THE COST OF REVIVAL IN THE CHURCH
INTRO: Revival is just one week away. What
will a revival cost? How much will our investment bring to the
church?
I. REVIVAL BRINGS A NEW CHALLENGE TO A CONGREGATION.
A. Jesus gave us a verse that gets to the heart of revival
truth.
Matthew 22:37
B. The goal, the passion, and the longing of revival needs to
be felt by every member and every one who attends here.
II. REVIVAL BRINGS A NEW PROGRAM TO THE CHURCH.
A. When we allow God to send a great revival in our
hearts then
it will be a lasting revival that affects every program
of the
church.
B. If a God-felt revival occurs here, then it will be
because the
church desires it.
Proverbs 29:18
III. REVIVAL BRINGS NEW POWER TO THE CHURCH.
A. The church of the New Testament was a powerful
church.
Acts 2
B. The power of the church can be felt today as we look to
the
Holy Spirit’s power to bring revival.
Hab. 3:2
IV. REVIVAL BRINGS NEW PROCEDURES TO THE CHURCH.
A. Revival will allow God to do what He wants to
do in His
church.
2 Peter 3:9
B. What are some procedures needed in the church today?
V. REVIVAL BRINGS A NEW POVERTY TO THE CHURCH.
A. When true revival occurs in our hearts then we
will see all
that we have is a gift of God.
I Cor. 6:19-20
B. Our hearts belong to Him!
Matthew 22:37
C. Our abilities belong to Him.
D. Our homes and our families belong to Him.
E. Our possessions belong to God. Revival will cost
something!
CONCLUSION AND INVITATION