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(Compilation) the Cup - Part 1
Leonard Ravenhill

Leonard Ravenhill (1907 - 1994). British-American evangelist, author, and revivalist born in Leeds, England. Converted at 14 in a Methodist revival, he trained at Cliff College, a Methodist Bible school, and was mentored by Samuel Chadwick. Ordained in the 1930s, he preached across England with the Faith Mission and held tent crusades, influenced by the Welsh Revival’s fervor. In 1950, he moved to the United States, later settling in Texas, where he ministered independently, focusing on prayer and repentance. Ravenhill authored books like Why Revival Tarries (1959) and Sodom Had No Bible, urging the church toward holiness. He spoke at major conferences, including with Youth for Christ, and mentored figures like David Wilkerson and Keith Green. Married to Martha Beaton in 1939, they had three sons, all in ministry. Known for his fiery sermons and late-night prayer meetings, he corresponded with A.W. Tozer and admired Charles Spurgeon. His writings and recordings, widely available online, emphasize spiritual awakening over institutional religion. Ravenhill’s call for revival continues to inspire evangelical movements globally.
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This sermon emphasizes the sacrificial nature of Jesus, who took on all impurity and wickedness to consume iniquity. It challenges believers to truly believe in Jesus, even when faced with doubts and betrayals, and to be willing to embrace the cross and separate from the world in order to receive the fullness of the Spirit.
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And the father gave a kelp of all the dregs of impurity and wickedness in it. And he didn't give it to Gabriel. He didn't give it to Michael the archangel. He gave it to his son. This is what he's come to do. He's come to consume iniquity. And he's going to do it in the garden of Gethsemane by himself when everybody's betrayed him and his nerves are down and he can hear the enemy coming. And he's thinking of all the years he's demonstrated his power to the son of God. He's walked on the water. He's raised the dead. He's cleansed the leper. He's put insane people. And they didn't believe on him. So what's the difference today? Do we believe on him? Remember there wasn't one of the twelve disciples that ever had a bible. Not even the apostle Paul had one. You know, you don't boast too much about your bible knowledge. It's going to face us at the judgment seat. I wonder sometimes, I don't have a big library, I've got a few nice books. I was handling one yesterday and I thought, will these books rise up in judgment against me? You see, we're looking, I say again with all my heart, we're looking for a painless Pentecost. We want to invest a dime and get a million dollars back. Can you drink of the cup? We're able. So they drank and they were crucified. Today's considered sadistic if you say people have to take up their cross even. Don't tell young people about the cross, they'll be discouraged. Am I suggesting Jesus wasn't smart? If you're going to be my disciple, kiss the world goodbye. You see, when people are born again these days, they don't get separated from the world. Most likely they're pastors, the most worldly gathering around. But if you're going to get what he wants to give, if you're going to get the real true baptism of the spirit, you have to drink of that cup.
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Leonard Ravenhill (1907 - 1994). British-American evangelist, author, and revivalist born in Leeds, England. Converted at 14 in a Methodist revival, he trained at Cliff College, a Methodist Bible school, and was mentored by Samuel Chadwick. Ordained in the 1930s, he preached across England with the Faith Mission and held tent crusades, influenced by the Welsh Revival’s fervor. In 1950, he moved to the United States, later settling in Texas, where he ministered independently, focusing on prayer and repentance. Ravenhill authored books like Why Revival Tarries (1959) and Sodom Had No Bible, urging the church toward holiness. He spoke at major conferences, including with Youth for Christ, and mentored figures like David Wilkerson and Keith Green. Married to Martha Beaton in 1939, they had three sons, all in ministry. Known for his fiery sermons and late-night prayer meetings, he corresponded with A.W. Tozer and admired Charles Spurgeon. His writings and recordings, widely available online, emphasize spiritual awakening over institutional religion. Ravenhill’s call for revival continues to inspire evangelical movements globally.