Sermons on Trial By Fire:

Trust In The Midst Of Trial.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 2, 2025

My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness

TRUST IN THE MIDST OF TRIAL. Psalm 141:1-8. This is a confident cry for help in the midst of tribulations. It is addressed initially to “YHWH,” our covenant Lord (PSALM 141:1). Then later the Psalmist addresses “YHWH Adonai” - emphasising both our personal relationship with Him, and His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Bow Down PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

To emphasize the power of faithful obedience, the consequences of idolatry, and the strength of God's protection.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're diving headlong into the fiery furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3. This tale from the Old Testament is not just about three men's refusal to bow to a golden statue. It is a powerful lesson on the power of faithful obedience, the ...read more

Topics: Fire

From The Shout To The Story

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 28, 2025

God leads us through the fire not just to refine our faith, but to give us a powerful story of His faithfulness to tell

Introduction: The Story in Your Soul Good morning, church. Every single one of us is a storyteller. We are surrounded by stories. On our phones, we scroll through the curated stories of others—perfect vacations, smiling families, career successes. We tell our own stories about our day, our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire! The Crucible! Refine!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 4, 2023

This is a masterpiece about the crucible of affliction. God uses fire of affliction to bring maturity to God's people. This is a lesson that needs us to clearly focus our attention on God's plan.!

THE FIRE! THE CRUCIBLE? REFINEMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Check out: YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two parts) HOW DOES A CRUCIBLE FEEL IN THE HOT FIRE? KNEAD? UNITY! AGREEMENT! KNEAD! Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:10, Psalm 119:71, Psalm 119:107, Proverbs 17:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith In The Midst Of The Fire

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 23, 2007

Being able to stand on faith even when everything around us seems to be going up in flames.

FAITH IN THE MIDST OF THE FIRE Daniel 3:1-30 INTRODUCTION: The Babylonians invaded Palestine in 605 BC and carried away Jewish captives back to Babylon. They selected the educated, prominent and choice men and boys. Among this group was Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednigo I want us this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

"The Refiner's Fire"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 26, 2007

God’s Purpose,God’s Plan,God’s Provision, and Man’s response to purifying us and making us more like Christ.

“The Refiner’s Fire” August 26, 2007 “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness…” Malachi 3:3-4 I read recently about a group of women who were ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:3-4, Isaiah 48:10

Denomination: Holiness

Light A Fire In The Church

Contributed by Larry Johnson on Sep 1, 2023

The Church needs to light a fire for three reasons 1. Because the world is Cold 2. Because the Church is lukewarm 3. Because the Devil won't come out until the Fire gets hot.

“Light a Fire in the Church” Acts 28:2-6 Dr. Larry D. Johnson Pastor / Teacher Introduction: Story of the Athiest. A Story is told of an Athiest that lived across the street from the church and would never come across the street to the church. On several occassions member and the Pastor had invited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5

The Refining Fire Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024

Main Idea: God’s promise to purify His people and the hope of His coming judgment and restoration.

Text is Malachi 3:1 - Chapter 4:6 1. Introduction: God’s Justice and Purification - Recap: The Book of Malachi has revealed the broken state of Israel's relationship with God, marred by corrupt priests, lack of genuine worship, and disregard for God’s covenant. Yet, God’s love remains ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Freed In Your Fire

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 11, 2010

know that in your fire Jesus is there, and if he is there you’re freed.

Freed In Your Fire Daniel 3:19 – 25 These three Hebrew boys had a choice to be Promoted by man or Have there names in the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Floods, Fires, And Faith

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 25, 2012

Help for those who are facing death or who have a fear of dying.

“Floods, Fire and Faith” Isaiah 43:1-7 Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 11, 2024

The New Testament church (during Pentecost) did not have good instruments, equipment’s, music, and large buildings, but they had the fire of the Holy Spirit. It had the fire of the Holy Spirit.

The New Testament church (during Pentecost) did not have good instruments, equipment’s, music, and large buildings, but they had the fire of the Holy Spirit. It had the fire of the Holy Spirit. It had disciples and believers who were filled with the Holy Spirit's fire in an abundant and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11

Satisfaction Under Fire Series

Contributed by Micah Fries on Nov 29, 2003

Learning to live as satisfied Christians, even in the face of great persecution.

A man passed by a cage at the zoo and noticed that in the cage was both a large lion and an active monkey. He saw a zoo worker nearby and asked, ‘How does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? The worker replied, “It works ok for the most part.” The man spoke back, “ Do they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Refining Fire Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 8, 2018

Is God refining you today?

Sermon Malachi 3:1-4 Someone once said that if you take the text out of its context, you are left with a con. So what is the context of our reading from the book of Malachi. The book of Malachi is one of the Old Testament books known as a minor prophets. He lived around the same time as ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Pentecost: The Benefits Of The Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025

On the Day of Pentecost, the fire of the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples, and their lives were radically transformed. They moved from fear to boldness, from hiding to preaching, and from weakness to supernatural strength.

PENTECOST: THE BENEFITS OF THE FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Matthew 3:11, Jeremiah 20:9, Luke 24:32, Romans 12:11, 2 Timothy 1:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Fire, throughout Scripture, symbolises God's power, presence, purification, passion, and judgment. On the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stirring Up The Fires

Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 19, 2001

This message describe what the enemy tries to do everytime that you and I stir up the fires of revival. Paul helps us by putting it all into perspective.

Stirring Up The Fires Acts 28:1-10, “1Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. 2And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold. 3But when Paul had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal