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Ghost Stories

Authentic Church • May 5, 2025 • 51 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In Daniel 5, King Belshazzar mocked God by using sacred temple vessels at a drunken feast to praise idols, prompting God's hand to write a message of judgment on the wall. Pastor Bobby Chandler warns against mocking God, engaging in occult practices, or holding onto generational pride, reminding us that we cannot ignore God's warnings. Instead, believers are called to remember God's faithfulness and receive the redemption offered through the precious blood of Jesus Christ.

Themes

Respecting the Holiness of GodAvoiding Occult and Demonic PracticesConsequences of Mocking GodGenerational Pride vs. RedemptionRemembering God's Past FaithfulnessGod's Judgment and Mercy

Pastor's Points

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Do not mock God

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Don't forget what God has done

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You cannot ignore the writing on the wall

Key Points

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Do not mock God, because defiance and rebellion against His holiness carry severe consequences.
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Don't forget what God has done; remembering His past work grounds us when facing present trials.
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You cannot ignore the writing on the wall, as God's warnings and judgments are sure and cannot be evaded.
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Engaging in occult practices or seeking spiritual guidance outside of God leaves you without divine protection and opens the door to demonic oppression.
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What you sow into your life is what you will harvest; while God grants free will, no one can mock His justice without eventual consequences.
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Culture in the last days will mock biblical truth and elevate personal feelings over Scripture, but believers must align their lives with God's Word.
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Generational pride and dysfunctional family patterns do not have to define your future because believers are redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
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Sermon Moments

“The Bible's not boring. You're boring. I'm just kidding. I love you.”

“Ghosts are actually demons playing with you. We don't believe in ghosts; we believe according to the word of God that when you die, you are judged immediately.”

“Demons do not help you. Demons are not your friend... Only God can help you.”

“If you mishandle what is holy, it could cost you your life.”

“You can choose your decisions. You cannot choose your consequences.”

“You are not bound by what ran in your bloodline because the blood of Jesus runs deeper.”

“You didn't sin out of ignorance. You sinned out of arrogance.”

“He gave his only Son, Jesus Christ, to die for you upon the cross to take your sins and the judgment that you and I deserve.”

This Week

Evaluate media and spiritual content in your home, removing anything that glorifies the occult or encourages spiritual disobedience.

Write down past answered prayers and moments of God's deliverance to strengthen your faith during current struggles.

Practice immediate humility when confronted with wrongdoing, choosing to say 'I'm sorry' rather than holding on to stubborn pride.

Align your daily choices and emotions with the truth of Scripture instead of letting personal feelings dictate right and wrong.

Refrain from using God's holy name carelessly or manipulating faith for personal gain.

Guard your heart and eyes against desensitizing social media influences that foster anxiety and disrespect for God.

Seek out opportunities to offer biblical encouragement and godly wisdom to friends or family members facing difficult situations.

Remember This

God's holiness and warnings cannot be ignored, but through the precious blood of Jesus Christ, we are redeemed from pride and judgment to live in true spiritual freedom.

A Challenge for You

Open your eyes, stop playing around with things that do not matter, throw out media or influences feeding rebellion, stay in the Word of God, and fight back in the spiritual fight knowing you are loved by God.

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