Would You Have Been Embarrassed To Be In The Upper Room？ (Clip)
Shane Idleman challenges believers to reflect on their willingness to fully embrace God's powerful presence as experienced in the Upper Room, urging spiritual revival and awakening.
This sermon emphasizes the profound and powerful presence of God, drawing parallels between the Old Testament revelations and the New Testament experiences like the filling of the upper room. It challenges listeners to consider if they would be embarrassed to encounter the power of God and highlights how encountering God's magnificence can wreck, break, and ultimately change a person. The need for spiritual revival in churches is underscored, calling for a renewed awakening to God's power and presence.
Full Transcript
Anytime I see that his presence was profound, was powerful, well, Shane, that's great for a revelation, that's great for the Old Testament, but what do you have in the New Testament? Well, have you ever read about the upper room? And when the presence of God filled that upper room? And all these critics, I like to say, would you have been embarrassed to be in the upper room? I bet you would have. I bet you would have been embarrassed to experience the power of God. Because that's what happens when sinful man encounters the magnificence of God.
It wrecks you. It breaks you. It changes you.
Sure, you're different. You've been impacted by the glory of God. And the sad reality is most churches resemble a cemetery dead to the things of God.
That's why they need spiritual resuscitation. And the prophets would cry out, Oh God, revive us again. Revive us again.
Wake us up. Let us feel your power and your presence again, like they spoke about in the olden days when you...
Sermon Outline
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I. The Power of God's Presence
- God's presence is profound and powerful
- Encountering God changes and breaks sinful man
- The Upper Room as a New Testament example
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II. The Challenge of Embarrassment
- Would you be embarrassed to be in the Upper Room?
- Many resist God's power due to fear or discomfort
- True transformation requires vulnerability
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III. The Need for Spiritual Revival
- Many churches resemble spiritual cemeteries
- Prophets cry out for revival and awakening
- God's power and presence must be felt anew
Key Quotes
“Would you have been embarrassed to be in the upper room? I bet you would have been embarrassed to experience the power of God.” — Shane Idleman
“It wrecks you. It breaks you. It changes you.” — Shane Idleman
“Most churches resemble a cemetery dead to the things of God. That's why they need spiritual resuscitation.” — Shane Idleman
Application Points
- Be willing to embrace God's presence even when it challenges or changes you.
- Pray earnestly for spiritual revival in your personal life and church community.
- Reflect on your openness to the Holy Spirit and seek to be transformed by His power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Upper Room?
The Upper Room is where the Holy Spirit filled the disciples, marking the birth of the church and a powerful encounter with God's presence.
Why might people be embarrassed to experience God's power?
Because encountering God's holiness can be overwhelming and convicting, causing discomfort and fear of change.
What does spiritual revival mean?
Spiritual revival is a renewed awakening to God's presence and power, leading to transformation and renewed faith.
How can believers experience revival today?
By seeking God earnestly, repenting from sin, and opening their hearts to the Holy Spirit's work.