ryan peterson
Lead Pastor
Revival is in the air. The question is, where will this revival take place? The answer? In cities, not auditoriums.
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Sermon Summary
Revival is in the air. It’s not only being talked about, we are seeing it across the nation. A desire and genuine hunger for the things of God in people’s lives are being stirred up. This revival that’s coming, which we are seeing glimpses of, is unlike what we have encountered before. It’s not characterized by mass gatherings but by decentralized, scattered pockets showing up in cities, not stadiums. Jesus had a strategy for carrying revival–discipleship. The question is, where will this revival take place? The answer? In cities, not auditoriums. This isn’t a new plan, but the original plan restored. This week, we will talk about where revival is taking place, so we don’t miss this next great move of God.
Scripture Reference from the Sermon
Exodus 31:1-5
Discussion Questions
- Have you seen God showing up across the nation? Discuss some of what you have seen.
- Discuss your thoughts on what Billy Graham said about the next great revival taking place in the marketplace.
- Why is it important to understand that when the Holy Spirit revived hearts in the book of Acts it occurred in the streets?
- Discuss Richard Lovelace’s quote. “Revival is not a special season of extraordinary religious excitement…rather it’s an outpouring of the Holy Spirit which restores the people of God to normal spiritual life.”
- How do you connect the need for the Holy Spirit and your job? (Exodus 31:1-5)
- What do you think Jesus’ point was in using everyday language to teach parables?
- Who did God choose for revival in the book of Acts, and what’s the significance of using you today?
- Discuss the idea of revival taking place in the city to restore us to the original design.
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