MY NEED FOR REVIVAL (3 OF 3)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: Romans 4:1-5, Romans 4:16-25
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Title: My Need For Revival (3 of 3)
Series: Needing Revival, Experiencing God
Author: Scott Maze
Text: Romans 4:1-5, 16-25
Every single Christian and every church will need revival. Revival is part of the pattern the Holy Spirit uses to reconnect you to the gospel.1 Revival and spiritual awakening is when a group of people rediscover the power of the gospel.
Nearly every single person can look at church and conclude the church was built for more impact than any church is seeing today. Even nonreligious people can look over a church and say, "I'm not that impressed. Your behavior doesn't match your beliefs." And they go on ignoring the church. So every Christian and every church will need revival.
A revival is a time when sleepy Christians wake up, when nominal Christians convert to Christ, and when non-Christians come to faith in Christ. This is accompanied by an increase in the conviction of sin, an increase in the consciousness of God's mercy and our unworthiness.
I invite you to find Romans 4 with me.
No one can force a major revival to happen by pushing the right buttons. Here are 3 marks that help distinguish a real awakening from the phony emotional stuff that passes for an awakening.
I'll be in Romans 4 with you in a moment.
3 Marks of True Revival
Jonathan Edwards was the great pastor in Northampton, MS, and experienced several revivals in his time there. In fact, nearly 300 years ago, during the First Great Awakening, he penned a book where he outlines these 3 true marks of a revival. Usually, a time of renewal is preceded by a crisis, and during the crisis, God's people really seek His presence.2 The people of God had a thirst for the living God.3 When you study the awakenings in the past, I don't know of one that wasn't preceded by an extraordinary time of prayer. The Holy Spirit uses "extraordinary prayer" - united, persistent, and kingdom-centered prayer.
1. A Deeper Awareness of God's Presence
2. An Increased Se ...
Series: Needing Revival, Experiencing God
Author: Scott Maze
Text: Romans 4:1-5, 16-25
Every single Christian and every church will need revival. Revival is part of the pattern the Holy Spirit uses to reconnect you to the gospel.1 Revival and spiritual awakening is when a group of people rediscover the power of the gospel.
Nearly every single person can look at church and conclude the church was built for more impact than any church is seeing today. Even nonreligious people can look over a church and say, "I'm not that impressed. Your behavior doesn't match your beliefs." And they go on ignoring the church. So every Christian and every church will need revival.
A revival is a time when sleepy Christians wake up, when nominal Christians convert to Christ, and when non-Christians come to faith in Christ. This is accompanied by an increase in the conviction of sin, an increase in the consciousness of God's mercy and our unworthiness.
I invite you to find Romans 4 with me.
No one can force a major revival to happen by pushing the right buttons. Here are 3 marks that help distinguish a real awakening from the phony emotional stuff that passes for an awakening.
I'll be in Romans 4 with you in a moment.
3 Marks of True Revival
Jonathan Edwards was the great pastor in Northampton, MS, and experienced several revivals in his time there. In fact, nearly 300 years ago, during the First Great Awakening, he penned a book where he outlines these 3 true marks of a revival. Usually, a time of renewal is preceded by a crisis, and during the crisis, God's people really seek His presence.2 The people of God had a thirst for the living God.3 When you study the awakenings in the past, I don't know of one that wasn't preceded by an extraordinary time of prayer. The Holy Spirit uses "extraordinary prayer" - united, persistent, and kingdom-centered prayer.
1. A Deeper Awareness of God's Presence
2. An Increased Se ...
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