Sermons on Gods Refining Fire:

Cloud And Fire Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012

God's glory in the Old Testament is often revealed as cloud and fire.

Cloud and Fire Exodus 13-15 Sept 30, 2012 Intro: What is the result of seeing the glory of God? I want to start you thinking there – what is the outcome? What happens? What is an appropriate response? We are going to dive in this morning a little more, digging around in the book of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Answers By Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 27, 2025

Fire is a symbol of God's presence, power, and purifying nature. In Scripture, when God wants to reveal Himself in undeniable ways, He often comes in the form of fire.

THE GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:20-39 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 23:29, Hebrews 12:29, Psalm 97:3, Malachi 3:2-3, Revelation 1:14 INTRODUCTION: Fire is a symbol of God's presence, power, and purifying nature. In Scripture, when God wants to reveal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Fire Of Glory, Fire Of Drought

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 8, 2003

We have experienced the warm glow of God’s blessings, but the fire of judgment is also at hand, for worship becomes ritual, there is a critical spirit, and pessimism spreads. Diligence and integrity bring vitality in worship.

In all the annals of human history, there is one item which has held out more hope and yet offered more terror than any other. Wherever human beings gathered, in the infancy of our race, there this one item, this one element, both attracted them and repelled them; it drew them close and yet it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Fall Down

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 9, 2021

God has demonstrated His presence, His judgment and His power - many times in scripture by FIRE. I want us, today, to look at a time when God used His fire To demonstrate His power, and, indirectly, His presence. And used it to call His people back to Him.

SLIDE Introduction (I Kings 18:1-2) God has demonstrated His presence, His judgment and His power - many times in scripture by FIRE. I want us, today, to look at a time when God used His fire To demonstrate His power, and, indirectly, His presence. During the reign of King Ahab, the children ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wait Till I Come Out Of This! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand that trials are part of God's refining process to strengthen our faith, and we should submit to His will even amidst these challenges.

Good morning, family! What a joy it is to be gathered here today in fellowship, united by our faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we journey through this life, it's no secret that we may encounter some rough patches. The refining of our faith is a process that we all go through as ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, 1 Peter 1:7

Topics: Refining, Faith

The Fire Of Worship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

The fire of worship ignites God’s presence, consumes flesh, and prepares the atmosphere for divine manifestation.

THE FIRE OF WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:12-13 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15, John 4:23-24, Psalm 50:23, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Worship is not just a song; it is a fire that burns from the altar of a surrendered heart. When God instructed ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15, John 4:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fight Fire With Fire

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 28, 2017

Hells fire is being unleashed like never before, how will the church respond? (With fire)

Exodus 7:10-12 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did what the Lord had commanded them. Aaron threw down his staff before Pharaoh and his officials, and it became a serpent! [11] Then Pharaoh called in his own wise men and sorcerers, and these Egyptian magicians did the same ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:10-12, Exodus 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire Power From God

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jan 9, 2022

A sermon about the power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

The Sunday After Epiphany January 9, 2022 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 3:15-22 In our gospel lesson this morning, John the Baptist proclaims, “he who is mightier than I is coming… He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Last week in the sermon, Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Answers By Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 11, 2025

When the Church returns to holiness, prayer, and bold faith, we will again see God answering by fire.

THE GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:36-39 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:29, Jeremiah 23:29, Malachi 3:2-3, Acts 2:1-4, Revelation 1:14 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life and ministry when we need more than words—we need God to show Himself. Elijah stood ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fire Within

Contributed by Paul Stewart on Jul 7, 2007

Fire is mentioned many times in the Bible and with various purposes. A look at how fire relates to God, us, our lives, how we live for God, and why Holy Spirit is associated with fire.

The Fire Within For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Tim 1:7 Fire… -…is spoken of as being inside of a person. -Can be for bad --Urge to do wrong Hosea 7:4, Isa 9:18 --The Tongue is like a fire -Can be Godly Fire and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fire And The Altar

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 5, 2019

Before the fire fell, Elijah rebuilt the broken down altar of God. It's time to experience the supernatural.

THE FIRE AND THE ALTAR "30 Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come near to me.” So all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord that was broken down. 31 And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39, Acts 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The God Who Answers By Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 18 is a divine call to revival. When a nation turns away from God, He raises voices like Elijah—bold, prayerful, and uncompromising. The God who answers by fire is still alive today. He is calling His people back to the altar, back to pure worship, and back to a place of total surrender.

THE GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:1-46 Supporting Texts: Malachi 3:18; Hebrews 12:29; James 5:17-18; Jeremiah 20:9; Psalm 24:3-5 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 18 is one of the most dramatic and powerful chapters in Scripture. Israel was in deep apostasy, with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fire Came Down

Contributed by John Gail on Aug 23, 2018

God's use of Elijah and how He can use you

FIRE CAME DOWN FROM HEAVEN Text: I Kings 18:20-39 Introduction: What Elijah did in God's name will stand forever as a testimony of God's faithfulness to a man who will take a stand and do His will. True service to God only comes from a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Note the adjective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist