Sermons on Keep The Fire Burning:

Fresh Fire: With Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2012

A focus on one of the fruits of the Spirit that really shows the state of our hearts - LOVE. As Deuteronomy 6:5 says “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”

This month we are looking at the Spirit in the Ministry of Believers. We will be thinking about how the Holy Spirit operates in us, how the Holy Spirit gifts and enables us, how we allow the Holy Spirit to use us to minister to others. This morning I want us to focus on one of the fruits of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How We Quench The Spirit

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022

God wants the fire of the Holy Spirit to burn within us. However, tragically, once the fire of the Spirit is ignited, we often grab a fire extinguisher and douse the flame. This message looks at why and how this tragic occurrence happens.

There was once a small, quiet town in which fires began to pop up on a frequent basis. It wasn’t long until people discovered that the source of these fires was a pyromaniac. It was actually the Fire Chief himself! This fellow “would secretly start the fires and then work to extinguish them . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Letter #2 "Dear Smyrna: Keep On Keeping On!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

Two Things: Commends Commands The History of Smyrna: Acts 17:5-8 Smyrna--means bitter which origins come from "myrrh" that is a perfume that comes from being crushed and beaten. Polycarp--was the pastor at Smyrna and martyred, burned alive in A.D. 155. 1) Jesus Commends Smyrna: Vs. 9-10 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Is On Fire Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

What a Spirit-Filled Church looks like

When the Church is on Fire - Acts 4 - 2/12/17 Turn with me this morning to the book of Acts, chapter 4.  Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts - the 5th book of the NT.  If I asked you what an ideal church looked like, what would you say?  We might start thinking about what type of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Moses

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2017

What can we learn from the burning bushes that God places in our path to get our attention?

The Call of Moses Exodus chapter 3 Introduction This morning we come into the presence of God with the hope that He will speak to us and get personal with us in our lives. At least that is what you should be praying as we come together in His Word. Each one of us is on a journey and we are at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Word Keeps The Word !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 1, 2012

To glorify Him, who keeps His Word always !!!

THE WORD KEEPS THE WORD First things first. What is the main purpose of man’s existence on earth? It is to worship God, and to enjoy him forever so says the Westminster Catechism, one of the Revered documents of Christendom. I concur. When it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:45

Denomination: *other

From On Fire To In The Mire

Contributed by William Yates on May 18, 2002

This sermon addresses how even a "good" Christian can fall away from God

Many people this spring have been flocking to the theatres to see the new Star Wars movie, Attack of the Clones. These new movies in the Star Wars epic follow the story of how Anakin Skywalker turns to the dark side and becomes Darth Vader. In the new hit TV show, Smallville, we see how Lex Luther ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-3

Courage Under Fire

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 23, 2010

Whether we are believers, or not-yet-believers we all face a life which is full of adversity, difficulty and struggle. In this sermon we explore two questions. 1) What sort of people will we be, when we face adversity, difficulty and struggles? 2) Can w

About ten years ago a movie came out called “Courage Under Fire”. The plot of the movie was to demonstrate that people will respond differently when they find themselves in adverse and difficult situations. In the movie these people had some sameness about them:- · they all had military ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Refining Fire Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Like Job they complain about howe God is treating them, but they get more than they bargained for. Their behaviour doesn’t stand up before the gaze of God’s righteousness.

I love courtroom dramas especially the ones written by John Grisham: The Pelican Brief, The Rainmaker, Runaway Jury. Then there are the TV shows like Perry Mason, JAG, Judging Amy, Law and Order and so forth. It’s great to see these great legal minds in a battle of wits trying to prove their case. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Keeping The Light Shining

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 10, 2006

We should not waste our light; it is to shine brightly for all to see! It is our duty to stand out, not for prominence sake but for the spreading of the gospel, for light into a dark world, for the glory of God!

KEEPING THE LIGHT SHINING Isa. 9:2 (NIV) "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned." The story is told of a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of coastline and who received his new supply of oil ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon – There Is Hope After Ziklag Burns

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 10, 2025

What do you do when you lose your home, your family, your entire city? What do you do to soothe the pain? In the midst of tragedy and grief, people oftentimes begin assessing blame; they look for a scapegoat. Our text from the life of David, David, our hero in that very position.

Sermon – There is Hope After Ziklag Burns Scripture -1Samuel 30:1-9 “And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; And had taken the women captives, that were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-9, Proverbs 25:1, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Methodist

Let The Fire Fall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

Explore the themes of the necessity of holiness, the power of prayer, and the fire of revival and their transformative impact on our lives.

Good morning, church family! You know, Martin Farquhar Tupper once said, "Prayer is the slender nerve that moves the muscle of omnipotence." That's quite a profound thought, isn't it? Just think about it for a moment. Our prayers, as frail and feeble as they may sometimes seem, have the power to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-38

Topics: Holiness

Fire And Fiery Words

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 4, 2009

The Holy Spirit was given for the last days!

I Introduction A One day when Charlie Brown stops at the psychiatric help stand to talk with Lucy. He confesses, "My trouble is I never know if I’m doing the right thing. I need to have someone around who can tell me when I’m doing the right thing." Lucy says, "Okay. You’re doing the right thing. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Fire And Fiery Words

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009

Fire and Fiery Words

Thesis: The Holy Spirit was given for the last days! I Introduction A One day when Charlie Brown stops at the psychiatric help stand to talk with Lucy. He confesses, "My trouble is I never know if I’m doing the right thing. I need to have someone around who can tell me when I’m doing the right ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

"You're Fired!" Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

What are the Idols in the marketplace, what might happen to you if you refuse to bow down?

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land November 7, 2004 Daniel 3 “You’re Fired!” The Story We have followed Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, & Azariah (Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego) through exile from their land, to being chosen for training in the King’s court. They honoured God by refusing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other