Sermons on Spirit Quenchers

I Deserve It!       10-28-18 Bottom Line: An ungrateful heart is a place without the Spirit’s flame. Introduction: A. Even in ministry, it’s often a challenge to be grateful! 1. Story: “I hope you didn’t take it personally, Pastor,” said an embarrassed woman after church service, “when my husband walked out during your sermon?” – “I did find it rather…

The Big Sleep      10-21-18 Bottom Line: If we don’t have the proper spiritual perspective about death, it can quench the Spirit’s fire. Introduction: A. Aging is universal and always new! 1. You’ve never been your age before! 2. Dumb thing to say, “When I was younger…” B. Aging is weird and difficult to understand as it happens 1. In my head I’m still 30, 40, or 50 2. My…

“Thus Saith Me!”     10-14-18 Bottom Line: Any form of legalism puts law above Jesus. Introduction: A. Ever fly coach when the First Class curtain is closed? 1. Can’t see what they are doing – can’t compare 2. You have been put in your place! B. Difference for Jews between the Court, the Holy Place, and the Holy of Holies. Things you just couldn’t see… C. There is a huge…

“It’s All Mine!”       10-7-18 Bottom Line: Money is a gift from God what we must use to glorify Him. Introduction: A. How many movies have you seen where someone says, “Everyone has a price”? A classic line about human nature 1. A point or a place where they can be bought! 2. The desire for money win’s over principle, character, and doing what’s right! B. Is there an…

Loser!               9-30-18 Bottom Line: In Jesus, God has completely changed the definition of failure and rejection. Introduction: A. David had some incredible low points as King. 1. Bathsheba & the death of his son… 2. Amnon rapes Tamar – Absalom kills Amnon 3. Separation and mourning for David 4. Absalom’s conspiracy grows – David flees the city 5. Everyone is…

“I’ll Get You…”     9-23-18 Bottom Line: Holding a grudge is not something a child of God can do and still have a walk with God. Introduction: A. One of the great stories of Genesis is Jacob and Esau 1. Twins but Esau was actually the first born 2. Esau was an expert hunter & outdoors man. Jacob was quiet and indoors all the time. 3. Esau traded his birthright to…

“Anything You Can Do…”       9-16-18 Bottom Line: Sitting in judgment of others causes us to be at odds with them, ourselves, and with God. Introduction: A. What to Bilbo Baggins, David, and Jesus have in common? 1. They didn’t meet the expectations of others 2. Too small, too inexperienced, too young, too common B. I’ve heard many times, “You don’t look like a preacher”…

You Owe Me!       9-9-18 Bottom Line: A spirit of entitlement is self-centered and un-Christlike. Introduction: A. We watched this year’s BA DVD this past week. 1. Excellent job by all – acting and singing 2. Forgot how so many songs were stuck in my head! * Rich spiritual praise songs * But… “Bad to the Bone” – “How Bad Can I Be” B. The song that’s the national anthem of…

Poison Peers       9-2-18 Bottom Line: The people we choose to be with can bring us closer to God or destroy our faith. Introduction: A. Story of memories of Hurricane Irma in Florida… 1. Don’t expect that from a spouse, but… 2. Adam & Eve’s fall – he was there – she just led B. Jesus had some special friends – 12 apostles 1. His buddy Judas betrayed him 2. His buddy…

“Out of Sight, Out of Mind!”      8-26-18 Bottom Line: Just because others don’t see our sins, it doesn’t change the nature of sin in our life. Introduction: A. Why are we surprised that we really don’t know people like we think we do? A common refrain on the news! 1. Man steals a plane and crashes it… 2. Man murders his pregnant wife & 2 daughters… 3. School and…