Sermons on Divine Spark:

The Consuming Fire

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2015

FIRE- brings light, warmth, love, gives direction, tests faith, represents wrath, is a holy calling, preparation for holy work, conveys truth and brings pardon.

Jesus declared in Luke 12:49, “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” We think of the meek and mild Bethlehem Babe coming to bring peace on earth, good-will to men. Jesus did indeed bring peace, but hardly the way anyone expected. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-24

Denomination: Congregational

Taking Control Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 25, 2011

But for the Holy Spirit we are lost in our slavery to sin.

“Between the Lines: Taking Control of Your Life” Romans 8:1-17 It was a media heyday as thousands, if not millions, sat glued by their television sets watching a white Ford Bronco speeding down a California freeway with scores of the California Highway Patrol cautiously in pursuit. O. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Glory To God Alone Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 20, 2017

Romans 11:36 shows that God alone is to be glorified.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation began when an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. His propositions sparked a debate that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Opened Eyes And Burning Hearts PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores recognizing Jesus, understanding His teachings, and allowing His transformative love to reform our hearts, through the lens of Luke 24:31-35.

Welcome, welcome, dear family in Christ. Isn't it wonderful to gather here today, in this sacred space, in the company of fellow believers, to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God? We are here to partake in an act of collective worship and learning, to grow together in faith and love. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:31-35

Topics: Open Hearts, See Truth

Roll The Stone Away PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores the resurrection of Christ, encouraging believers to overcome life's stagnation and embrace spiritual resurrection through God's transformative love and grace.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather together under the sheltering wings of His grace, bound by the common thread of faith, hope, and love. We stand as one body, united in Christ, ready to receive His word and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-3

Topics: Rolling, Stone, Away

Whose Approval? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 3, 2024

A sermon addressing who we are living for

"Whose Approval Are You Living For?" CCCAG 4-23-24 Scripture: Galatians 1:10-23 Introduction: Nursing school we spent the first year taking a lot of prerequisite classes so that we had a foundation for all the rest of the nursing classes. In several of those classes we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Finished PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' words "It is finished," focusing on the fulfillment of prophecy, the finality of His sacrifice, and our resulting freedom.

Good morning, beloved, and welcome. I trust and pray that God's grace has been abundant in your life this week. Today, we find ourselves gathered here, not by chance nor by circumstance, but by divine appointment. We are here, you and I, to meet with God in this sacred space, to hear His Word, to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Topics: Finished

Complaining Will Get Gods Attention

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 26, 2001

Is there ANY reason for complaining? ? ?

COMPLAINING WILL GET GOD"S ATTENTION Numbers 11:1 (1) And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. Ever asked someone how they ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lent - A Time Of Preparation In The Wilderness

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Jesus' time of preparation in the wilderness is a model for our lives

In the Church’s tradition Lent is a time of preparation. It used to be a formal time of preparation for those who would be baptised on Easter Day, and has come, more widely, to be a time of preparation for all members of the church to get ready for the key moment of the church’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: *other

Calls, Gathers, Enlightens And Sanctifies

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 24, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year B

May 23, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 Calls, Gathers, Enlightens and Sanctifies Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Pentecost celebrates the Holy Spirit’s entry on the church of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 15:26-27, John 16:4-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On A Living Flame

Contributed by William Meakin on May 13, 2025

A "living flame" metaphorically represents a strong, vibrant, and sustained energy or passion, often associated with love, devotion, or a burning desire to do something.

Karel Capek, a Czechoslovakia-born writer and playwright once remarked: “You still stand watch, O human star, burning without a flicker, perfect flame, bright and resourceful spirit. Each of your rays a great idea - O torch which passes from hand to hand, from age to age, world without end.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:5, Hebrews 12:29, Revelation 1:14, Jeremiah 20:9

A Way To Revival

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2025

Imagine a city so entrenched in its ways that the very notion of change seems radical, if not impossible. Yet, through the obedience of Jonah, a reluctant prophet, and the subsequent repentance of the Ninevites, we witness one of the most powerful revivals in biblical history.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: God revived me when I went to work in the Middle East. Till then I was just a lukewarm and laidback Christian. I saw the great need for the Gospel of Christ to be proclaimed to the so many lost souls there. They had no idea that they were perishing and there was only one way ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008

A devotion on Forgiveness.

FORGIVENESS Matt 18:21-35 * As we come to the Lord ’s Table tonight, I offer this thought; “Divine forgiveness is the central part of the gospel.” Jesus left heaven to make provision for our forgiveness • The word of God teaches that divine forgiveness is intrinsically tied to human forgiveness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph And Humility: Lessons From Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2024

Palm Sunday is a day of both celebration and reflection, as we witness the contrast between the adoration of the crowds and the humility of our Saviour. Let us delve into the scriptures to uncover the transformative truths found in this pivotal moment.

Triumph and Humility: Lessons from Palm Sunday Introduction: Today, we gather to commemorate Palm Sunday, a significant event in the Christian calendar marking Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It's a day of both celebration and reflection, as we witness the contrast between the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:6-9, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 21:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leader Of The Posse

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 12, 2014

Father's Day Sermon with advice from Solomon to his son from Proverbs 4. Mind your path. Guard your heart. Watch your mouth.

LEADER OF THE POSSE PROVERBS 4:1-4 INTRODUCTION… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOKuSQIJlog&feature=kp Today is Father’s Day and we celebrate “Dad Life” and we honor the dads among us and those that have gone before us. We celebrate fathers are the leader of the posse. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ