Sermons on strange fire: showing 46-60 of 61,916

On Fire Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 12:29, "Our God is a Consuming Fire" (Outline and material adapted from F.B. Meyer at http://www.ccel.org/ccel/meyer/into_holiest.i.xxxiii.html#i.xxxiii-p0.1)

HoHum: The Northside Church of Christ in Newport News, Virginia, lost their church building to a fire caused by a lightning strike on July 1999. Their response to the fire was seen on their church sign a few days later: “We’re still on fire.” May that be true of us! WBTU: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace In Strange Places

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 17, 2023

God's grace and protection are often in places we really do not want to go and through people we disdain.

Joshua 2 Grace In Wrong Places Jos 2:1  And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into a harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there.  Joshua (Jehovah-saved) son of Nun ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping A Strange Gift

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 6, 2018

This series of messages addressed the "gift" of suffering. I have included the notes from several messages on the topic.

Chico Alliance Church UNWRAPPING A STRANGE GIFT REVIEW Paul is in prison simply for preaching the resurrected Christ in a pagan world and a religious world blinded to the truth of a transformed life. From a seemingly negative circumstance, he is able to continually live the joy of the Lord. I ask, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In The Fire! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2011

WHEN the fire comes, don’t let it burn you; instead, let it refine you. How? Don’t be surprised or ashamed by the fire. Instead, be glad in the fire, glory in the fire, and give yourself to God in the fire.

A man went to see his doctor in a state of high anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I'm dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and it hurts. I touch my chest and it hurts. You have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In The Fire! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2021

Don’t be surprised or ashamed by the fire. Instead, be glad in the fire, glory in the fire, and give yourself to God in the fire.

Kathryn Leatherwood from Washington, Ohio, recalls spending a week with a roomful of VBS preschoolers. Many of them had been first-timers and attended with loud protests. Toward the end of the week, she noticed Jessica adjusting her colorful headband with a look of frustration. After quieting yet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:48, 1 Peter 2:5, Acts 26:28, Acts 11:26, Acts 7:55, Exodus 40:34, Romans 8:18, Revelation 20:14-15, 1 Peter 4:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fired Or Fired Up!

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005

Reality TV has captured the attention of viewers. Each week contestants are getting voted out, asked to leave, or just plan fired. When you stand before God, the Almighty Judge, will you get fired up or will you be fired from eternity?

FIRED OR FIRED UP! 2 Peter 3:3-14 INTRODUCTION: A. I have had several people tell me that they get concerned when I walk to the edge of the stage as they are afraid I’m going to fall off. 1. I am thankful that that has not happened yet ILL> I did hear a story about a preacher who was speaking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fight Fire With Fire

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 28, 2017

Hells fire is being unleashed like never before, how will the church respond? (With fire)

Exodus 7:10-12 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did what the Lord had commanded them. Aaron threw down his staff before Pharaoh and his officials, and it became a serpent! [11] Then Pharaoh called in his own wise men and sorcerers, and these Egyptian magicians did the same ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:10-12, Exodus 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Christians Are Strange

Contributed by Edward Frey on Apr 12, 2002

Christians live in the shadow of the resurrection.

“You’re strange!” Those words might be heard on the school playground. The little boy who seems different from the rest – a bit odd – he’s strange to all the other children. It’s part of our human nature to point out apparent differences. We all do it in some way. Most of the time our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

A Strange Christmas Passage

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Nov 19, 2002

An advent sermon on repentance

A Strange Christmas Passage I wasn’t sure whether I should come here today, after all, how could I come and preach at a Church in a denomination that seems to have got their lectionary passage wrong. Here we are in the second Sunday of advent, only two more Sundays before Christmas day, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In A Strange Land

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 18, 2006

Many times in life we feel out of place. We are in a strange land. Our tendancy is to set down and cry, but if we will instead turn to Zion and pray and do what we can do, God will help us to thrive EVEN In a Strange Land. We’re not Beyond His Reach if we

Does anybody in here know what it’s like to FEEL OUT OF PLACE? I do.... One day a few years back....When I was working in the Retail Business.... We had driven to Memphis, TN for a Hardware Convention..... Bobby and Teresa were in their SUV leading the way..... .... and Debra and I were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: *other

Strangers In A Strange Land

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Mar 23, 2007

We must reach those whose houses are built on the shifting sands of this world.

Strangers in a strange land Psalm 146:9 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. Hebrews 11:8-13 8By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Aliens In A Strange World

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

What makes us different from the world? Are we trying to fit in where we don’t belong? God has made us different, celebrate the difference.

Aliens in a Strange World We live in a culture today that is significantly different than it was 200 years ago. Even 50 years ago it was significantly different. As disciples of Christ, is the church different? Are we as believers, trying to fit in with a culture that is diametrically opposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Strangers In Strange Lanf

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 9, 2006

Le livre de Ruth est un livre exceptionnel qui nous démontre comment d’une situation étriquée, de quelque chose qui démarre mal, tel que l’envie de Dieu, à la création, depuis la chute, deux histoires se côtoient, celle de la responsabilité de l’homme ave

DES CROYANTS EN TERRE ETRANGERE Série UNE PLUS GRANDE FAIM DE JESUS Lecture Ruth 1:1-5 Le livre de Ruth est un livre exceptionnel qui nous démontre comment d’une situation étriquée, de quelque chose qui démarre mal, tel que l’envie de Dieu, à la création, depuis la chute, deux histoires se ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Strange Preachers

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 23, 2003

Who knows how God will bring His message to you or others?

SEVEN STRANGE PREACHERS 5-18-03 HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Who knows how God will bring His message to you or others? Matthew 3:1-5 1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" 3 For this is he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness In A Strange Land Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

Where do you need to "draw the line" in your life?

Singing the Songs of The Lord in a Strange Land. October 17, 2004 Daniel 1 Faithfulness in a Strange Land A few years ago, a good friend invited me to join his corporation’s team for a charity 24-hour relay run. As I hung out with him and his colleagues for the day, I realized what a different ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: *other