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Chuck Smith

Isaiah 33:14

Chuck Smith

The sermon emphasizes the power and judgment of God, revealed as a consuming fire, and the importance of dwelling in His presence.
Chuck Smith explores Isaiah 33:14, emphasizing the consuming and purifying nature of God as fire. He illustrates how the fierce Assyrian army surrounded Jerusalem, yet God's deliverance was evident when the enemy was defeated overnight. The sermon highlights the fear that grips sinners and hypocrites in Zion when confronted with God's holiness and power. Smith challenges listeners to reflect on their relationship with God, recognizing that fleeing from His presence is impossible and that His fire can either purify or consume. Ultimately, he urges the congregation to consider what God's fire is doing in their lives.

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Intro. Assyria spoils but is never spoiled. Fierceness has subdued all countries

now surrounded Jerusalem. Within the city a king who was trusting in the

deliverance of Jehovah promised by the prophet. One morning as the tower

guards looked out over the enemy and saw 185,000 dead bodies lying. "The

sinners in Zion are afraid, fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrite, who

among us shall dwell with the devouring."

I. GOD REVEALED AS FIRE.

A. Heb. "Our God is a consuming fire."

B. "He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit & Fire.

C. His eyes as a flame of fire.

II. THE NATURE OF FIRE.

A. Consuming.

B. Purifying.

1. Isa. call and vision.

2. "Gold tried in fire."

C. Transmits into permanency, forging.

D. It is everywhere.

1. Throughout nature Eremacasus.

2. Immense of God's presence.

III. THE RESULT OF SEEING THE FIRE OF GOD.

Sinners in Zion are afraid.

A. Fearfulness has surprised the hypocrite.

1. Dwell.

a. Approach.

b. Flee.

IV. DWELLER IN FIRE, "YOU CAN'T FLEE GOD."

A. The questions is what is it doing to me?

Sermon Outline

  1. GOD REVEALED AS FIRE
  2. THE NATURE OF FIRE
  3. THE RESULT OF SEEING THE FIRE OF GOD
  4. DWELLER IN FIRE, 'YOU CAN'T FLEE GOD'
  5. The questions is what is it doing to me?
  6. Purifying
  7. Transmits into permanency, forging
  8. It is everywhere

Key Quotes

“Our God is a consuming fire.” — Chuck Smith
“He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit & Fire.” — Chuck Smith
“The sinners in Zion are afraid, fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrite, who among us shall dwell with the devouring.” — Chuck Smith

Application Points

  • We should have a deep respect for God's power and judgment.
  • We should be aware of our sin and seek to be purified by God's fire.
  • We should seek to dwell in the presence of God, where we can be transformed by His love and power.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to be a consuming fire?
It means that God's presence is powerful and can purify us, but also warns us of the consequences of sin.
Why are the sinners in Zion afraid?
They are afraid because they see the power and judgment of God, and know they are not right with Him.
What is the significance of the fire being everywhere?
It shows that God's presence is all around us, and that we cannot escape His judgment or His love.
What does it mean to dwell in the fire of God?
It means to be in a relationship with God, where we are aware of His presence and power, and are being transformed by it.

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