Did You Come To Meet God This Morning？ (Clip)
Leonard Ravenhill passionately calls believers to rekindle their reverence for God's holiness and genuinely seek His presence rather than merely listening to sermons.
This sermon emphasizes the need for a return to recognizing the holiness of God, highlighting the loss of reverence even within the church. It challenges the congregation to reflect on whether they attend church to truly encounter God or simply to hear about Him, urging them to seek a deep, transformative experience with God that leaves them speechless.
Full Transcript
Preaching with a punch, preaching with authority. The tragedy of modern Christianity is this, we've lost, even in the church, we've lost our sense of the holiness of God. Come on, be honest, don't answer all people.
Did you come here to meet God this morning? Or did you come to hear a sermon about Him? Can you remember the last time you left the sanctuary and you didn't utter a word for an hour or two? That happened in the Welsh Revival, I didn't witness it, but I did preach in some of the Revival churches or churches that had Revival as a...
Sermon Outline
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- The loss of reverence for God's holiness in modern Christianity
- The difference between coming to meet God and just hearing about Him
- The impact of genuine encounters with God as seen in historical revivals
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- The tragedy of superficial faith in the church
- The call to authentic worship and silence after God's presence
- Examples from revival churches that experienced deep spiritual encounters
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- The necessity of preaching with authority and power
- Encouragement to self-examination about one's spiritual hunger
- Invitation to seek God earnestly in personal and corporate worship
Key Quotes
“The tragedy of modern Christianity is this, we've lost, even in the church, we've lost our sense of the holiness of God.” — Leonard Ravenhill
“Did you come here to meet God this morning? Or did you come to hear a sermon about Him?” — Leonard Ravenhill
“Can you remember the last time you left the sanctuary and you didn't utter a word for an hour or two?” — Leonard Ravenhill
Application Points
- Seek to encounter God personally in worship rather than just listening to sermons.
- Cultivate a deep reverence for the holiness of God in daily life.
- Allow moments of silence and reflection after worship to deepen your spiritual experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Leonard Ravenhill mean by 'meeting God'?
He means having a genuine, personal encounter with God's presence rather than just passively listening to sermons.
Why does Ravenhill emphasize the holiness of God?
Because recognizing God's holiness is essential to true reverence and authentic Christian living.
What is the significance of silence after worship mentioned in the sermon?
It reflects the awe and reverence believers experience after encountering God's presence, as seen in revival movements.
How does Ravenhill view modern Christianity?
He sees it as having lost its sense of God's holiness and lacking the power of authentic revival.