A Great Light In The Midst of Darkness - Part 6
Peter Brandon passionately calls for a revival in local churches through the restoration of God's presence, empowerment by the Holy Spirit, and a renewed commitment to New Testament evangelism.
This sermon emphasizes the need for a revival in local churches, calling for a restoration of God's presence, the manifestation of the Holy Spirit's power, and a renewed commitment to New Testament evangelism. The speaker urges the congregation to pray for a revival, to rediscover the power of the Spirit, and to yield themselves to be vessels used by the Lord.
Full Transcript
When did you last weep in prayer as you prayed over the lot? Have you got a frozen heart? We need in our local churches the presence of God restored, the presidency of the Holy Ghost manifested, and then the power of God demonstrated. Are we willing? And then lastly, we need New Testament evangelism where we all go out. As I was sharing with them yesterday, two young men in a university laid themselves on the altar, and when I got there, there were 40 to 50 wonderfully saved.
Not by great meetings, one leading another to Christ. We have only a few seconds left. We're all going home shortly.
We don't want the Lord to come when we're barren. Let's pray that there might be a revival among us. Let's give ourselves to prayer now.
Shall we pray? Lord, we're conscious that thou hast been not only watching but listening. We're aware that the Lord is watching the movements of our hearts, and he knows the response. Lord, we have seen tonight this woman's extremity, and in that extremity she rediscovers the pot of oil.
Help us to rediscover the power of the Spirit. Please help us, Lord. Help us to see that we are vessels, and we must realize that we are borrowed.
We don't belong to ourselves. We belong to the Lord. Help us to realize there's great variety in the house of God.
We pray that there may be cleansing, real cleansing in our hearts, and may we know the filling of the Spirit when we shall come under the lordship of our Saviour in a way that we have never known before. And then, Lord, set us aside to be used of the Lord. Father, we would ask thee earnestly, please do not take away the lampstand, that may there be assemblies revived and blessed and used of the Lord.
This is our prayer. In the name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.
Well, thank you, dear friends, for coming. I do hope you'll take the word seriously, and nothing would please me more than to hear of fires burning in local churches. May it happen for his glory.
Amen. you
Sermon Outline
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- The need for revival in local churches
- Restoration of God's presence and the Holy Spirit's power
- Call to heartfelt prayer and repentance
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- Manifestation of the Holy Ghost's power
- Recognizing ourselves as vessels for God's use
- The importance of cleansing and spiritual renewal
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- Commitment to New Testament evangelism
- Encouragement to actively lead others to Christ
- The impact of personal evangelism in communities
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- Prayer for revival and spiritual awakening
- Maintaining the lampstand of faith in assemblies
- Hope for fires burning in local churches for God's glory
Key Quotes
“We need in our local churches the presence of God restored, the presidency of the Holy Ghost manifested, and then the power of God demonstrated.” — Peter Brandon
“Help us to rediscover the power of the Spirit. Please help us, Lord. Help us to see that we are vessels, and we must realize that we are borrowed.” — Peter Brandon
“We don't want the Lord to come when we're barren. Let's pray that there might be a revival among us.” — Peter Brandon
Application Points
- Commit to regular, heartfelt prayer seeking God's presence and revival in your church.
- Yield yourself as a vessel to be used by the Holy Spirit for ministry and evangelism.
- Actively participate in leading others to Christ, embracing New Testament evangelism.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main call of this sermon?
The sermon calls believers to seek revival by restoring God's presence, being empowered by the Holy Spirit, and engaging in active evangelism.
Why is the Holy Spirit's empowerment important?
Empowerment by the Holy Spirit enables believers to live victoriously and to effectively witness to others.
How does the speaker suggest we prepare for revival?
Through heartfelt prayer, cleansing of the heart, and yielding ourselves as vessels for God's use.
What role does evangelism play in revival according to the sermon?
Evangelism is essential as it spreads the gospel and brings others into the kingdom, fueling the revival.
What biblical passage is emphasized for revival?
2 Chronicles 7:14 is highlighted as a foundational scripture for prayer and revival.