Sermons on Fierce Flames:

Controlled Chaos: The Story Of Pentecost

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

Chaos Theory is an interesting mathematical theory. But in life, we see another Principle at work, Controlled Chaos.

Preached by: Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on May 30, 2004 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene Title: Controlled Chaos: The Story of Pentecost Text: Genesis 1:2; Acts 2:1-21 Introduction 1. Chaos Theory is a mathematical theorem… • Math was never my forte… • But let me attempt a very simplistic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Pathway To The Passion Pt-5 Scourging & Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

To better understand what Jesus endured for us....

Pathway To The Passion Part 5- Scourging & Crucifixion So far in this series we have looked at Jesus at the Last Supper, in the Garden at Gethsemane, Peters denial, and how his arrest and trials were illegal. Though the Gospels give us a good picture of the events of the last day of Christ, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Interpratation Of Serephim

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Mar 29, 2006

What does serephim mean

Isaiah 6:2 Dickerson Road Baptist Church Nashville, Tennessee. 37207 Seraphim, What does it mean? The name, a Hebrew masculine plural form, designates a special class of heavenly attendants of Yahweh’s court. In Holy Writ these ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on May 11, 2005

a simple and basic outline of what happened on Pentecost

PENTECOST Acts 2 verses 1-13 Everyone loves to celebrate Christmas. Even the most pagan of people in this community celebrates Christmas. They may not know the true meaning, or even care about it. When Easter comes the world recognises it as important, at least for Christians. However today is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:22-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The First Advent Tree

Contributed by Dennis Mardis on Dec 7, 2005

Was that first tree in the Garden a mistake, or always a part of the plan

Introduction There have been some big changes in our sanctuary since last Sunday. What catches your attention the most? For some it is the glow of the advent wreath candles, or the arrangements in the windows but for me, hands down, it’s the tree. For my money there is nothing like a tree. When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Defending The Faith In Narnia Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Dec 7, 2005

Peter recieves the sword of truth from Aslan and is expected to use it to defend the faith against the White Witch and all her minions, in other words defend the faith. How do we defend the faith?

Message: Peter; Defending the faith in Narnia Scripture: I Kings 2:2 (Message) 2"I’m about to go the way of all the earth, but you--be strong; show what you’re made of! Eph 6: 11-18 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

It's A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005

Salvation, sanctification, and service are all a matter of the heart

IT’S A MATTER OF THE HEART PROVERBS 4:23 Introduction: The Bible tells us that the heart is the seat of all actions of life. Joe Stowell in Fan The Flame says that “The Heart is used in Scripture as the most comprehensive term for the authentic person. It is the part of our being where we desire, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Casualties Of War Pt Iii Series

Contributed by David King on Oct 30, 2005

From Chaotic to sequencial wars, but satan isnt done fighting, he will try one more time against Our Holy God.

THE CASUALTIES OF WAR TEXT ISAIH 14:12; REV 12:4; 9; 17 INTRO: I am picking up where we left off last Sunday. I know we covered a lot of information that could take you months to look up everything in the word of God I taught about, but his Sunday we won’t just deal with what was, but also ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pride And Predjudice Or The Waterboy

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

How our pride and arrogance keeps us from seeing that our calling in life is to love those around us and share the blessings that we have been given by God. "The Rich Man and Lazarus"

Placing the Story: condemnation of: wealth equals righteous and poverty equals sin. As we look at this passage by itself it becomes very difficult to figure out what exactly Jesus is talking about. Is Jesus giving us a picture of Heaven and Hell? Is He warning us about being rich? Are we being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

The People Who Made Christmas

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 26, 2002

Examines the attitudes and actions of each of the figures in the nativity set. If we follow in their footsteps we can be a part of the Christmas story too.

1. Each of us have Christmas traditions. One of the most important ones for our family is putting out the nativity set. This is our family set here. Last year I brought this set and talked about the people who missed their opportunity to be a part of the story--the innkeeper, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is The Victory That Overcomes

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 4, 2005

EASTER 2(B) - This is the victory that overcomes: Faith to believe Jesus is the Son of God and love to obey God’s commands.

THIS IS THE VICTORY THAT OVERCOMES! (Outline) 1 JOHN 5:1-6 - April 3, 2005 - EASTER 2 INTRO: Everyone likes the winner as much as everyone likes to be a winner. God’s victory over sin, death, and the devil is our victory over sin, death, and the devil. Today’s text points out the fact that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Passion For Jesus

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Feb 1, 2004

Many Christians can quote this passage, say all the right words, do all the right things, go to all the right places, but yet something vital is still missing on the inside of their mortal being. What is it that’s missing in the lives of so many “born aga

By: Donna J. Kazenske According to Scripture and the Lord Jesus Himself, the greatest commandment is this: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matt. 22:37) Many Christians can quote this passage, say all the right words, do all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, Luke 7:36-38

Denomination: *other

Being God's People In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

6th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on how we should live in the last days, Honoring Spiritual Authority, Accountability, Spirituality, etc.

Being God’s People in the Last days Text 1 Thes 5:12-22 In the last passage we read the message was the Lord’s return, and our need to be ready for it. In that passage we are reminded specifically of the fact that Christ died so we could have eternal life. In that context now we see that as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace That Leads Us On

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 11, 2006

The Spirit of Grace & Supplication wants us to move from the darkness of the world we live in, and into the realm of Glory where he lives. Or put another way he wants us to return to the Glory we had in Adam before the fall.

He, The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Grace and supplication. He brings conviction then shows favour to the convicted ones heart so they can respond, He is also the Spirit of supplication, causing words to rise up in the sinners heart in order to become right with a Holy God! ZEC 12:10 ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: A hen and a pig approached a church and read the advertised sermon topic: "What can we do to help the poor?" Immediately the hen suggested they feed them bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, "There is only one thing wrong with feeding bacon and eggs to the poor. For you it ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God