Sermons on Consuming Fire:

How To Please God

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

God finds pleasure in the company of certain people. Who are they?

HOW TO PLEASE GOD A. FEAR THE LORD & B. HOPE IN THE LORD Psalm 147:11 The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. It is an impressive thought that God should, not only be at peace with some people, but He even finds pleasure in their company! Who are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He's Coming!!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 25, 2006

Don’t Be Afraid. Be Strong. 1) God is coming to save us. 2) God is coming to fix us.

“He’s coming!” Do these words strike fear in your heart, or do they warm your heart? It depends on the situation doesn’t it? If you’re drawing a funny picture of your teacher on the chalkboard before class, a classmate’s cry: “He’s coming!” should set your heart a-thumpin’ as you sprint for your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:3-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Moses Don't Do It!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 19, 2010

Holiness! Speaking to the rock, beating the rock? Obediance to God, where do we stand with all our faults?

170509 Moses don’t do it Numbers 20:1-13. When I went to high school we had a maths teacher by the name of Mr Wells, what stands out about Mr Wells was that he was tall about 6’2” or 3”. He always wore sandals and walk socks as well as a collared shirt; he had a long back ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Knowing God And Praying

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2017

We continue to look at life lessons. Today looking at prayer and speaking to God in an active conversation.

Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries Knowing God and Praying Hebrews chapter 12:18-12:29 Introduction- We continue to look at the series Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries; Prayerfully you have sensed that God wants to work not only in our lives but also use our lives to speak and help others on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Bible - Why Bother? #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The bible is the account, through poetry, history, song, prophecy, law, wisdom, gospel, letters, homilies of the History of God’s redemption in Christ, an invitation to life in Christ, and the promise of the future victory in Christ. God’s salvation in Jesus is the center of the entire story.

Last week we focused what is the Bible and how should we interpret it. I put forth the scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live. The week before, we focused on ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God The Father Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 13, 2002

Who God is, how the Bible describes Him, and what He does.

God the Father (God at Work series) Dt. 6:4, 5 INTRO.: A six-year old child looked into the crib of his brand new baby brother and said, "Quick, before you forget, tell me what God is like?" What the child was asking about has been the pursuit of scholars for many centuries. Scholars call it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We See The Face Of God?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 25, 2007

Reconciling scriptures that suggests that some people (like Jacob & Moses) saw God face to face and scriptures that say "No one has seen God".

1 John 3:2 “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” Rev 21:23-25 “The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Church Of God

A Faith That Worships

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 16, 2008

Through Abel is demonstrated that our faith ought to be exemplified in our constant worship in our time, our life, and our reputation.

A Faith That Worships Griffith Baptist Church – 10/19/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:4 Key verse: Hebrews 11:4 – By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

Majesty Of God

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jun 3, 2005

An understanding of the “Majesty” of God will surely motivate us to live an upright and godly life in this present wicked generation.

MAJESTY OF GOD (Daniel 5:18-19, Psalm 21:5) What do we mean when we talk about the “Majesty” of God? Only 30 verses in the Bible (KJV) mention the word so it is easy to let the Bible itself explain to us what God’s Majesty really is. As we read Daniel 5:18-19 we are struck by the scriptural ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Demon Worship

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 18, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding refraining from idolatry.

Text: 1 Cor 10:14-22, Title: Demon Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/17/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the witch in Maine who was working against us, team from SC that found her B. Background to passage: Paul is closing off his argument that he has been making since 8:1 regarding the practice of eating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Can See What Man Is Doing

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Aug 5, 2019

God shows Ezekiel the abominations that are taking place. These abominations are still taking place today in the church. Even though man may not know it, or think God does not see what is taking place, God knows and can see everything that is taking place.

Ezekiel 8 Remember, it was Ezekiel’s unenviable task to remind the people of their sins and their transgressions against the Holy and Mighty God. During a time where the people believed they were doing ‘just fine,’ Ezekiel had to call out their sins in a way that would almost seem like a burden ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1-18, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Hebrews 4:13

Denomination: Charismatic

A Terrifying Victory

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

The mind cannot grasp all that Jesus went through on the cross, but we need to try because He went through it all for our salvation.

I remember learning a poem when I was a boy, which you will no doubt recognize. The first lines were, “Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are.” I have been told that this poem is out of date, for the scientifically educated modern child can say, “Twinkle, twinkle little star, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-51

A Terrifying Victory

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Good Friday brings us to a subject where men of all ages stand in awe, for it brings us to the cross. Ever since that awesome event on Golgotha's hill men have looked at the cross and thought, "Wonder of wonders that Jesus loved me."

I remember learning a poem when I was a boy, which you will no doubt recognize. The first lines were, "Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are." I have been told that this poem is out of date, for the scientifically educated modern child can say, "Twinkle, twinkle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-51

There Will Be Glory After This! I Will Fill My House With Glory

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 11, 2020

The Prophet Haggai to encourage Zerubbabel, Joshua and the people to “be strong and work because God is with them and promises to fill His house with Glory” There will be Glory after this!

Sermon – There Will Be Glory After This (I Will Fill My House with Glory) Scripture Lesson – Haggai 2:1-9 Introduction: Today’s lesson focuses on a remnant of Jews that were returning form the Babylonian Captivity with a new assignment from God. God himself, had moved Cyrus, king of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Ezra 3:10-13, Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Immutability Of God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 7, 2002

Where to find stability in an unstable world.

The Immutability of God The WTC towers are gone. Enron is gone as well as the accounting firm that handled their accounts. Consolidated Freight is bankrupt. Stocks are volatile. Many IRAs are nearly worthless. Many have lost their jobs overnight. The world is full of change. Nothing seems ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:1-29, Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist