Sermons on Flaming Sword:

Jephthah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 23, 2022

The Rash Deliverer

September 24, 2022 As noted last time, Gideon had 70 sons by various women. After Gideon died, his son Abimelech, whose mother was a concubine from Shechem, convinced the town to hire some assassins to help him “do away with” his brothers – only Jotham escaped. All the citizens of Shechem and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:29-31, Deuteronomy 23:21, Judges 11:1-40, Judges 12:1-15, Proverbs 20:25, Hebrews 11:32-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Samson: The Weakest Strongman (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 20, 2022

The story of Samson is a tale of 2 Samsons. In Judges 13-15 we see Samson is the strongest man in the world and full of pride. In chapter 16 he is weak blind and in shackles. Guess which Samson God used to deliver his people?

Judges 16 You know that when you buy a new car it is not going to cost the advertised price. You know there are hidden costs, right? The advertised price is not going to mention the sales tax, title registration fee, license tag, documentation fees, undercoating, warranty package, destination and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Keep Walking In Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus was never meant to be a once-a-year celebration — it is meant to be a once-for-all transformation!

Go! And Keep Walking in Resurrection Power (Third Sunday After Easter) Introduction: Christ is risen — He is risen indeed! Here we are — two full weeks after Resurrection Sunday. The memory of Easter morning might be fading. The family gatherings and school holidays have ended. The Chocolate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, 1 Peter 1:18-21, Romans 8:11, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Topless Jars.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 3, 2024

he NT tells it like it was. This was a group not likely to succeed. It is most likely they would- not have been chosen by a board for Jesus, but they were chosen by Jesus. (Peter M.)

Topless Jars. 2 Corinthians 4:7AMP Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish, unkept, with bad behavior, plus he was uncultured, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7, Jeremiah 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Jesus Wants Us To Be

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

“Be Thou My Vision, O Lord of My Heart.” The words to this hymn have been replaying in my heart this week as I planned for today’s sermon. I have tried to live these words out all of my life. That Christ is my vision. That Christ will be my light and my guide.

Where Jesus Wants Us to Be “Immediately the boat arrived at their destination” John 6:16-21 NIV Intro: “Be Thou My Vision, O Lord of My Heart.” The words to this hymn have been replaying in my heart this week as I planned for today’s sermon. I have tried to live these words out all of my life. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Paul, in 2 Timothy 4:7, shares three things he did to maintain his passion for Christ and the Church. These three things can help us develop a sustainable cadence in our lives: Fight the Good Fight, Finish the Race, and Keep the Faith.

Today, we're chatting about the rhythms in our lives - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We're gonna talk about how to keep our fire for Jesus and the Church burning bright, no matter what. Imagine a candle. When you first light it, the flame is strong and bright. But if you don't take care of it, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Church Community, Christ's Teachings, Faith Renewal

Good News For Bad Times, Part 2 (Mark 13) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 21, 2020

Dealing with the most important question from Mark 13: when Jesus comes, will you be ready?

Good morning! Please turn in (or on) your Bibles. We are continuing with Part two of a message we began last week, called Good News for Bad Times. If you missed it last week, I would encourage you to go back and listen to it. But let me just recap where we’ve been so far. We talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Consuming Fire

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2015

FIRE- brings light, warmth, love, gives direction, tests faith, represents wrath, is a holy calling, preparation for holy work, conveys truth and brings pardon.

Jesus declared in Luke 12:49, “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” We think of the meek and mild Bethlehem Babe coming to bring peace on earth, good-will to men. Jesus did indeed bring peace, but hardly the way anyone expected. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-24

Denomination: Congregational

Set The Altar On Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 15, 2025

A burning altar represents a life fully surrendered to God, ablaze with His Spirit and power.

SET THE ALTAR ON FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:12-13 Key Verse: “The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.” (Leviticus 6:13, KJV) Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2; 1 Kings 18:36-39; Revelation 8:3-5; Hebrews 12:29 INTRODUCTION: The altar in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Me Oil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

True readiness for Christ means keeping our spiritual lamps burning with the oil of God’s presence, desiring Him above all, and faithfully waiting for His return.

If you listen closely tonight, you can almost hear the soft shuffle of sandals and the whisper of wicks. Lamps are being lit. Hearts are being lifted. Hope is being rekindled. The Lord paints for us a picture that smells like olive oil and sounds like midnight—the kind of hour when the air is ...read more

Topics: Oil, Preparation

Prepare For Revival Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 5, 2022

Revival affects our relationship to God, but also to one another. Peter talks about how as our salvation affects us it should give us a love for the unlovely. Jesus goes so far as to say, by this will all men know that you are my disciples that you love one another.

To get a fire started you need some paper, dry kindling wood and a flame. Once you get the flame started you must take care to make sure the flame gets air. You may blow into the flame to get the fire to ignite. You also protect the small flame from too much wind that could blow it out. But once it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Holiness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 28, 2009

To be able to grasp and live a holy and pleasing life for God, we have to beable to understand what the Lord is calling holiness.

Blessings of Holiness 2 Timothy 1:3-12 2 Timothy 1:3-12 Introduction and prayer: To understand and grasp what the apostle Paul is saying here, you have to understand the background of it’s writing. The Apostle Paul is in prison. That is not unusual, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sin Of Quenching The Spirit 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013

When you hear the word quench do you think about being thirsty? Most of us usually assume that the word means to do away with a tremendous thirst.

When you hear the word quench do you think about being thirsty? Most of us usually assume that the word means to do away with a tremendous thirst. Paul is not saying that we should not give the Holy Spirit a drink of water. The way he uses the word here different from the way we normally think of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Form Vs. Fire PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

This sermon urges believers to move beyond empty words to genuine, costly obedience, allowing God to rekindle authentic faith and wholehearted devotion in their lives.

Welcome, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us walked in this morning with hearts blazing hot; others with barely a flicker. If faith were a fireplace, some of us are warming our hands, and others are cupping the last little coal, begging it to glow again. Life can be like that. A long ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:16

Topics: False Appearance, Hypocrisy

That Wasn’t Smart

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

Spiritual readiness demands personal oil — daily communion with the Spirit — so your light keeps burning faithfully until the Bridegroom returns.

Act I – Waiting for the Bridegroom You ever been to a wedding where the groom was late? People shifting in their seats, the music looping for the third time, photographers glancing at their watches. Aunt Martha whispers, “Maybe he changed his mind.” I was once at a wedding like that. The bride ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 12:35-37, Zechariah 4:6, John 15:4-5, Revelation 19:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist