Sermons on Trial By Fire:

Fresh Fire: The Holy Spirit In The World Today Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2012

The Holy Spirit is an important part of the trinity, yet I would take an educated guess that most of the sermons you will have heard over the years have focused on God the Father or on God the Son. I know that you will have heard sermons about the gifts

Our theme for this year is Fresh Fire and our preaching this year is going to focus on The Holy Spirit and each month we will focus on a specific aspect of His ministry. The Holy Spirit is an important part of the trinity, yet I would take an educated guess that most of the sermons you will have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fresh Fire: Living The Pentecostal Life Today Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2012

Are you willing to allow the Holy Spirit to bring fresh fire into your life? Fresh fire, a fresh supply, fresh anointing, fresh Fire consumes - it burns out the sinful and unnecessary “stuff” in our lives.

Living the Pentecostal Life Today Our preaching this year is going to focus on The Holy Spirit and each month we are going to focus on a specific aspect of His ministry. And this month our focus is the Spirit in the world today. The Holy Spirit is an important part of the trinity, yet I would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fire Fell, The People Fell And The Rain Fell

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

The Fire Fell, The People Fell and The Rain Fell..

The Fire Fell, The People Fell and The Rain Fell 1 Kings 18:17-46 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-46

Denomination: Foursquare

Five Sure Fire Ways To Grow A Church

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

CHURCH GROWTH

FIVE SURE FIRE WAYS TO GROW A CHURCH ACTS: 1-4; 1 COR 2  DR. MICHAEL POPE BLUF: first and foremost about growing a church is, you have to want to grow. If you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Samson - Living By Faith, Yet Playing With Fire! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 23, 2020

Although Samson is recorded as being a person of faith in Hebrews 11:32, a study of this life will prove that if you play with fire, you will get burned!

The recent California fires have burned up about 8.3 million acres of land. The financial cost in damages is estimated to be in excess of 10 billion dollars! A question that needs to be asked is how did is start? Experts say that it could have been ignited by heat from the sun or a lightning ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 10, 2019

If I recognize that my ability to think, to speak, and to share those thoughts comes from God, then I should be very careful of how I use it, don’t you think? How many of you use the gift that God gave you to think about the gift that God gave you … the gift of thought.

“In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep. While a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’ and there was light … and God saw that the light was good” (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: James 3:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Chariots Of Fire - God Is Our Protector #2 Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020

There are battles going on all around us that we do not see. It feels like the enemy is winning. But God’s protection is there, just as it was for Elisha. When we are surrounded, God has surrounded us with His protection.

Introduction That is the theme to one of the most iconic hot summer movies of our lifetimes. Set in the post-World War I era, Chariots of Fire is based on the true story of two British athletes. Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell are both naturally gifted fast sprinters, but approach running ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"a Fire Of Burning Coals"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2019

A sermon about overcoming shame with the love of Christ.

“A Fire of Burning Coals” John 21:1-19 Are there any smells that bring back memories for you? Perhaps it is the scent of the perfume your grandmother used to wear. For some, it might be the smell of freshly cut grass. A friend once told me that he can hardly stand the smell of “musty ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The 3 Fires Of Peter’s Perfecting

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2016

In 51 days, Peter visited 3 fires that were to transform his life & make him the man God wanted him to be. God wants us to visit those 3 fires too!

THE 3 FIRES OF PETER’S PERFECTING Lk. 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A social worker from Dallas recently transferred to the mountains of Arkansas and was on the first day of her new territory when she came upon the tiniest cabin she had ever seen in her life. 2. Intrigued, she went up ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Without God's Fire, It's Only A Bush

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 24, 2015

Using Exodus three we see that his blackberry bush - 1. Becomes God's Dwelling Place. 2. Becomes God's mouthpiece 3. Becomes God's place of purity and transformation and 4. Becomes God's Everlasting Witness

Without the Fire it is just a bush Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12 Title Without God's Fire, It's only a Bush INTRO: Good morning and welcome in the name of Jesus, Our Savior and LORD. This morning, I would like for us to ponder on a very simple, yet very powerful thought that has to do with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Fan The Flame--- Set Your Fields On Fire?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 11, 2017

Good ideas accomplish little unless we set the to action by faith. Will God have to set your fields on fire to get you into faith action?

FAN THE FLAME... CHANGE OR FIVE LONG YEARS ? By Kyfingers@aol.com Exodus 32:9 And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: Exodus 32:9 (NLT) Then the Lord said, “I have seen how stubborn and rebellious these people are. Exodus 32:9 (MSG) God said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:30-33, Exodus 32:9, Psalm 55:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond The Upper Room: Wind, Fire, And Word

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 7, 2023

The arrival of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost was with wind, fire, and the Word of God that would change the world.

At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, God's promised Messiah and Savior of humanity. On Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate the finished work of Christ upon the cross for our redemption and His triumph over death, hell, and the grave by rising from the dead. Yet when it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:1-4, Genesis 11:6, Exodus 13:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Makes His Ministers A Flame Of Fire

Contributed by James Dina on Jun 11, 2022

Your flame will always burn brightest when you are actively pursuing your ministry and pouring your life into others. Stoke those flames and get on fire for God. Avoid flame killers, pray for them and avoid them.

GOD MAKES HIS MINISTERS A FLAME OF FIRE For our ‘God is a consuming fire’ (Hebrews 12:29) ,”Who makes His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire.” (Hebrews 1:7). When we are called to ministry as a servant of God, we have a duty to yield to God’s love and open our hearts to Him. He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:7, Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival Fires! (A Pre-Revival Message)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 18, 2022

I guess you heard about the two fellows out on a hot sunny day.

One of them complained, "I am hot, let's find a place to cool off." The other one said, "Yea, me too! Where do you want to go?" The grumbler said, "Well, the coldest place I know of is the church down the street, let's go there..." Now, that has been told as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Burns Inward, Love Radiates Outward Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 12, 2025

To be a pilgrim of hope in a time like ours is to walk through the ashes of despair carrying a lantern lit by the Spirit.

Title: Fire Burns Inward, Love Radiates Outward Intro: To be a pilgrim of hope in a time like ours is to walk through the ashes of despair carrying a lantern lit by the Spirit. Scriptures: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17, John 14:15-16, John 14:23-26. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, There ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17, John 14:15-16, John 14:23-26

Denomination: Other