Sermons on Flaming Fire:

The Wood's Never Too Wet For Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2016

This is a rewrite of Jeffrey Sims’ message of the same title. The pouring of water on the wood not only helped confirm to the spectators the miraculous nature of the fire, but it symbolized the impossibly of revival taking place.

THE WOOD’S NEVER TOO WET FOR REVIVAL 1 Kgs 18:21-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW TO GET ATTENTION 1. George Phillips of Mississippi, was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George started out to the shed, but saw some men in the process of stealing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Place Called Hell

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Sometimes people will ask us if we like where we live, and we tell them how we feel about where we live.

Illus: South Carolinians proudly tell people they live in South Carolina, but some of them will tell you they are embarrassed about some of the dumb laws they have on their books that have been passed down from their forefathers. Did you know that in South Carolina: • It is a capital offense to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The New Move Of God

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 29, 2024

The present state of the church is “the fire has left, and we are looking at the ashes.” We are simply looking at the past exploits and trying to create new exploits of God based on those past exploits. It’s as if, after God’s fire has left, from the ashes we are planning to do new exploits.

The present state of the church is “the fire has left, and we are looking at the ashes.” We are simply looking at the past exploits and trying to create new exploits of God based on those past exploits. It’s as if, after God’s fire has left, from the ashes we are planning to do new exploits. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:21

Have Another Drink

Contributed by James May on Jan 1, 2006

We need another drink of that New Wine of the Holy Ghost. We need the wind of the Spirit and the fire of the Holy Ghost, with a fresh anointing from Heaven if we are going to truly be effective for the Kingdom of God.

HAVE ANOTHER DRINK By Pastor Jim May Acts 2:1-13, "And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Revival

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 29, 2025

Revival is not just an option—it is the spark that reignites the fire of faith and empowers us to walk in the life He has destined for us. Let us cry out together, “Lord, revive us again!”

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: The history of our nation with Judeo-Christian leanings is deeply engraved with the acknowledgment that their founding principles were influenced by God's Word. From the earliest settlers who sought religious freedom to the framing of laws and constitutions, America ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Take To Shine?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 11, 2002

Light and darkness are loaded words in the Bible. Jesus call for us to be children of light is serious business.

What does it mean to let your light shine? Dale Foster and I were about 14 years old when we decided to explore a cave we had discovered in the woods not far from my home in Colbert Heights, Alabama. We had heard that it went for miles back under the mountain. We took our flashlights and some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2007

Three aspects of Christ’s return

2 Peter 3:1-4 The Return of Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church August 13, 2006 Introduction Read 2 Peter 3:1-4a. If there is a subject that has been historically near and dear to the hearts of believers through the centuries it is the return of Jesus Christ. Without a doubt the return of Christ is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Hebrews- Part 14- " Whole Lot Of Shakin Goin On" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 18, 2016

Part 14 of our Hebrews series

Hebrews Encouragement for a life of faith Part 14 “ Whole lot of shakin goin on” Hebrews 12:26-29 Play song- 45 seconds Today we are continue our study of Hebrews In the past few weeks We have looked at God’s discipline And Last week we saw how we are to strive to live at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

For Real, For Real: The Reality Of Angels Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2010

The role of angels in the believer’s life

Angels: Activating God’s Secret Agents Series For Real, For Real: The Reality of Angels (1 of 3) 2/7/2010 Introduction: A In 1991, during Operation Desert Storm, 35 nation coalition plus US (36) against Saddam Hussein to bring back Kuwait under the leadership of the emir of Kuwait. 1 After ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Keep Your Cool When The Heat Is On Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

You may not be facing a literal fire like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, but you may often find yourself facing inflammable experiences or relationships. Learn how to keep your cool when the heat is on.

INTRODUCTION One of the most dramatic, exciting stories in all the Bible was when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace. I remember hearing the joke about the preacher who for the life of him couldn’t ever remember the names of those Hebrew boys. So one Sunday when he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Believing Without Seeing"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 4, 2003

In the story of the healing of the Nobleman’s son, we see the growth of faith, and the enablement of Jesus to meet our needs.

“Believing Without Seeing” John 4:46-53 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on great events in the life and ministry of Jesus. TONIGHT, we will take a look at the healing of the Nobleman’s son. We take a lot of things by FAITH. Every time we sit in a chair, we have FAITH that it will hold ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

Denomination: Baptist

"Saturate In 08!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 2, 2008

Our theme at New Life for the new year is “Saturate in 08!” It’s a prayer to God to be saturated in 2008 with His Holy presence, His love and His awesome fire!

Lord! - “Saturate in 08” Opening Illustration: “What’s Missing?” from Blue Fish TV – We are moving from 2007 to 2008 this week and some are asking the following question, “What’s missing in my life?” Today I hope to answer that question! Thesis: Our theme at New Life for the new year is “Saturate ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakthrough Principles You Can Put Into Action Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

Maybe your breakthrough is as simple as how to stop being so irritable. You want to go from irritable to lovable, God can help you do that. Maybe your breakthrough is how to rekindle the flame in your marriage again. God can help you do that. Maybe your

When a person who has smoked for years finally lays down the cigarettes for the last time…that’s a breakthrough. When a person who has struggled with alcoholism gets sober and gains control over their impulses…that’s a breakthrough. When a person addicted to pornography turns off the T.V. or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Envy Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2019

In this message we will talk about the reasons why envy is so destructive and also about 3 things we can do to put out the flames of envy in our lives (stop comparing, start enjoying, keep trusting) so that we can begin to live out God's kind of love.

Love Does Not Envy #LoveIs GOOD MORNING MGCC – AND - welcome to week 4 in our series ‘Love Is…’ AND LISTEN – if there ever was a series that we need to make every effort to live out when we walk out those doors, it is this one. LIKE – the truths we will discuss have the power to change ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Precious Gifts From The King

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A sermon encouraging believers to understand that Salvation is more than eternal fire insurance. An emphasis on spiritual gifts. Don’t miss the concluding illustration.

Intro: I hold in my hand the greatest gift I have ever given. It is a gift that I gave to my wife before she was my wife. At the time I was a student and it cost me every penny I had (which wasn’t much) plus all the other funds I could muster up. It meant giving up a great deal in order to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist