Sermons on Strange Fire:

"good Enough For God?"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 15, 2009

This sermon addresses how we tend to give God our "leftovers" instead of our best.

The passage of scripture that we’ll be studying today was written around 432 B.C. and it was proclaimed to the children of Israel in city of Jerusalem. Open your bibles with me if you will to Malachi chapter one. I want to give you just a little background on what led up to this message from the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

From The Beginning To The End God Is There!

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

This is a sermon about the concept of giving glory to God and how that is like respecting ones mother. This is a Sermon that looks at the need for giving God/Jesus Glory as a act of faith.

November 24, 2013 [White or Gold]
Christ the King/Reign of Christ
(United Methodist Student Day)
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Luke 1:68-79 (UMH 208) 
Colossians 1:11-20 St Luke “From the Beginning to the End He’s there” First. I think everything belongs ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Woe To You Shepherds

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Dec 15, 2024

Being a shepherd is no small undertaking. God expects much from them and is not shy about removing them when they do not perform to His expectations.

“Woe to You Shepherds” By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Much discussion about the passage amongst the scholars. 1. Many believe this is a Messianic Prophecy referring to the first coming of Christ and the establishment of His Kingdom. a. FF Bruce says, “ It is a Messianic prediction in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Study: Backsliding

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 1, 2023

Today let us consider BACKSLIDING in the light of the word.

IS IT BIBLICAL THAT ONE CAN BACKSLIDE? My Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WE ARE LEAVING A TRAIL. Richard Dugdale wrote a book and he tells a story of 2 families. MAX JUKES was an atheist, A HARD DRINKER. He no use of faith and had no fear of God. He chose ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14, Revelation 12:7-10, Genesis 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Post Resurrection Lull Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

After the resurrection a group of disciples ended up fishing. When Jesus turns up 153 fish are caught. Through these verses we are reminded that we need to obey Jesus, even when obedience seems strange, because Jesus will give the resources.

Message John 21:1-14 Post Resurrection Lull Have you ever had post-exciting-event-syndrome? It is the syndrome which happens when you have been planning an event for a long time … a wedding, a special party, a holiday, a house move You have been putting your energy and time and commitment into ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Seekers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Surely one of the great stories of Christmas is the account of the visit of the Wise Men from the East. This delightful tale of strange men from some faraway land who brought Christmas presents to the baby Jesus is filled with mystery and intrigue.

The Three Seekers In our series that we’re calling Christmas Characters, we looked at Herod two weeks ago: - Herod was preoccupied with power. - Herod was preoccupied with possessions. - Herod was preoccupied with prestige. - Herod was preoccupied with paranoia. Last week we focused on Mary, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman’s Witness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 10, 2008

The text records the effects of Jesus’ witness upon a woman & then through the women upon the Samaritan village. Strangely, it also includes the effect of witnessing upon Jesus. God changes others, the world, & us as we bear witness to Jesus.

JOHN 4: 27-38 THE WOMAN’S WITNESS With Jesus’ declaration that He is the prophesied Messiah the conversation has reached its summit. The recounting of Jesus and the Samaritan woman might have closed with Jesus’ evangelical witness and testimony as it did with ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38, John 4:27-54

Denomination: Baptist

Living Sacrifice? Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017

Sacrifice can a foreign and strange thing to us. When looking at sacrifice, it is help to look at purpose, place, and presentation. When keeping this in mind, we can apply his point to our lives and see the richness of the imagery and truth.

Sacrifices were important and instrumental to the worship life of believers in the Old Testament. We might be unfamiliar with them, so it can helpful to look at them in detail. When talking about sacrifices, I find it helpful to talk about three things: purpose, place, and presentation. Purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do Choosy Christians Choose Sam?

Contributed by Ray Geide on May 16, 2013

There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, and promote things written by and thought up by humans rather than Jesus.

Why do Choosy Christians Choose Sam? There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. (I am using Sam as a fictitious name for an author or speaker who is human and not Jesus Christ.) In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Christmas Tree

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2025

In 1659 Christmas was banned. More recently, genuine Christmas has been supplanted by a commercial Christmas with the Christmas tree as its center. Yet strange to tell, long ago, God picked out a Christmas tree for His Son.

GOD’S CHRISTMAS TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 73 - A Difference Of Perspective

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Nov 11, 2021

A group of blind men heard that a strange animal, called an elephant, had been brought to the town, but none of them were aware of its shape and form. Out of curiosity, they said: "We must inspect and know it by touch, of which we are capable".

All of us would have heard the parable of the blind men and the elephant: A group of blind men heard that a strange animal, called an elephant, had been brought to the town, but none of them were aware of its shape and form. Out of curiosity, they said: "We must inspect and know it by touch, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:17

Candles Without Light

Contributed by James May on May 16, 2004

Christians may all be a candle that is useful to the Kingdom of God but that candle is only good for pleasing the flesh unless it is set on fire by the Holy Ghost.

Candles Without Light As I walked through the sanctuary this morning, praying for God to reveal to me what he would have me to say to you, my eye was drawn to this candlestick and holder that sat upon the table. I was struck by its beauty and by the fact that it adorned the House of God, making ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 18:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

City-Wide Revival Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2004

It can happen again, and here’s the ingredients to fire our people up again! Outline: The Man, The Message, The Miracles. Powerpoint at website.

City-Wide Revival Acts 8:1-8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I’m a student of church history…and some of the most fascinating stories you can read are about the occurrences of Great City-wide Revivals! [shake entire city for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The First Word , Father, Forgive Them; For They Know Not What They Do.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 5, 2001

While on the cross, Jesus made seven utterances and the first word of " fire " of those statements was " Father forgive them for they know not what they do.

(I wish to thank God for the inspirational writing of A. W. Pink’s book, The Seven Sayings of the Savior on the Cross, which guided me in the writing of this sermon.) The First word of Christ....... Father forgive them for they know not what they do.. Text....Luke 23: 34 Introduction: This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

The Prevailing Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 15, 2003

Last in 16 week series on 1 Corinthians. There is a terrible fire of evil in our world. God has called the church to put it out.

The Prevailing Power of the Church Slide 1 There is a terrible fire in our world… photo of fire and house This week is the second anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our country. 19 Men used airliners filled with people against the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon and over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ