Sermons on Fuel Our Fire:

Where Is The Fire?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 5, 2023

Fire refines, burns and consumes. The word of God is fire. The prophets of old had fire in their bones. Today, lukewarmness pervades the church. Where is the fire?

TEXT: JEREMIAH 20:8-9 "When I speak, the words burst out. 'Violence and destruction!' I shout. So these messages from the LORD have made me a household joke. But if I say I’ll never mention the LORD or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:8-9, Jeremiah 23:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire On The Earth

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 17, 2013

We should understand that the fire Jesus wanted on the earth both purifies and activates Christians for mission.

Twentieth Sunday in Course 2013 Fire on the Earth Fire on the earth, a baptism with which to be baptized, a shameful cross to be endured–those were the destinies that drove Jesus on as He fulfilled the Father’s will. Moreover, in our own ways those are the destinies that beckon us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic

After The Fire Series

Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 9, 2001

It is the design of God that after a great move of God, we should expect a move of Satan. Through the valley and into the wilderness.

After The Fire: KJV: 1 Ki 19:1 1And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. After experiencing a great move of God it is to our benefit to be on guard against the powers of Satan. It is not a new notion that when God does a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2011

Why do we face trials? How are we to react to them and why?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you ever wonder why we face so many trials in life? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to coast through life problem and trial free? I think it would. • Have you noticed that since you gave your life to Jesus, the trials of life have not stopped? What’s with that? • I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Hearts On Fire

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 21, 2018

Christianity is on the rise in many countries of central and South America, Africa, and Asia, but in America it's on the decline. Why is that? It's not the lack of organization, programs, money, personnel - it's the lack of passion!

HEARTS ON FIRE Rom. 12:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE RIGHT PASSWORD 1. "I’m getting worried about my memory," 75 year old Renee said to her best friend Judith. "Really? Why is that?" asked Judith. 2. "Because every time I go online, banking," replied Renee, "I just can’t remember my bank's ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Refiners Fire

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2014

The Woman asked the silver smith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?" He smiled at her and answered, "Oh, that's easy when I see my image in it." This day, I want to speak of the Refiners Fire. Updated February 2025.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings prior to the message. Today's readings are: Malachi 3:1-5; Psalm 126; 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 and Luke 3:1-6 Let us pray... O' Heavenly Father. You are the refiner of our souls. May we have confidence in your ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:29, Romans 8:18, Ephesians 1:22, Titus 2:14, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Philippians 1:6, 1 Peter 4:12-13, 1 John 1:9, Romans 12:1-2, Nehemiah 8:10, James 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Fire And Brimstone

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 29, 2002

Hell is a place of truth, where the true nature of the human condition will be exposed. If God is holy, there must be a hell. Whereas heaven consists of "whosoever will", hell is a place of "whosoever won’t".

¡§Fire and Brimstone¡¨ -Rev. Dr. Robert G. Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Text: Mark 9:42-49 & Revelation 20:11-15 Outline: A. The Function of Hell B. The Symbolism of Hell C. The Way to Hell D. The Avoidance of Hell Introduction: This is my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-49, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Congregational

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 18, 2000

God refining God’s people to perfection.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Advent II December 10, 2000 Malachi 3:1-4, Lk. 3:1-6 “The Refiner’s Fire” God has something in store for you. God is not content with us as we are. This is one of Christianity’s basic assumptions – things need to change, and they are going ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Church On Fire

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Jan 16, 2002

What does it take to be a church on fire for God?

A Church On Fire Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 Scripture Text: Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Encountering The Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2025

The fire of God represents His presence, power, and transformative grace. When an individual encounters God's fire, their life changes dramatically, often empowering them for great assignments and ministry.

Title: ENCOUNTERING THE FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:2-6 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 6:6-7, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 9:3-6 INTRODUCTION: The fire of God represents His presence, power, and transformative grace. When an individual encounters God's fire, their life changes dramatically, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-6, Isaiah 6:6-7, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 9:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revival Fires!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022

I guess you heard about the two fellows out on a hot sunny day. One of them complained, "I am hot, let's find a place to cool off." The other one said, "Yea, me too! Where do you want to go?"

The grumbler said, "Well, the coldest place I know of is the church down the street, let's go there..." Now, that has been told as a joke on many occasions, but all the humor is drained from it, because it is the truth in many cases. Beloved, God never meant for His church to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Fire Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 14, 2013

God can deliver us when we step out in faith

Out of The Fire Daniel 3:23 – 28 Read Scripture. How in the world did these 3 young men get in such a predicament? Well Daniel had convinced King Nebuchadnezzar to give his friends good positions in his Kingdom they were administrators over Babylon while Daniel was in the king’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest Or Fire

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 6, 2024

This life gives us a choice: Rest or Fire. When we trust in God we can look forward to rest. If we don't, it will be fire. The way I see it, there is really only one good choice!

Alba 3-3-2024 REST OR FIRE II Thessalonians 1:1-10 A father had three very active boys. One summer evening, they were playing cops and robbers in the back yard after dinner. One of the boys "shot" his father yelling, "Bang! You’re dead!" He slumped to the ground. And when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Hebrews 4:1-2, Matthew 13:49-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ