Sermons on Pillar Fire:

This Year's Vision: Becoming More Like Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 27, 2020

This sermon will review three vital questions : are you on the right track, do you have passion to run, are you looking back or are you looking forward and striving to become more like Jesus so that upon His return you might hear the words “good and faithful servant”?

The Vision to know Jesus! Philippians 3:7-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The beginning of another year is upon us, you know the time when most people review last year’s accomplishments and strive to set new goals and dreams. For many their vision of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Glory Exposure.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 4, 2023

This glory exposure, this visible presence of God’s glory was seen in a cloud during the Exodus, and in Solomon’s Temple after the Ark of the Covenant was put in it.

Glory Exposure. Exodus 24:12-14NIV. Jenny and I love the ocean, the Grand Sea. I think we could just both hang out and watch the tides turn. I surly wouldn’t mind living closer to the Ocean one day! People say that if you’ve ever sat on the edge of a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:12-14, Psalm 63:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nehemiah Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 26, 2025

NASB, notes by biblegateway.com

Ezra Reads the Law 8 And all the people gathered as one man at the square which was in front of the Water Gate, and they [a]asked Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses which the Lord had [b]given to Israel. 2 Then Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly of men, women ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

His Gentleness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We consider the fruit of gentleness and how we struggle with this. Moses show us what gentleness is.

1. It had been a tough couple of days for Moses. It was not easy to lead such a large group of people. 603,500 men over 20 years of age, plus their wives and families. 2.They had just complained about their hardships and that had angered God. He showed His anger by sending a fire that consumed ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Used To Our Blessings

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

We get accustomed to our blessings just like the children of Israel did.

NUM. 11:4-9 “GETTING USED TO OUR BLESSINGS” A) When you were a child, did you ever sit down at the dinner table and say, “We having that again?” * Human nature hasn’t changed! * Centuries ago, the Jewish nation was being fed by God from heaven! * Every morning for nearly 40 years, God sent ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Over Re Acting Series

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 2, 2005

In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the employee that never seems

Over Re Acting Series: Melodrama or Mellow-drama - Act 3 Introduction: In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Workman

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 19, 2006

While it is true that we are saved by faith alone and not by works; it is true that God has saved us for the purpose of perform acceptable works or service to God. Ephesians reveals the mandate, the method, and the means of serving the Lord.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. His Workmen Ephesians 2:8-10; 4 Introduction: The very minute that a person attempts to add works or self effort in any form to the salvation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jabez: Livin' Large [prosperity]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 27, 2006

What Jabez said...it’s more than a prayer, it is a philosophy of looking to God for Grace, Growth, Guidance, and Godliness. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Jabez: Livin’ Large I Chron. 4:9, 10 Before Bruce Wilkinson wrote his bestselling ‘Prayer of Jabez’, hardly anyone had ever heard of the guy. Hidden within a long list of genealogies in your OT is a golden nugget of truth, only recently discovered by popular Christian culture. I am convinced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Change

Contributed by Carole Steinberg on Jan 12, 2008

God’s glory gives us the ability to make powerful changes in our lives.

Changes Happy New Year! It seems like each January we are faced with changes. That word change has been in the news much lately. Each of the presidential candidates claims they are the one who will bring change to our country. On a personal level, lots of people make resolutions in January, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The End Begins

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 25, 2009

There is a danger when we get to close to sin. It all starts when we pitch our tents toward Sodom.

Introduction How does a person end up with their lives in a mess. They feel that they have failed. Their marriage is ruined. Their finances are in trouble. They have lost their job. They feel all alone. If you throw a ball straight up in the air when does it start to come down? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Amos - 10 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

Although opposition will arise to the proclamation of judgment; there is one thing we may be certain of: Ultimate fulfillment of justice

Dakota Community Church June 27, 2010 Amos 10 1. God¡¦s warning ¡V locusts, fire, a plumb line & ripe fruit 2. Mercy triumphs over judgment 3. Human opposition to God as judge and to His messengers of judgment Although opposition will arise to the proclamation of judgment; there is one thing ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

If My People

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 7, 2009

How do we seek the healing in a land of so much? God’s answer comes at the dedication of His temple in the darkness of Solomon’s night.

Gallup Poll surveyed Americans this past Easter and discovered that 12% of Americans have no religious identification and the number of those claiming some linkage to Christianity is at 77% down from 91% in 1948. Seventy-seven percent is not too bad but Gallup doesn’t do a very good job in making ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Time To Remember

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 9, 2007

Communion remembrance is us participating with Jesus in His death and resurrection now.

A Time to Remember Maundy Thursday Sermon Luke 22:8 Apr. 5, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A.M. Hunter suggests, "‘Remembering’, in the Biblical idiom, is not to entertain a pallid idea of a past event in one’s mind, but to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 9, 2008

To live the christian life

TAKE UP YOUR CROSS Matthew 16:24-27 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 25 "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 "For what will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving God Your Worst

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 21, 2020

In the Book of Malachi we see Israelites dishonoring the Lord by offering animals as sacrifices that they would cull out of their herds and flocks. We also see priests dishonoring the Lord by actually offering these detestable non-sacrifices. Do we offer the Lord our best or our worst?

Malachi 1:6-14 (This sermon is a shorter sermon due to being delivered via Facebook/Live during the Covid-19 shutdown) Today we will be reading from Malachi 1:6-14 If you would like to turn to that passage in your Bibles … (Explain where it is found) It is important to know what the situation ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 1:1-5, Malachi 3:16, Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Nazarene