<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Acts 28:1-10. But what these church folk fail to realize is that they are the church and perhaps the problem with them is that they are looking for an awesome worship experience without understanding that the worship begins in them. Evangelical/Non-Denominational. 3. We are to give ourselves fully to God and become those. Acts 28:3, In the trials of your life understand that you are not alone Someone is in the fire with you, Someones in the Fire Lack of prayer, If we would transfer these everyday uses of fire to our spiritual lives, we would discover that the fire of the Holy Ghost does the same thing for our minds. Recently, I've seen this in a fresh way in my own life. read more, Scripture: But the disciples needed to know what kind of Messiah he would be because the wrong view would lead to a wrong view of discipleship. When youre weary, weak, confused and just dont know what to do build a Fire! The priest first changes back into his regular clothes, because the ceremonial garments are just for the altar and tabernacle. Signs of the Coming Antichrist 1 - Jack Hibbs. I am convinced now more than ever that the world needs a church that is on fire. {Ij That is what Paul is speaking about here the Galatians were excited to receive Jesus and had the fire to serve God. @)pCpV'=N)Elij%Owiurxoq|Hs-qZPiRaeiMcmg;MmO_VT|'O/Sm1Ai,"UH2@< O|:oL}0iN~_iHAQXYaEpO$OrO)">jO9{IS=j{vb+% ?/`wpB5`_jE+ . ]`M"MeE]c=P'P9--Xk"pSO"b71N_bk2FNaw. said to Moses: Give Aaron and his sons this command: These are the regulations for the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the altar hearth throughout the night, till morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the altar. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:23). 4. Text: Lev. The first thing that they did was to build an altar ! The fire is needed for the continual cleansing of our mind because we are contaminated daily by the germs of sin and the pollution of life. Then he carries those ashes to a place that has been deemed ceremonially clean. People from all over town stood in the streets and watched the church as it burned. So allow me to say to us quickly that water baptism does not provide salvation and continual redemption because salvation and continual redemption is given by way of Holy Ghost fire. * (Or: in the Holy Spirit and in fire). Daniel 3:19-25. Let me ask a question: Do you think it is possible for a church member to get on fire for God, and stay on fire for God, and the pastor not know it? And when there is nothing else we can offer, we can always offer the sacrifice of praise to God. Then we see many times after this that the word altar is mentioned, But I want us to look at one tonight that I believe is what we need to, once again bring in the glory, the presence, the majesty and power. It may be hard for some of you to imagine, but my Mom can be an outdoors lady. That fire had to roar, lest the sacrificial smoke lazily waft through the camp toward the people. Not satisfy with a service that just. Life is full of trouble, agony, and sorrow, but its also filled with beauty, fun, and laughter. Now, we know that in the old days they had a physical altar that they were to make sacrifices on. For the Son of Man is going to come in his Fathers glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done. One dictionary defines fire as 1) the active principle of burning, characterized by the heat and light of combustion; 2) a strong feeling and excitement; & 3) to become excited or aroused. Alabama. The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out. Evangelical/Non-Denominational, A. In the book of Leviticus tell us of the offering that are to be brought, to the altar in Chap 1:1-17 it gives us the discribtion of the burnt, offering and how important they were for the atonement of sins, and in our text Lev. People from all over town stood in the streets and watched the church as it burned. Receive email notifications when the latest James River Sermon has been posted. LEVITICUS 6:8-13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!. When they stop looking to God for answers they started to to fizzle out. Before he did, we could not even begin to give our bodies to God. Leviticus 6:8-13, Denomination: (Matt 26:33). Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God. The Oak Ridge Boys. Do you want it "No smoking" or do you want a sign that says "Caution: beware of flames?" Leviticus 6:13 NIV Acts 28: 1-10 The Lord wants to move his people forward, upward, onward. supports HTML5 video, 'The Family Of God' Bill Gaither Live Performance, Classic Billy Graham Sermon Explains Why Some Don't Answer The Call From God, Jesus Will Return And Billy Graham Asks If We're Ready, A Prayer for Continuous Joy - Your Daily Prayer - May 1. We are to present ourselves to God as the living sacrifice. Having trouble logging into your account? But what if we dont have anything we think is worthy, anything to sacrifice? Intro: Leviticus deals with removing any defilement which separates man from God. Don't Let Your Fire Go Out (Leviticus 6:12-13), Hebrews 11:29-12:2 -- Jesus Is Better #19 -- Jesus Makes People Of Faith, part 5, Season 4 | Ep. Children - Youth; Faith; Healing; Life; Marriage; Our Church. We, also, must keep that fire burning! Flame gives prayer access as well as wings, acceptance as well as energy. But now, since you know God, or rather have become known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elements? entained you ! See there is a bunch of things that cause us to lose the fire when it comes to serving God. The LORD said to Moses: We need a Spiritual Fire in our Churches, but we will never have it unless Someone Throws Some Wood on the Fire. Acts 2:1-4 NLT And the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt. Then you will be able to test and approve what Gods will ishis good, pleasing and perfect will. Let it not only inform you, but inflame you. It is Holiness that what makes our sacrifice acceptable to God. Jesus is attractive. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. And he is the Christ. You want to know why? This clothing consecrated the priest and set the priest apart. Don't let the fire on your altar go out. Acts 28:3 But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Scriptures: To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. that the Church is the place, where they can come to meet God ! These garments acted as a covering of the corruptible flesh with the incorruptible will of God. Those offerings are laid up in a special place and when the time comes we will receive the reward for those offerings. read more, Scripture: The fire needed to be kept burning because the fire was started by God Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out. " See they were used to the old testament where God was upset and would punished them for not Turning from their sinful ways. God told His people that they should never let the fire go out on the alter. He doesnt need our programs ! It's a fire people try to use when there is no daily prayer altar of sacrifice. thing that sticks out in this passage, is how the priest handles the burnt offering. WARNING: Satan would love nothing more than to drive a wedge between you and the pastor. Denomination: The fire was to burn continuously and never be extinguished. It was supposed to jut upward toward heaven. There is no incense without fire; no prayer without flame. E.M. Bounds. We pray. read more, Scripture: The local preacher drove up and noticed several people that he hadnt seen in a while. Noah Abram, Issac, Jacob Moses build altar ! endobj The person you consider needs to have equal or more power than you. Keep throwing wood on your fire! The Holy Ghost fire sanctifies, satisfies, justifies and purifies the believer. To live life with joy, we must cultivate its fruit in our lives by abiding in the Lord. Those of you who may be considering marriage, check the yoke and check the power meter. One night smoke and flames consumed this little church. It will hinder what God is trying to do in your heart. Scriptures: 1. I believe that is the reason we are here, we recognize the need of fresh oil in our lives He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. She always caught the most fish and she would always get a You are the priest and it is your job to be sure the fire never goes out. Peter ended up denying the Lord just hours after insisting that he would be willing to die for him. We need to listen to the words of Paul here. Rather that Look to God. Holy Spirit, Fire, Holy Spirit Baptism, Holy Spirit General, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, Help your church understand God's plan in pain, Call your people to experience a higher freedom, Proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth. And that is the point I want to focus on. Seventh-Day Adventist. If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. Maybe we need to gather the wood, stoke the fire, be obedient to the Lord. Our entire beings -- eyes, hands, ears, mouths -- were depraved (Romans 3:9-18). THE SERPENT REVIVAL The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out. . Every morning the priest is to add firewood and arrange the burnt offering on the fire and burn the fat of the fellowship offerings on it. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Every morning the priest is to add firewood and arrange the burnt offering on the fire and burn the fat of the fellowship offerings on it. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. xko7{~:X@^44)^}hAl[n>pdifHwv9mOg7/g7~x?A~n/.7PFn_QRWeA[Vu!~x~$~:!_w_~ 9Qn#/&]@eZLxmY\,@wR| p! And we are to offer ourselves as the sacrifice. When you got that pink slip, what was that like? that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. And I am not talking about the Old Testament altar of burnt offering, I am talking about our fire, our flame for God. Leviticus 6:9-13, Romans 12:1, Sermon Topics: Moses and Aaron then went into the Tent of Meeting. endobj Don't let the fire go out - Sermon Videos. How many want the world, nation, cities our community our Churches. The believer has to receive power from God and that fire must never go out. You can do bad all by yourself. Where is your power? The fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed. "Give Aaron and his sons this command: `These are the regulations for the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to has to do with the ashes and how the priest dealt with them. 3.What comes after the fire? In other words his preaching invoked a mind change concerning behavior in life and he baptized unto repentance. The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. They must rage. read more, Denomination: The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out. What happened? No matter the trouble, God can turn it around for your good! A great message to remind us that it is our responsibility to continually seek after God. Here in Lev. Not some dead, dry, barely surviving churchbut a church that is on fire for, Connecting the disconnected into a vital relationship with Jesus Christ, Copyright 2017 FOLCC | All Rights Reserved, Stay On Fire For God We Cant Let The Spirits Fire Go Out. At times we chose to turn away from God. Old time " after services " many years 10- mid-night to dawn, seeking the face of God waiting till the glory fell ! Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. INCENSE: incense, smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice, sweet smoke of sacrifice, QUOTE: Prayer ascends by fire. The fire on the altar of our hearts must be kept burning for the Lord. I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: 12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, Don't Let The Fire Go Out On The Altar Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Mar 24, 2001 (message contributor) based on 150 ratings (rate this sermon) | 74,390 views Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13 Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational Summary: This is a sermon to challegne us to keep the fire burning on our personal altar ! Proverbs 26:20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out the place where the glory of God is ! Jesus is our High Priest, but God also made us priests. Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? One reason that many Baptist never get on fire for God, is theyve never been set on fire BY God. For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth; Job 19:25 (NKJV) After he has gathered up the ashes, the priest was then to change back out of the ceremonial clothes into his regular clothing and then the priest was to carry the ashes outside the camp to dispose of, to a place that was ceremonial clean and set apart. Apostolic. During the time of John the Baptist, his preaching was unto repentance. Oh come church it a place we need to vist everyday ! Here in Leviticus the altar was set up in the tabernacle but later when they built a temple, the altar was in the temple. Be alert servants of the Master, 2nd The fire needed to be kept burning because the fire was started by God. QUOTE: Take care of giving up your first zeal; beware of cooling in the least degree. It goes without saying that if you have no power, you are an easy target and a magnet for mess. Our prayer is this message helps you fan into flame the gift of the Holy Spirit as you deepen your love and walk with Jesus. 2. In these verses, Solomon makes an interesting observation. Ive already told you what the passage was about and what it deals withthe burnt offering, and how the fire for the burnt offering must never go out. We do this by coming to the alter ! GUARANTEED! Rapid combustion in which a substance ignites and burns, producing heat, light and flame. Don't Let Your Fire Go Out. I baptise you with water for repentance. The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the tabernacle of the Lord, where the ark of God was. If you are member of the football team, you cant lose interest in football if you hang out with the coach. The fire continuously burning and the fire never going out. endobj to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. <> So, that is the first thing, but what about the second? It starts with us. But I am afraid, some have the same problem we see described in, and asked them, Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?, They answered, No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.. Then he is to take off these clothes and put on others, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a place that is ceremonially clean. These men didn't just sit around offering "thoughts and prayers" for the peeps. Animals had to be examined and then offered. All rights reserved. Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. 9655 Apple Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 Tel: 619-741-0630 E-mail: office@fhcsd.net Get directions on the map . Proverbs 26:20-21 Jeremiah 20:9 KJV You dont need anybody draining your power and pulling you down with them. 6:12-13 it tell us that the fire should never. Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that confess his name. As Paul journey's to Rome on a Ship, many unusual perhaps unwanted things occur, a storm, a shipwreck and a snake. God brings the unwanted things into our life for His Purpose. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. Has your fire burned out? The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out. I'm sure at various places and times it was more difficult to obtain enough wood to keep that old altar's fire burning bright. He wants to move us forward, to take us further into the work and fruit of his Spirit. We need to GET ON FIRE, AND STAY ON FIRE! people who were, hungry for a move of God ! Its dangerous to live in this world without the fire of the Holy Ghost. Romans 12:1-2 Luke 9:23. . ), Romans 12:11 MSG Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that *other. Receive email notifications when the latest James River Blog has been posted. Top Artists. Pentecost: When the Holy Spirit comes, He fires us from past traditions, old exclusivism, and tepid temperatures,and gives us passion for the future. Don't let your fire go out: Church of Christ Sermons Cougan Collins 4.42K subscribers Subscribe 6 Share 219 views 9 years ago Church of Christ Sermon teaching you: don't let. We read his word in anticipation that the voice of heaven wills to break through into our modern minds. Our desire lies in our fire for God, how is your fire burning? Build A Fire Proverbs 26:20. I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Leviticus 6:9-13 NIV This increase reflects the continued growth in the share of the read more, Scripture: Its not easy to be around a person with no power because that person will drain the very life from you. This tells me that the fire is vitally important. 3 0 obj read more, Scripture: Go not from the word till you can say as those disciples, Did not our hearts burn within us? Luke 24:32. Thomas Watson. I heard a church member say, she wasnt coming back to the church because she couldnt see Jesus in the people. Baptist, Dan 3:2-30 Oh, you jumped up and down and shouted, "Oh, goody, I dont have to get up early tomorrow morning! It does with the restoration of the lost fellowship any man experiences between himself and God. Leviticus 6:12-13, Sermon Topics: I am fearful for you, that perhaps my labor for you has been wasted. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I amso much greater that I'm not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you. It will be impossible not difficult, not hard, it will be IMPOSSIBLE to stay on fire for God, and miss church! Newsboys. that His presence is there ! One night the church building caught fire and burned down. I was looking up what fire means and Strongs concordance said that the word usage for fire was Daniel 3:2-20, Denomination: Leviticus 9:23-24 NIV that we know that we are the temples of the living God ! And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown. 4 0 obj saith the Lord: Jer 23:29. I said it time that you and I walk, live like we know. 17 - United In The Workplace - Leaders , Archival Post: The Unfortunate and Ugly Move From Spirit to Flesh, Archival Post: United In Marriage Husband, Sacrificially Love. Nevertheless, Gods solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his, and, Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.. 1.Why does the fire come? 2 0 obj What causes it to be gone? Is not my word like a fire? The priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and he shall arrange the burnt offering on it and shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings. I believe that there is nothing in this book that is insignificant. You are watching Don't let the fire go out on Godtube.com the largest video sharing platform offering online Christian videos with faith-based, family friendly content. personal altar ! Acquiring the Fire of God That it. 1. Now, however, after the gospel shocked us into resurrection life, we can give our bodies to God as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to him (Romans 12:1-2). When they came out, they blessed the people; and the glory of the Lord appeared to all the people. It seems that so many today get fired up and two weeks later, they are in the dumps, missing church, doubting their salvation, giving in to temptation, vulnerable, weak, and discouraged, thinking about quitting on God. But he made sure that he informed those who repented that there would be one to come after him who would baptize with the Holy Ghost and with Fire. To purify Nah, dudes worked, and one job they had was to keep the fire on the altar of sacrifice at full blaze. And just like the priests we should be sanctified, set apart and prepared to offer our sacrifices to God. Romans 12:1 ESV And when our fire wanes and the smoke wafts, let us ask the Spirit for the strength to get that fire burning bright once again. Ye were hot and earnest once; be hot and earnest still, and let the fire which once burnt within you still animate you. Leviticus 9:23-24 NIV It is absolutely impossible to stay on fire for God if your relationship with your pastor is not right. First off what does it mean to be on fire for God? People from all over town stood in the streets and watched the church as it burned. Big Sister Cries Meeting New Baby For The First Kalyan Guessing Today | 29-04-23 | Fix OTC Kaly Little Puppy's Determination to Get on Treadmil Iam Tongi Performs Chilling Version Of The Sou Iam Tongi Earns Standing Ovation With Emotional 81-Year-Old Stuns Nursing Home With 'Unchained 7-Year-Old Sings Patsy Cline Classic Crazy. Maintain the Flame But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.. 10:1-2. Therefore honour God with your body. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. I seriously doubt if anyone here tonight would say no to a fresh anointing, a new level of authority and effectiveness in the kingdom. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out. Latest Sermon. So, just that we care clear on this, we are the altar in which God dwells. The number one reason that people get cold on God is that they fail to spend time with Him. Do you want to be enslaved to them all over again? They were all THERE!!! Often times as Christians we get saved and have a period of time where we are on fire for God. He has a plan for each one of you. That people may know that the God that I have given my, life too is alive and well and full of majesty full of power ! Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : How Do You Want Your Church, No Smoking Or Beware Of Flames, If The Preacher Is Dead, The Sermon Will Be Dead, Chasing The Dream, Preaching Greatness, And Knowing Your Audience. And I am not talking about the Old Testament altar of burnt offering, I am talking about our fire, our flame for God. Don't Let Your Fire Go Out Leviticus 6:9-13 In a little town unknown to many there was a small church. 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2, Denomination: THROW SOME WOOD ON THE FIRE The Bible first mentions the word alter in Gen. 8:20, Then Noah built an altar to the LORD, and took of every clean animal. Don't Let Your Fire Go Out Leviticus 6:9-13 In a little town unknown to many there was a small church. of God in to our lives thus into our world, our cities, community ! John the Baptist said, Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: NOTE: This is the first mention principle of the word fire, The first time we see fire, it is the angel at the Garden of Eden with the flaming sword.