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Hidden Sin - Part 8
Joshua Daniel
Joshua Daniel (1928 - 2014). Indian evangelist and president of Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship International, born in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, to N. Daniel, a mathematics teacher turned revivalist. Saved at 15, he began preaching at 16 to students in Madras, earning a Master’s in English Literature from Madras University. Joining his father’s ministry in 1954, he led Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship from 1963, headquartered in Chennai, growing it to hundreds of centers across India, Cyprus, Guyana, and London. Known as the “boy revivalist,” he authored Faith Is the Victory and delivered thousands of sermons, aired on TV and radio in multiple languages, focusing on salvation and revival. Married to Lily, they had three children, including John, who succeeded him. His annual retreats at Beulah Gardens drew 7,000-9,000, emphasizing prayer and holiness. Daniel’s ministry, marked by tentmaker missionaries, impacted millions despite later critiques of family-centric leadership.
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This sermon is a heartfelt plea for forgiveness and repentance, acknowledging personal failures in representing Jesus and spreading His message. The speaker humbly asks for forgiveness for their sins of omission, vanity, and pride, recognizing the need for a revival that should have reached every corner of the world. The focus is on seeking forgiveness, humility, and a heart that reflects the love and sacrifice of Jesus.
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Forgive us, morally irresponsible people. We proclaim Christ the Sinless died for me. But alas, that kind of spirit is not in us. Forgive us, O Lord. Forgive me, O Lord. These sheep, in the outing, what have they done? O God, O Deva, these sheep, in the outing, what have they done? It is my sin. I have not relayed the life of Jesus. I have not projected Jesus. My talents, my bigness, Forgive me, O Lord. Forgive my foolishness. Forgive my vanity. Forgive my pride. Let Jesus be seen. O loving Father, we humble ourselves before you. We humble ourselves before you. This revival should have reached every corner. This revival should have reached every corner of the world. O God, Our foolishness and vanity has stood in the way. Forgive me, O God. And I have failed much. I have failed much. I have failed much. Forgive me, O God. So many sins of omission. So many sins of omission. These sheep, in the outing, what have they done? Bad guidance, bad preaching, and bad have left grievous deficiencies in them and plagues in their families. Forgive us, O Lord. O gracious Savior, give us humble hearts. Give us the heart that comes from Calvary. We ask in Jesus' holy name. Amen.
Hidden Sin - Part 8
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Joshua Daniel (1928 - 2014). Indian evangelist and president of Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship International, born in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, to N. Daniel, a mathematics teacher turned revivalist. Saved at 15, he began preaching at 16 to students in Madras, earning a Master’s in English Literature from Madras University. Joining his father’s ministry in 1954, he led Laymen’s Evangelical Fellowship from 1963, headquartered in Chennai, growing it to hundreds of centers across India, Cyprus, Guyana, and London. Known as the “boy revivalist,” he authored Faith Is the Victory and delivered thousands of sermons, aired on TV and radio in multiple languages, focusing on salvation and revival. Married to Lily, they had three children, including John, who succeeded him. His annual retreats at Beulah Gardens drew 7,000-9,000, emphasizing prayer and holiness. Daniel’s ministry, marked by tentmaker missionaries, impacted millions despite later critiques of family-centric leadership.