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Ravenhill Rebukes Young People
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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In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on eternal matters and warns against distractions. He shares a personal story of spending over 10 months praying for a girl, highlighting the dedication required for spiritual matters. The preacher also warns the congregation about the consequences of not repenting and the possibility of being demon possessed. He then discusses the critical hour in American history and God's desire to restore apostolic power and purity to the church. The preacher emphasizes that God never intended for the church to backslide or become a wealthy institution.
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When the next day, and to cut a long story short, he stayed there for over 10 months praying for that one girl. You see how interesting this is? I'm talking about eternal things and some of you kids are talking your heads off. Say, Blondie, let me do the talking. If you talk again I'll bring you out here. Or go home. I'm talking about eternal things. They burn. You'll burn in hell if you don't repent too. The way you're going you might get demon possessed. Then you'll have a job even if it is a beacon. We're not praying. This is the most critical hour in American history. God wants to restore apostolic power, apostolic purity to the church. He never planned for the church to backslide. He never intended to be a wealthy institution.
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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.