
J. Edwin Orr
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Dr. Orr's Testimony
8.9K43:53TestimonyMAT 4:17MRK 1:15LUK 24:47JHN 3:16ACT 2:381JN 1:7REV 3:20In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences of revival and missionary work. They mention a time when they were in college and witnessed many conversions and dedication to the mission theme. They also talk about a revival they were a part of in New Zealand, where they saw the community being revived. The speaker then shares a disappointing experience where they were offered a salary to do missionary work but the offer fell through. They had to go back to secular employment to support their family during the Depression. The sermon also includes some humorous anecdotes about students finding a way to smoke during compulsory chapel sessions. Overall, the speaker emphasizes the importance of staying dedicated to God and experiencing a close relationship with Him.
(First Baptist Church) #1 - What Revival Is
7.5K1:00:31RevivalJOL 2:28HAB 3:2MAT 6:33ACT 1:6ACT 2:1ACT 2:36In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of revival and the role of believers in evangelism and teaching. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is the author of revival and the outpouring of the Spirit is the work of God. The speaker also highlights the need for the church to be revived in order to effectively carry out the Great Commission. He concludes by reminding the audience that while the work of God is to awaken the masses, the work of believers is to evangelize, teach, and give their testimony for righteousness.
The Role of Prayer in Spiritual Awakening
6.5K25:54Spiritual Awakening2CH 7:14PRO 28:13MAT 10:32ACT 3:192CO 7:1JAS 4:71JN 1:9In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes four important steps for spiritual growth. First, he urges the audience to put away any doubtful habits from their lives. Second, he emphasizes the importance of obeying the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Third, he encourages the audience to publicly confess their faith in Christ. Finally, he highlights the need for explicit agreement and visible union among God's people in extraordinary prayer for revival and the extension of Christ's kingdom. The sermon also shares the story of Evan Roberts, a young man who sparked a revival in Lochor, Wales, through his preaching and emphasis on confession of sin and making things right with others.
Revival Is Like Judgement Day
6.2K47:35ACT 5:1This sermon by Dr. J. Edwin Orr delves into the concept that revival is akin to Judgment Day for the church, emphasizing the need for self-reflection, repentance, and accountability within the body of believers. Through historical anecdotes and biblical references, the message underscores the importance of genuine revival that starts with conviction of sin and leads to blessings after judgment. It warns against misappropriation of God's resources, the dangers of the prosperity cult, and the significance of allowing God to work authentically in bringing revival.
Garland, Texas - Complete Commitment
6.1K1:26:37ROM 6:14ROM 7:15ROM 8:11ROM 12:1This sermon emphasizes the importance of total commitment to God, highlighting the struggle with sin and the need to surrender completely to experience the power of the Holy Spirit. It discusses the distinction between justification by faith and sanctification, urging believers to decisively dedicate their lives to God and allow the Holy Spirit to empower them to live a life pleasing to Him.
(First Baptist Church) #3 - Forgiveness and Confession
5.4K1:04:46ConfessionIn this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being specific when confessing sins and seeking forgiveness. He shares a personal story about a child named Dan who initially struggles to apologize sincerely for stealing two bags of potatoes. Through this story, the speaker highlights the need for genuine repentance and the power of confessing specific sins. He also mentions the importance of addressing the harm caused by our words and actions and encourages the congregation to apologize to those they have hurt. The sermon emphasizes the biblical principle of confessing our sins and seeking forgiveness from both God and others.
(First Baptist Church) #4 - the Welsh Revival of 1904-05
5.1K22:48Welsh RevivalISA 64:8MAT 7:7MAT 28:19ACT 5:29ROM 10:9JAS 4:171JN 1:9In this sermon transcript, the speaker discusses the impact of a revival on the community and the role of the police during this time. The speaker shares that before the revival, the police's main job was to prevent crime and control crowds, but since the revival, there has been practically no crime. The speaker also mentions that the churches are now packed every night, and if any church wants a quartet to sing, they notify the police. The sermon also highlights the story of Evan Roberts, a young man who prayed for God to use him to bring 100,000 souls to Christ, and within five months, there were 100,000 conversions.
Great Awakenings in American History Part 2
5.1K40:05Revival HistoryPSA 78:4In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing the stories of what God has done with future generations. He shares an anecdote about an aged Presbyterian minister who was deeply convicted of his shortcomings and sobbed while holding onto a tree. The speaker mentions that this story was later distorted into a rumor about barking. The speaker also discusses the revival that swept through various states, including Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. He compares the physical reactions of trembling and fainting to the spiritual experience of dancing for joy. The sermon concludes with a quote from a Presbyterian Congregational report expressing gratitude for the blessings of God upon the churches in the country.
(First Baptist Church) #2 - Conscience
4.8K52:54ConsciencePSA 139:23ISA 1:18HOS 4:14JHN 8:7ROM 2:1ROM 3:23HEB 9:14In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in convicting and convincing the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He discusses the importance of working on one's conscience and being willing to repent and seek deliverance from sinful practices. The preacher also mentions a conversation about the AIDS epidemic and the need for personal responsibility. He highlights the significance of having a clear conscience and behaving with godly sincerity. The sermon encourages listeners to let their conscience be their guide, but also acknowledges the need for obedience to God's Word.
Monday #1 Revivals in the Late 1700's
4.8K34:14Revival HistoryACT 2:11JN 1:9In this sermon, the preacher discusses the preaching of John Wesley and George Whitfield in Britain during the 18th century. The crowds that attended their sermons were massive, with up to twenty-five thousand people gathering at places like Kennington Common and Clapton Common. The preacher emphasizes that the success of these evangelists was not solely due to their own abilities, but rather the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon both the preachers and the unchurched masses. The sermon also highlights the moral and spiritual decay of the time, with rampant drunkenness, profanity, and immorality prevalent in society.
Sunday #1 the Welsh Revival of 1904-05
4.7K43:06Welsh RevivalPSA 27:14MAT 24:42MRK 1:17ACT 2:17ACT 2:421TI 4:12HEB 10:25In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes a powerful revival that took place in a church called Moriah Church. The revival was characterized by the presence of people of all ages, from young to old, coming together and being moved by the preaching of the word of God. The speaker, Evan Roberts, had initially planned to organize a team of young evangelists but felt a strong calling to speak to the young people in his own church. He returned home and began preaching to the young people, leading to a remarkable response from 17 individuals. The revival continued to grow, with various meetings and services being held throughout the week, and eventually leading to a widespread spiritual awakening in the country.
(First Baptist Church) #5 - Searching the Heart
4.6K51:31HeartMAT 5:1In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of lukewarmness in the lives of believers. He emphasizes that many Christians may think they are well off and don't need anything, but they fail to realize their true spiritual condition. The preacher urges them to repent and be zealous for God. He then highlights the importance of opening the door of their hearts to Jesus and allowing Him to come in and fellowship with them. The sermon is based on the passage in Revelation 3:14-22 and the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.
(First Baptist Church) #8 - the Work of the Holy Spirit
4.6K1:18:41Work of the Holy SpiritGEN 32:26PSA 139:23ISA 44:3MAT 6:33JHN 7:37ROM 12:1EPH 5:18In this sermon, the speaker discusses the different stages of drunkenness and relates them to the behavior of the disciples on the day of Pentecost. He explains that the first stage of drunkenness is a happy stage, where a person is full of goodwill. The speaker then emphasizes the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit instead of getting drunk with wine. He encourages the audience to seek the Holy Spirit's presence in their lives and warns against seeking emotional experiences or being unemotional in their faith.
Great Awakenings in American History Part 3
4.4K43:44Revival HistoryMAT 18:20LUK 11:9ACT 1:14JAS 5:16In this sermon, the speaker discusses a powerful revival that took place in Chicago in 1858. Four laymen began preaching in a church and when the building became too crowded, they continued preaching outside. The revival spread throughout the north of Ireland and eventually reached Belfast. The speaker also mentions D.L. Moody, a prominent evangelist, who expressed a desire to see the Church of Christ revived as it was in 1858. The sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer and seeking God's face for spiritual awakening.
Garland, Texas - the Work of the Holy Spirit
4.4K1:18:54PSA 139:23LUK 11:5ROM 12:1GAL 5:22This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking the filling of the Holy Spirit for power and service. It shares personal stories of individuals who experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives, highlighting the abiding evidence of the fruit of the Spirit. The speaker encourages persistent prayer and faith in asking for the Holy Spirit's filling, emphasizing the transformative impact it can have on individuals and their service to God.
Friday #1 Dr. Orr's Personal Testimony
4.3K1:12:26TestimonyPSA 110:3ISA 40:31JOL 2:28MAT 6:33MRK 1:17ACT 16:31ROM 10:9In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of his conversion and his journey into preaching. He recounts how he and a friend decided to go out and preach, despite having no experience. They gathered a crowd by inviting each other to preach and using an interpreter. The speaker then shares an experience of seeing revival and the power of God's work in people's lives. He concludes by expressing his desire to pray for the conversion of 240 young men.
What Is Conscience
4.3K54:43Revival TheologyPSA 139:23JHN 8:7JHN 16:8JHN 16:13ACT 24:16ROM 13:5In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing that he is teaching rather than preaching due to his recent health issues. He mentions his gratitude for the extra years given to him by the Lord and his desire to continue serving Him. The speaker then recalls the launch of the first satellite, Sputnik, by the Russians and reflects on the meaning of the word "Sputnik" which refers to accompanying one when it goes along. He goes on to discuss the importance of conscience and shares personal anecdotes to illustrate its role in making moral decisions. The speaker emphasizes that conscience is not part of the intellect, will, or emotion, but it is something that belongs to each individual. He concludes by mentioning an initiative by a university to invite foreign students to Thanksgiving dinner and how it reflects the wholesome nature of the American holiday.
How the Spirit Sends Revival
4.3K49:40Revival TheologyJER 33:3MIC 6:8MAT 22:37MAT 28:19JHN 16:8ACT 2:37ACT 6:5In this sermon, the preacher discusses various revivals throughout history, highlighting the impact of preaching and teaching in bringing people to God. He mentions the American Revival of 1858, where there were no extravagant displays but still a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The preacher also shares a story of a shoe salesman who wanted to teach Sunday school and was encouraged to start his own class, emphasizing the importance of individual initiative in ministry. The sermon concludes with a mention of Jeremiah Lampier, who started a prayer meeting that grew exponentially, leading to conversions and transformation in the lives of individuals and their families.
Great Awakenings in American History Part 4
4.2K1:01:18Revival HistoryPSA 51:2MAT 6:33MAT 18:19ACT 2:1ACT 2:461JN 1:9In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes a powerful revival that took place in Wales. The meeting was filled with fervent prayer, with many individuals standing up to pray one after another. The speaker mentions a missionary retirement home where the ex-Korea missionary, Dr. William Newton Blair, coached others in their faith. The revival spread throughout Wales, with numerous people, including a 78-year-old granny and a 12-year-old boy, participating in preaching and prayer. The speaker also shares an incident where Evan Roberts, a key figure in the revival, arrived at a church unexpectedly and led a powerful meeting that lasted until the early hours of the morning. The sermon emphasizes the conviction and transformation that occurred during this revival, with individuals facing the issues in their lives and experiencing a decrease in crime in the area.
Confession and Revival
4.1K12:44ConfessionPSA 139:231JN 1:9In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of confession in the context of revival. He emphasizes that confession should be genuine and not turn into a mere exhibition of sins. The preacher advises that confession should be made to God for secret sins, privately to those who have been hurt by our actions, and openly for sins committed publicly. He also highlights the biblical example of Peter confessing Jesus as the Christ, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in revealing the truth. The sermon concludes with a call to pray for revival and seek deliverance through the prayers of righteous believers.
Atonement
4.1K1:24:25AtonementLEV 5:51JN 1:51JN 1:7In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of walking in the light and maintaining fellowship with God. He uses the analogy of a father disciplining his son to illustrate how God may withdraw fellowship when we sin, but still cares for us. The speaker highlights the need for confession and forgiveness in order to restore fellowship with God. He also emphasizes the importance of being truthful about our fellowship with God and not deceiving ourselves. The sermon is based on the message that God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all.
The First Word of the Gospel
4.1K54:02GospelMAT 3:2MAT 4:17MAT 9:13MRK 1:14MRK 6:12LUK 13:3LUK 24:46In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance in the preaching of the gospel. He refers to the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 17, where Jesus began his preaching by saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." The preacher highlights the need for true repentance and a change of heart in order for someone to truly come to Christ. He warns against the danger of leading people to the Lord without emphasizing repentance, as it can lead to a superficial faith that is not truly transformative. The preacher concludes by stating that a revival or awakening can only come through a preaching of repentance, as it is the first word of the gospel.
Garland, Texas - the Welsh Revival of 1904-05
4.0K22:54PSA 85:6JOL 2:28MAT 5:14ACT 2:17JAS 4:8This sermon delves into the remarkable Welsh Revival of 1904, focusing on the pivotal role of Evan Roberts and the powerful movement of God's Spirit that transformed lives and communities. It highlights the prayerful beginnings, the impact on individuals and society, and the lasting legacy of revival that extended beyond Wales to influence regions like the United States.
Garland, Texas - Conscience
4.0K52:57PSA 139:23ISA 1:18JHN 16:8ROM 2:15ROM 8:1ROM 14:232CO 1:12TIT 1:15HEB 9:14HEB 10:22This sermon delves into the historical context of moral decline post-American Revolution, highlighting the societal issues of drunkenness, immorality, and lawlessness. It transitions to the importance of conscience and the role of the Holy Spirit in convicting individuals of sin, emphasizing the need for genuine repentance and cleansing through the blood of Christ. The speaker challenges the congregation to be open to God's conviction and willing to address any areas of wrongdoing in their lives to pave the way for personal revival and spiritual growth.
(First Baptist Church) #6 - Complete Commitment
4.0K1:26:27CommitmentMAT 6:33ROM 1:8ROM 3:23ROM 6:1ROM 6:23ROM 7:7ROM 12:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the subject of the first three chapters of the Bible, focusing on man's need and the guilt of sin. He mentions a black preacher who emphasized the need for justice, mercy, and forgiveness in relation to sin. The speaker also talks about the importance of repentance, conscience, conviction, and confession for believers. He emphasizes the need for believers to be set apart for God and presents the idea of presenting one's body as a living sacrifice to God.