Arson – The Spark
Arson - "The Spark"
Main Text 2 Timothy 1:6 (ESV) — “Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” Supporting Story Samson — Judges 13–16 Big Idea The Spirit doesn’t come to warm you up; He comes to set you on fire. Pretending to be on fire will never warm your soul. Sermon Points 1. Fire fades when passion is misplaced. Judges 16:19You don’t lose fire overnight; you leak it through compromise.Don’t trade your calling for comfort. 2. Fire dies when dependence is lost. Judges 16:21–22Even when your fire goes out, the ashes can still spark again.Failure isn’t final when grace is growing back. 3. Fire returns when surrender replaces performance. Judges 16:28Real power ignites when you stop performing and start depending.Your greatest impact might come after your biggest fall.
Sermon Description
This message kicks off the ARSON series with a powerful call to personal revival — The Spark: When God Lights What’s Gone Cold. We’re not here to play it safe or fake passion. God’s Spirit doesn’t come to warm us up; He comes to set us on fire. Through the story of Samson, we’ll see how easy it is to lose the flame through compromise and comfort — and how God’s grace can re-light what’s grown numb. If you’ve ever felt spiritually dry or disconnected, this message is your reminder: the fire can burn again.
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:6; Judges 13–16; Acts 2:4
Small Group Discussion Questions
1️⃣ When was the last time you realized your “pilot light” had gone out?
What helped you notice it — and what did God use to reignite it?
2️⃣ Samson slowly leaked his fire through small compromises.
What are some “small leaks” that drain your spiritual passion today — even if they look harmless?
3️⃣ Have you ever confused passion for God with passion for activity, success, or ministry?
How do we keep passion from becoming performance?
4️⃣ Paul told Timothy to “fan into flame” the gift of God.
What are some practical ways to “fan” that flame in your everyday life — especially in busy seasons?
5️⃣ This week’s altar moment focused on repentance from spiritual numbness.
How can we, as a group, help each other stay awake to God’s presence instead of settling for routine faith?
Bible References: 2 Timothy 1:6; Judges 16:19–30; Acts 2:4
2 Deep Journal Questions
Where have you seen signs that your spiritual “pilot light” has gone out — and what would it look like for God to re-light it in this season?
What’s one area of your life where you’ve been performing instead of depending on God? How can surrender reopen space for His fire to move again?