Sermons on Refiners Fire:

Orthodoxy, Orthopathy, And Orthopraxy: Know It, Feel It, Live It

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

The Christian faith is not mere ideas, not a series of facts or depictions of reality, no, it's more. It's alive, and burning brightly like a fire. It's not mere emotions either, there's daily practice to it, a true walking and living of it.

The Christian faith is not mere ideas, not a series of facts or depictions of reality, no, it's more. It's alive, and burning brightly like a fire. It's not mere emotions either, there's daily practice to it, a true walking and living of it. Yet it is not about doing, but it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do You Trust Me? Malachi Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005

Malachi challenges us with the questions from the Lord “Do you trust me?” “Do you really believe that I will do what I say I will do?” If you trust Him then put your faith into action and make a difference with your life for the kingdom of God.

“Do You Trust Me?” Malachi Chapter 3 – pt. 4 Thesis: Malachi challenges us with the questions from the Lord “Do you trust me?” “Do you really believe that I will do what I say I will do?” If you trust Him then put your faith into action and make a difference with your life for the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eight Habits For Holy Living Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 20, 2013

Developing eight habits. 1. Rejoice always 2. Pray without ceasing 3. Give thanks in everything 4. Don't put out God's fire 5. Listen to God's Word 6. Examine everything 7. Hold fast to what is good 8. Stay away from evil

Eight Habits for Holy Living Our text for today is from First Thessalonians chapter five. Please follow along with me as I read: 16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit; 20 do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Declares His Mission Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 21, 2018

Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church!

Luke 4:18-19 Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church! I. THE MISSION OF JESUS - THE DRIVING FORCE OF THE GOSPEL - LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Proverbs 19:17, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 107:14, Matthew 24:3-14, Luke 24:31, Luke 4:20-21, Matthew 4:17, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Luke 24:45, Matthew 24:14, Isaiah 53:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

Overcoming spiritual dryness is not just about a one-time revival but about maintaining a lifestyle of spiritual freshness and overflow.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 5) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 44:3 "For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants." Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 37:1-10 Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Hosea 6:1-3, Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The "Full Access" Pass To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 13, 2003

What sin did by separating you from God – Jesus undid and made us one again with God, our Creator. It’s not just the ceasing of hostilities, like a cease fire. We join His family, become His children. Find out how to get an "All Access" pass to the thron

To hear an audio verson of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Do you ever go to concerts? Sometimes before or after the show you see these guys and gals walking around with T-shirt carrying the logo of the band’s tour, and a whole bunch of ID cards around their neck. If you look closely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Self-Centered Hothead Meets God’s Providence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2021

Today’s sermon is about a childless couple unexpectedly blessed with a grape-less son who ends up being a womanizing hothead hippie, marries the enemy, has a hobby of setting fox’ tails on fire, gets put in prison just because he gets a haircut, and dies of fallen arches. This is how it happened.

A Self-centered Hothead Meets God’s Providence (Judges 13-16) Some people think that God using someone means God endorsing someone. God uses two types of people: 1. Those He uses because of their close walk with Him. 2 Timothy 2:21, “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25, Judges 14:1-20, Judges 15:1-20, Judges 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marks Of Hypocrites Who Think They Are Saved, Holy And Godly. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 10, 2022

A Good tree produces Good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. A Good Tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit. So every Tree that does NOT produce Good Fruit is chopped down and thrown into the Fire.Matt 7:15-20

1. We have to be careful and take heed that no one deceives us. 2. Many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 3. We need to Beware of False Prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. 4. The Hypocrites will act religiously, but they will reject the power ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, 1 Timothy 4:2, Proverbs 26:25, Jeremiah 23:11

Be Opened

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

It’s God’s intention today that your eyes be open to see your Lord as one who has always been open to you and your needs. It’s His desire that your hearts cling to Him in faith, that they be open to the fire of His Spirit of faith and new living. It’s H

Pentecost 16 B Mark 7: 31-37 Be Opened! 09/28/03 There’s just something about seeing those words stamped on your paper. It’s great to get an “A” on a paper, a test or some assignment. It’s a confirmation that the hard work paid off, that the time you spent hitting the books wasn’t wasted. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Now Therefore Arise

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 3, 2023

Too many in the Church are content with not fulfilling what God has called them to do. This message is about God’s expectations of us.

Turn with me to Joshua chapter one. Tonight we’re going to look at a chapter that’s very familiar to us. But I want to bring out some things in that chapter for a very specific reason because of what the Lord expects of us. Let’s begin with verse one. (1) Now after the death of Moses the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost 2021

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 22, 2021

In Jerusalem almost 2,000 years ago the Holy Spirit was given and the church was born. A church can have the presence of the Holy Spirit or just pretend to be a church. A person can have the presence of the Holy Spirit or not. Do you. You can. Why wait?

Pentecost 2021 Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:14-19, Acts 1:3-5, Acts 2:1-4, Exodus 21:1, Acts 1:15, Revelation 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecost - The Church Is Born!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 16, 2020

What a day!!! In all of the history of humanity there was never a more important few weeks than the time that passed between the suffering of Jesus on our behalf and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. It is almost too great an event to tell as it cannot be given the justice it deserves!

Pentecost - The Church Is Born! Today we will be reading from Acts 2:1-13 Last Sunday we took a look at a combination of Jesus’ ascension into Heaven and the Holy Spirit being given to all of humanity on the Day of Pentecost. In doing so we contrasted the work of God in the Old Testament and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Numbers 27:18, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, Exodus 23:16, Acts 1:11-13, Acts 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Yahweh - The Unique God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 16, 2020

The Christian faith is different from any other religion in the world. This was true in the ancient near east and it is as true today as it was then. Being unique doesn't necessarily make something right. What is it that makes Yahweh the one true God and different from the rest?

Yahweh – The Unique God Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) … 1 John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17, Deuteronomy 7:1, Nehemiah 9:19-21, Numbers 21:8-9, 2 Kings 18:4, Exodus 20:3-5, Exodus 32:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Message 13 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:19-20 – Do Not Quench The Holy Spirit; And Use Your Gift Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 1, 2023

Paul commands the Thessalonians not to quench the Spirit. We will consider that and the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and the use of gifts given to every believer. Biblical prophecies are not to be despised through neglect or misappropriation. Victory in storms.

MESSAGE 13 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:19-20 – DO NOT QUENCH THE HOLY SPIRIT; AND USE YOUR GIFT {{1Thessalonians 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit. 1Thess 5:20 Do not despise prophetic utterances.”}} Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. (KJV) Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:44, Matthew 24:42, Matthew 24:41, Ephesians 6:16, Matthew 3:11, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-14, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Timothy 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asa Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 12, 2020

Any study of Biblical biographies can help us in our spiritual walk by giving us examples that we can emulate … or serve as a warning or a cautionary tale.There are many, many characters in the Bible we never hear of who have a lot to teach us

You know … there are so many familiar characters in the Bible. There’s God, of course … and Jesus. There’s Adam and Eve … Noah … Moses ... Samson … David … Solomon … Peter … John … Paul. But there are many, many others in the Bible we never hear of who have a lot to teach us … people like ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:20, 2 Chronicles 14:1-11, 2 Chronicles 15:2-7, 2 Chronicles 15:12, 2 Chronicles 15:15-17, Proverbs 16:25, 2 Chronicles 16:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist