Keys to revival

TEXT: Chronicles 6:12-42

TOPIC : Four Keys To Revival

INTRODUCTION:

 I.            HUMILITY (VV. 12-13)

A.         Humility is the key to acceptance by God (Micah 6:8).

1.        Humble yourself in the presence of people.

2.       Humble yourself before God (1 Pet. 5:15)

3.       Humility is important for all.

a.        David was blessed when humble.

II.             HONOR HIM (VV. 14-15)

A.        Remember who He is.

1.       He is Lord (Luke 6:46)

2.       He is God (John 20:28)

3.       He is Lord of the Church (Col. 1:18)

B.        Remember what He is like.

1.       He is Faithful (Heb. 10:23).

2.       He is Merciful (Ps. 118:1).

III.             HONE IN ON HIS PROMISES (VV. 16-18)

A.        Remember His fulfilled promises.

1.       Salvation (Rom. 10:13).

2.       Supply (Phi. 4:19)

B.        Reflect on promises yet to be fulfilled.

1.       Revival

2.       Return

IV.            WHOLE-HEARTEDLY SEEK GOD FOR REVIVAL (VV. 19-42)

A.        Get down to business in prayer (vv. 19-21).

1.       Get serious and specific.

2.       Let the burden pour out to God (Ps. 126:5).

a.       Nehemiah (Neh. 1:4)

b.       Hannah (1 Sam. 1:10)

B.        Seek God to meet your need for revival (vv. 22-42).

1.       Reasons for the need:

a.       Defeated by the enemy (Eph. 6:10-18).

b.       Drought of the spirit (Ps. 32:4)

c.        Diseased in the mind and heart (Pr. 13:12).

d.       Fighting battles with the enemy as you follow Christ.

·         Like David (1 Sam. 17:47)

e.        Everyday failings (1 Jn. 1:8-10)

C.        Take the necessary steps.

1.       Return whole-heartedly.

2.       Confess his name.

3.       Seek forgiveness.

4.       Experience restoration.

CONCLUSION:

Hymn:  “Lord, Send a Revival”