Sermons on When The Fire:

Be Careful When You Plan Ahead! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 3, 2017

Be Careful When You Plan Ahead – James chapter 4 verses 13-17 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Faith in the future is uncertain (vs 13). • Our view of the future is blind (vs 14) • Trusting God with the future is wisdom (vs 15) • Boasting about the future is arrogant (vs 16) • Doing good in the present is required (vs 17) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man was given the job of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

When Your Back's Against The Wall

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 31, 2017

This message talks about how we should respond when our backs are against the wall. I shared a very personal (and painful) experience as the backdrop for the message.

When Your Back’s Against The Wall Scripture: II Chronicles 20 Let me say this before I say anything else this morning: “I do not always get it right!” This morning I want to share a personal, behind the scenes look at what can happen internally when your back is against the wall. I know some of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Comes Looking For You

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 9, 2018

A sermon examining what happens when Jesus calls us unto salvation.

WHEN JESUS COMES LOOKING FOR YOU John 9:1-38 - The Crabb family sings a song that says: "He came looking for me" "He made a way, when there was no way that I could see". "When I drifted far, Jesus was near, to rescue my soul and calm all my fears." "Now I'm safe from all harm, since I met the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

When The Giants Just Keep Coming!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2021

Each Christian will face battles throughout the life they are called to live. There will not be one battle, but each of us will face multiple battles, and the situations we face may appear overwhelming as we face our own giants. But God will send a deliverer just when we need that deliverer most.

“There was war again between the Philistines and Israel, and David went down together with his servants, and they fought against the Philistines. And David grew weary. And Ishbi-benob, one of the descendants of the giants, whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of bronze, and who was armed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

When Others Are Out To Get You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2020

Even when we are lamenting our stressful situations, we can engage in a spiritual process and find God’s sustaining peace and joy, at least for a time.

When Others Are Out to Get You (Psalm 4) 1. The neighbors cut down a shade tree., and Marylu was lamenting that, our shade landscaping was now isunny. When one of her favorite hostas died, she lamented its loss. 2. I could have said, “Chin up. Just say, ‘Hosta La Vista, baby.’” But then again, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Nature Cannot Teach Us

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 18, 2020

Therefore, let God teach us that we might know what nature has to say in the wake of the crisis engulfing the world.

A few days ago, I watched a documentary on Discovery/Nature Channel by Sir David Attenborough the great explorer who has been at the forefront of uncovering the hidden treasures of the ocean depths through innovative technology. His programs are widely viewed worldwide by those very eager to learn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:14, Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#23: When All Hope Is Gone Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 19, 2020

What do you do when all hope is gone? The best thing is to turn to Jesus as a woman did who had struggled with a blood hemorrhage for 12 years.

#23: When All Hope Is Gone Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 19, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

When End Time Events Arise Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 29, 2020

When catastrophe, such as a worldwide pandemic, occurs we are heightened in our end-time awareness. Our sovereign Jesus uses catastrophe to shake us from the rocking rhythm of the ordinary life.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Matthew 24:6-8 When End Times Events Appear On the day of Pentecost, when the disciples were proclaiming the Gospel in all sorts of languages they had never learnt, Peter directed everyone back to Scripture and said, “this is what was spoken”. The Scripture helps us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

When You Go Into The House Of The Lord

Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 30, 2020

When you come into the house of the Lord there are several things you bring with you. This message was preached in preparation to return to regular church services.

When You Go into the House of the Lord Psalm 121:1 Introduction In our church we quote this verse every Sunday. We are anxious to be back in the house of the Lord. NEXT SUNDAY When you come to church, what do you bring with you? I. You bring your face A. By this I mean your very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Hope: When All Else Fails

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 23, 2020

This message was given on the first weekend the UK shut churches due to coronavirus

When All Else Fails Scripture: Mark 14:32-40 In this passage in the bible we read of this moment when Jesus – God’s Son is about to carry out the biggest thing in history. He KNOWS!! He knows what’s about to happen. He’s spent time teaching on it. He’s just had Passover with His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-40

When Bitter Waters Turn Sweet

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 28, 2020

Our message today focuses upon the fact that no matter how bitter things may seem, there is hope through the Cross of Jesus Christ.

Exodus 15:22-26 • A Message of Hope, Faith, and Encouragement • This stop on Israel’s journey through the wilderness, was their first stop between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai where God visited Israel and gave them the Law of Moses. I. Setting the Scene A. The children of Israel had just left ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Church Of God

When Will The Kingdom Of Heaven On Earth Be Established

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

The kingdom of Heaven on Earth will be established when the full work of Jesus Christ is complete. Who will complete this? That's you and me.

At the literary level, this feeding of 4,000 people reads like a simple story. However, the was a large number of people who wanted to hear Jesus speak. Jesus wanted to ensure that they were not hungry, so he feeds them. The story is simple. However, moving from the literary reading to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

When My Situation Seems Impossible Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 30, 2020

The angel tells Mary that nothing is impossible with God. This sermon looks at five things that seem impossible that God has made possible.

“NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD”: “Well, then, give me a million dollars!” - Luke 1:37. - Shallow requests. WHAT ARE SOME WORTHWHILE REQUESTS THAT SEEM IMPOSSIBLE? 1. “I wish I could have my slate wiped clean.” - Luke 24:47. - Matthew 26:28; Luke 3:3; Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38; Hebrews 9:22. - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

When You Have Real Hope Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Book sermon from 1 Peter. Introducing a series through the book

I Peter (*1:3) Introduction: A man in Levelland, TX got his lost dog back after he put this ad in the paper: "Lost or strayed, Chihuahua dog answering to the name of Chico. Brilliant dog, acutely aware of national and world politics - he shakes all the time." September 10th was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Looked With Favor On You

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 16, 2021

When God looked with favor on you, what do you think you would experience?

“Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, ‘With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man.’ Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist