May 6, 2007 PM Service

REVIVAL

TEXT: Psalm 85

INTRODUCTION: There is a very important principle in this passage as we allow the revival to take root in our lives.

I. REVIVAL INVOLVES SEPARATION AND DENIAL.

    A. Separation and self-denial go hand in hand. I Kings 8:53

    B. True spiritual growth which will bring other types of growth means that we should strive to live like Jesus. 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

II. REVIVAL INVOLVES HOLINESS AND MORAL PURITY.

    A. Holiness is the act of being righteous in God’s presence. Hebrews 12:14

    B. Jesus pointed out a blessing upon the pure in heart. Matthew 5:8

III. REVIVAL INVOLVES GRACE AND GENTLENESS.

    A. The apostles lived a life of grace. Acts 4:33

    B. Paul was tender and gentle with his contacts. I Thessalonians 2:7

IV. REVIVAL INVOLVES HUMILITY AND TENDERNESS.

    A. Humility must be a part of our lives if we have revival carryover. Acts 20:19

    B. We must be tender in our relationships with each other. Ephesians 4:32

V. REVIVAL INVOLVES ZEAL AND ENERGY.

    A. Christians should be zealous for God and His work. Numbers 25:13

    B. In order to be zealous for God we must have energy. Titus 2:14

VI. REVIVAL INVOLVES PATIENCE AND LONGSUFFERING.

    A. Oh, how patience is needed if the revival continues. Colossians 1:11

    B. Longsuffering means bearing with each other. Colossians 1:11

VII. REVIVAL INVOLVES FAITHFULNESS AND

UNCOMPROMISING DECISIONS.

    A. Jesus is our greatest example of faithfulness. Hebrews 3:2

    B. We need to be people of uncompromising decisions. Daniel 3:14-18