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  • Travis Johnson avatar

    God's Grace In The Fire And Flood

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,247 views

    This sermon examines the promise of God’s presence in our trials.

    GOD’S GRACE IN THE FIRE & FLOOD Isaiah 43:1-3 Intro: ILL- A man was blessed with 2 healthy sons, one an eternal optimist, one a pessimist. The boys were so completely different that psychologists wanted to test them. They placed the pessimist into a room full of toys; the optimist in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    More Precious Than Gold Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 25, 2025
     | 340 views

    This sermon teaches that our trials are like a refiner's fire, designed by God to prove and purify our faith—which is more precious than gold—so that it will result in praise, honor, and glory at Christ's return.

    Introduction: The Purpose of the "Need Be" In our last study, we faced the difficult paradox that we can "greatly rejoice" even while we are "in heaviness." We learned that our trials are temporary—just for a season—and that they are purposeful—there is a "need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gold For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,541 views

    5 areas where the characteristics of tried faith and refined gold blend into a wonderful analogy, giving insight into suffering (Material adapted from Joe Beam in his book, "Seeing the Unseen")

    HoHum: The devil went down to Georgia, he was lookin’ for a soul to steal. He was in a bind ‘cause he was way behind and he was willin’ to make a deal. In the book of Job he didn’t go to Georgia... WBTU: Why does God let Satan hurt us? When we read a book like Job, we are mystified by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eighty-Year-Old Moses Experienced God For A New Challenge Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023
     | 954 views

    God’s call involves delivering people from bondage.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life-changing events happen on average days. “Moses was tending the flock” (Exodus 3:1). 2. Life-changing events happen to those who do their duty. “He led the flock” (3:1). 3. Life-changing events happen in out of the way places. “To the back of the desert” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Fire! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,624 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Fire.

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,210 views

    Is your faith strong enough to stand the fire?

    Are you strong enough to stand the fire? ____________________________________________________ Are you strong enough to stand the fire? The fire of temptation, the fire of tribulations, the fire to stand up to stand Satan and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On Fire Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,424 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Refining Fire

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,071 views

    Refining Fire...

    Christians are told to love and forgive one another, not try to tear each other down. Those are devices of Satan and church we cannot let him get a foothold in here. I am going to quote Chuck Colson who once told his congregation (and this should hold true for any pastor), “I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fired Or Fired Up!

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,415 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fight Fire With Fire

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 28, 2017
    based on 18 ratings
     | 74,568 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    " . . . And Fire"

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,040 views

    Christians need John the Baptist’s " . . . and fire" to burn out the dross of unrighteousness.

    “And fire” The most frustrating struggle - superficial Christians. The most worrisome item - carnal Christians. The greatest challenge - a generation that knows not God. The answer to every one of those items is found in a single key statement of John the Baptist preaching - “Holy Ghost and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On Fire! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,288 views

    Say it! [Tell the truth about Jesus]

    ON FIRE! I Corinthians 9.15-18 S: Evangelism C: Using the spoken Word Th: Plan to Win! Pr: SAY IT! ?: Why? Why should we say it? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in I Corinthians 9.16 three reasons why we should speak the good news about Jesus. Type: Propositional The ____ reason is… I. IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Fire Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,636 views

    TO BE TRULY SUCCESSFUL IN OUR LIVES REQUIRES A CONSUMING RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.

    Mosaic Four Metaphors for a Discipled Life Fire Heb 12:28-29 In just seconds, a spark or even the sun's heat alone sets off an inferno. The wildfire quickly spreads, consuming the thick, dried-out vegetation and almost everything else in its path. What was once a forest becomes a virtual powder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Fire Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 4,812 views

    Part three of looking at four elements in faith.

    -tonight we will be continuing our discussions on elemental faith. It feels a little weird to be here this late, like I should be at home in pain or something… -we’ve already talked about earth and how sometimes living for Jesus can be a little messy, but we need to be growing. Then this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    On Fire

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 15, 2011
     | 7,559 views

    The Spirit of God lit the church on fire by baptizing them with fire from above. God gave the church power to extraordinary things; and they impacted the world for all time.

    INTRO I read an interesting story from last summer I thought would be a great lead-in for this morning’s, message. The article’s title reads, “Fireworks Blamed for Church Fire.” The story begins, “Fireworks were blamed for a fire that tore through a church in Brush ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran