Sermons on Heart On Fire:

Not The Status Quo Revival

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 16, 2011

We have a certain idea of what revival is and how to get it. Take a good look at the 18th chapter of First Kings, and you may see it a little differenty.

Not the Status Quo Revival from 1 Kings 18:21-41 James 5:17,18 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. {subject...: of the same nature, that is, a fellow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Building

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 27, 2011

The problem with buildings is unless you’re a professional builder, you might look at two buildings and believe they are built adequate, it’s not till the storms come and then you find out which one was built with superior craftsmanship and materials!

1 Cor. 3:9-15-For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

It's Going To Work Out For Your Good

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jul 21, 2012

No matter the trouble, God can turn it around for your good!

1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 9, 2009

The Bible makes the control & proper use of the tongue a matter of great importance. The tongue is far too prone to excess, perversion & pollution. But the Christian who gains control over the tongue can control his life as well.

JAMES 3:1-6 TAMING THE TONGUE [Matthew 12:37, Proverbs 13:3] The children in a prominent family decided to create for their father’s birthday a book of the family’s history. They commissioned a professional biographer to do the work, carefully warning him of the family’s "black sheep" problem: ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Looking For The Answers In The Cemetery

Contributed by James Kirkland on Apr 25, 2011

Stop looking for the answers in the cemeteries, there is no life there, there’s no celebration there, there’s no music and there is no fire.

It is reported in Matthew 27:50-51, 54 (NIV) And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. 51 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. Matthew 27:54 When the centurion and those with him who were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

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

"a Father's Legacy"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2019

When I was growing up there were several television programs I enjoyed watching. My favorite was the Andy Griffith show.

DEFINING MOMENTS “A Father’s Legacy” 2nd Timothy 2:1-7 When I was growing up there were several television programs I enjoyed watching. My favorite was the Andy Griffith show. I had the opportunity a few years ago to actually meet Ron Howard who played the role of Opie. Ron Howard is now a very ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Not Peace But A Sword!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 23, 2016

Not Peace but a Sword - Luke chapter 12 verses 49-53 - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Cross is key regarding Fire. (vs 49). (2). The Cross is key regarding Suffering & Death (vs 50). (3). The Cross is key regarding Division (vs 51-54). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Oftentimes, a logo signifies the presence of a product or a company; • That we know all too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Brethren

Nadab And Abihu

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 21, 2019

God demands complete obedience as opposed to the bare minimum to “get by.”

Costly lapse To: All Pastors, Preachers, Leaders of Christian Institutions, Evangelist, Youth Leaders, Women leaders, Sunday Class teachers, Camp Organizers and to be everybody serving God . Leviticus 10:1”Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took their respective firepans, and after putting fire ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah's Last Words Before He Left This Earth Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 31, 2024

Elijah received word from the LORD that it was time for him to go to Heaven. This message speaks of Elijah's last words before he took that journey to Heaven.

Introduction: Elijah was one of only two humans to ever leave this earth without dying. The only other was Enoch, who “. . . walked with God: and he was not; for God took him (Genesis 5:24, KJV)”. Full disclosure, I believe in the pre-tribulation rapture position, meaning, that according to 1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of Gallio; The Lament Of The World Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 26, 2025

People, Jew and Gentile alike, needed to be part of something not just historic, but spiritually on fire, something with hope built-in.

Friday of the Sixth week in Easter 2025 In a day when it feels like every judge in the country is finding actions by the executive or legislative branches to be unconstitutional, isn’t it refreshing to be introduced to the proconsul Gallio, down there in the region of Corinth.? “His father was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-23, Psalm 47:2-7, Acts 18:9-18

Denomination: Catholic

How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on May 6, 2001

James recognized that our tongues have the ability to destroy (vv. 5b-6), dispute (vv. 7-8), and double-talk (9-12).

How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 2) James 3:5b-12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 6, 2001 Introduction: Last week we began our study of James 3:1-12 by looking at the first four and a half verses. We looked at what James had to say about putting out the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-12

Denomination: *other

I'm Going To Set Your Tail On Fire!

Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Mar 5, 2011

Looking at some incidents in Samson"s life to get us fired up.

I'm Going to Set your Tail on Fire Judges 15:1-6 As we look around us today we will see we live in a very similar day as Samson. The Philistines had dominion in Israel. Who were the Philistines? They were pagan idol worshipers, They shook their fist in the face of God. If we were to look at at one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Part Iii - Living Out Of Faith In The Fire Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 7, 2018

A story of faith, courage and conviction. The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego. The courage to stand in the face of death.

INTRODUCTION • We are in the 3rd part of a series on Daniel. • We’ve been talking about pressure and culture and living out of core values and loving well. • Daniel was taken captive and hauled off to Babylon when he was probably 15 or so years old. • He’s tested and tested again ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Don't Put The Fire Out

Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 24, 2018

This will encourage the Child of God to stay faithful

Has your faith really ever been tested? I mean REALLY put to the test? 5 Life-Changing Lessons from the Story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Dan. 3 Prevention is better than a cure. So you eat your vegetables, drink eight glasses of water each day, stay away form ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-25

Denomination: Baptist