Revival
In a biblical context, "revival" typically refers to a renewed interest in or return to spiritual fervor and commitment to God. The term encapsulates both a personal and communal awakening towards faith, often marked by repentance, prayer, and a deepening of one's relationship with God. The concept of revival is seen throughout Scripture, notably in instances where the people of Israel turned back to God after periods of spiritual decline. For example, in 2 Chronicles 7:14, God calls His people to humility and prayer, promising that if they seek Him, He will hear and heal their land.Revival is often associated with significant movements of the Holy Spirit that lead to transformation and renewed zeal for worship and service. Acts 2 describes the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, which resulted in a powerful revival among the early Christians, leading to the growth of the church. Similarly, the prophetic calls for repentance and renewal found in books like Joel (Joel 2:28-32) and Isaiah highlight the idea that revival is a divine act where God restores His people, leading them to experience His presence in profound ways. Thus, revival in the Bible is both a spiritual awakening initiated by God and a response from His people.
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**Long Interview of Leonard Ravenhill by David Mainse
By Leonard Ravenhill46K37:51RevivalPSA 46:10PRO 3:5The video is the first of three phone messages by Revival God's Way, Revival Crane. Revival Crane is known for his powerful preaching and singing. In this message, he discusses the importance of the local church and how it plays a role in revival. He emphasizes the need for believers to come together and support one another in their faith. The video also mentions that Revival Crane has written books and is appreciated by many listeners.
Accountability to God - Part 1
By Leonard Ravenhill24K29:18RevivalAccountabilityPSA 51:10MAT 24:14LUK 19:10JHN 14:1ROM 6:222CO 5:10JAS 5:161PE 4:51JN 1:9REV 3:19Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the urgency of accountability to God, arguing that if believers truly believed in the imminent return of Jesus, their lives would reflect that belief through prayer and righteous living. He critiques the complacency of Christians who are satisfied with their spiritual state and calls for a revival that stems from a genuine restoration of first love for Christ. Ravenhill shares powerful testimonies of transformation, illustrating how true repentance and obedience lead to joy and a renewed relationship with God. He challenges the church to confront sin and seek holiness, reminding them that God desires a broken and contrite heart. Ultimately, he urges believers to live as if Christ's return is imminent, impacting their actions and relationships.
The Price of Revival
By Leonard Ravenhill20K1:21:11RevivalIn this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and how God called him to the backside of the desert despite his impressive qualifications and accomplishments. The speaker also shares the story of Hudson Taylor, a missionary in China, who dedicated his life to prayer and saw incredible results. The sermon emphasizes the power of prayer and the importance of seeking God's will above all else. The speaker concludes by highlighting the life of the Prophet Elijah and how his life can be summarized in just two words: "he prayed."
Do These Things Move You?
By Leonard Ravenhill17K56:35RevivalMAT 6:331CO 13:42CO 6:5In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having unwavering faith in God, even in the midst of challenging circumstances. He uses the example of a man who remained calm and unshaken during a violent storm at sea, demonstrating that having nothing can actually be an advantage because there is nothing to lose. The speaker also highlights the peace that comes from having a relationship with God, as well as the role of Christian workers in preaching the word of God. He references 2 Corinthians 6 to explain the hardships and trials that ministers may face, but emphasizes that enduring these challenges is a testament to their faith and love for God.
Heart Preparation for Revival
By Duncan Campbell16K48:01RevivalPSA 139:23MAT 6:33JHN 3:211JN 1:11JN 1:7In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of walking in the light and having fellowship with one another. He highlights the need for genuine repentance and obedience in order to experience true holiness. The speaker shares a personal testimony of his own journey towards getting right with God and experiencing revival. He encourages the audience to have a hunger for God and to be willing to pay any cost to be in the light and experience the power of God.
True Revival - Part 1 (Cd Quality)
By Leonard Ravenhill16K27:58RevivalGEN 17:3GEN 17:17EXO 13:21EXO 40:38PSA 72:8ISA 6:6JHN 1:29In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a recent earthquake in Houston and connects it to the idea of the whole creation groaning, expressing dissatisfaction and a limit to materialism. The speaker then discusses the story of Abraham and how he questioned God's promise of inheriting the land. After a vision of God, Abraham experiences a horror of great darkness. The speaker emphasizes the need for revival and references the Wells revival, where men in a coal mine cried out for revival and the spirit of God came upon them. The sermon concludes with a critique of the church's focus on worldly things instead of repentance and the mission to spread the message of repentance.
Can We Have a Revival?
By Oswald J. Smith15K56:15Revival2SA 7:142CH 7:14MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his son who became a pastor after accepting Jesus as his Savior at the age of five. He emphasizes the importance of reaching out to children with the gospel and expresses his disbelief that some parents do not have a burden for their unsaved children. The speaker then recounts his own experience of attending evangelistic meetings in Toronto and seeing cards with the words "Get Right With God" scattered throughout the city. He describes how he eventually found Jesus as his personal Savior and highlights the transformative power of this encounter. The sermon concludes with the speaker urging Christians to get right with God and inviting people to partake in the gospel feast.
Revive Us Again
By Duncan Campbell14K1:06:12RevivalPSA 85:4PSA 85:11MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of being in touch with God and hearing His voice. He shares a personal experience of witnessing a powerful revival on an island where people were freed from doctrinal constraints and open to the work of the Holy Spirit. The speaker also discusses how God can move in communities where the Word of God is largely unknown, citing an example of a godless community in the Midlands of England that experienced a powerful spiritual awakening. The sermon concludes with the speaker's own journey of drifting away from God and the need for personal repentance and surrender to His will.
Revival
By Leonard Ravenhill12K1:17:41Revival1KI 17:11KI 17:13ISA 6:5ACT 8:29ROM 8:27In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Isaiah chapter 6 and highlights three key words: woe, love, and go. The first word, woe, represents confession and recognizing our own sinfulness. The second word, love, represents the cleansing and forgiveness that comes from God. The third word, go, represents the commissioning of believers to share the message of God with the world. The preacher emphasizes the need for vision and passion in the Church today, and encourages believers to be spiritually minded and actively engaged in bringing revival and blessing to others.
Revival Series 1 - Part 1
By Leonard Ravenhill12K39:12RevivalJDG 16:6In this sermon, the preacher discusses the current state of America and mankind, stating that they cannot hold together for another five years. He plans to preach on various topics such as the second coming of Christ, revival, vision, judgment, the cross, and problems in the Christian life. The preacher also mentions a book called "Death in the City" which discusses how God has rejected those in America who have rejected Him. He then talks about the decline of the church, stating that it began with supernatural power but is now ending with superficiality. The preacher concludes by mentioning the story of Samson as a representation of the current state of the church and the world.
Anahiem Talk on Revival
By Leonard Ravenhill12K1:12:33RevivalISA 6:5MAT 14:13JHN 2:13ACT 2:4REV 4:8In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of having a three-fold vision. He shares a story about a Welshman named Stephen Jeffries who was able to elicit a response from the congregation by asking if anyone wanted to be saved or healed. When no one responded to the question of salvation, a woman raised her hand when asked about healing. The preacher then brings a boy with a deep shoe onto the platform and declares himself as Jesus' ambassador. The congregation is asked to pray, and everyone participates, demonstrating unity. The preacher emphasizes the need for believers to know God and do exploits, rather than being consumed by worldly distractions like watching sports on TV. The sermon concludes with a reference to Isaiah 6:7-8, where the prophet Isaiah is cleansed and commissioned by God.
Oh, America, America!
By Leonard Ravenhill12K49:17RevivalMAT 6:33LUK 3:10LUK 19:41The sermon transcript discusses the importance of the Holy Ghost in preaching the word of God. It mentions a preacher named Bob Phillips who had a powerful impact on the audience during a meeting, leading to repentance. The transcript also criticizes the lack of focus on the Word of God in modern evangelism and emphasizes the need for true revival. It shares a story about two girls from the Salvation Army who labored diligently in a poor city, eventually witnessing a breakthrough in spiritual barrenness. Overall, the transcript highlights the importance of relying on the power of the Holy Ghost and the Word of God in preaching and revival.
(Revival) Part 1 - Phenomena
By Martyn-Lloyd Jones12K38:20RevivalJOL 2:28MAT 6:33ACT 2:12ACT 2:15In this sermon, the preacher discusses the purpose and object of the Holy Spirit's work in the world. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's work is meant to draw attention to God and His kingdom through unusual phenomena. The preacher also highlights that the Holy Spirit affects the whole person, not just their emotions or intellect. He uses the example of the disciples on the day of Pentecost, who were mistaken for being drunk because of the extraordinary things happening to them. The preacher concludes by referencing the prophecy of Joel, where God promises to pour out His Spirit on all flesh in the last days.
The Enemy of Revival - Part 1 (Cd Quality)
By Leonard Ravenhill10K59:27RevivalJDG 13:1JDG 16:6ISA 6:9MAT 6:33ROM 7:24GAL 2:20COL 1:27In this sermon, the preacher starts by quoting a scripture about the children of Israel doing evil in the sight of the Lord and being delivered into the hands of the Philistines for 40 years. He then shares a story about a man who claimed that all robots present God as a terrorist. The preacher criticizes this view and emphasizes the importance of understanding God's true nature. He goes on to talk about the judgment day when all people, including believers and non-believers, will stand before God. The sermon also touches on the topic of entertainment in the church and how it can be a substitute for true joy. The preacher encourages the presence of the Holy Spirit to keep young people engaged and emphasizes the need for silence and reverence in the presence of God. The sermon concludes with a reference to the story of Samson and his strength, highlighting the importance of being bound to God's will rather than worldly desires.
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire
By Jim Cymbala8.8K51:32RevivalMAT 6:33MAT 11:28MAT 21:12JHN 1:29JHN 2:13JHN 4:1JHN 10:11In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Jesus overturning tables in the temple. He emphasizes the importance of not only doing God's work, but also doing it in the right spirit. The speaker warns against treating gospel work as just another way to make a living, and emphasizes the need to give glory to God in all that we do. He also shares a personal experience of his daughter straying from God and how prayer brought her back, highlighting the power of prayer and the faithfulness of God.
Revival Lectures Series - Short
By Leonard Ravenhill8.8K28:15Revival2CH 7:14PSA 85:4JOL 1:13JOL 2:11JOL 2:13JOL 2:17In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a vision and burden for the lost souls in the world. He highlights the alarming fact that there are more lost people now than ever before, even 2,000 years after Jesus Christ came into the world. The speaker urges listeners to turn to the Lord with fasting, weeping, and mourning, and to rend their hearts in repentance. He also calls on the priests and ministers to intercede for the people and plead with God to spare them from reproach and the rule of the heathens. The sermon emphasizes the need for brokenness and discipline in order to experience the awesomeness of God's presence and power.
The Burdens of Ravenhill - Part 6 (Compilation)
By Leonard Ravenhill8.6K17:32RevivalAnointing Of The Holy SpiritCompilationJOL 2:28Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the urgent need for the church to return to its roots of genuine faith and reliance on the Holy Spirit, warning against the complacency and permissiveness that have infiltrated modern Christianity. He asserts that God will raise up humble, anointed individuals—young men and women—who truly love Him, rather than relying on the learned elite. Ravenhill calls for a deep, sacrificial commitment to prayer and the pursuit of God's presence, lamenting the loss of spiritual fervor in the church. He warns that many are adjusting to a lukewarm faith, but God desires a powerful revival through those willing to seek Him wholeheartedly. The preacher passionately urges believers to recognize their spiritual bankruptcy and to prepare for a new outpouring of God's Spirit.
True Revival - Part 2 (Cd Quality)
By Leonard Ravenhill8.1K28:09RevivalMAT 6:33ACT 15:8ROM 6:6In this sermon, the preacher talks about the powerful preaching of George Whitfield, a man who had a deep anointing from God. Whitfield's tears would flow as he preached, touching the hearts of those who heard him. The preacher emphasizes the importance of a broken heart for God and the need for revival in the world. He also highlights the contrast between the ease and comfort of some Christians and the desperate conditions faced by others who have never heard the gospel. The sermon concludes with a reminder that true revival comes from God and not from human efforts.
2 Chronicles 7
By Vance Havner7.8K37:06RevivalIn this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of confessing sins rather than covering them up. He uses the analogy of a water wheel in an old mill to illustrate how trying to make things work on our own is futile, but when we allow God to work in our lives, things will flow smoothly. The preacher also highlights the need for personal conviction and taking responsibility for our actions. He then discusses the importance of seeking God's face and the role of the Holy Spirit in salvation. Finally, he emphasizes the four things necessary for revival: prayer, seeking God's face, turning from wicked ways, and humbling ourselves before God.
If My People
By Curtis Hutson7.6K39:13Revival2CH 7:14PSA 51:17MAT 6:33JHN 15:52TI 3:16HEB 13:8JAS 4:6In this sermon, the preacher shares two stories to emphasize the importance of approaching the platform with confidence and faith. He encourages the congregation to start a fire in their hearts and unite in prayer to bring revival to their church and nation. The preacher emphasizes that God is still powerful and capable of working miracles today. He references 2 Chronicles 7:14, where God promises to hear and heal if His people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways. The preacher challenges the congregation to believe in the power of God's promises and take action to bring about revival.
(First Baptist Church) #1 - What Revival Is
By J. Edwin Orr7.5K1:00:31RevivalJOL 2:28HAB 3:2MAT 6:33ACT 1:6ACT 2:1ACT 2:36In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of revival and the role of believers in evangelism and teaching. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is the author of revival and the outpouring of the Spirit is the work of God. The speaker also highlights the need for the church to be revived in order to effectively carry out the Great Commission. He concludes by reminding the audience that while the work of God is to awaken the masses, the work of believers is to evangelize, teach, and give their testimony for righteousness.
Is This That?
By Vance Havner7.4K23:15RevivalISA 1:11ISA 6:8JOL 2:15JOL 2:28AMO 4:4MAT 23:23LUK 9:62In this sermon, Dr. Crouch addresses the state of the church and its lack of spiritual concern for the world. He compares the average church membership to a malfunctioning electric sign, with some members missing and others wavering. He emphasizes that the program of the professing church today is not aligned with what Peter was talking about in the Bible. Dr. Crouch highlights the importance of breaking up the fallow ground and repentance before expecting a harvest and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Revival Series 1 - Part 2
By Leonard Ravenhill7.4K42:20RevivalDAN 12:4ACT 2:1REV 1:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of prayer and the distractions that can prevent us from truly focusing on God. He highlights the materialistic and comfortable lifestyle that many people have, contrasting it with the spiritual poverty that can result from neglecting prayer. The speaker also mentions the global dominance of communism and the need for the church to rise up and rely on Jesus Christ for guidance and strength. The sermon references the story of Gideon from the Bible as an example of someone who initially doubted his own worth but ultimately embraced his calling as a mighty man of valor.
Revival Series 2
By Leonard Ravenhill7.2K54:24RevivalHEB 2:3HEB 3:1JUD 1:17JUD 1:19In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of immersing oneself in the Word of God. He shares his personal experience of realizing that he needed to be obedient to God and disciplined in his study of the Bible. The speaker criticizes those who prioritize money and entertainment over spiritual matters, stating that the only solution to the world's problems is a spiritual one found in the Church of the Living God. He also highlights the significance of memorizing scripture and warns against neglecting the little things that can have a big impact on our lives.
When God Stepped Down - Part 2 (Cd Quality)
By Duncan Campbell7.1K29:32RevivalConviction of SinRevival HistoryACT 2:17Duncan Campbell shares powerful testimonies of revival, recounting his experiences of addressing numerous meetings day and night, where the presence of God was palpable and many souls were saved. He describes the deep conviction of sin that gripped individuals, leading them to cry out for mercy, and the overwhelming awareness of God's presence that filled the churches and fields. Campbell emphasizes the importance of leaving people in their conviction, allowing God to work in their hearts, and highlights the lasting impact of revival on communities, with many individuals entering full-time ministry. He calls for a renewed hunger for God's presence and a desire to witness His miraculous work among His people.