No Satisfied Till God Came (Clip)
Bill McLeod emphasizes that true spiritual satisfaction and revival come only when the Holy Spirit actively moves among believers, transforming communities and bringing many to Christ.
This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in bringing about revival and leading communities to God. It highlights the difference between regular conversions and true revival, where an overwhelming number of people find Christ in a short period, surpassing years of previous efforts.
Full Transcript
We were never satisfied—listen carefully—until the Holy Ghost came and took the work out of our hands and made the whole community aware of God. Then hundreds found Christ. This is something we need, I think, all the time.
There may be people being converted. There was in my church in Saskatoon, there's a period of time when every week you'd have one or two find Christ, but it was not revival. And after revival came, we often heard pastors and others say, we had more happen in one week than have happened in eighteen years.
We heard them say in Bible colleges, more happened in one meeting than had happened in their history.
Sermon Outline
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- Human efforts alone cannot satisfy spiritual hunger
- The Holy Spirit's arrival changes everything
- Communities become aware of God through the Spirit
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- Personal testimonies of conversions before revival
- Difference between occasional conversions and true revival
- Revival results in mass spiritual awakening
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- Examples from churches and Bible colleges
- Greater spiritual impact in short time during revival
- The necessity of continual seeking for the Spirit's work
Key Quotes
“We were never satisfied—listen carefully—until the Holy Ghost came and took the work out of our hands and made the whole community aware of God.” — Bill McLeod
“After revival came, we often heard pastors and others say, we had more happen in one week than have happened in eighteen years.” — Bill McLeod
“More happened in one meeting than had happened in their history.” — Bill McLeod
Application Points
- Seek the active work of the Holy Spirit in your life and community for true spiritual fulfillment.
- Recognize that occasional conversions are good but revival brings a powerful collective awakening.
- Be open to God's movement beyond human efforts and plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bill McLeod mean by 'no satisfied till God came'?
He means that true spiritual fulfillment and revival only occur when the Holy Spirit actively works among believers.
How does revival differ from regular conversions?
Revival is marked by a widespread and powerful movement of the Spirit resulting in many conversions in a short time, unlike occasional individual conversions.
Why is the Holy Spirit important in the Christian life?
The Holy Spirit empowers believers, brings awareness of God, and facilitates transformation and revival.
Can revival happen today according to the sermon?
Yes, Bill McLeod suggests that revival is something believers need continually and can still experience.