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Revival Prayer for Our Country
E.A. Johnston
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E.A. Johnston

Revival Prayer for Our Country

E.A. Johnston · 5:03

E.A. Johnston passionately calls for a national spiritual revival, urging God to restore His holiness and mercy upon a nation that has turned away from Him.
In this heartfelt devotional sermon, E.A. Johnston passionately prays for a spiritual revival in the nation, lamenting the widespread turning away from God and the resulting moral decay. He recalls the country's godly heritage and calls for repentance, mercy, and a renewed boldness in the church to restore God's authority and influence. Johnston's prayerful message challenges believers to seek God's mercy and revival through earnest prayer and faithful living.

Full Transcript

Oh, Lord God of heaven, I come unto you now in the name of thy dear son Jesus, whose blood was shed on Calvary for the remission of sins. Look, O Lord, upon this nation of ours, of whom you have so favored in former times, a nation you have raised up above other nations to be a beacon of light for thee, where you planted this land with a godly heritage, with our founding fathers, and watered it time and time again with showers of heaven-sent revival and spiritual awakening. You grew this nation, Lord, and prospered her to be the envy of other nations on the earth.

But your word declares, where much is given, much is required, and we have let you down, where there once was a fear of God in the land and a reverence for your Sabbath and a respect for your holy word, the Bible, now there is only indifference and contempt for thee. We, as a nation, have turned our backs to you and have forsaken the living God of the Bible and have gone a-whoring after other gods, after gods of greed and sex and violence and perversion. Our multiplied sins flood the land like an open sewer of stanchion rottenness.

We have banned you from our educational system. When I was a little boy, I remember how I stood up in class in public school and prayed by participating in public prayer that was led by the teacher, but now praying to you in public schools is forbidden here. We legislated you out of our judicial system by legalizing sin and outlawing your word.

We have replaced you in our churches with entertainment and laughter, and therefore we are in a famine in the land today, a famine for hearing the word of the Lord. There are few prophets in the land today who have a holy boldness, who preach against sin, and who defend your name. Rather, we have a multitude of pastors who fear men more than God and who refuse to mention sin or warn about the danger of damnation in a devil's hell and being held accountable at a future judgment that awaits all mankind.

We, as a nation, deserve judgment from an offended and holy sovereign, but I pray, great God, that in your wrath, you remember mercy. In your wrath, remember mercy. I pray that instead of sending destruction to us, you send a revival to us.

Oh Lord, realign this nation back to thee. Send showers of spiritual awakening upon this lost generation of young people today who don't believe in you and who are deceived and addicted to money and sex and alcohol and drugs and who live their lives in perversion and debauchery. Open your closed heaven, Lord, I pray, and shower us with plentiful effusions of grace in revival.

Revive your church, O Lord, which has lost her authority and influence upon society. Come, great King, and reestablish your prominence in our lives and your preeminence in our sanctuaries. I pray these things in the strong name of Jesus.

Amen.

Sermon Outline

  1. I. The Nation's Godly Heritage
    • God's favor and blessings on the nation
    • Founding fathers planted a godly heritage
    • Historical spiritual awakenings and revivals
  2. II. The Nation's Spiritual Decline
    • Turning away from God and His word
    • Removal of prayer and biblical values from public life
    • Churches replacing holiness with entertainment
  3. III. The Need for Mercy and Revival
    • Acknowledging deserved judgment
    • Praying for God's mercy instead of destruction
    • Calling for a fresh outpouring of spiritual awakening
  4. IV. The Call to Restore God's Prominence
    • Reviving the church's authority and influence
    • Reestablishing God's preeminence in society and sanctuaries
    • Prayer for revival in the name of Jesus

Key Quotes

“Where much is given, much is required, and we have let you down.” — E.A. Johnston
“Our multiplied sins flood the land like an open sewer of stanchion rottenness.” — E.A. Johnston
“In your wrath, remember mercy. I pray that instead of sending destruction to us, you send a revival to us.” — E.A. Johnston

Application Points

  • Commit to praying regularly for your nation’s spiritual renewal and repentance.
  • Encourage your church to boldly proclaim holiness and warn against sin.
  • Reflect personally on areas where you may have turned away from God and seek restoration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of this sermon?
The sermon calls for a national spiritual revival and repentance to restore God's favor on the country.
Why does the speaker emphasize the nation's godly heritage?
To remind listeners of the nation's spiritual foundations and the blessings that came from honoring God.
What are the consequences mentioned for turning away from God?
The speaker warns of judgment, spiritual famine, and moral decay in society.
How does the speaker suggest the church should respond?
By regaining boldness to preach holiness, warn against sin, and restore God's authority.
What role does prayer play in this sermon?
Prayer is presented as the vital means to seek God's mercy and invite revival.

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