By show of hands, I am curious as to how many people come to these forums and sermonindex because they believe that God has a plan for it and that the Lord wants to use Greg Gordon as well as all the other brothers and sisters involved, as well as the revival conferences in a way to actually really bring revival?
You can raise your hand like this O/
I will say why I am asking the question later if enough do so.
O/
I don't want to say if it it were not for this site, I would not be in Japan, however, God used this site in order to get me here. I believe the Lord directed me to sermonindex, and in turn I was directed to Japan. It has been a blessing for me personally.
I've enjoyed having access to such a site. I can listen to just about any preacher/teacher and get encouragment and insight. All things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.
I do believe that God has a plan for sermonindex, the revival conferences and Greg Gordon, and I believe both have already been used to bring about personal revival if not corporate. However, I must honestly say that I usually don't visit the forums with that conscious motive in mind (although I usually return after long breaks for that reason). Usually its to learn something etc. So if that counts: O/
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I would also like to ask for those who have not considered it, but upon considering it because I asked the question, have decided that they want that to be a motive to also raise your hand. God knows your hearts :)
I would also like to ask for those who have not considered it, but upon considering it because I asked the question, have decided that they want that to be a motive to also raise your hand.
Sorry man, it's kind of late night here, and my skull is a bit thick. Would you mind reiterating your sentiment, or breaking it down a tiny bit? I THINK I understand what you're saying, but I'm not 100% sure if I grasp your full meaning. But now that I'm thinking about it, maybe if I just wait until tomorrow morning I'll understand it.
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I do. God has used this site tremendously in my life. When my own life was revived, this is one of the first places I came.
As to whether God will bring revival through this site, I can't say that. I only say that because I don't know the mind of God there. Though, do I think that God will ignore the labors of a willing servant? Absolutely not! What good a man does is something that God gives to him to do. And God has given a lot of good here :)
What good happens here, I consider an act of God. It has simply been carried out by human vessels. And so, I would say that God is here. And so, if God brings revival through this ministry, I wouldn't be surprised.
Sorry I was not more clear, what I meant was...if your motive is not lined up with the way I framed my original question, but if you would like it to be then it is ok to raise your hand. I re-read that sentence and wondered if someone hit me over the head before I wrote it. Sorry.
Thank you Grant.
O/
Very specifically. Hope, prayer, and more.
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There have got to be more people than this.
Bump.
Count me in. There are no other sites more favorite to me than SI. [ to the chagrin of some; I'm sure...] [ lol ]
You have freedom here to address some real issues that are meaty. I've been to others, but the mix of overcontrol, or the simple rancor exposed upon simple disagreement have driven me away. There are real hearts after truth here, and that turns me on, without all the craziness that sometimes follows.....and as I see it, Greg and the moderators do a really fine job of maintaining the liberty and depth , with a biblical civility that keeps it free from the bitter.
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God is in the process of saving some wheat for Himself.
O/
A great blessing to the body of Christ and the world at large.
Blessings to Greg and the moderators for their labor and gracious spirit.
O/
This is the first time this thread was read.
Areadymind?
On all things mentioned: yes, and then more.
When the web is used, this is nearly always the first and last stop; being the homepage here.
II Cor. 6:16,17,18,7:1
Sorry I was not more clear, what I meant was...if your motive is not lined up with the way I framed my original question, but if you would like it to be then it is ok to raise your hand. I re-read that sentence and wondered if someone hit me over the head before I wrote it. Sorry.
Haha, not at all, I'm just a bit slow. Totally got your meaning this time around. Thanks.
Bump for one more day, then I will ask a question.
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I agree too! When I open my browser, I have two tabs that open: one to my email and the next to sermonindex!! Many times I don't even log in but I like to see what is going on!
God bless everyone, if we never meet at a revival conference, we'll meet on the otherside of the river!!
'to actually bring revival'?
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We've had many discussions about revival. I'm not at all certain I believe in revival as many seem to hold the term to mean. But, I do believe in personal revival and the communion of saints, and without doubt God has used Mr SermonIndex and his obedience, to bring many of us into a fuller knowledge of God through our studies here, and into fellowship with one another across the miles - and of course, when we meet face to face from time to time, as I have done. So, O/ to the rest of your question.
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It's been a few days. Has there been enough of a response to post your inquiry? I'm rather curious myself.
Ok. Sorry my day yesterday ended up being a whirlwind, so here goes.
To what degree would any of you be willing to spend at least one day between now and the next revival conference in prayer and fasting specifically with the hope that God can move in North America once again? (Also including the world over would not hurt, why limit it :)
I would think that the healthy things to be praying for during this time would be that the Lord would help those at the conference to even know what to pray for, and that there would be a sincere calling out to God from all who participate. As well it would be healthy to pray and fast for our own home churches that God would move in a real way to bring us all back to what it is that He desires.
I guess as I have listened to all the sermons on this website, and have looked at the world and believers all over the place, I think the greatest need I see is a total and complete submission to the headship of our Lord in an utter sense. My prayers are that we as a corporate body, though separated by distance, and often by theological perspectives, would stop being blown about every time a wind of doctrine says we should. That there would be a steadfastness on the part of the Bride to seek what it is that Christ is concerned about rather than what we think we need to be concerned about.
If you don't have an interest, don't worry! This is not any sort of weird legalistic thing. I just have been very thankful for this website and for all the great sermons here that are immensely benefiting my walk with Christ and even though I live in the Pacific Northwest I cannot make it to the conference because my wife and I are going to be welcoming a new son into the world probably around the time the conference is going on. Or at least within a 2 week window of it.
Yet, I can participate at least in the sense that it seems as nothing to dedicate some serious time in prayer for the sake of it.
I am sure the moderators could give us clues as to the things we could be intelligently praying for. But one thing that seems essential to be praying for would be the preparation of the hearts of the men whom will be sharing the word, and hopefully not the Bible only, but I am praying that it is the Word Of The Lord.
Amen, Areadymind ! Will be praying and looking to God to move upon the hearts of all who those who share and those who will attend. May a spirit of prayer prevail beforehand, and during the meetings as well.
In Jesus,
John
What I like about this site, and I'm very grateful to Greg for all the hard work he does, is the access to audio and video of such excellent teaching, preaching and encouragement.
When I was a young Christian (about 1000years ago :-) ), I remember the Last Days newsletter, published by Keith Green. It included articles by such people as Ravenhill, Wilkerson, Finney and Tozer. I'm sure that quality of teaching would not have been 'soaked up' by people like me, if Keith hadn't had the vision to publish it in a format young people would read, and of course Last Days also made videos and tapes.
SermonIndex does a similar job with todays technology. In these days of 'fluffy-white-bread-milky' christianity. This site is a 'steak-house' of quality meat!!!!
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I enjoy coming here because of all the real people that want to be holy.
Between now and next week, I will be following my own exhortation in one way or another, if anyone else is inclined. I hope that you will join me brothers and sisters.
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