. Tonkery Laings, Ohio Church of Christ Lessons From A Fire Text: Luke 16:19-31 Introduction A. Almost every week we here about the destruction and damage done by a fire. Whether it is a forest fire or a home, fires can be devastating but we can learn from these fires. People are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is A Consuming Fire Series

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Feb 24, 2009

God wants all of our life to be under His control

February 8, 2009 “God Is a Consuming Fire” Hebrews 12:22-29 Intro: Consuming –owerwhelming-overpowering-awe-inspiring-appealing-alluring-enticing Greek Katanalisko(only times used in Scripture) means consume utterly) • God desire is to have us be totally committed to Him. • He does this by the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Fire Burning

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 20, 2008

Why does the fire of revival burn so brightly but so shortly? What can the church do to keep the fire in our belly burning brightly? Stop filling the church with people and ask for the people to be filled with God!

Intro: Second Timothy is Paul’s farewell address to Timothy and the church at large. Paul is in prison in Rome waiting for execution. This is one of the letters that Paul wrote called the Pastoral Epistles. That simply put is the pastoral letters. First and Second Timothy and Titus make up the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Baptist