Sermons on refiner fire: showing 76-90 of 51,784

Where Is The God Of Justice?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 25, 2010

For Martin Luther King Day 1988: It is irresponsible to continue to whine about God's absence in the face of injustice. He is refining His church to address justice, and will bless us when we give ourselves without reserve to His purposes.

Some twenty-four centuries ago, when the prophet Malachi's ears were assaulted by an impertinent question, he heard it as a confession of irresponsibility. When the men and women of Judah shouted at this prophet, who had accused them of wearying God, who had charged that their blabbering talk was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Revival When Your Wood

Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Feb 17, 2011

When God is involved revival will come even if circumstances seem not to warrant it.

How to Have Revival When Your Wood’s Wet I want to read you something that caught my eye this week in a periodical I read. I am very burdened about my country, the United States of America. I love my country. I am concerned about the carelessness of sinners, the coldness of saints, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Answers By Fire Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 5 in Elijah series - God’s passion and God’s purification

1 Kings 18:16-24, 30-40 – The God Who Answers by Fire I’m told of an occasion when Satan got into an argument with Jesus about who had the greater power. Satan said, “I can do anything you can do only better.” Jesus replied, “OK, prove it. Go ahead and try creating a man.” Satan said, “No ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

" . . . And Fire"

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

Christians need John the Baptist’s " . . . and fire" to burn out the dross of unrighteousness.

“And fire” The most frustrating struggle - superficial Christians. The most worrisome item - carnal Christians. The greatest challenge - a generation that knows not God. The answer to every one of those items is found in a single key statement of John the Baptist preaching - “Holy Ghost and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 31:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire, Fire Pants Are On Fire

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 12, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 1: 1 – 18

2 Kings 1: 1 – 18 Fire, fire pants are on fire 1 Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. 2 Now Ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria, and was injured; so he sent messengers and said to them, “Go, inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I shall recover ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

On Fire Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 12:29, "Our God is a Consuming Fire" (Outline and material adapted from F.B. Meyer at http://www.ccel.org/ccel/meyer/into_holiest.i.xxxiii.html#i.xxxiii-p0.1)

HoHum: The Northside Church of Christ in Newport News, Virginia, lost their church building to a fire caused by a lightning strike on July 1999. Their response to the fire was seen on their church sign a few days later: “We’re still on fire.” May that be true of us! WBTU: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Judgment Of The Almighty Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022

The Old Testament prophets predicted a day so alarming that even those who are religiously careless wake from their moral sleepiness. They frequently refer to it as “that day” when the nations are judged.

It is widely regarded as one of the best films of all time, Shawshank Redemption was released nearly thirty years ago in 1994. It became an instant classic telling the tale of an innocent man in prison who eventually gains his freedom through a satisfying escape plan. And if watched any TV in the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:33, Romans 12:19, Malachi 3:17, Malachi 3:2, Acts 17:30-31, Luke 6:23, Matthew 19:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Romans 2:5, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 1 Corinthians 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

That’s Not Fair!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

That’s not fair! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Malachi chapter 2 verse 17 to chapter 3 verse 15. Ill: A socialist once came to see Andrew Carnegie; • Who was an American businessman, the founder of Carnegie Steel Company; • Which later became U.S. Steel. • A socialist once came to see Andrew Carnegie; • And ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

As The Silver Is, So Are We Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 17, 2008

Message looks at the correlation between the refining of silver and the Christian life.

As The Silver Is, So Are We Scripture: Malachi 3:1-3; 1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 13:22; 1 Corinthians 3:11-14 Introduction This will be a two part series that I have titled “As The Silver Is, So Are We.” I received an email several months ago about the refining of silver. In the email, a women’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire Power From God

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jan 9, 2022

A sermon about the power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

The Sunday After Epiphany January 9, 2022 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 3:15-22 In our gospel lesson this morning, John the Baptist proclaims, “he who is mightier than I is coming… He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Last week in the sermon, Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting Room: Refining Moments Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010

Part Three from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

The Waiting Room “Refining Moments” We began a series titled the Waiting Room with the purpose of discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting. Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Foursquare

The Fire Lord Not The Junk Heap

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004

What could be so tragic as to be set aside and declared, “No longer useful to the Lord”? How much better to go through the fires of testing and proving, if in the end you come out refined and purified and able to be used once again by God

TEXT: Luke 13:49-52 TITLE: THE FIRE, LORD, NOT THE JUNK HEAP! The television personality, Arthur Godfrey, likes to tell the story of his acquaintance with an old blacksmith. He used to watch this man at his work, as he took each piece of metal in his experienced hand to examine it. Some he would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:49-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fired Or Fired Up!

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005

Reality TV has captured the attention of viewers. Each week contestants are getting voted out, asked to leave, or just plan fired. When you stand before God, the Almighty Judge, will you get fired up or will you be fired from eternity?

FIRED OR FIRED UP! 2 Peter 3:3-14 INTRODUCTION: A. I have had several people tell me that they get concerned when I walk to the edge of the stage as they are afraid I’m going to fall off. 1. I am thankful that that has not happened yet ILL> I did hear a story about a preacher who was speaking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fight Fire With Fire

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 28, 2017

Hells fire is being unleashed like never before, how will the church respond? (With fire)

Exodus 7:10-12 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did what the Lord had commanded them. Aaron threw down his staff before Pharaoh and his officials, and it became a serpent! [11] Then Pharaoh called in his own wise men and sorcerers, and these Egyptian magicians did the same ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:10-12, Exodus 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Part In The Refining Process

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2013

This seemingly random selection of exhortations follows on from Hebrews 12:29, and represents our part in the refining process which God is working in our lives (cf. Ephesians 4:1).

OUR PART IN THE REFINING PROCESS. Hebrews 13:1-8; Hebrews 13:15-16. I. PRACTICAL LOVE (Hebrews 13:1-3). 1. “Brotherly love” (Hebrews 13:1). Jesus is ‘not ashamed’ to call us brethren (Hebrews 2:11-12). The readers of Hebrews are viewed as ‘holy brethren’ (Hebrews 3:1). This section begins ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational