I went out after it and struck it, and delivered the lamb from its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught it by its beard, and struck and killed it. Watch Bill Johnson Easter Sermon - The Great Communion Revival. Most of us know the story about the judge who gave the widow what she wanted because she wore him out by coming back again and again. Text: Psalm 85:1-6 I mean it to describe a situation where large numbers of people are fired up to seek God fully, yearn for obedience, confess sin in their life, and experience the joy and freedom of walking with God. This verse gives me hope because we seem to be in a bad state today. Everyone who was present for those five nights spent As a church prepares for revival, it's important to have a time of self-examination. Men and women realize the glory and holiness of God. They believed that the situation called for an all-out evangelistic effort. When God sends revival, the church wakes up. That much is obvious. This is a sermon about revival. Sermon: How to be an instrument of revival? read more, Scripture: What difference should that make to us? You used to be lazy, but now you arent. For the Greeks, time is a circle. It is very similar to the fourth beatitude: Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled (Matthew 5:6). We need revival over and over again. Over and over again it goes, eternally rising and falling and rising again. It is an act of the sovereign God, and we cant dictate what he should do and when he should do it. Can we walk with God? People with a burden recognize others with a similar burden, so they join in and pray. In the Hebrides Islands of Scotland, two single, housebound ladies in their eighties prayed earnestly for revival. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. You may wonder, what does that A national revival of Great Awakening proportions is some- Revival (Section 5) HINDRANCES TO REVIVALS (From Charles Finneys Lectures) -When we would rather make money than give money. A. He will forgive. Well have time for people because we understand we are all created by the same God. Not even Bill Gates can say, I did this by myself. To be sure, it took courage and ingenuity and commitment and perseverance to build Microsoft. And revive us, because we deserve the heat of Your anger. read more, Scripture: Some were an apostasy. *Today, as much as ever before, we need to be rescued from the influence and the consequence of sin. I simply point out that revival is a sovereign move of God that cant be scheduled in advance. Preaching on Revival? We want God to come on the church in power and do amazing things. Real 10. Hebrews 4:13 says, Nothing in all creation is hidden from Gods sight. If my people, who are called by my name (v. 14a). To seek Gods face is to hunger for a closer walk with him. " Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be. http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/11/sermon-knowing-god-philippians-3.htm But I continue to pray that, in my lifetime or after, the Lord would send his showers of blessing upon our people through revival. 4. Our tears are not in vain. We must not dictate to the Lord about how the answer from heaven will come. Thats what Jesus means when he asks, When the Son of Man comes,will he find faith on the earth?. He is still the sovereign God who does whatever pleases him (Psalm 115:3). Answer. When I understand everything I have comes as a gift from God, my prayers will be filled with gratitude, love and praise. hbbd``b`$+@@]" RH ! HpDi *Are you aware of your sin? 6. This triggered a process of person after person making peace with each other. Help your congregation see the need to return to the Lord with repentance and humility, and watch as God restores His people and glorifies His name. *Vsevolod Lytkin really wanted to hear from God. read more, Scripture: One of the top priorities for pastors is preaching powerful sermons. Contributed by Charles Howington on Oct 15, 2003. based on 23 ratings. The answer is, No, but. We have to start by understanding the way we are. Once we see that, the possibility of genuine change and real spiritual growth is open to us. He served as Assistant Pastor at Portadown Baptist Church before receiving a call to the pastorate of the Iron Hall Assembly in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I hear the tales of what God has done Evangelical/Non-Denominational, Sermon I hear stories about revivals of the past. He calls us one by one to follow him. A. Peters was an authoritative sermon delivered passionately, (Acts 2:14; Acts 2:40). Perhaps we should repeat the Chinese prayer that goes this way: O Lord, change the world. Revival,is God's desire for His People, for His church,and for our country. November 25, 2007 We can hope that He will send revival to our souls, our families, and our nation. :wvU60v h @E'u23H%hfIx .iV4aS@a0d !2T# !+ endstream endobj 33 0 obj <>>>/Metadata 22 0 R/Pages 30 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 34 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Tabs/W/Thumb 19 0 R/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 35 0 obj <>stream Many people say they want revival, but are they ready to pay the price? Subject: Revival Will he find faith in your heart? However, finding fresh ideas for sermons each and every week of the year can be a challenge. Im certainly encouraged by the thousands who have come to the various state capitals to pray with Franklin Graham. It begins with you and it begins with me. Revival Is For The Redeemed This message views the revival at Pentecost and notes how revival often occurs after a season of prayer and during times of economic hardship. 1) Haggais Revival *In vs. 1-3, the Psalm writer looked back to the great things our God has done. The question is, what are you hungry for right now? read more, Scripture: So, on March 28, 1858, Spurgeon preached his sermon, "The Great Revival.". In 1 Samuel 17:32-37, David said this to King Saul: 32. But we can surely hope in God's goodness and truth. Take a quick look at Luke 18:1-8, which we call the Parable of the Persistent Widow. -When we would rather watch TV than read the Bible and pray. You can connect to Gods reviving Spirit wherever you are, but we need to be stirred to pray once more for God to revive his Church. read more, Scripture: We need to cry out to God for ourselves and others, that the Lord would turn our hearts to Him. Next Sunday night we will be starting our revival. A month ago I preached to you that our church could change the world by greater faith and vision. What great things happened after that! But David said to Saul, "Your servant used to keep his father's sheep, and when a lion or a bear came and took a lamb out of the flock. The greatest need is for spiritual revival, for a fresh infusion of divine life into the Church, for an awakening in the lives of God 's people and an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Then in vs. 4-7 he began to look around his world, and look within his own heart. I have shared my notes almost exactly as I preached from them. As we begin another new year, let us, with anticipation and zeal, talk about what we can do in the future. You used to cheat on your wife, but now you dont. 34. Are we rich and unenthusiastic, does the church's work need revival, can tired church leaders be revived in spirit? ADVERTISEMENT Acts 2:1-4, Denomination: The word proclaimed boldly and passionately is the fuel of revival. It would be a great encouragement to me and a contribution to the edification of the Church. Revival is the sovereign work of Almighty God. Before the week was over, the two boys walked down the aisle and prayed to receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Certainly the verse lays out a plan for us to follow. -- Only on the cross of Jesus Christ! Will he find anyone still believing or will everyone turn away? People become aware of spiritual things as they never were before. Psalm 85:6, Denomination: Haggai 1, Zechariah 2, Malachi 4, Denomination: In this political season, when clergy of all stripes rush to support their preferred candidates, its important to remember 2 Chronicles 7:14 was not written to the Democrats or the Republicans. And he gave this testimony: 9. Church Of God. Revival awakens the saved from a state of spiritual slumber. Start there and by Gods grace revival will begin inside your own heart. But they often quoted verses from the Bible to mock or refute them. All who could were asked to come to a quiet, wooded spot on the outskirts of Charlotte and spend the day waiting on the Lord. Our burden is not in vain. . I hope to encourage the preaching of real revival not just a special event, a church growth campaign or a counterfeit. We use cookies to help improve, promote, and protect our content and services. But heres the kicker. *During the depression days of 1932, a small group of Christian businessmen got greatly concerned about the spiritual and moral decay in their city: Charlotte, North Carolina. Acts 2:1-47, Denomination: Revival sermon results are evident in the spiritual awakening of the believer and help deepen their faith. Will he find faith in your family? *They were disappointed, but still felt that God wanted to do something big. Sermon-210103 Page 1 . I believe we are living in the last days before the coming of the Lord. 85:1-6 All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. No, I dont mean the Catholics. After Samson had slain 1000 Philistines, he was about to die of thirst. Someday, there will be no tomorrow. The word "revival" is from the Hebrew word chayah and means "to bring back to life," to "restore to consciousness," or to "restore to a previous condition." We might say, "The drowning victim was miraculously revived." As used in the Bible, it means a restoration, rejuvenation, or renewal of interest after spiritual neglect, oblivion, or obscurity. One of the most important callings of leaders is to yearn and pray for unity and do all they can to facilitate it. The Greatest Need Of The Church, Is Revival. read more. Assembly Of God. *BUT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT THEY WILL HAVE REVIVAL, BUT THEY WILL Today, I The next night those two boys came back, and the next. Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You? Will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wi. Can our enthusiasm be revived? We can look back at the great things God has done in our own lives. That was at least 50 years ago. The disciples themselves were afraid. read more, Scripture: -When church dinners are better attended than prayer meetings. Its easy to say, America needs to get right with God or My neighbor needs changing or My church needs revival. Those statements can become excuses for evading our own responsibility. So that we will be able to catch the fullness of the upcoming revival. The famous revival prayer, Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? (Psalm 85:6) suggests a tone of earnest desire. Neither man has anything to boast about. We need to be open to Gods surprising works and be careful about stifling them. His parents were Communist professors at one of the universities in the Old Soviet Union. Psalm 85:1-6. More than one scholar has forwarded the position that Charles Finney (1792-1875) invented the invitation. 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