Sermons on flames of fire: showing 211-225 of 53,575

A Consuming Fire

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2010

God has called us to a life of accountability and worship.

A Consuming Fire, Hebrews 12:18-29 Introduction What is your motivation for attending church today? You say, "Well, it's the Sabbath and we're supposed to keep it holy." Actually, it's not the Sabbath. Today is the first day of the week. It is the day the early Christians chose instead of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Tongues Of Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 4, 2012

In Acts 2:1-13, the harvesting of souls can be seen in 1) The evidence of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:1–4), 2) The Effect of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:5–11), and 3) The Explanation of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:12–13).

The revamped Canadian Wheat Board is starting the first day of the new crop year with a grain-handling deal with one of the country’s largest agribusinesses. Winnipeg-based International Richardson says it will accept grain deliveries from farmers with wheat board contracts at all its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Other

Fire Power !

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 13, 2009

What does John mean when he says Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit "and with fire."

Fire Power! Oct 11, 2009 Scripture: Luke 24:13-34 - Emmaeus Rd 1 Cor. 3:10-14; Rev 3:14-22 Exodus 19:16-19; 24:15-18 Read: Rev 3:14-22 Read Text: Matthew 3:11 John was a great preacher. Maybe the greatest preacher of his day and yet he said, “There is one coming after me whose sandals I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fire At The Church

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 12, 2011

The day of Pentecost signified the birth of the Church.

The Village atheist was not a bad man, he just didn’t believe. He was not interested in church…and there was only one in the village. It was cold and dead—a social club, with nothing really going on, no impact on the community at all. One day the church building caught on fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2021

1 Peter 4:12-19 prepares us to 1) Expect suffering (1 Peter 4:12), 2) Exult in suffering (1 Peter 4:13-14), 3) Evaluate suffering (1 Peter 4:15-18), and 4) Entrust suffering to God (1 Peter 4:19).

1 Peter 4:12-19. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 18, 2017

The prophet Malachi wrote that the Lord would send his messenger of the covenant, and asks, "who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap." What is the answer to Malachi's question?

THE REFINER’S FIRE Malachi 3:1-6 I. Introduction – Malachi says that at his appearing Jesus will be like a refiner’s fire, or launderer’s soap. The Israelites had a question, not unlike a question we might ask. Our main text is in answer to a question from the Israelites: Mal 2:17 - You have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-6, Isaiah 45:7, Isaiah 43:2, Job 23:10, Job 13:15, Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 12:14, Hebrews 12:5-10, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Hebrews 5:8, Isaiah 53:3, Philippians 2:8, Romans 15:13, John 16:33, John 14:27, Psalm 90:10, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, Matthew 3:11, Malachi 2:17, Deuteronomy 32:39, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fire On The Mountain

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 8, 2005

Mountaintop experiences are great but the work of God takes place on the playing field and not in the stands.

December 9, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Mark 9:1-13 Subject: The Transfiguration Title: Fire on the Mountain Last week we went to the valley of the dry bones to see how it is to be in a spiritual desert and what needs to happen to get out of it. Today we are going to the opposite end of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Goodness Gracious Great Chariots Of Fire Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 24, 2024

Do not be afraid, for those who are with you are more than those who are with them

Minor Prophets Major Message Goodness Gracious Great Chariots of Fire Habakkuk 3:1-19 #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Different Types of Literature in the Bible, bibleresources.americanbible .org/resource/different-kinds-of-literature-in-the-bible [adapted] The Bible is God’s Word. I hope you ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19, 2 Kings 6:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lighting The Fire - Light The Fire 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the fourth of the "Lighting the Fires of Pentecost" sermon series focusing on overcoming the dip in our Spiritual Lives.

Acts 2:1-21 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holy Spirit Fire Or Hell Fire

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 5, 2016

Pentecost Sunday - Contrasting the Fires of Hell and the Fire of the Holy Spirit. The Fires of Hell point to a Failure, An agony of Remembrance and are Eternal. The Fire of the Holy Spirit brings a Fullness, Renewal and are Everlasting!

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21; Genesis 11:1-9 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Holy Spirit Fire or Hell Fire Proposition: One of the greatest images of Pentecost is the image of Fire. Today we can choose between the Fire of Hell or the Fire of Heaven. 1. The Fire of Hell points to a Failure while the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Bush Still Burns

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

Moses was tending sheep and saw a bush burning that was not consumed by the fire.

In verses 1-4: Moses had everything accomplished for him for he was the child of an Egyptian princess. As a shepherd, he needed to thoroughly take care of himself. He was holding the vocation he was educated to loathe (Genesis 43:32; 46:32-34), and he lived as an obscure outsider. How humbling ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Has Got Your Back

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 4, 2022

When situation gets beyond control, when the enemy comes like a flood against you, your health, your children and your finances, all you have to do is ‘lift up your hands from where your help comes.’

God has got your back Daniel 3:22”For this reason, because the king's command was urgent and the furnace had been made extremely hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego.” A prophetic word is coming towards you this morning that no weapon ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Build A Fire

Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 31, 2002

like Jesus, we need to not only look, but to really see men, that is, perceive and understand the deep longings in men who are without God … in short … “what are they seeking?”

To Build a Fire September 2, 2001 Read John 1:35-39a and 2 Tim. 4:5 I want to bring an exhortation on evangelism today, but rather than stress our responsibility to evangelize, I want to do it by thinking deeply about the nature of man. When it comes down to “doing the work of an evangelist” I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 John 1:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strange Fire

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

What happened to Nadab and Abihu is an important example that we must never tamper with things that God have sanctified as holy.

February 22, 2003 I. Introduction: A. Results of disobedience 1) Leviticus 10:1-7, “And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not. And there went out fire ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:4

Denomination: Adventist

Wind And Fire

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

This sermon was written to inspire our youth group to seek the baptism of the Holy Ghost and of fire with the evidence of speaking in tongues.

Wind and Fire Introduction... Praise God Church! God is Good Amen!?! (Praise reports- God is so good that...) God is so good that over 2000 years ago Jesus was born of a virgin into this world to be Emmanuel which is interpreted God With us. Amen? And He is so good that He gave his life on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49