god’s method for real revival
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GODS METHOD FOR REALGODS METHOD FOR REAL
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2 Chronicles 7:14
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2 Chronicles 7:142 Chronicles 7:14If my people, who are
called by my name, will humblethemselves and pray and seek myface and turn from their wickedways, then will I hear from heavenand will forgive their sin and willheal their land.
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My people, called by my Name.
God is speaking to people who have
identified themselves with Him and
His work.
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I. REAL REVIVAL DEMANDS REAL
REQUIREMENTS
Before revival can ever become a reality,the people of God must meet the four
demands mentioned in the verse.
A. A Call to Preparation HUMILITY
When we humble ourselves to the Lordwe are acknowledging His Lordship andheadship in our lives.
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I. REAL REVIVAL DEMANDS REAL
REQUIREMENTS
We are admitting our weakness andreaching out for His power.
Those who are willing to humblethemselves under the hand of God opentheir lives to His blessings. (Matthew23:12)
B. A Call to Prayer- PRAYER
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The praying person sees his own inability
and recognizes Gods ability Prayer is an essential ingredient in the
presence of revival.
Therefore let us determine that we will
pray for revival.
I. REAL REVIVAL DEMANDS REAL
REQUIREMENTS
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Every moment of life is an opportunity to
pray!
More could be said about prayer but
instead of talking about it, we should just
do it.
C. A Call to Passion- DEVOTION
I. REAL REVIVAL DEMANDS REAL
REQUIREMENTS
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- The third requirement is that of SEEKINGHIS FACE.
The idea here is that we come to the placewhere God is the number one priority anddesire of our heart.
The true worth of a man is to be measuredby the objects he pursues.
- Marcus Aurelius Antonius
I. REAL REVIVAL DEMANDS REAL
REQUIREMENTS
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Note: One of the problems with the modern
church is that we have ceased to desire
God. Often we have many pursuits in life.
D. A Call to Purity- REPENTANCE
God wants His people to stop their
sinning.
I. REAL REVIVAL DEMANDS REAL
REQUIREMENTS
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We have to examine our lives, identify
anything that does not please God.
Note: As we humble ourselves, pray and seek
His face, our sin will become increasinglyclear.
I. REAL REVIVAL DEMANDS REAL
REQUIREMENTS
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II. REAL REVIVAL PROVIDE REAL
REWARDS
If we will meet the requirements then we
can experience some tremendous
spiritual rewards from the hand of the
Lord.
A. God will hear us.
- Sin hinders our prayers. (Psalm 66:18)
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There is no powerful force in the world
than on unhindered prayer life.
B. God will help us.
- Dont allow a cancer of sin to grow in
your life.
- Deal your sins. (1 John 1:9)
II. REAL REVIVAL PROVIDE REAL
REWARDS
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A. Notice that the condition and promise are
given to Gods people.
B. If we experience a true move of God in
revival, we will see Gods power touch in
this in a tremendous way.
C. It is tiring when we see what sin is doing
to our homes, churches & nation.
III. REAL REVIVAL YIELDS REAL
RESULTS