Sermons on Refining Fire:

Shake It Off

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

Faith Under Fire

SHAKE IT OFF ACTS 28: 3,5 I. INTRODUCTION IF THERE IS ONE THING IN THE WORLD THAT FRIGHTENS A GREAT DEAL OF PEOPLE, IT’S A SNAKE. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, SNAKES, WITH THEIR SCALY SCALES, FANGS, AND SLITHERING TONGUE. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL THE SNAKE MAY BE, WHEN WE SEE THEM, A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:3

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling The Law

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

The Great Chicago Fire

Around 8:30 pm on October 8th 1871, a fire broke out in a small barn in Chicago. Within a few hours it became one of the most devastating fires in American history. Over 2.5 square miles were totally destroyed. 17,000 structures Around 300 lives lost 1000,000 left homeless, which at the time, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Suddenly From Heaven Came...

Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002

Impact of Pentecost

“SUDDENLY, FROM HEAVEN CAME…” Acts, 2: 1-8; 12-21 I don’t know about you, but when I am looking forward to something really exciting, I get all sorts of things going through my mind. In the weeks and months that we have known we were coming here, many thoughts raced through my mind. What was it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, Acts 2:12-21

Denomination: Holiness

Why We Need Revival

Contributed by Terry Williams on Sep 15, 2013

As we look at the Church at Laodicea may we compare our lives with their characteristics to see if we need revival as individuals and as a Church.

September 15, 2013 Sunday Morning Sermon #2 Revival Boot Camp Why We Need Revival Revelation 3:14-22 Passage 14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the [k]Beginning of the creation of God, says this: 15 ‘I know your deeds, that you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Presumption

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 9, 2007

Religion does not create a relationship with God, nor does ritual. It is refinement born of repentance that shapes that relationship. Repent, relate, and receive.

“Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” Famous words supposedly spoken by journalist Henry Morton Stanley somewhere in Tanganyika at the end of his expedition to find the missing explorer. “I presume”. It means, “I think I know what I am doing. Would you please confirm it for me? You look like what I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When God Takes You The Long Way

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025

The long way is never wasted time. It is a route of divine protection, preparation, and positioning.

WHEN GOD TAKES YOU THE LONG WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 13:17-18 Key Verse: “So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of Egypt ready for battle.” (Exodus 13:18, NIV) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 8:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Anatomy Of A Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Explores God's power and justice in life's storms, emphasizing that these trials serve to refine us and draw us closer to Him.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather together, even if it is in spirit and not in person, as we open God's word and seek His wisdom. Each time we come before the Lord, we come with open hearts and minds, ready to receive His divine instruction. Today, we turn our ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:2-7

Topics: God's Use Of Storms

From Pressure To Power

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

Every believer will face pressure at one point or the other. The Christian life is not a promise of ease, but of victory through Christ. Trials, afflictions, and opposition are real, but God uses them as tools to strengthen us and empower us for our next level.

FROM PRESSURE TO POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 Supporting Texts: James 1:2-4; Romans 5:3-5; Isaiah 43:2; Psalm 66:10-12; 1 Peter 5:10 INTRODUCTION: Every believer will face pressure at one point or the other. The Christian life is not a promise of ease, but of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin With The Tongue – Part 1

Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Oct 7, 2024

The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell

For many of God's children there is no progress, no forward state, in their spiritual life and in their earthly life, but dryness, weariness, and decay. Thinking about what is the reason, it is not possible to find that reason. But God is in grace to speak on the subject of man's tongue, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:6-7, Proverbs 18:20-21, James 3:2-12, Psalm 39:1, Job 16:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin With The Tongue – Part 2

Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Nov 15, 2024

The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell

Continued from Part 1 What are the words that cause sin? Second. Proverbs 15:1-2 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. A soft answer turns away wrath; A harsh word ignites anger. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:6-7, Proverbs 18:20-21, James 3:2-12, Psalm 39:1, Job 16:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drawing Near To Him!

Contributed by Jacob Ricker on Sep 6, 2011

The process which believers can draw near to God.

I. Illustration: In Ken Jones’ book When You’re All of Noodles, he tells about a lesson that he learned in his office one day. When I walked into my office, I noticed something I had never seen before. It was round, about the size of a dessert plate, and plugged into the wall, giving ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Our Marriage Vows

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

Marriage is both civil and religious. We must recognize the Laws of Virginia so the minister says, “By the power invested in me by the State of Virginia.” We must also recognize God, “I pronounce you are husband and wife, in the name of the Father, the

INTRODUCTION 1. Marriage is both civil and religious. We must recognize the Laws of Virginia so the minister says, “By the power invested in me by the State of Virginia.” We must also recognize God, “I pronounce you are husband and wife, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

His Presence Brings Perspective

Contributed by Hiram Claudio on Mar 2, 2006

Even in the fire, the presence of God was more overwheleming than a fire that had already killed 2 guards.

His Presence Brings Perspective (Daniel 3 – NKJV) This chapter opens with: • The king making an image of gold (90 feet tall and 9 feet wide) • King sent word, when the music is heard, everyone is to bow to it • Not just bow to it … “fall down and worship” – verse 5 • If you don’t – right to the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Most Important Victory After The Revival Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

There were some battles that Elijah fought after the fire fell from heaven that was as important as the fire falling.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 09 The Most Important Victory After the Revival TEXT: 1 Kings 18:38-40 1 Kings 18:38-40 KJV [38] Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Story

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011

Love doesn't mean never having to say you're sorry; it means being loved before you've even said it.

They came, streaming down to the Jordan from Judea, Galilee, Perea and Decapolis, Jewish men, women and children, hoping to hear the word of God. And they saw just what they expected. They saw a wild man, a hairy man, a man straight out of the Old Testament tradition. He was dressed, so Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed