Fight Fire with Water - Pastor Micah

2015-10-28

The Fire Triangle- Heat- Oxygen- FuelProverbs 26 (G.N.T.)20 - Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, quarreling stops.21 - Charcoal keeps the embers glowing, wood keeps the fire burning, and troublemakers keep arguments alive.James 3 (T.L.B.)5 - So also the tongue is a small thing, but what enormous damage it can do. A great forest can be set on fire by one tiny spark.

The Fire Triangle

- Heat

- Oxygen

- Fuel

Proverbs 26 (G.N.T.)

20 - Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, quarreling stops.

21 - Charcoal keeps the embers glowing, wood keeps the fire burning, and troublemakers keep arguments alive.

James 3 (T.L.B.)

5 - So also the tongue is a small thing, but what enormous damage it can do. A great forest can be set on fire by one tiny spark.

6 - And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is full of wickedness, and poisons every part of the body. And the tongue is set on fire by hell itself and can turn our whole lives into a blazing flame of destruction and disaster.

Wildfires can be accelerated by dead matter - dead leaves, twigs or branches. Wildfires are also caused by dryness or drought.

Point #1 - Fire Starters

Ephesians 4:31 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.

There is a BIG difference between dealing with disappointments & dwelling on the negative!

Point #2 - Fire Stirrers

Proverbs 26:21 - Charcoal keeps the embers glowing, wood keeps the fire burning, and troublemakers keep arguments alive.

Refuse to let someone warm themselves at the fire of your frustrations!

Point #3 - Fire Supporters

One of the most detrimental things that we can do in life, is to support something that God is stopping.

Which ember is God trying to extinguish?

Point #4 - Fire Stoppers

Don't tell me what was said about me, tell me why they were so comfortable to say it to you. - Steven Furtick