Title – Theme _  SUN 10-19-08

I.        Introduction {TT – Mark 11:23}

A.   The Truths of Revival

1.   We’ve begun looking at examples of Revival in O.T.

a)    Jacob; Samuel;

b)   Last time - Revival in Asa’s day. 

(1)    (Early King of Southern Kingdom – Judah)

B.   Characteristics we have noticed about revival:

1.   WHAT BRINGS REVIVAL?:

a)    Intercession with fasting (sacrifice).

(1)    Repentance leading to holiness (sanctification)

(a)  Sacrifice and Commitment by the folks!

(i)   One person can have a revival (ie: Jacob), but …

(a)   … it will be limited to one person!!!

(i)    Requires the rejection and destruction of idols of all types.

II.    WHAT DOES REVIVAL BRING?:

A.   Deep, devoted praise, worship, and thanksgiving.

1.   Salvation, deliverance & restoration.

a)    Peace

(1)    Ironically attracts demonic attacks.

2.   Deeper levels of holiness and sanctification.

III. WHAT’S REQUIRED DURING REVIVAL?:

A.   Strong, diligent, humble, Godly leadership

a)    WHAT CAN CAUSE A REVIVAL TO FAIL OR FIZZLE?:

B.   Moral failure on part of leadership.

IV.  Turning focus from God to natural solutions to defend against attacks.

A.   Two

1.   Three

a)    Four

(1)    Five

(a)  Six

(i)     Seven

(a)    Eight

(i)    Nine

(ii)   Nine b