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  1.2 HINDRANCES TO REVIVAL
  by Colin Peckham
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of praying for those who
hurt us and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with them.

Duration: 3:29 Topics: "Revival"
Scripture References: Psalm 24:7

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In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the kingdom of God as a source
of justice, joy, mercy, and grace. The congregation is encouraged to
sing hymns that reflect these qualities and to rejoice in the love of
Jesus. The sermon takes a brief pause to address a recent act of
vandalism in the church, urging the congregation to pray for those
responsible and hope for their redemption. Overall, the sermon
emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with the kingdom of
God and spreading its message of love and forgiveness.

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CONTENT
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Our opening hymn today is number 651. We're going to stand and sing this
hymn together after the introduction. The kingdom of God is justice and
joy.

♪ The kingdom of God is justice and joy. For Jesus' soul was in goodness
tried. On trial and glory with Jesus we know.

And here and hereafter the kingdom shall go on. The kingdom of God is
mercy and grace. The captives are free, the sinners find place.

We are blessed, our help from God's hand came to share. And hope is
awakened in place of his care. We believe the good news, repent and
rejoice.

In love for our sinners, God cries to his cross. For in Jesus we come,
in heaven we go. The heirs of the kingdom shall answer his call.

And all will know. Before Colin comes to speak to us, I just want to
commit our time to God. Before I do that, I'd just like to tell you that
last night the church was very slightly vandalized and that this back
window was broken.

And the stewards have done their best to clean the glass, to sweep it.
But if you see any small particles of glass, just either pick it up or
be aware of it and tell someone about it so that it can be taken care
of. You know, the scripture tells us that we should pray for those who
hurt us, who would despitefully use us.

And in that time of prayer, we're going to pray for these people who
vandalized the building and ask that this incident will stick in their
mind and God will touch their conscience and that one day they might
come to know him as we do, as our Saviour and Lord. Let us pray
together.

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Audio: https://sermonindex1.b-cdn.net/22/SID22291.mp3
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/colin-peckham/12-hindrances-to-revival/
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