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  • David Henderson avatar

    Memorial Service For A Firefighter

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013
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    I preached this message for a young firefighter, age 40 who died suddenly.

    MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR KEITH WISNOWSKI Good morning. I want to welcome you today as we come together to celebrate the life of Keith Wisnowski. On behalf of the family I want to say thank you for so many things you have done to support them this week. And for this wonderful crowd here today the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Midst Of The Fire There Is A Fourth Man.

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013
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    We do not have to bow to the music of the world, but in the midst of the fire, in the midst of conflict we can remain true and faith to God despite what the consequences might be.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning - October 7th, 2012 Let us pray Welcome… Last Sunday we were blessed at our Annual Women’s Day Service, as our speaker spoke on one hope. She spoke about a woman who apparently was hopeless, but when she met the man call Jesus, the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Angels Are Winds, Servants Are Fire

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2013
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    To show GOD is more than sufficient, and who are close to Him, He makes them wind and fire.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the "fire" to serve GOD? Are you fiery? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD is more than sufficient, and who are close to Him, He makes them wind and fire. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:7 (The Message) 1:7 Regarding angels he says, The messengers are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Fire Dies Down

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 30, 2014
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    God wants to help us through the fire and after the fire as well.

    “When the Fire Dies Down” Matthew 9:35-38; 11:28-30 10/5/14 The headlines said, “One hundred forty four homes destroyed in the Boles fire!” The fires are out. The smoke has cleared. Most of the emergency personnel have gone home. Things are quickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Fire Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 6, 2014
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    Psalm 56 - David is forced to flee to the Philistine city of Gath (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Deliver me from death (vs 1-4) Deliver me from stumbling (vs 5-11) Deliver me so I can praise you (vs 12-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I guess we are all familiar with the phrase; • ‘Out of the Frying-Pan Into the Fire’. • If you are a fan of J.R.R ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Fire And Water: The Elements Of Holiness

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 6, 2014
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    These texts remind us that God’s concept of holiness is one that permeates the totality of our beings.

    21 Eleazar the priest said to the troops who had gone to battle: “This is the statute of the law that the Lord has commanded Moses: 22 gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead— 23 everything that can withstand fire, shall be passed through fire, and it shall be clean. Nevertheless it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting Your Irons In The Fire

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
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    iVow is a stewardship series using the United Methodist Church membership vows, "I will support this congregation with my prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. This sermon, third in the series, is on service

    When the Cold War was still hot and communism still had a grip on Eastern Europe, Queen Elizabeth of Belgium made a state visit to Warsaw. The Polish government assigned her a protocol officer to accompany her to Mass at one of the many Catholic Churches in the city. As they traveled to the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Choice And Consequence Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Aug 20, 2006
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     | 5,015 views

    God is a consuming fire - just yet merciful. We fall away from him at our peril.

    Almost every single passage in Hebrews that we have looked at over the past few months has given us, at its heart, a very simple message. There’s often been a complicated rationale behind it, complex yet profound explanations of the old and new covenants, we’ve really got into the solid theological ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fire Shut Up In My Bones PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,213 views

    Encourage believers to hold onto the power and warmth of God's Word, even in the face of discouragement, and to not be silenced by the opinions of others.

    Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Jeremiah that speaks to us about the power of discouragement, the fire of God's Word, and the importance of not letting others shut you up. As Samuel Chadwick once said, "Destitute of the Fire of God, nothing else ...read more

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    A Fire Shut Up In My Bones PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    God's call on our lives is unstoppable and His purpose remains unquenchable, even in the face of discouragement, and we must persevere in our faith.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a message that I believe is relevant and important for all of us, especially in the times we're living in. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "By perseverance the snail reached the ark." So let us persevere in our walk with God, trusting in ...read more

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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Taming The Tongue And Putting It On Fire For God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024
     | 442 views

    Words mean something and can be destructive or encouraging

    Help Wanted: Relationship or Religion Series #3 Taming the tongue and putting it on fire for God James chapter 3:1-10 Good morning everyone, glad to have you join us. Please turn to James chapter 3:1-10. We have been in a series on relationships vs. religion. We have looked at what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Does He Fuel Your Fire? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 1, 2007
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    This is the 3rd of 8 "Health Signs" of a Growing church, "Passionate Spirituality." Our Pursuit of him makes all other pursuits pale in comparison. This series adapts the theology and theory of the work "Natural Church Development" by Christian Schwarz,

    Does He Fuel Your Fire? Philippians 3:7-11 Healthy Condition #3: Passionate Spirituality (Had this listed on a power point) If you’ve been calling yourself a Christian, you should stop. If you have ever encouraged someone to become a Christian, you should never do that again. WHY? "85% of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Have To Be Kidding

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005
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     | 2,151 views

    James’readers must have been amazed when he told them to count it all joy when they fall into trials. James was not kidding and explained how trials can be a friend and not a foe.

    YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING! James 1:2-11 There are times in life when you hear something that sounds so outlandish that your first remark is "You have to be kidding!" You think that what the person is telling you has to be a joke or a lie, but certainly not the truth. This had to be the thoughts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fire And Hail: Understanding The First Trumpet Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 24, 2025
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    Today, we face a world scarred. Revelation 8:6-7 unveils God's judgment, a "Fire and Hail" for centuries of human unfaithfulness and our planet's destruction. Let's understand this trumpet's warning.

    Fire and Hail: Understanding the First Trumpet Text: Revelation 8:6-7 "Now the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to blow them. The first angel blew his trumpet, and there followed hail and fire, mixed with blood, and these were thrown upon the earth. And a third of the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus - The Priest Of Priests

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,322 views

    God has declared you a priest unto him. Although, we are flesh and blood with flaws and faults; God made Jesus our high priest in heaven to intercede for us. He knows all about our troubles struggles and weaknesses and is able and willing to help us fulfil our priestly roles effectively.

    TEXT: Hebrews 4:14-16 (NLT) "So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.So let us come boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal