Revival Prayer
Revival prayer in the Bible refers to prayer that seeks the restoration of spiritual vitality and fervor among believers. It often arises in response to a perceived decline in faith, commitment, or spiritual fervency within an individual, community, or nation. The concept is rooted in the biblical understanding that prayer is a powerful tool for seeking God’s intervention and renewal. For instance, in 2 Chronicles 7:14, God promises that if His people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways, He will hear from heaven and heal their land. This verse encapsulates the essence of revival prayer, emphasizing humility, repentance, and a sincere desire for God's presence and blessing.Throughout the scriptures, we see examples of revival prayers that led to significant spiritual renewal. Nehemiah’s prayer in Nehemiah 1:4-11, for instance, was a heartfelt plea for the restoration of Jerusalem and its people after the Babylonian exile. Similarly, in the New Testament, the early church fervently prayed for boldness and empowerment (Acts 4:31), leading to a significant surge in spiritual growth and evangelism. Thus, revival prayer encompasses both a personal and corporate dimension, uniting believers in seeking a deeper relationship with God and a return to spiritual fervor, ultimately aiming for transformation and renewal within the church and beyond.
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Praying for Revival
By Byron Paulus1.1K57:562CH 16:9PSA 6:4PSA 136:1ISA 61:2ISA 64:11CO 2:9EPH 3:20In this sermon, the speaker shares two stories that illustrate the power of obedience and surrender to God. The first story is about a man who noticed a police car stationed at the entrance of his subdivision every day for six months. He later discovered that crime in the area had dropped significantly. The second story is about a man who turned himself in as a fugitive and ended up serving prison time. Despite feeling disappointed when no one showed up to his ministry launch, he realized that he had done it for God and not for people. The speaker then encourages the audience to pray for surrendered lives and to be moldable like clay in the hands of the potter.
The Place of Prayer in Revival
By J. Edwin Orr3.7K24:10ACT 1:6ACT 1:14ACT 2:37ACT 2:41In this sermon, the speaker recounts a powerful experience of revival in a church. The details of the event were so overwhelming that the speaker struggled to recall them accurately. However, the main highlights were that half of the church fell to the floor in prayer, and the sound of their cries was compared to waves or a strong wind. The speaker mentions that this kind of outpouring of simultaneous audible prayer is a common occurrence in countries like Korea, Latin America, Africa, and India. The sermon also references biblical passages about the Holy Spirit and the disciples being empowered to be witnesses to the ends of the earth.