Unquenchable Love of the Holy Spirit — Ajay Chakravarthy — June 4, 2023
https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/unquenchable-love-of-the-holy-spirit River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon emphasizes the unquenchable nature of God's love, comparing it to a fire or the light of the sun which cannot be extinguished by any force. The speaker uses scripture, referencing Song of Solomon 8:7 and Romans 5:5, to illustrate that this divine love, exemplified by Jesus, remains constant despite opposition or hardship. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to reflect on this enduring, powerful love.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does unquenchable mean?Unquenchable means a fire so massive that it cannot be put out with a small bucket of water.
Many waters cannot quench loveSong of Solomon teaches that no amount of water can quench true love, and Romans explains this love is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.Song of Solomon 8:7
The light shines in the darknessJust as the sun's heat cannot be diminished by the ocean, the light and love of Jesus triumphs over all darkness.John 1:5
Growing up in Nazareth with hostile brothersJesus grew up in Nazareth with brothers who did not believe in him and ultimately wanted him to be killed in Judea.
Shining the light in the greatest darknessJesus moved to Capernaum in the region of Galilee, a place once considered worthless, to bring light to those sitting in darkness.Matthew 4:13–16
Responding to evil with unquenchable loveEven when the Pharisees accused Jesus of casting out demons by Beelzebul after he performed good deeds, his love remained unquenchable.Matthew 12:22–23
Enduring the flood at CalvaryAt the cross, passersby, chief priests, and even the crucified robbers hurled insults like water trying to drench his love, but Jesus responded with forgiveness.
Running with footmen and horsesJeremiah asks how we can compete with horses if we get tired running against men, pointing to the greater trials coming in the last days.
When the love of many grows coldMatthew warns that in the last days lawlessness will increase and most people's love will grow cold when tested.Matthew 24:9–12
Loving those who insult usIt is easy to love those who love us, but Jesus commands us to rejoice when people insult and persecute us for His name.Matthew 5:46
The sins of the last daysSecond Timothy outlines that people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, and lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.
Examining the heart like JonahJonah showed how self-love and self-justification make a person angry when things do not go their way, even during a great revival.
Lot choosing the well-watered valleyLot chose the lush valley toward Sodom based on worldly sight, demonstrating the danger of the love of money and pleasure.Genesis 13:10
Shining like starsGod promises that believers can have the same life and unquenchable light that Jesus manifested, shining like stars in a dark world.
Strength comes from the Holy SpiritLike Samson acknowledged that his strength depended on the Holy Spirit remaining upon him, we cannot endure trial in our own human strength.
The good news of Christ's redemptionThe good news is that Christ gives us eternal life and puts a light in our hearts through His Holy Spirit that the darkest times cannot extinguish.
Transforming hostile brothers into apostlesGod transformed Jesus's own brothers, James and Jude, who once opposed Him, filling them with the Holy Spirit to write Scripture and persevere under trial.
