Sermons on Fiery Furnace:

What Do You See? Perspective? Focus? Attitude?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 15, 2015

In the church we need FAITH to arise above the physical limitations to see and move in the realm of the spirit with ETERNAL VALUES... dOOMED ARE THOSE THAT SPEAK: I CAN'T!

FOCUS? ATTITUDE? PERSPECTIVE? WHAT DO YOU SEE? by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT) For we live by believing and not by seeing. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (MSG) It's what we trust in but don't yet see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not Fair!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

Can we hear ourselves saying “It’s not fair!” And you are probably right! It isn’t. Ask Jesus – He knows.

INTRODUCTION Do you agree we live in an unfair world? It’s strange how quickly children are aware that life is not fair. Just listen into what children have to say and it’s not long before the words “It’s not fair!” can be heard. Someone has more sweets or a bigger present than another, having to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

The Set Of The Sail

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 22, 2013

Our decisions are born out of a core of set values. These values determine our direction in life. When Christ is at the center of our lives our values will be such as to inform our decisions in the correct manner.

THE SET OF THE SAIL. OPENING SONG SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Corth 10: 3-6 CLOSING SONG #15 Growing up as a boy in Brandons, I loved to go to the beach and watch the sailing boats sail across the water. It has always fascinated me how smoothly the boats glided across the waters. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Adventist

Living The Christian Life

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

In Gal. 2:20 Paul speaks of ìThe life which I now live in the flesh.

In Gal. 2:20 Paul speaks of ìThe life which I now live in the flesh.î Saved persons are to be submitted and surrendered to the Holy Spirit, in order that their lives might count for Christ. There are enemies in living this life such as the world, the flesh and the devil. Also, there is the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Miracles In The Christian Life

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

The Christian sees what the unbeliever does not see; believes what the unbeliever does not believe; and will escape what the unbeliever cannot escape.

NOTABLE MIRACLES IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE "What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it." Acts 4:26. I. THE CHRISTIAN SEES THE INVISIBLE We see Christ in the Old Testament: As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Makes The Difference

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Nov 8, 2006

What we believe produces the reality, the outcome. Our attitude makes the difference.

We need to be able to prove what we believe by the way we live. The Book of James clearly states that faith without works is dead (James 2:17) An attitude that is tuned-in with the truths of the scriptures makes a real difference. What we believe produces the reality, the outcome. A less ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Oftentimes we easily yield to temptation. It is only those who wholly lean upon God who become more than conquerors.

FACING TEMPTATION I CORINTHIANS 10:13 INTRODUCTION: None of us know what stuff we are made of until we are tested and tried. Many think themselves to be strong, even perfect. Don’t think that way! Sin may be dead but it “ain’t” buried yet. Oftentimes we easily yield to temptation. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Weeds & Wheat Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 16, 2019

In Matthew 13, Jesus explains why there continues to be evil in our midst and what will happen through the 1) The Presentation of the Parable (Matthew 13:24–30), and 2) The Interpretation of the Parable (Matthew 13:34–43).

Matthew 13:24-30; 34-43. [24]He put another parable before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, [25]but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away. [26] So when the plants came up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:34-43

Denomination: Other

Burn Your Bridges

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 25, 2024

There are things that, as Christians, we must burn in our lives. This message looks at people who burned bridges for their faith.

Good morning to the Lord’s beloved! Many people don’t know this, but Julius Caesar was once a rebellious Roman. He first became a champion of the people by leading the Roman military towards the conquest of great foreign lands. He advocated for reforms of an aging Senate and, fearing his uprising, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-39, Hebrews 11:1-2, Daniel 3:1-18, Acts 3:1-10, Acts 4:1-6, Acts 4:19-20, Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:52-56, John 14:15, John 14:21, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 3:7-14, Ephesians 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellent Role Models (Youth Or Father’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

One thing we see lacking around the world today, is role models.

For example, we call football, baseball, basketball, and hockey players, sportsmen, but the only problem is that many of these fellows do not know the first thing about sportsmanship. We are constantly hearing about the terrible role models they are to the youth of the world. The decent people ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Advantages Of Standing Still

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2002

Stand Still and See the Salvation of the Lord.

The advantages of Standing Still Exodus 14: 10-14 In these times in which you and I live, life presents us all kinds of problems and challenges. We are busy seeking ways to handle the situations and issues in our lives. Life is like a roller coaster. Some days you are up and some days you are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Then" Or "Where Be”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 18, 2007

"Why is all this happening to me? I read the Bible, pray, attend church, and tithe." This is exactly what Gideon was saying when he said, "Why then?"

Hebrew 11:31, 32 Judges 6:1-16 "Why then" or “Where be” Israel has been over ran by the invasion of the Midianites. This was not primarily a military invasion like that of an army invading a land. This invasion was more of a gypsy-type migration. The Midianites came into the land of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Different Kinds Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

Prayer that gets answered must be used. What are the different kinds of prayer and how do we pray.

Different Kinds of Prayer We have been in a study of Prayer. I believe that we need to learn how to pray so that we can see results. Many Christians have prayed for years and cannot tell you for sure that “GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYERS”. Everyone prays, Christians pray, sinners pray and heathen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Challenge Of Conformity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 13, 2013

A message preached at a legislative prayer breakfast to challenge listeners to stay true to their convictions.

“The Challenge of Conformity” Dan 3:1-30 ********** Daniel 3:1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. INTRODUCTION: What is conformity? ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Part I - Courage To Confront Culture Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 31, 2018

Daniel believed God was in control of life and circumstances and this caused him to live his live out of his convictions.

INTRODUCTION • Daniel is a guy who believed God was in control of life and circumstances. • This caused him to live out of his convictions. • Unusual for today because we have been taught to go with the flow with what is happening. • To be “progressive,” but many of us don’t stop to question ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational