I think we could all agree today that the world is in trouble! And because the world is in trouble, it doesn’t NEED just another “church” to entertain, or become a safe place to socially interact. Lord knows we have PLENTY of them around! With that in mind, I’ll tell you what the world NEEDS …“A World in Trouble NEEDS a CHURCH in REVIVAL!”
When Jesus ministered on earth, he did NOT operate under the idea that REVIVAL was an option. Jesus was driven with a sense of URGENCY that was demonstrated over and over again in scripture. He not only understood that the world was in trouble and that He was their ONLY HOPE; He understood that His time on earth was limited. Therefore, there was NO time to waste. IF the world’s needs were going to be met, it was going to be because He met them.
The Church needs a fresh understanding of the reality that this world is in trouble and its ONLY HOPE is for a
The Mission of Jesus Christ did NOT end at
What was promised and prophesied in (Luke 24) and (Acts 1) came to pass in (Acts 2) when the CHURCH was BORN!
(Acts 2:1-4/ KJV) says, “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
These newly filled believers were accused of being drunk, but Peter preached a message declaring among other things that they were not drunk with wine, like they had been of accused of, but it was the promised power of the Holy Ghost that had been poured out. As he preached the first Apostolic message, the Bible says that everyone who heard him preach “were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”
A world in trouble now had a CHURCH in REVIVAL! A CHURCH with a mission—a CHURCH with passion—a CHURCH with a message—a
The CHURCH would now represent REVIVAL to a world in need, and represent they did. They made such an IMPACT everywhere they went that they were referred to in (Acts 17:6/ KJV) as “These that have turned the world upside down!”
The CHURCH that was born on the Day of Pentecost was a church that understood there was a world in need and their ONLY HOPE was a CHURCH IN REVIVAL!
The world is in trouble. The Cities that we live in are in trouble.
We’ve got to FILL our Sanctuaries with PRAYER—with FAITH—with PRAISE—with WORSHIP—with TITHES—with OFFERINGS—with PREACHING—with EXPECTATION!
“A World In Trouble Needs A CHURCH In REVIVAL!”
3 comments:
Wow! I feel honored. I get to leave the first comment on your blog.
Sounds like you are on fire man. Appreciate your sermonettes you've shared. Keep up the great work and stay on fire.
Clarence
It's about time you stopped listening to your headphones and started listening to God! LOL! Love you man! You did a great job following the Holy Ghost while you were here in Pueblo! Cya in a few weeks!!!
R.Williams
God works in mysterious ways his wonders to perform....great work Pastor Clark our work for God does not stop in the church it is in the by-ways and the high=ways of life. And I pray that as you continue to labor in his vineyard you will continue to win souls for christ..the harvest is ripe but the labors are listening to their iPod,talking on cell phones,texing
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