Sermons on Like Fire:

Communication Relative To Divine Purpose Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 1, 2009

This message is intended to help us evaluate and make changes to, if needed, our communication habits as they pertain to God’s divine purposes.

COMMUNICATION RELATIVE TO DIVINE PURPOSE Colossians 4:2-6 INTRODUCTION: A. June Hunt, in her Biblical Counseling Keys on Communication opens with this question: Have you ever paused to evaluate the impact of how you communicate? 1. Folks, if you have not noticed already, communication can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Just Doing My Job Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Nov 29, 2009

A look at Herod and the leaders of the Temple.

I WAS JUST DOING MY JOB MATT 2:3-8 HELLO, MY NAME IS YOUSEL; I AM A SCRIBE, WELCOME TO JERUSALEM. THE CITY YOU ARE ASKING ABOUT, BETHLEHEM IS ABOUT 7 MILES SOUTH WEST OF HERE. I REMEMBER THE DAY THAT THE STORY HAPPENED THAT YOU ARE ASKING ABOUT. THE DAY THOSE KINGS CAME. WOW! WHAT A DAY THAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Personal Revival In Your Life

Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 3, 2009

We need personal renewal in our lives

HOW TO HAVE PERSONAL REVIVAL IN YOUR LIFE PSALM 85: 4-7 4. Restore us, O God of our salvation, And cause Your anger toward us to cease. 5. Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? 6. Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ghost Of Christmas Past

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 6, 2009

God wants us to move on from our past and look to the now and to the future.

The Ghost of Christmas Past Matthew 1:18-24 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19Then Joseph her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Gideon: Wrong In The End Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009

HOW WE RESPOND TO SUCCESS IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY, IMPACTS FUTURE BLESSINGS.

Gideon: Wrong in the End Judges 8:22-35 7/19/09 INTRODUCTION In Youngstown Ohio one of the individuals that was a part of a group I drank coffee with was a young volunteer firefighter and newly trained EMT. One day working apart time shift for an ambulance company in Boardman, OH, John was a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Walking By The Spirit

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 7, 2010

Walking under the guidance of God's Spirit is the only sure way to be successful in God's work.

WALKING BY THE SPIRIT GALATIANS 5:16-25 INTRODUCTION Doctors continually tell us how important it is that we get exercise. We are told that we need about thirty minutes each day. There are different types of exercise we can do to stimulate different parts of our body. There are numerous exercise ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Brotherly Affection": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 7 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

A transformed life should lead to transformed relationships, adding brotherly affection to godliness.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “fellowship”? Usually, we think of spending time with fellow believers, sharing a cup of coffee or chatting with them. Those were acts of fellowship. But there are times we just end up socializing with friends. This morning, we will look at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

When A Friend Falls

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 9, 2010

This sermon examines Christian responsibility when dealing with a fellow believer who has fallen into sin.

WHEN A FRIEND FALLS GALATIANS 5:26-6:6 INTRODUCTION Perhaps there is not a more beautiful story told than that of the Good Samaritan. Here is the story of a man who falls upon bad times. He is robbed, beaten and left for dead. He lies beside the road, unable to help himself. He is totally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 9, 2010

Actions always carry consequences, and the biblical principle of sowing and reaping reminds us to carefully consider our decisions.

SOWING AND REAPING GALATIANS 6:7-10 INTRODUCTION I recall the time when my daughter was assigned a science project. We called around for some ideas on what to do. We decided that we would try to prove whether or not a nail could be protected from rust. On a particular day, we coated one nail with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Choice

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010

Individuals are given only two choices where eternity is concerned.

THE ETERNAL CHOICE GALATIANS 6:14-18 INTRODUCTION When we boil down the religious choices all people have, throwing out the denominational names, broad characterizations and different names, we are left with only two choices that a person might make. They can choose the religion that states that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Come Holy Spirit I Need You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 13, 2010

Ways the Holy Spirit Comes to Help Us in Our Time of Need

Ways the Holy Spirit Comes to Help Us in Our Time of Need Romans 8:26,27 "But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance. In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Blessed Hope

Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Sep 15, 2010

Our Hope is Laid Up in A PLACE

OUR BLESSED HOPE By Pastor Ted Palaroan Early this year, while driving down the highway, I noticed a billboard with this message: Jesus is coming (Matthew 24). The statement is certainly true; the Lord Jesus Christ will one day come back to this earth to establish His kingdom, and He will rule and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responsibility-What God Expects

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 21, 2010

God gives his children gifts and talents to use as we await death or his Second Coming.

Responsibility-What God Expects Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. Show entitled “Millionaire” that was once on. 1. Each week a wealthy man looked for someone to give one million dollars to. 2. Some recipients were wise and frugal and some were foolish and wasteful. B. Regis’ show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit & The Believer Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Oct 4, 2010

As we continue our Sgt. Joe Friday approach of "just the facts" look at the Holy Spirit, we examine what happens when a person is saved and the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the believer.

Introduction Last week we saw how the Holy Spirit ministers to the non-believer in convicting them of their wrongs and drawing them to Jesus Christ the only hope of salvation, but what happens then? Does the Holy Spirit stop or does He go further? Emphatically yes! He stays with us and goes much ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Mess With God's Stuff Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 25, 2010

4 Things of God people should never mess with

Text: Daniel chapter 5 Title: Don’t mess with God’s stuff Introduction 1.Read v1-6 2.As I was thinking of a title for this sermon I was reminded of a certain state’s motto 3.The motto of the state of Texas 4.“Don’t mess with Texas” 5.Title: Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God