
David Ravenhill
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(Deeper Waters) Session 1 - the Purpose of the Cross
11K1:09:26MAT 6:33JHN 3:161CO 6:19HEB 2:10In this sermon, James emphasizes the brevity and uncertainty of life, comparing it to a vapor that appears for a short time and then vanishes. He urges listeners to acknowledge the will of God in their plans and not solely focus on their own desires. James highlights the danger of seeking worldly achievements and possessions, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from living for God's purpose. He concludes by reminding the audience that they are not their own, but have been bought with a price, and encourages them to glorify God with their lives.
(Deeper Waters) Session 4 - Prayer
9.9K1:34:19MAT 6:33LUK 11:12CO 3:6EPH 1:17In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of serving God and the different areas of ministry. He emphasizes the importance of worship as the first priority in serving God. The speaker references Luke 17:7, where Jesus talks about a slave who is expected to serve his master before taking care of his own needs. The sermon also touches on the challenges faced by new believers when sharing their faith with skeptical family and friends. Overall, the message encourages believers to prioritize worship and faithfully serve God in both evangelism and pastoral ministry.
(Deeper Waters) Session 2 - the Purpose of God
8.6K1:16:21In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of fulfilling the purpose that God has given to believers. He uses the analogy of a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate how each person has been given a unique role in God's plan. The preacher also highlights the need for Christians to be a light in the world and to actively share the gospel with others. He references the parable of the vineyard to emphasize the consequences of rejecting God's messengers and ultimately His Son.
(Deeper Waters) Session 3 - the Habitation of God
6.6K1:21:22GEN 8:13EXO 25:8ISA 6:3MAL 3:62CO 6:14EPH 1:17REV 4:1In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing his arrival at a new home and how he can immediately discern certain characteristics about the people living there. He then moves on to discuss the book of Revelation, specifically focusing on chapter 4. He explains that John, the author of Revelation, was in the Spirit on the Lord's day on the island of Patmos when he heard a voice like a trumpet calling him to come up to heaven. The speaker emphasizes the unchanging nature of God and highlights the continuous worship of the heavenly beings who proclaim the holiness of God day and night.
Spiritual Warfare
3.4K1:04:23ACT 13:11COL 3:18In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of submission in various areas of life. He starts by emphasizing the need for children to obey their parents, as they are the authority placed over them by God. He then addresses fathers, urging them not to provoke or threaten their children, as God is watching and expects them to treat their children with respect. The preacher also talks about the concept of serving masters, encouraging slaves to be obedient not just outwardly, but from the heart, as they are ultimately serving God. Additionally, the sermon touches on the idea of tackling principalities and powers in the spiritual realm, highlighting the need for a corporate body to rise up and confront these forces. The preacher shares examples of individuals who have experienced breakthroughs in spiritual warfare through prayer and intercession.
Divinely Lead
3.0K1:26:09GEN 29:31DAN 3:251CO 15:58HEB 11:34In this sermon, the speaker discusses the cycle of bondage and captivity that the nation of Israel experienced due to their disobedience to God. The speaker highlights specific instances where Israel was under the rule of foreign nations, such as the Philistines, Jabin the king of Canaan, and the Midianites. Despite their dire circumstances, the speaker emphasizes that God can use weakness and dependency to bring about strength and transformation in individuals. The sermon concludes with the reminder that God chooses the weak and will ultimately bring them to a place of dependency on Him.
Cleanse the Temple
2.7K1:10:49MAL 1:10This sermon is about the importance of revival and returning to God with a genuine heart. It emphasizes the need for cleansing, consecration, and dealing with idolatry in the house of God. The story of Hezekiah's revival in 2 Chronicles is used as an example of how true revival involves humility, transparency, and a restoration of God's preeminence in our lives.
Blood Bought
2.6K1:09:451CO 6:19This sermon delves into the importance of understanding the true meaning of the cross and the inadequacy of presenting the gospel without the full understanding of the cross. It emphasizes that the cross is God's medicine for man's sickness, bringing us back to His original intention and purpose. The message highlights the need to surrender to God's original plan, focusing on submission to His lordship, being placed where He chooses, and fulfilling His purpose for our lives. It also discusses the significance of repentance, the reward system in heaven, the purpose of hell, and the warning against false teachers who deny the Master who bought them.
From Visitation to Habitation
2.5K28:40EXO 25:8This sermon emphasizes the transition from visitation to habitation with God, focusing on God's desire to dwell among His people. It explores the importance of creating an atmosphere, environment, and culture where God can thrive, highlighting the need to give God the throne of our lives, maintain holiness, offer thanksgiving, and engage in true worship regardless of circumstances.
Surrender at the Cross
2.4K1:08:59GEN 2:15ACT 17:28ROM 12:11CO 8:6HEB 2:1HEB 2:102PE 2:1In this sermon, the speaker, an old man named James, addresses a young couple who are excitedly talking about their future plans and dreams. James expresses his concern that they have not mentioned anything about the will of God in their plans. He emphasizes the brevity of life, comparing it to a vapor that appears for a short time and then disappears. James encourages the couple to prioritize God's will and to be willing to serve Him, rather than solely pursuing their own ambitions. He references biblical passages that highlight the importance of submission to God and the need for His people to be vessels for His purposes.
Altar Tent and Well
2.4K1:03:54AltarEXO 20:24ISA 6:3ISA 6:8JER 48:11ACT 9:1ROM 11:36In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenge of maintaining faith and consecration in the Christian life. He uses the analogy of a marriage proposal to illustrate the initial excitement and commitment, but emphasizes the importance of keeping the fire burning during difficult times. The speaker also highlights the need for revelation and consecration in following God's will, using examples from the Bible such as Paul's conversion on the Damascus road. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of being led by the Spirit and having a flexible mindset in order to grow in faith.
Forgive the Only Option
2.3K59:52EXO 34:6MAT 18:21In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of forgiveness and the importance of extending it to others. He starts by sharing a story about a man who had an impossible debt and was about to be sold along with his family to repay it. However, the master showed compassion and forgave the debt. The man was overjoyed and grateful. But the next day, the man encountered someone who owed him a much smaller amount and instead of showing the same mercy, he demanded payment and even choked the debtor. The master found out and reprimanded the man for his lack of mercy, highlighting the importance of forgiveness. The preacher emphasizes that we are capable of great evil and need to learn to walk in forgiveness.
Knowing the Time
2.1K54:08ROM 13:11This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and maturity, urging listeners to lay aside sinful deeds, make no provision for the flesh, and put on the Lord Jesus Christ. It highlights the need to be awake, clean up spiritually, dress in the armor of light, grow in Christ-likeness, make no provision for sin, and take action in obedience to God's Word.
The Presence of God - Part 1
2.0K29:331SA 4:31SA 4:111CH 13:3MAT 6:33In this sermon, David Ravenhill discusses the story of the Ark of the Covenant being captured by the Philistines and the consequences it had on the Israelites. He emphasizes the importance of seeking and honoring the presence of God in our lives. Ravenhill highlights the danger of relying on our own understanding and seeking worldly solutions instead of seeking God's guidance. He encourages the audience to learn from the mistakes of Saul and the Israelites and to prioritize the presence of God in their lives.
Prayer
1.9K1:30:39PSA 119:18PSA 119:105LAM 3:22MAT 6:33LUK 11:1LUK 17:7In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of worship and the story of a master and his slave in Luke 17:7-10. The slave is dedicated to serving his master by looking after his sheep and plowing the fields. The master asks the slave to clean up before he can relax and have a meal, emphasizing the need for humility and putting others' needs before our own. The speaker also highlights the significance of recognizing God's passion towards us, his power available to us, and his presence with us in order to have a strong foundation in our faith.
Weakness
1.9K1:12:30GEN 1:11CH 4:9ROM 15:42TI 3:16HEB 4:12HEB 11:34In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jabez from the Bible, who was a man honored above his brethren. The preacher emphasizes the importance of meditating on the Word of God and finding hidden treasures within it. He encourages listeners who may feel rejected or written off to find hope and encouragement in God's ability to transform weakness into strength. The preacher also highlights the before and after picture of Jabez's life, showing how God lifted him out of affliction and set him on a solid rock.
The Purpose of the Cross
1.9K1:18:51MAT 24:11ACT 20:281CO 6:19EPH 5:251PE 2:12PE 2:1REV 5:9This sermon emphasizes the deeper purpose of the cross beyond just forgiveness of sins, highlighting the need for believers to surrender their lives to God and live for His glory. It warns about the danger of false teachings that can subtly infiltrate the church and lead people astray, emphasizing the importance of discernment and staying true to the true teachings of the Bible.
Surviving the Anointing
1.9K40:35MAT 5:3LUK 11:5JHN 15:5ACT 7:221CO 1:26HEB 11:32This sermon by David Ravenhill emphasizes the importance of surviving the anointing in ministry. He highlights the need for absolute dependency upon God, using examples from the Bible of individuals who started well but failed due to lack of dependency on God. The message stresses the significance of acknowledging weakness and relying on God's strength to overcome challenges and fulfill one's calling.
Love God
1.8K1:11:39MAT 9:13LUK 15:12TI 1:9In this sermon, the speaker tells a story about a woman who experiences different emotions throughout her life. She starts off feeling content and joyful after getting married and having a baby. However, tragedy strikes when her baby falls ill and she realizes that the child is going to die. The speaker uses this story to illustrate how sin and the enemy can dirty and tear us apart, but God still sees our value. He emphasizes that the Gospel is the answer to our brokenness and that Jesus came to heal and restore us. The sermon concludes with a reference to a Bible verse about having a clean heart and a washed body.
The Presence of God - Part 2
1.7K22:39EXO 15:112SA 6:32SA 7:31CH 16:1PSA 86:11MAT 6:33MRK 6:20In this sermon, the speaker addresses the anger and setbacks that the people of God are experiencing. He believes that God is using these challenges to discipline and correct the church. The speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking God and doing things according to the divine order. He encourages the church to rely on God's help and to allow Him to work with them. The sermon also highlights the awe and fear of God, and how David's perspective shifted when he encountered the fear of God.
The Cost of Moses Disobedience
1.6K1:10:48EXO 33:18DEU 34:5JOS 1:2LUK 12:48JAS 3:1In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua in the nation of Israel. The speaker emphasizes the importance of responsibility and the requirement for leaders to understand the ways and heart of God. The death of Moses is discussed, highlighting his unique relationship with God and the knowledge he possessed. The speaker then delves into the commissioning of Joshua, emphasizing God's promise to be with him and not to fail or forsake him. The sermon also touches on the incident where Moses struck the rock instead of speaking to it, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's instructions.
The Habitation of God
1.6K1:18:512CH 32:7This sermon focuses on the importance of maintaining a victorious Christian life, using the example of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 32 who successfully resisted the enemy's attacks. It emphasizes the need for believers to actively engage in spiritual warfare, exercise their willpower, and put on the whole armor of God to live victoriously. The message encourages maturity in faith, conquering sin, and becoming overcomers through God's power and grace.
Leonard Ravenhill's America Is Too Young to Die
1.5K02:552CH 7:14PSA 33:12ISA 64:1EPH 6:18JAS 5:16This sermon emphasizes the urgent need for prayer and spiritual revival in America, drawing attention to the moral, economic, political, and spiritual decline of the nation. It stresses the importance of humbling ourselves, turning from wickedness, and seeking God's face in prayer as the key to healing the land. The message highlights the necessity for desperate, fervent prayer to bring about a transformation and calls believers to a deeper level of intercession for the nation's restoration.
The Presence of God
1.5K29:25DEU 4:7This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking and valuing the presence of God above all else, highlighting the danger of focusing on parts of faith rather than the whole relationship with God. It uses the stories of Moses and the Israelites, as well as the longing of great men like Paul and David, to illustrate the necessity of God's presence in our lives.
The True Gospel
1.5K28:49LUK 7:36This sermon delves into the profound impact a woman had on Jesus by ministering to Him in a remarkable way. Her actions epitomize the essence of the gospel, showcasing humility, brokenness, faith, forgiveness, and worship. She pursued Jesus with passion, recognizing her sinfulness, coming to Him for transformation, and serving Him wholeheartedly, demonstrating extravagant love and gratitude.