Sermons on Refiner Fire:

Woe Is Me Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 17, 2008

The power of the Holy Spirit and the glory of God does not always lift up, but sometimes brings us to our knees.

Woe is Me: When God’s Glory Brings us Down July 13, 2008 Illus: I was craving some chocolate as I often do. I walked into the house and smelled freshly made brownies. I said “Thank God, someone made brownies.” Becky said I am not thanking God! What was good for me was not so good for her. If ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Difficulty Of The Mission

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 11, 2004

Jesus came to us with a mission---our salvation!

THE DIFFICULTY OF THE MISSION Text: Luke 12:49-56 “On Sunday, February 18, 2001, NASCAR lost one of its greatest drivers. Dale Earnhardt Sr., also known as "The Intimidator," was in third place on the last lap of the Daytona 500 when his car was tapped from behind and sent head-on into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: United Methodist

19 The Fishy Rescue Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Nov 28, 2020

This devotion is about how God rescued Jonah by sending a great fish to swallow him. This is the 19th of 31 devotions from a series called 'The Church Called Jonah.' In these devotions, which are based on the book of Jonah a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large.

# 19 – The Fishy Rescue Jonah 1:16 – “Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.” Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah We just saw how the sailors made a tough, never-before-done decision – to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:16, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 24:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Suffering For Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A call to do the right thing even when that choice brings suffering. Just as Christ was willing to suffer for our good, we should be willing suffer for doing good toward others.

INTRODUCTION A. Every Christian who lives a godly life experiences a certain amount of persecution. - A Teenager is shunned for being a Christian. (Peer Pressure, sex, cheating,) - An Employee may not advance if not willing to take advantage of another. - An Individual may not be invited to a party ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Trust God And Do Not Complain

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand that we should not complain when God leads us along difficult paths, but to trust Him for what is the best direction for our lives.

Deliverance From Egypt Crossing the Red Sea – Exodus 13:20-15:21 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that we should not complain when God leads us along difficult paths, but to trust Him for what is the best direction for our lives. ILlustration:In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dry Brook

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 31, 2004

How to turn your times of dicouragement {spiritual dry brooks}into times of victory.

“The Dry Brook” I Kings 17:1-24 1KI 17:1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word." 2 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: 3 "Leave here, turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What God Has Given Us In Order For Us To Endure Tragedy And Trials.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 7, 2017

This sermon was given in response to the sudden death of a 13 month child in our church family

Title: What God has given us in order for us to endure tragedy and trials! Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Introduction As many of you know our church family experienced a great tragedy this week. I know we have many questions about why their son was taken from them. Questions like; “Why did God allow this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Child Is Born With A Christmas Message Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 14, 2023

A child is born with a Christmas message, which means that the child brings a message of hope, love, and joy to the world. This message reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas and encourages us to spread kindness and generosity to others.

A child is born with a Christmas message. Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, December 14, 2023 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is My Shepherd : I Shall Not Want- Psalm 23

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 14, 2001

This sermon is about the blessings we experience when we have a relationship with the Lord as our Shepherd and follow Him faithfully in our lives.It is based on Psalm 23.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD : I SHALL NOT WANT- PSALM 23 OUTLINE 1.RELATIONSHIP 2.REST 3.RESTORATION 4.REFINING 5.REFUGE 6.RENOWN 7.REWARD THE MESSAGE THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD : I SHALL NOT WANT- PSALM 23 1.RELATIONSHIP: ’ The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. ’ We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word Of God In The Life Of A Beleiver

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 20, 2003

This sermon is about the role of the Word of God in the life of a beleiver namely 1.FOUNDATION 2.FAITHFUL 3.FOLLOWED 4.FILLED 5.FIGHT 6.FORBEARANCE 7.FOOD

THE WORD OF GOD IN THE LIFE OF A BELEIVER *************************************** OUTLINE 1.FOUNDATION 2.FAITHFUL 3.FOLLOWED 4.FILLED 5.FIGHT 6.FORBEARANCE 7.FOOD THE MESSAGE THE WORD OF GOD IN THE LIFE OF A BELEIVER 1.FOUNDATION Matthew 7:24-27 The word of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Connoisseur Spirit In Churches?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2002

Are we just spiritual connoisseurs or spiritual growers?The question is not where is the God of Elijah? The real question is: where are the Elijah’s of God.

THE SPIRIT OF A CONNOISSEUR IN CHURCHES Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 19:17 Well done thou good servant: because thou hast been FAITHFUL in a VERY LITTLE, have authority over ten cities. Job 23:10 But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:17, Job 23:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growth In Christ

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2024

Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.

Grow … truly grow ... 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” A)Church of Thessalonians I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dry, Barren, Lifeless Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 30, 2025

It is a daily, ongoing, sometimes painful process of letting God strip away everything false in us until what remains is authentic, real, and true.

Title: Dry, Barren, Lifeless Intro: It is a daily, ongoing, sometimes painful process of letting God strip away everything false in us until what remains is authentic, real, and true. Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12 Reflection My dear friends, I need to tell you about the day I almost gave up on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

Jesus, Our Passover Part Ii: Once And For All, Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 23, 2014

"She did not live much longer in mortal form after she was saved, but she will live forever in the arms of Jesus. The blood transfusions she received helped to prolong her life here for a while; but the blood of Jesus Christ, was forever."

Moving forward in time from the prior message in Genesis, we now land in Egypt during the time of Moses. The nation of Israel had become bound in slavery to the Egyptian Pharaoh. Moses, who had been raised in the house of the king as one of his sons, had run off because he had murdered an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Run Repent And Rejoice

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

Real Christianity involves running to Jesus, repentance and rejoicing

RUN REPENT AND REJOICE Luke 3:7-18 Suppose I began my message this morning by saying, “Hello you bunch of snakes, why did you come this morning? Hoping to make a few brownie points with God?” Well that is similar to what John the Baptist told his crowd. When John saw the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Methodist