Sermons on Fire Brimstone From Heaven:

Encouragement From The Lord

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 10, 2009

This is a message that deals with church growth and encouragement through preaching

Encouragement From the Lord Text: Col.2:9-23 Introduction: Much of the preaching being done today perpetrates discouragement. Preaching ought to offer encouragement to the discouraged. But so many times it does not! May we notice the encouragement that Paul gives to this people. I. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hiding From God

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 8, 2008

Sin leads to shame. Shame leads to hiding. But the Savior is calling!

Hiding From God Attention: Hide and seek? Peek-a-boo? Small children seem to believe that if they cover their own eyes others will not be able to see them with their eyes. The idea is absurd to adults. However, we seem to believe something similar. We believe that if we cover our eyes to avoid ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift From Hell

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

How do we get rid of a critical attitude toward others? God commands us to love each other. Which means, I can "will" to love you, and you in turn can "will" to love me. This is our Christian responsibility

The Gift from Hell Intro.: A critical spirit will show itself against those we are closest to. The danger of a critical spirit is that it spreads to others, and the criticism does not have to be warranted. I don’t care how spiritual we think we are, we may battle a critical spirit all of our life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Lessons From Philip

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Even though the believers were scattered through persecution, Philip went about doing good and preaching the good news and leading many to Christ.

Summer Survival: lessons from Philip in Acts 8 Who was he? Not Philip the apostle, but one of the deacons, "seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom" who were appointed to distribute food fairly amongst the Jewish and Gentile widows of the early church in Jerusalem (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

From A Lion To A Lamb

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 19, 2008

The conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

1. SAUL’S ADVERSITY “It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks”. The word “pricks” refers to the instrument used by a ploughman to guide his oxen. It was up to 10 feet long and had a pointed end. Saul was doing what sinners have done down through the ages - resisting the speaking voice of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

From Frustration To Fullness

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 31, 2008

Discover how Jesus can change frustration into fullness.

To introduce this sermon I showed a video clip of a man punching his fist through a bath room mirror in frustration. I asked, have you felt like punching any mirrors lately? There is much frustration in our society today. People feel like punching mirrors. Consider some of the things causing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Justice From Within

Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002

Overview of Nicodemus’ role in the gospel of John, particularly John 3:1-17 and John 7:51. Encourages hearers to get involved on behalf of God’s justice - even if they are the sole voice speaking out.

February 24, 2002 - Second Sunday in Lent (A) "Justice from Within" - John 3:1-17 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. In our gospel lesson, Nicodemus, a leader of the Pharisees, comes to Jesus at night. He has some questions for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 7:49-51

Denomination: Lutheran

From Bitter To Sweet

Contributed by Stephen Gibney on May 19, 2001

Thi is for a believer who feels thirst and hungry for the things of God

FROM BITTER TO SWEET Exodus 15:23-26 “So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.” Believer in Jesus, has your soul gone along time without its thirst being slaked by the fresh waters of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:23-26, Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Deliverance From Difficulties

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 9, 2001

To lead the people to understand that God will always find a way to deliver His people from difficulties.

Deliverance From Egypt Let My People Go – Exodus 5:1-13;16 Illustration: Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace. Oswald Chambers in Run ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts From Father

Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Jun 16, 2001

Father’s Day message: Christian Fathers should be the Christ-like example for their family as God, our Heavenly Father who is perfect gives the very best to His Children, the family of God.

Father’s Day, at time set aside to honor and remember those dads’ who have been a vital role in every child’s life from the young age to the aged. A day where dad receives special gifts, made by hands that love him, or a gift purchased at the local store that took hours to decide because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Cross

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon looks at the different attitudes of those around the cross of Jesus and how those same attitudes can be found today.

Sunday Morning July 8, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM A VIEW FROM THE CROSS MARK 15:21-47 Introduction: 1. As I thought about the freedom that we have in the United States to worship when, where, and how we choose; I began to think about what freedom really is. 2. I had an experience ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Man From Uz

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 14, 2001

Bad Things can happen to Good People, but God can work all things together for GOOD!

Introduction A. The Book of Job describes a tremendous crisis in the life of a great man of God 1. It is a book that helps answer the lifelong question - "Why do bad things sometimes happen to good people? 2. Sometimes unconfessed sin can lead to great ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning From Opposition Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Aug 5, 2001

what can we learn when we face opposition & problems

REBUILBING YOUR WALLS Part 2 “LEARNING FROM OPPOSITION Part” Nehemiah 4 Pastor Jeff Seaman Have you ever had one of those weeks that everything went wrong that could go wrong? This has been one of those weeks for me. I have started this week on a new job so that we can put more money back into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stealing From God Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002

This passage warns us of the dangers of stealing from God

Stealing From God Scripture Reference Acts 5:1-4 (KJV) Acts 5:1-4 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Humbug To Hallelujah

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look at the Apostle Paul’s conversion.

Text: Acts 9:1-9 Sean Smuts Subject: Salvation Theme: Salvation through Christ From Humbug to Hallelujah! Introduction: We all require salvation at one point or another. (Illus.) Scrooge (Illus.) George Bailey (It’s A Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite