Sermons on When The Fire:

Diminshing Returns: When The Secondary Becomes Primary Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Because of their love for God, they choose to leave the comforts they had preferred for the rigors of rebuilding their home land. They were zealous for the house of God and they had left many of their friends, family members, and comfortable lives behind.

Throughout the month of October, our church celebrates our 125-year heritage. And as we celebrate all that God has done for us, we know that God is continuing to do a great work even now. This past week a young man emailed me the following message: “Scott, I just felt the need to let you know ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob-When He Came Back To Bethel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 9, 2022

Jacob had met the LORD at Bethel when he fled from Esau, his brother. Now, some twenty years later, he's on his way back to Bethel but things are much different than before.

Foreword: Full disclosure, there is a message on this site, which I prepared, called “Back to Bethel” in a series about Bethel experiences. This message here is not a rehash of the previous message, but, as both messages are based on the same text, some overlap in probably unavoidable but is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7, Leviticus 8:24, Genesis 28:10-22, Deuteronomy 21:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob-When He Had To Deal With Losses Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 15, 2022

Jacob had his share of blessings but he also endured a number of losses. This message gives some glimpses of what he endured and how he dealt with these situations.

Introduction: Jacob had to deal with bad things as well as good things during his earthly journey. He thought he had received the paternal blessing as well as the birthright but he lost as much, if not more, than he gained because of this. Now Jacob is going to experience a number of “hits”. 1 He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob-When He Knew It Was Time To Leave Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 12, 2022

Jacob had lived with and served uncle Laban for twenty years. He soon found out that it was time for him to leave and go back to his home country.

Introduction: Jacob had now lived with and worked for his uncle Laban for 14 years. He had received his rewards, Leah and Rachel plus a servant girl for each and was now the father of at least 12 children (details for these children are found in Genesis 29:31-30:24). He was ready to leave but Laban ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- When We Meet Together Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2022

This is the 90th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 21st sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#90] A LETTER OF CONCERN- WHEN WE MEET TOGETHER 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Introduction: Growing up, I remember asking my dad why we had to go to Church at least 3 times per week. He would tell us that it was important to be there, and why we should be there; but we wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas When The Grinch Shows Up Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2018

How can you still celebrate Christmas when you're surrounded by troubles? So were Mary and Joseph at the first Christmas, but Christmas still came and God brought healing to their world!

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WHEN THE GRINCH SHOWS UP INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS IS ALWAYS A WONDERFUL TIME? 1. This whole month of December we’re looking at Christmas through the eyes of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. So keep an eye out for his green skin! 2. Have you ever had some major plans disrupted and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anchored In Hope When The World Feels Uncertain PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

Prayer is our refuge in anxiety, inviting God’s peace and strength to guard our hearts and renew us amid life’s worries and uncertainties.

Some of us walked in today with a knot in the stomach and a weight on the chest. Worry whispers at 3 a.m., bills pile on the counter, diagnoses arrive in sterile envelopes, and the what-ifs line up like storm clouds on the horizon. Our hearts try to outrun our thoughts, and our thoughts try to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Jesus-Reflectors, Change, Living

When God Makes Time Stand Still PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

God responds to bold, faith-filled prayers, meeting us in our struggles and making a way when we trust Him with the impossible.

Some days saunter. Others sprint. A calendar can feel like a carousel that won’t stop, deadlines whirling and daylight thinning. You’ve felt it, haven’t you? That wish for just a little more light, a few more minutes, a sliver of space to finish the task, to face the fight, to hug the child, to say ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-13

Topics: Paused Time, Miracles

When Making A Request In Prayer Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

The effectiveness of prayer is based on your prayer relationship with God.

“David therefore pleaded with God for the child, and David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground … Then on the seventh day it came to pass that the child died.” 2 Samuel 12:16, 18 “Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’ Immediately the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-24, Mark 9:29

Denomination: Baptist

When Facing Midnight Danger Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Your fasting bridges the gap between your pain and God’s provision.

“But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.” Acts 16:25-26 “At ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26, Matthew 25:6

Denomination: Baptist

When Everything Falls Apart, What Remains Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 16, 2025

Jesus calls us to the same shrewdness, the same wisdom, and the same understanding that in a world where everything is temporary, only love endures.

Title: When Everything Falls Apart, What Remains Intro: Jesus calls us to the same shrewdness, the same wisdom, and the same understanding that in a world where everything is temporary, only love endures. Scripture: Luke 16:1-13 Reflection Dear Friends, There is something deeply unsettling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Other

Guidepost Two – When Obedience Clashes With Culture Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Christians honor civil authority, but when obedience to people means disobedience to God, they obey Him with courage, humility, and unshakable joy.

The council chamber in Jerusalem was tense. Leaders of the Sanhedrin gathered in a semicircle, their robes still and their eyes sharp. In the center stood a handful of Galilean fishermen who had been arrested for one reason: they would not stop speaking the name of Jesus. The high priest leaned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-4, Acts 5:41

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Transformation Happens When We Least Expect It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

God's grace is unconditional, forgiveness is transformative, and we are all called to seek Jesus.

Good morning, family. Today we're going to dive into a familiar story from the Gospel of Luke, but I want you to approach it with fresh eyes and an open heart. This story reminds us of three important truths: God's grace is unconditional, forgiveness is transformative, and we are all called to seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Grace, Forgiveness

When God Doesn’t Make Sense PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To teach us about trusting God in difficult situations, obeying Him despite our doubts, and relying on His wisdom over our own.

Good morning, family! We're going to dive deep into Mark's Gospel today, specifically Mark 1:40-45, where we'll learn about trusting God in difficult situations, obeying God despite our doubts, and relying on God's wisdom over our own. This isn't easy, but as one Christian speaker, Francis Chan, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Topics: Trusting God

When God Breaks His Own Command PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the story of Hosea and Gomer in the Bible, emphasizing God's boundless forgiveness and grace, symbolized through Hosea's marriage to Gomer, and how we can apply these lessons in our daily lives.

Good morning, family! Today, we'll dive into the prophetic book of Hosea, specifically Hosea 1:1-3, and explore God's command, the symbolism of Gomer, God's forgiveness, and the saving grace of His unconditional love. We'll be reminded, as the great Christian author, Philip Yancey, once said, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-3

Topics: Love, Forgiveness, Grace