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David Bryant

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David E. Bryant (1938–2017). Born on February 27, 1938, in Longview, Texas, David Bryant was a Southern Baptist pastor and revivalist known for his dynamic preaching and leadership in church growth. Converted at age 12 during a revival, he felt called to ministry early, preaching his first sermon at 16. He earned a BA from Baylor University and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ordained in 1960, Bryant pastored churches in Texas, including First Baptist Church of Pasadena (1972–1985), where he grew the congregation from 1,200 to over 5,000 through innovative outreach and televised services. In 1985, he became senior pastor of Concord Baptist Church in Dallas, retiring in 2003. His sermons, emphasizing repentance and spiritual awakening, were broadcast on radio and TV, notably The Concord Hour. Bryant authored books like Revival: God’s Answer to a Hurting World and The Power of a Growing Church, advocating practical evangelism. A key figure in the Southern Baptist Convention, he served on various boards and mentored young pastors. Married to Barbara since 1960, he had two children, David Jr. and Susan, and five grandchildren. Bryant died on May 15, 2017, in Dallas, saying, “Preach the Word with boldness, for it alone changes lives.”

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Facing the Face That We Seek

1.4K57:27

PrayerMAT 6:33JHN 5:39COL 2:17

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of seeking God's face. He emphasizes the need to study God's face, comparing it to looking at pictures of someone before meeting them. The speaker also highlights the significance of pleading God's face, worshiping His face, and reporting His face. The sermon emphasizes that seeking God's face is crucial for revival and salvation, as seen in Psalm 80. The speaker also mentions how faces reveal uniqueness, character, and mood.

The Crisis That Demands a Christ Awakening

1.4K24:18

Spiritual AwakeningREV 1:12

In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story about a chameleon that adapts to its surroundings. He then highlights an article about 15 leading pastors in the nation, where only one mentioned the name of Jesus when describing their churches. This leads the speaker to question how it is possible to describe one's life or church without mentioning Jesus. He emphasizes the need for a Christ awakening and shares a personal testimony of his own despair in ministry and how he found hope in God.

How to Prepare the Way for a Christ Awakening

1.4K24:38

Spiritual AwakeningMAT 22:16COL 1:28COL 3:16

In this sermon, the speaker encourages listeners to develop a daily habit of focusing on Jesus and sharing about Him with others. He suggests keeping a diary to record any insights or experiences related to Jesus throughout the day. The speaker emphasizes the importance of intentionally seeking opportunities to speak about Jesus and making it a habit. He also shares a personal example of his son getting married and the significance of writing down answered prayers. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the need to prioritize Jesus in our daily lives and actively share about Him with others.

The Anatomy of a Christ Awakening

1.4K24:47

Spiritual AwakeningISA 60:1MAT 6:33EPH 5:14COL 1:18REV 3:1

In this video, David Bryant shares his experience of speaking at a national denominational conference on the theme of a national Christ awakening. He delivered three messages titled "The Anatomy of a Christ Awakening," "The Crisis that Demands a Christ Awakening," and "How to Prepare the Way for a Christ Awakening." The response to his messages was overwhelming, with 1500 copies of his book selling out within an hour. Bryant emphasizes the importance of living in silence before the supremacy of God's Son and believes that if believers make it a lifestyle, every dream and vision God has for the church can be easily fulfilled.