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Yorrie Richards
Yorrie B. Richards (died 2011). Born in Maesteg, Wales, Yorrie Richards was a British evangelist known for his dramatic conversion and prophetic ministry. Raised in a rough environment, he struggled with drinking and was a feared figure locally until an Apostolic church’s prayers led to his salvation. Despite a persistent stutter, he boldly hired Maesteg’s town hall for evangelistic meetings, where, after initial struggles, intercessory prayer by “Uncle Dai” reportedly ushered in a powerful revival, with many saved and his stutter overcome during passionate preaching. Richards ministered primarily in the UK, including Nottingham, where he lived with his wife, Eirian, daughter of the evangelistic Carr family, and influenced younger preachers through deep, Spirit-led sermons. His ministry, marked by simplicity and revelations, extended to places like Dundee, though he authored no major books. Eirian, a knowledgeable partner, died years before him, leaving a void. Richards passed away in 2011 in Nottingham, leaving a legacy of fervent faith. He said, “The Lord’s glory cloud appeared, and souls were saved by His power.”
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This sermon explores the life of Yorrie Richards, who experienced God's revival power despite being seen as a hopeless case. It highlights themes of tragedy, failure, intercessory prayer, faith, obedience, and the presence of God in response to obedience. Viewers are encouraged to open their hearts to what the Lord may be saying to them through Yorrie's story.
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In this video, we are privileged to take a look into the life of someone who was touched by God's revival power. Yorrie Richards, by the world standard, was someone who was a hopeless case, someone that would never turn to God, an impossibility. But God delights in impossibilities. Yorrie came to faith and was used mightily by the Lord in bringing revival power to the situations that he attended. And I just want to draw your attention to four things that seem to be a theme in this DVD. Firstly, the sense of tragedy that Yorrie came across, particularly at the town hall meetings. His failure at that first meeting. Secondly, the intercessory prayer of Yorrie's friend David Howes, or Uncle Di, as he called him. And in response to that, Yorrie's then faith and his obedience to do the second night, to preach the second night, even though the first night was a complete disaster. And fourthly, God's presence appeared as a result of Yorrie's obedience. So there's four things there. There's failure. There's intercession and submission to God. There is obedience in faith, and there is God's presence in the response to obedience. So I want to encourage you to open your hearts as you watch this DVD, and see what the Lord is saying to you. Maybe the Lord is speaking to you at this time, as he has me. God bless you.
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Yorrie B. Richards (died 2011). Born in Maesteg, Wales, Yorrie Richards was a British evangelist known for his dramatic conversion and prophetic ministry. Raised in a rough environment, he struggled with drinking and was a feared figure locally until an Apostolic church’s prayers led to his salvation. Despite a persistent stutter, he boldly hired Maesteg’s town hall for evangelistic meetings, where, after initial struggles, intercessory prayer by “Uncle Dai” reportedly ushered in a powerful revival, with many saved and his stutter overcome during passionate preaching. Richards ministered primarily in the UK, including Nottingham, where he lived with his wife, Eirian, daughter of the evangelistic Carr family, and influenced younger preachers through deep, Spirit-led sermons. His ministry, marked by simplicity and revelations, extended to places like Dundee, though he authored no major books. Eirian, a knowledgeable partner, died years before him, leaving a void. Richards passed away in 2011 in Nottingham, leaving a legacy of fervent faith. He said, “The Lord’s glory cloud appeared, and souls were saved by His power.”