Rend The Heavens and Come Down
Wesley Duewel passionately calls for a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit to ignite revival in the church and the nation, urging believers to carry the fire of revival in their lives and communities.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of prevailing in prayer for revival, sharing personal stories of answered prayers and the impact of revival in different countries. It highlights the power of prayer, the need for spiritual awakening, and the transformative effects of God's revival fire. The speaker recounts experiences of revival in Wales, Korea, and personal missionary work in India, underscoring the significance of carrying prayer burdens and seeking God's intervention.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Call for Revival
- Personal testimony of God's call to missionary work
- Longing and prayer for revival throughout life
- Illustration of revival fire from Yosemite National Park
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II. Historical Revivals and Their Impact
- Welsh and Hebrides revivals and their global influence
- Old Testament and New Testament revivals
- Revival leaders like John Wesley and circuit riders
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III. Characteristics of Revival People
- Carrying revival fire wherever they go
- Expecting salvation and transformation in every encounter
- Renewing power through prayer and fasting
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IV. The Urgency and Hope for Today
- Need for daily prayer meetings and spiritual hunger
- Encouragement to be men and women of revival
- Faith that God can bring mighty revival before Christ's return
Key Quotes
“Oh God, let the fire fall! We need revival! God send us revival!” — Wesley Duewel
“Are you a man of revival? A woman of revival? Well, when you go to a place, does the spiritual temperature warm up?” — Wesley Duewel
“Oh, that God would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you as when fire sets twigs ablaze.” — Wesley Duewel
Application Points
- Pray daily and fervently for revival in your personal life, church, and community.
- Be intentional about carrying the presence and power of the Holy Spirit wherever you go.
- Engage in spiritual disciplines like fasting and prayer to renew God's power in your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of the sermon?
The sermon calls believers to earnestly pray for and carry the fire of revival in their lives to bring spiritual awakening to the church and nation.
Who was Wesley Duewel?
Wesley Duewel was a missionary and revival advocate who spent 25 years in India and later served as president of a missionary society in the U.S.
What biblical passage is central to the sermon?
Isaiah 64:1-2 is central, expressing the cry for God to rend the heavens and come down with revival fire.
How does the sermon describe revival?
Revival is described as a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit that brings conviction, salvation, and spiritual renewal.
What practical steps does the sermon suggest for revival?
Believers should pray fervently, fast when needed, expect God’s presence, and carry revival fire wherever they go.