Sermons on Ignite The Fire:

Introduction To Acts Series

Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 10, 2011

The first sermon in a series through the book of Acts

INTRODUCTION TO ACTS Acts 1:1-2 I. INTRODUCTION A. We all struggle to know what our purpose is B. The purpose God has for us here on earth C. The purpose of the church we call Bethany Church D. We are gathered together this morning as Christians E. But what are we really here for? F. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is God Able To Depend On You

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 23, 2012

How are you as for the work of God?

IS GOD ABLE TO DEPEND ON YOU Luke 14: 18And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. 19And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Satan Wants You Blinded

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Satan Wants You to Believe Lies about Hell

Series: Surprising Things About Hell Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1 May 20, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION: DESCRIPTION OF HELL 1. Hell is the strongest expletive, i.e., curse word. 2. Wrong thinking, hell is at the center of the earth. 3. Ruled ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Real Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

The final command of Paul to the Church in expectation of the rapture, it is the command to be REAL

"BE REAL!" And now we arrive at the final command of Paul to the Church in expectation of the rapture, it is the command to be Real! Because our nature tends to slide toward unfaithfulness, as time passes. Is it ok to be faithful once, some times, most of the time; or does God really ask that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not Me, I Am Not Stubborn

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 3, 2015

We need to honestly evaluate our STUBBORNESS and correct our attitudes to align with God's desires.

I AM SO THANK I DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM... STUBBORNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In the fall of 1994, REUTERS NEWS AGENCY reported a story of ALBERTO GAUNA that lived in the northern province of Chaco in ARGENTINA. It was reported that ALBERTO had been depressed for some time. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Answer Seven: The Wise Builder In The Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 9, 2015

Paul continues trying to help the divided Corinthian church by giving yet another answer to one of their problems. There were some troublemakers in the church that were set on destroying the church.

Paul continues trying to help the divided Corinthian church by giving yet another answer to one of their problems. In this portion of his letter Paul adds to what he had just told the believers when he said, “You are God’s building.” There were some troublemakers in the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Ziggurat Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 9, 2025

Ziggurats are fundamentally considered structures of faith and religion.

John H. Walton, an American professor and Old Testament scholar once remarked: “The ziggurat was the most dominant building of the temple complex, so it is no surprise that it draws the attention of the author of Genesis. In summary, the project is a temple complex featuring a ziggurat, which was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30, Psalm 127:1, 1 John 5:4, Matthew 6:33

A Reward For Obedience

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 29, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 4: 1 – 49

Deuteronomy 4: 1 – 49 There is a reward for obedience 4 “Now, O Israel, listen to the statutes and the judgments which I teach you to observe, that you may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers is giving you. 2 You shall not add to the word which I command you, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When The Hereafter's Not So Sweet Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 18, 2001

Is there a hell, what is hell like and why is hell necessary?

Over time some things lose their usefulness, they become obsolete. Just like 8-track tapes, Disneyland e-tickets, turntables, and typewriters. In our modern world these things have become artifacts of days gone by. And not only do things outgrow their usefulness, but ideas do as well. For instance, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2, Matthew 12:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost, Then Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

Moses saw the glory of the Holy Spirit in the earthly temple, how much is God’s glory evident in the temple made without hands of "living stones." At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit indwelt the new temple, the church of the living God, and his glory is evident

INTRODUCTION Few events have affected modern church history as greatly as the famous Azusa Street revival of 1900-1909, which ushered into being the worldwide twentieth-century Pentecostal renewal. The seventy-fifth anniversary of the Azusa Street revival was commemorated in 1981. There are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Test 4: The Tongue Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007

Jesus said what is in a person’s heart inevitably comes out of his mouth. As water flows from a well, words from your mouth reveal the source’s purity. Knowing that, it makes sense that James would make the tongue test a test of true faith.

1. The first characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is condemning. (1-2) 2. The second characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is controlling (3-5a) 3. The third characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is consuming (5b-6) 4. The fourth characteristic of a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism 101 Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 17, 2009

This is the 22nd sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning June 7, 2009 Preached w/Adrian Wallace @ Bel Aire Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#22] EVANGELISM 101 Exodus 20:1-21 Introduction: [Video: “The Fire Fighter Story”] Do you find it easy to love and worship God- All the things He has done? When we think ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Charge Your Batteries

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

No matter how intelligent a person is, it would be very difficult for the person to switch on his torchlight in the dark and it will come on when the batteries are dead.

CHARGE YOUR BATTERIES Dr. D. K. Olukoya Father Lord, we lift up your name for you are a great God. You are the keeper of Israel who neither slumbers nor sleeps. If it was not the Lord that was with us, what would our Israel now say? Thank you heavenly Father. Accept our thanks, in Jesus’ name. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah’s Speech To The Undecided Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 5, 2018

IT WAS A DAY to be remembered, when the multitudes of Israel were assembled at the foot of Mount Carmel, and when the lone prophet of the Lord came forward to defy the four hundred and fifty priests of the false god.

3-21-04 Title: Elijah’s Speech to the Undecided Text: "How long halt ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God, follow him; if Baal, then follow him."—1 Kings 18:21. IT WAS A DAY to be remembered, when the multitudes of Israel were assembled at the foot of Mount Carmel, and when the lone ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Messageto all

The HANDS of Jesus John 13:3 “Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;” Intro These hands had hung the sun, moon, and the stars. These hands created Adam & Eve These hands threw fire and brimstone and Sodom & ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3

Denomination: Baptist