Sermons on Fuel Our Fire:

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Apr 5, 2001

Friendly Fire is when you are hit by the ammunition from your own troops. How many church members have been injured from our friendly fire?

Friendly Fire Introduction: A few years ago, back in 1990, we were involved in what was known as the Persian Gulf War. Our troops took on the Iraqi forces out in the desert of Kuwait. In those two months, January and February, we won an outstanding victory, and we had relatively few casualties. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: *other

Church On Fire

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 6, 2011

God told His people that they should never let the fire go out on the alter. As priests of God, we can never let the fire go out in our churches.

CHURCH ON FIRE LEVITICUS 6:8-13 Intro. There was a church in a small town out in rural America. One night the church building caught fire and burned down. While the building was burning, many of the town folk were standing around and watching it burn. The pastor had been called and as he drove up ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Keepers Of The Fire"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 27, 2016

Let us begin the new year by being a keeper of the fire of God in our soul as the text teaches us never let the fore of God in your heart go out.

KEEPERS OF THE FIRE Leveticus 6:9"Give Aaron and his sons this command: `These are the regulations for the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the altar hearth throughout the night, till morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Build The Fire

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Sep 26, 2002

A message of revival comparing the renewal of the spirit to a physical fire.

Build the Fire Psalms 85:6-7 Acts 2:3 Psa 85:6 “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Psa 85:7 Show us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation. Act 2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.” We want ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6-7, Acts 2:3

Denomination: *other

Obedience To The Word - Fuel For A Steadfast Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 14, 2014

Your speech reveals whether your heart has been changed by the Word.

Your speech reveals whether your heart has been changed by the Word. James 1:19-26 Our Words to Others Reveal our Faithfulness to God The theme of “STEADFASTNESS” is still prevalent, even in this passage on the tongue. (1:25) James will address the tongue again in 3:1-12 He is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Factors That Fuel Your Joy Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 8, 2009

Joyfuel. It’s like gasoline except it keeps the engine of your joy running high. Paul demonstrates how it works in Philippians 4:10-23

A Study In Philippians Philippians 4:10-23 “3 FACTORS THAT FUEL YOUR JOY” ________________________________________ This final group of verses in Paul’s letter is a resounding anthem to joy. Each verse rings with the sound of celebration and overcoming. Paul was a in a good place when he wrote ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Quencher

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009

Quench not the Spirit

11/09/08 “Fire Quencher” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 12, 2007

Gordon McDonald in his book: Restoring Your Spiritual Passion presents 4 destructive spirits leading to friendly fire--attacking our fellow-Christians. This sermon takes a deeper look at two.

“FRIENDLY FIRE!” (Basic outline taken from a chapter in Gordon McDonald’s book: Retoring Your Spiritual Passion) A. FRIENDLY FIRE ILLUSTRATION: Pat Tillman played safety for the Arizona Cardinals for four years and was offered a 3.6 million dollar contract to return in the fall of 2002 when he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Job To Do

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 24, 2005

Maybe this will help light a fire in the outreach department.

Our Job to Do 300 million years from now what will really matter? Will it matter how much money you made? Will it matter that you got promoted at work? Will it matter that you invested enough in your retirement. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Fire Or Hell Fire

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 20, 2015

The Bible shares with us two different fires - the Fire of the Holy Spirit and the Fire of Hell. This sermon shares four different ways they are both similar and yet vastly different. It is a way to use the metaphor of fire in a sermon on Pentecost.

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Pentecostal Fire or Hell Fire? INTRO: Good morning! A few years ago, the story goes that a certain pastor asked his congregation as rather particular question on Pentecost Sunday. He asked all those sitting in the sanctuary, “How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Holy Fire - Unholy Fire Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003

Throughout the priesthood of Aaron we learn about obedience to a holy God.

Holy Fire – Unholy Fire The tragic house fire that took the lives of three children caught the attention of many people, not only in our community, but also in places far away. My wife received a phone call from Alaska from someone wanting to help; the man said it was on national news there. He ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Clothed With Fire Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2017

There's part of this story of the fiery furnace that I'd always missed. There was one question upon which everything else hinged - not only in this story but also in our lives. Do you know what that question is?

When my sister Barbranne was in her early 20’s she left the Church and Jesus behind and went off to live the “wild life.” At age 55 she decided she’d hurt herself in that decision and started going back to church. One of the first things she did was to buy a Children’s Bible because she wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divine Fire

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

It is clear from our Jewish roots and the early church that Pentecost is about a new spiritual experience. It is about a promise and it is about how we are changed when we receive this promise of the Holy Spirit. It is also about a harvest.

The Divine Fire We look back today at the first evidence of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the early days of the Christian Church. This movement by the Holy Spirit is a promise fulfilled by Jesus and a promise fulfilled by prophecy as St. Peter tells us from Joel Chapter 2 . Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Start The Fire!

Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Aug 19, 2007

Christ came to start a fire ... how he wished it had been kindled! But it wasn’t so he set the world on fire!

As I was enjoying a long bike ride this week I was amazed at the fact that I had ridden by myself on the path for some way and not realized the terrain and surroundings had changed. I was self absorbed in thought and was not realizing the beauty around me. The trees had gone from maple and elm to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of The Fire

Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on May 15, 2016

We must have the Power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It's a promise from God and available to everyone! If you would like the PowerPoint presentation that I have put together for this message, email me and I will send it to you.

SLIDE: Luke 3:15-16 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal