Sermons on Strange Fire:

The Do's And Don'ts Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter gives us instructions on how to deal with suffering.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Suffering Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction In Basic Training, soldiers quickly become acquainted with two simple facts about suffering: 1. You will suffer 2. There is a right way and a wrong way to deal with suffering as a Basic Trainee. Ways that will only increase ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jude Warns About Heresy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Jude Describes False Teachers

Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: Jude Warns About Heresy July 1, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION “Beloved, I was going to write about our common salvation, but it’s necessary that I urge you to contend earnestly for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstration Of Power

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012

Today there is a lot of talk, but very little evidence by way of demonstrating God's power

DEMONSTRATION OF POWER JUST ANOTHER RELIGION In Paul's day, Greek philosophers would meet regularly to discuss philosophies, viewpoints and various gods people believed in. But when it came to the message of Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of the world and rose again, Paul was reluctant to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18-21

Denomination: Charismatic

When Words Are Like Water

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 30, 2023

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year A

May 28, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39 When Words Are Like Water Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost and the many Sundays within the season of Pentecost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be A History Maker

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

There are courses offered for everything from how to get divorced to how to sue a church. Is there a course on ’how to be a history maker’?

Exodus 3:1-7 We are offered courses for everything: How to get divorced; How to sue a church How to marry into money But is there a course on ‘How to be a history maker’? – in the Bible there is Characteristics of a history maker: Boldness; anointing; faith; used what he had; teachable; started ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith For The Fiery Trial

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

trials

FAITH FOR THE FIERY TRIAL DANIEL 3:14-30 INTRODUCTION: I Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-30

Denomination: Holiness

After The Storm

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007

A sermon to provoke people to action towards Christ after passing through a trial or storm of life.

Intro: (reported in the Sun Sentinel) Arthur Levon Davis Jr., age 56, died on Sept 27, 2004, two days after Hurricane Jeanne swept through South Florida. The man was repairing the roof of Dixie Shoes when he fell two stories. An experienced roofer, he failed to realize the danger while working ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Idolatry Brings Misery Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Idolatry always brings oppression, sorrow, and bondage, but true repentance brings restoration and deliverance.

IDOLATRY BRINGS MISERY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 10 Judges 10:6 – “And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Boat Of Salvation

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Jul 27, 2004

Three things...1. Get in the boat, 2. Stay in the boat, 3. Love the boat

The Boat of Salvation INTRODUCTION: Charles Swindoll, in his book "Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back," tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find and he trained his dog to do things no other dog on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord Of The Flies Spreads His Filthiness All Around - 28 Aug 2022 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 29, 2022

Beelzeboul, "the lord of the flies" is contaminating this world with his filth. It is a name for Satan who has infiltrated the whole world system. This message stems from a blowfly - read this and see how the blowfly did that.

THE LORD OF THE FLIES SPREADS HIS FILTHINESS ALL AROUND - 28 Aug 2022 INTRODUCTION (28 August 2022) Today at the Lord’s Supper there was the bread on a plate on the table and communion glasses as well. We had just finished the remembrance of the bread and one was speaking about the cup. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:24, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Revelation 16:13-14, Revelation 20:9-10, Romans 8:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Deeper Look: Verses 5-7 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2014

Tonight we look deeper into v5-7 of Jude's letter to the church. Here Jude gives illustrative examples of just WHAT happens to those who rebel against God's plan or God's order of things... Let's take a look!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 16, 2014 Date Preached: July 15, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed - PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Deeper Look: Key Verses Sermon Title: Verse 5-7 Sermon Text: Jude 1:5-7 [ESV] Introduction: 5Now I want to remind you, although you once fully knew it, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Unusual Kindness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 10, 2014

When ‘kindness’ as such is a rare commodity in this world, we never get to see or hear of unusual kindness !

UNUSUAL KINDNESS! Acts 28:2”The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold.” When ‘kindness’ as such is a rare commodity in this world, we never get to see or hear of unusual kindness ! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hell - A Bitter Sweet Expperience For Everyone Even The Wicked!!

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 16, 2016

Hell is a very real place and very scary, but also ad comforting message of grace for the unjust, How do we solve the problem of all of those contradicting verses - WE CAN, LOOK AND SEE!

With sincerity, dedication and concern, by lending out their ears, many well meaning Christians study the hell fire message out of context. The message of forever being punished in hell is a message of Love and hope and not a message of discouragement. it's not a message that should cause you to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10, Romans 8:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rome Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

ROME

Acts 28 v 1 - 16 ROME The Ground - 1 & when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. (Malta) It was Solid Ground, Strange Ground, Sacred Ground, Sympathetic Ground, Supportive Ground. The Grace - The Place - Malta, The People - 2 and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Vipers Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

Warfare Prayers

THE VIPERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya In Matt. 3, we have the record of a man of God who picked his words carefully and said exactly what he meant. This man, John the Baptist, was the forerunner of our Lord Jesus Christ. Matt 3:7 says, "But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18, Matthew 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal