Sermons on Fiery Ordeal:

Blessings In Disguise

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jan 18, 2023

Hand-in-hand with God’s blessing there is always testing to deepen our bonds of intimate love and trust. Those two forces work together for our good.

We see in this familiar passage two of the foundational stories of the Gospel: Christ’s blessing by God, followed very closely by his temptation. These are also the two universal realities of the spiritual life: both blessings and trials. After his baptism, Jesus saw the Spirit descending on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Revival Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Revival is not only a good word used in Scripture, it is also a good and positive experience. When rightly understood, we will long for it in the religious realm as we do in all other areas of life.

Clovis Chappell, the great Southern preacher and author, said in one of his messages, "What announcement could the average pastor make to his people next Sunday that would create less enthusiasm, less approval, less holy expectancy, then that he would soon to begin a revival?" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Iii: View Suffering As Inevitable But Redeemable Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when awareness of the inevitability of suffering gives rise to questions and doubts, mature Christians rely on the Word of God and reflect upon personal experiences of trusting God in and through it all.

MATURE CHRISTIANS VIEW SUFFERING AS INEVITABLE BUT REDEEMABLE Talking to myself this past week, a question posed by many kept surfacing in my mind: “Why am I Suffering”? The answer I gave to myself was, “I am not suffering”. My motto could very well be ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5, Job 11:13-16, Job 23:8-12

Mighty God Sermon Vii: Trust God And Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that we live in a hostile environment challenges Christians to stay focused on the coming of Christ to receive us unto Himself, to stay away from evil, to stay in touch with God's Will as revealed in God's Holy Word.

IN ALL THINGS TRUST GOD AND GIVE THANKS FOR THE GOOD THAT COMES FROM HIM Things turn out best for folks who trust God because God helps folks who trust Him to make the best of the way things turn out. To trust God in all things is to give thanks in everything. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

The "be" Attitudes 09

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 8, 2023

Thie is the last of the series on the beatitudes and deals with the nature, reason, and encouragement when we face persecution.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE “BE” ATTITUDE’S PART 9 MATTHEW 5:10-12 MATTHEW 5:10–12 BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED BECAUSE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. 11 “BLESSED ARE YOU WHEN PEOPLE INSULT YOU, PERSECUTE YOU AND FALSELY SAY ALL KINDS OF EVIL AGAINST YOU BECAUSE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 22, 2007

Still Looking Good!

3. Shod you feet w/ Gospel of Peace Being a Christian is not about FIGHTING... It’s about PEACE The Gospel... Good News... Is about PEACE Luke 2: 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “ Glory to God in the highest, And on earth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Endure Suffering Patiently Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2015

Suffering is partr of the human condition. We see John addressing two very important questions in minds of those who will receive this letter. The first question “Why all this suffering?” The second: “Is there point to the suffering?"

Series: Victorious! “Endure Suffering Patiently” Revelation 6-7 Open This morning, we’re in our fifth message in our series through the book of Revelation. It comes from Revelation 6-7 so if you’d go ahead and take your Bibles and turn to that passage, it will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Tribulation

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002

KNOWING ABOUT THE EVENTS OF THE FUTURE PREPARES US AT THE PRESENT

THE GREAT TRIBULATION ( Mat. 24:21) INTRO: We really don’t have to explain that phrase because it’s self- explanatory. This event in imminent and it is precise that all of us be prepared. Before this happens, we, the church, pure, clean and spotless will disappear to be receive in heaven. Sad ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

To be ready for battle we need to be properly clothed.

Tonight I want to speak concerning the armor of God that is found in Ephesians 6:10 (READ 10-20) The passage begins by informing us to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. How do we accomplish this? The next verse instructs us to put on the whole armor of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand In The Gap

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 19, 2007

Our condition in our Church and our country is so far gone, that only heartfelt, deep, corporate Church repentance could mediate to some degree our impending punishment.

Stand in the Gap! "I have searched among them for someone who could build a wall or stand in the gap before me to keep me from destroying the land; but I found no one.Therefore I have poured out my fury upon them; with my fiery wrath I have consumed them; I have brought down their conduct upon ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Catholic

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 8, 2007

Second in the series based on Max Lucado’s book 6 Hours one Friday. God worked miracles for Moses, Daniel, Shadrach, Meschach and Abendego, and he will do it for us if we learn to trust and obey.

He’ll do it again Last week we discussed the three F’s the three storms that hit us. One of those was the Futility. Futility hits especially when we are weary. We stay up nights and instead of counting sheep, we count our debts, our tasks, maybe even our heartbreaks. We are weary, we are tired, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Is Able To Do All Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2009

In my early ministry working with Missionary Evangelist T. L. Osborn I used one of his films called ’The Unlimited God’. It was used to help get the message out that during the citywide crusade that I was preceding in the city, that our God was able to d

Our God is ABLE to do all things! (Dan 3:17 KJV) If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. Eph 3:14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Preparing For Battle Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009

We move on to the shoes and shield, without it we are not prepared for the battle the devil is bringing to our family and community.

The Battle Plan Part 3 The Shield and the Boots. Continuing with being prepared for battle, we move on to the shield and the boots. Once the breastplate has been fitted into position, the soldier puts on his strong army boots or caligae. Josephus described them as "shoes thickly studded with sharp ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Serpent

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Aug 24, 2007

Why does Jesus compare himself with a serpent?

John 3:14-17 (KJV) 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Scroll And The Lamb

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2014

God is NOT the author of confusion; therefore the book of Revelation isn't confusing for a Christian to follow! Continuing in Revelation we see Jesus take the scroll from God's hand and ALL of Heaven marvels at Christ's awesome authority!

The Scroll and the Lamb Revelation, Part 5, Revelation 5:1-14 Introduction - Over-arching theme: 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” -- We ought to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational