THE NOTION OF AN AWAKENING (1 OF 12)
by Jerry Watts
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-18, Romans 13:11
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The Notion of an Awakening (1 of 12)
Series: Aiming at an Awakening
Jerry Watts
Deuteronomy 30:15-18/Romans 13:11
• On Monday I was praying about the upcoming SAW weekend with its logistics, promotion, buildup, expectations, and more. I worked on the announcement (screen), prayer emphasis, message schedule, and weekend particulars - consumed with connecting to God.
• It was then that God gave me a gentle reminder that this weekend is not an 'end' in itself, but a pathway to a new direction and focus for each of us, this church, and hopefully - the entire community. These next 30 days are like the training days.
• Next Monday is the "BCS National Championship." The young men and coaches who are involved in this game have been planning, preparing, and training for YEARS to get ready for this one event which will - be a part of them for the rest of their lives.
• Think about the USA Space program. The men and women in this program were selected as the 'elite of the elite' and trained for YEARS to go into space and have that experience which, literally, changed their lives.
• My heart is that during the next 30 days, as we plan, prepare, and pray, that God will visit us in such ways that we will be renewed and revived because we are awakened to the manifest presence of God in our daily lives. Every message I will speak to you for the next 4 weeks will focus on "Spiritual Awakening."
• The question for some is this: "Pastor, why are you so focused on Spiritual Awakening?" For me, it is a heart issue. Recently I read that Billy Graham said the #1 need for the American Church is "REVIVAL." Candidly, "Revival" is a good word, but it is misunderstood and misused.
• A Revival is not a series of meeting. A Revival does not center on gospel preaching and singing. A Revival is not a week, two-week, 4 day, or 1 day event. A true "Revival" is a restoration of 'God being in charge.' The reading material which I have points me to this.
• I have ...
Series: Aiming at an Awakening
Jerry Watts
Deuteronomy 30:15-18/Romans 13:11
• On Monday I was praying about the upcoming SAW weekend with its logistics, promotion, buildup, expectations, and more. I worked on the announcement (screen), prayer emphasis, message schedule, and weekend particulars - consumed with connecting to God.
• It was then that God gave me a gentle reminder that this weekend is not an 'end' in itself, but a pathway to a new direction and focus for each of us, this church, and hopefully - the entire community. These next 30 days are like the training days.
• Next Monday is the "BCS National Championship." The young men and coaches who are involved in this game have been planning, preparing, and training for YEARS to get ready for this one event which will - be a part of them for the rest of their lives.
• Think about the USA Space program. The men and women in this program were selected as the 'elite of the elite' and trained for YEARS to go into space and have that experience which, literally, changed their lives.
• My heart is that during the next 30 days, as we plan, prepare, and pray, that God will visit us in such ways that we will be renewed and revived because we are awakened to the manifest presence of God in our daily lives. Every message I will speak to you for the next 4 weeks will focus on "Spiritual Awakening."
• The question for some is this: "Pastor, why are you so focused on Spiritual Awakening?" For me, it is a heart issue. Recently I read that Billy Graham said the #1 need for the American Church is "REVIVAL." Candidly, "Revival" is a good word, but it is misunderstood and misused.
• A Revival is not a series of meeting. A Revival does not center on gospel preaching and singing. A Revival is not a week, two-week, 4 day, or 1 day event. A true "Revival" is a restoration of 'God being in charge.' The reading material which I have points me to this.
• I have ...
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