The Great Need Of Revival (video)
Denny Kenaston passionately calls believers to seek God earnestly for revival, emphasizing the necessity of personal and corporate renewal through faith, repentance, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking the Lord through repentance and honesty, highlighting the unchanging way of revival through turning to God in brokenness and humility. It stresses the need for a powerful reality of revival where God's presence transforms lives, leading to a vibrant testimony of consecrated believers. The sermon also underscores the longevity of revival, showing that true revival lasts and is sustained through ongoing repentance and a focus on the glorious person of revival, Jesus Christ.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Withering Work of the Spirit
- God purifies believers like grass withering under the Spirit's breath
- Natural strength fades, leaving only the enduring Word of God
- Believers must expect spiritual refining in revival
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II. The Call to Seek the Lord
- Set apart time to earnestly seek God’s face
- Seek the Lord in faith, believing He rewards diligent seekers
- Cleanse and humble yourself before God for revival
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III. Psalm 80 as a Revival Prayer
- The psalm expresses a broken-hearted cry for revival
- It recalls the beautiful memory of God’s past blessings
- It petitions God to turn and shine His face for salvation
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IV. The Beautiful Memory of Revival
- Remembering past revivals fuels hunger for God today
- The early church and Israel’s history inspire faith for revival
- Personal and corporate revival is promised through seeking God
Key Quotes
“The grass withereth. The flower fadeth. Why? Because the Spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it.” — Denny Kenaston
“It's time to seek the Lord until He comes and reigns righteousness upon us.” — Denny Kenaston
“He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” — Denny Kenaston
“It's the beautiful memory of revival that sparks a desire in the heart and builds faith for today.” — Denny Kenaston
Application Points
- Set aside dedicated time to seek God earnestly and expect spiritual refining.
- Approach God in faith, believing He rewards those who diligently seek Him.
- Remember past experiences of God's work to fuel your hunger and faith for revival today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'withering work of the Spirit'?
It refers to the Spirit’s purifying process that dries up our natural strength and pride, leaving us dependent on God's enduring Word.
Why is seeking God emphasized so strongly?
Because revival and righteousness come only from God, and believers must diligently seek Him in faith to receive His blessings.
What makes this revival conference different?
It focuses on continual humility and earnest prayer, where participants refuse to be satisfied until God blesses them personally and corporately.
How does Psalm 80 relate to revival?
Psalm 80 is a revival prayer expressing Israel’s longing for God’s restoration, serving as a model for believers to cry out for renewal.
Can revival happen personally as well as corporately?
Yes, the speaker promises that personal revival is assured when individuals seek God sincerely, and corporate revival can follow when many gather with serious hearts.