Ten Reasons We Need Revival
E.A. Johnston passionately calls for a much-needed revival, outlining ten critical reasons why the church and society must return to fervent faith and holiness.
In this topical sermon, E.A. Johnston passionately addresses the urgent need for revival in the church and society. He outlines ten compelling reasons why revival is essential, from the loss of spiritual authority to prayerlessness and moral decline. Drawing on Psalm 85:6, Johnston calls believers to seek God's intervention to restore holiness, faith, and the power of prayer. This message challenges listeners to recognize the spiritual crisis of the times and respond with renewed fervor.
Full Transcript
My message today, friends, is on the subject of revival. I've never seen a time when our nation needs revival more than now. Our young people today are godless and our society spins out of control in moral chaos.
Revival is always needed when the spiritual life of the church is at a low ebb and its members are more concerned about sports and entertainment than souls perishing into a burning hell. The psalmist declares the need in psalm 85 6, wilt thou not revive us again that thy people may rejoice in thee. We need revival, friends.
We need God to send a heaven-sent revival to establish his prominence and preeminence in our sanctuaries once again. I want a list for us today. Ten reasons why we need revival.
Number one, we need revival when the church has lost her voice of authority and influence upon society. Number two, we need revival when pastors have become teachers instead of preachers. Number three, we need revival when our communities grow more wicked every day and our churches are powerless against it.
Number four, we need revival when believers have become desensitized to sin and tolerate sin in their daily living. Number five, we need revival when Christians have fallen into apathy toward the lost in their community and indifference towards the spread of the gospel around the world. Number six, we need revival when our churches have grieved away the presence of God through compromise and conformity.
Number seven, we need revival when the church maintains a low view of God and a low view of sin. Number eight, we need revival when the church relies more on money and manpower to get the job done rather than faith and prayer. Number nine, we need revival when there is an absence of holiness in our personal lives.
And lastly, number ten, we need revival when we have fallen into prayerlessness and unbelief. Great God, grant us revival in our day, I pray in the strong name of Christ Jesus.
Sermon Outline
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- Revival is needed when the church loses authority and influence.
- Pastors become mere teachers rather than preachers.
- Communities grow wicked and churches remain powerless.
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- Believers become desensitized and tolerant of sin.
- Christians grow apathetic toward the lost and gospel spread.
- Churches grieve away God's presence through compromise.
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- The church holds a low view of God and sin.
- Reliance on money and manpower replaces faith and prayer.
- Absence of holiness in personal lives becomes evident.
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- Prayerlessness and unbelief signal the urgent need for revival.
- A heartfelt plea for God to grant revival in the present day.
Key Quotes
“Revival is always needed when the spiritual life of the church is at a low ebb and its members are more concerned about sports and entertainment than souls perishing into a burning hell.” — E.A. Johnston
“We need revival when believers have become desensitized to sin and tolerate sin in their daily living.” — E.A. Johnston
“Great God, grant us revival in our day, I pray in the strong name of Christ Jesus.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Examine your personal life for areas lacking holiness and seek God's cleansing.
- Commit to regular, fervent prayer for revival in your church and community.
- Engage actively in sharing the gospel and caring for the lost around you.