
Lou Sutera
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Three Priorities for Revival
3.7K59:37RevivalJOS 7:10PSA 85:6PRO 28:9HOS 10:12HAB 3:1The video discussed the three priorities for revival. The first priority is to recognize that revival itself must be a priority and that there is no other hope. The second priority is to acknowledge the moral decay and societal issues that contribute to the need for revival, such as divorce, increasing taxes, pursuit of pleasure, and militarization. The third priority is to understand that the answer to these issues lies in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit through revival. The video emphasized the importance of being committed to the view that revival is the solution and that Christians must be willing to pay the price for it.
Humanizing God
3.1K1:03:13JOB 9:32PSA 85:6PSA 139:18ROM 1:18In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the judgment of God. He highlights that those who engage in sinful behavior are deserving of death and that God has the power to destroy them. The preacher also discusses the need for repentance and forgiveness, urging listeners to seek forgiveness from God and their parents. He addresses the issue of covenant breakers and the high divorce rate, attributing it to a lack of understanding and reverence for God. The sermon concludes with a call for revival and a reminder of the consequences of humanizing God.
Powerful Praying
1.7K1:10:26PSA 34:17ISA 65:24MAT 7:7MAT 18:18MRK 10:47PHP 4:6JAS 5:16This sermon emphasizes the importance of powerful and specific praying, highlighting the need for fervent, believing, and focused prayers. It shares anecdotes of answered prayers, the impact of specific requests, and the transformation that occurs when prayers are directed towards real needs and real people. The message calls for repentance from unbelief, lack of fervency, and general prayers, urging a shift towards specific, faith-filled prayers that honor God and bring glory to Him.
Revival Praying
1.6K1:29:30HOS 10:12MAT 18:20PHP 4:6JAS 5:16This sermon emphasizes the urgency of tuning in to what God is saying in these current times, calling for a united team effort to align with God's purposes for the future. It highlights the importance of forgiveness and the need to seek the Lord, referencing Hosea 10:12. The speaker shares a powerful story of fervent prayer leading to a transformative encounter with God, illustrating the impact of prayer in difficult situations.
Revival - God's Finger Pointing
1.6K54:152CH 29:1PSA 37:28PSA 101:1HAG 1:5In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the message from Haggai chapter 1, verse 5, where God tells his people to consider their ways. The preacher emphasizes the tendency of people to point fingers at others while forgetting to examine themselves. He highlights the importance of judgment starting within the house of God before extending to those outside. The preacher also references the story of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles chapter 29, emphasizing the refining process that God takes his people through to purify them. Overall, the message encourages individuals to introspect and seek revival in their own lives.
Practical Response Resulting From Our View of God
1.5K1:15:52Character Of God1KI 8:171KI 8:40PSA 96:9PSA 112:1PSA 119:38ROM 2:1ROM 11:20In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the power of God's presence in a gathering of 1,700 people. He describes moments of brokenness before God and the impact of a teenager sharing her testimony and song. The speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on God's guidance in such situations, unsure of how the crowd will respond. He also raises concerns about the music being recorded in the Christian rock genre, suggesting that it may reflect a diminishing view of God. The sermon concludes with a call to examine our response to the character of God, referencing First Kings chapter 8, verse 40.
Freedom From Bondages
1.5K57:13Bondages2CH 7:14PSA 16:11JHN 8:32JHN 8:362CO 10:5In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of bondage and freedom in Christianity. He emphasizes that those who commit sin are slaves to sin, highlighting the need for liberation. The preacher then introduces Jesus as the bondage breaker who can set believers free. He identifies four categories of bondages that believers need to be set free from: sinful pride bondages, sins of the spirit, human flesh bondages, and the bondage of impure thoughts. The preacher encourages the congregation to seek freedom in these areas through repentance and surrender to Christ.
Right Motive Praying
1.3K48:39PSA 23:3ISA 43:7MAT 6:9JHN 14:13ROM 3:231CO 1:311CO 10:31EPH 3:20JAS 4:31PE 2:9This sermon emphasizes the importance of praying with pure motives, focusing on glorifying God above all else. It highlights the need to surrender selfish desires and seek God's glory in all prayers, showcasing examples from the Bible and personal testimonies to inspire a deeper commitment to praying for God's honor and kingdom.
Right Relationship Praying
1.2K58:16PSA 139:23This sermon emphasizes the importance of praying with a right relationship to God, highlighting the hindrance of unforgiveness and the need to address any iniquity in our hearts before God. It stresses the significance of forgiveness, reconciliation with others, and the impact of an unforgiving spirit on our prayers. The speaker shares powerful testimonies of individuals finding freedom and breakthrough through forgiveness and reconciliation, illustrating the transformative power of prayer rooted in right relationships.
Revival - Normal Christian Living
1.1K50:00MAT 7:13JHN 5:37In this sermon from January 1971, Dr. Bob Cook predicts that America has three years to experience a genuine awakening among God's people. If this doesn't happen, he warns that a wave of occultism will sweep across from Europe and the Orient, causing heartbreak. Dr. Cook describes the current state of the church as being on the fence, with a lack of movement and commitment to God. He emphasizes the need for pastors to challenge their congregations and for Christians to experience revival through the power of the blood of Jesus and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Pride Before Humility
1.1K1:12:09Pride2CH 7:14PSA 51:17PRO 16:18ISA 66:2MAT 6:33JAS 4:61PE 5:5In this sermon, the preacher discusses the deceptive nature of pride and how it can hinder our relationship with God. He warns against lifting up novices or new believers too quickly, as it can lead to pride and ultimately their downfall. The preacher emphasizes the importance of humility and being broken before God. He shares examples of individuals who have fallen into pride and highlights the need for self-reflection and repentance. The sermon encourages listeners to examine their own hearts and respond to the message with humility and a willingness to change.
Yielding Our Rights
1.1K54:36YieldingPSA 51:7MAT 6:33MRK 8:34LUK 9:23ROM 12:11CO 1:18GAL 2:20In this sermon, the preacher begins by quoting another preacher who asked why so many Christians are unable to experience the reality of God. He then poses the question to his own congregation, asking if they are ready to accept Jesus Christ for who they know him to be. Surprisingly, most of the congregation responds with a "no." The preacher then explores the concept of living in the spirit and being led by the spirit, emphasizing that these can be a reality in our lives. He shares the story of David Otis Fuller, a preacher who preached a sermon titled "Your Life: A Dying Life or a Living Death," highlighting the importance of dying to oneself and finding real life in death. The preacher concludes by emphasizing the significance of the death-dealing cross in our lives.
Answers to the Three Greatest Questions
1.0K1:08:29Christian LivingMAT 6:33ROM 14:7EPH 2:8TIT 2:14In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of three fundamental questions in life. He shares an experience where he spoke to students about these questions and received a positive response. The speaker then mentions a Jewish rabbi who stated that life consists of being born, getting married, and eventually dying. He reflects on the meaning of life and finds three scripture verses that provide insight into these questions. The speaker prays for a transformative experience for the audience and shares that this message is not only for young people but also for adults.
The Consequences of an Unforgiving Spirit
9851:00:29ForgivenessMAT 5:43MAT 6:331PE 3:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of forgiveness. He highlights that if we expect God to forgive us, we must also forgive others. Refusing to forgive someone is seen as an insult to God. The preacher encourages the audience to choose forgiveness and witness the miraculous impact it can have on their lives. He shares a story of a couple who lost everything but remained happy because they chose to forgive. The sermon concludes with the reminder that aspiring to be like Jesus and forgiving others is a powerful prayer that can lead to answered prayers and a fulfilling life.
The Urgency of a Forgiving Spirit
89752:32ForgivenessPSA 103:12MAT 6:33MAT 18:19MRK 11:221JN 3:22In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of forgiveness in prayer. He explains that when we are unforgiving, we are sinning and hurting Christ. The preacher suggests that forgiveness is a prerequisite for effective prayer and encourages the congregation to cancel every debt and rise above the societal pressure for vindication. He also emphasizes the need for unrestrained forgiveness, without excluding any category or individual. The sermon concludes with a reference to a book called "Going the Second Mile" by Mel Blackby, which the preacher recommends.
Worship - Expression of Love Toward God
7611:03:20WorshipJOB 1:21PSA 37:4PSA 96:3ISA 12:1MAT 2:2In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of speaking and praising God. He encourages the congregation to declare God's doings among the people and exalt His name through worship. The speaker shares a personal story of delivering a message to a couple who had lost their children, and how their response was to bless the name of the Lord. He also discusses the nature of true worship, highlighting the need for genuine devotion to God. The sermon concludes with the reminder that God longs for our worship and calls on the congregation to worship Him for what He has done and where He has brought them.
The Nature of Powerful Praying
72059:25PrayerIn this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a man who couldn't sleep because he wanted to know how to become a child of God. This story emphasizes the importance of truly seeing and understanding who God is. The speaker encourages the audience to create their own concordance of God's characteristics in the book of Psalms to gain a deeper understanding of His nature. The sermon also highlights the need for fervent and passionate prayer, as well as the limitless possibilities of experiencing God's grace and power through prayer.
Why Pride Before Prayer? (Where God Begins in Reviving His People)
70356:01Prayer2CH 7:12JER 49:16OBA 1:3MAT 6:33GAL 6:3In this sermon, the speaker shares anecdotes and testimonies to highlight the destructive nature of pride. He tells a story of a father who boasts about his hunting skills, but fails to shoot down birds when he takes his son hunting. Instead of being embarrassed, the father sees it as a miracle and teaches his son a lesson about humility. The speaker also shares a testimony of a man who admits to having excessive pride, but points out that everyone in the audience still has pride to some extent. The sermon emphasizes the negative impact of pride on individuals, families, relationships, and the church.
Hearing God Speak
3551:28:10HearingGEN 41:541KI 18:21PSA 85:6MAT 6:33JHN 6:35ACT 17:24HEB 9:22In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the past four Sundays and the creative energy that has been released. He specifically focuses on a message he preached on fear and worry bondage, which set people free. The preacher expresses excitement about a recent youth meeting where many people came forward and experienced a powerful encounter with God. He emphasizes the importance of reflecting on our lives and how we are witnessing to others, as well as the uncertainty of life and the need to make a decision to follow God. The sermon concludes with the testimony of four young people who were converted during the meeting, highlighting the work of God in the lives of both young and adult believers.
When Falsely Accused and Unjustly Used
3421:01:50AccusationISA 53:5ISA 53:7PHP 3:10HEB 12:161PE 3:91PE 4:81PE 4:13In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story about a young man who forgave his mother after seven years of estrangement. The young man's forgiving spirit allowed God to minister to his mother, who became a Christian that day. The speaker emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, stating that we are most like God when we forgive. He also discusses the concept of rendering blessing for evil and railing, highlighting the need for fervent love and covering the multitude of sins. The sermon addresses the impact of bitterness and defilement in families, using examples of young people who have been affected by divorce and desertion.
No Adjustments Later
0Lou Sutera preaches about the critical issues young people are thoughtless about in life, emphasizing the primary purpose of life as God's loving interlude between two eternities and the importance of restoring the relationship with God. He highlights the brevity of life, the tragedy of wasted talents, and the irreversible nature of some life decisions. Sutera urges youth to consider the kind of God God truly is, emphasizing the need for a reverent fear of God and the consequences of delaying a relationship with Him.
The Three Most Important Questions in Life
0Lou Sutera preaches about the importance of surrendering to God, emphasizing the need to ask ourselves the three most important questions of life: What is the meaning of life? Why did Jesus Christ die on the cross? What is the basic sin we are most tempted with? He delves into the significance of total submission to God, being located and vocated by Him, and living in alignment with His will. Sutera highlights the essence of sin as living in pride to gratify oneself, and the necessity of surrendering our will to God's will to experience true fulfillment and purpose in life.
What Is the Truest Meaning of the Cross?
0GEN 2:15JHN 3:16ROM 14:71CO 6:192CO 5:142CO 5:21COL 1:16TIT 2:11Lou Sutera preaches about the true essence of the cross, emphasizing that it is not just about forgiveness of sins but also about being set free from the bondage of sin. He challenges believers to move beyond seeking relief from guilt to experiencing true freedom from the shackles of sin, allowing the cross to restore them to the original purpose for which they were created. Sutera highlights the importance of total submission to God, being in the right location with God, and fulfilling the vocation God has for each individual. He stresses the need for believers to live not for themselves but for the Lord who died and rose again, becoming ambassadors for Christ and living zealously for good works.
3 Ways to Reach a Nation
0JHN 14:31Lou Sutera preaches on the importance of evangelism and world missions as the main work of the church throughout all ages, emphasizing the need to witness to the salvation found in Christ. Despite the unchanging nature of Christ's great commission, there is still much work to be done both locally and globally in spreading the message of salvation. Various speakers highlight the urgency and specific task of the church in reaching out to a dark and squalid world with the light of Christ, emphasizing the need to follow the three ways revealed in God's Word to reach a nation.
The Sin of Humanizing God
0Lou Sutera preaches about the importance of a revival that begins in the character of God, emphasizing the need for God to dwell among His people eternally. He highlights the dangers of humanizing God, leading to the deification of man and the minimization of sin in society and the Church. Sutera urges for a return to a high and lofty view of God, rejoicing in His character, and a holy fear of Him, as seen in Psalms 85:6 and Psalms 139.