Revival is Here

Main Point:  The evidence is all around that God is moving and drawing people toward him in revival.  As Christians, we have a responsibility to be light and salt proclaiming the truth of Jesus Christ in love.  Love is everything.

Foundation Scripture:
Matthew 5:13-16.  We are the Salt and Light of the world.  It is time to be bold and courage’s for our faith.

• It is time to use your gifts and talents and time for God’s Kingdom. Now is the time to shine your light.

Evidence that revival is here

• The evidence is shown in the number of young people coming to Christ (show video)
• The evidence is shown by the culture statistics showing an increase toward Christian things (like bibles, music)-show stats chart

God the Father is preparing the return of Jesus Christ

• Peace Agreement in the middle East around Jerusalem
• Prophecy proclaims the return of Jesus to redeem the world.

Christian Responsibilities during a revival

• Not a time to be Luke warm-
• Luke 19:40: When asked about the end, Jesus stated that if his followers were silent, "the very stones would cry out"
• It’s all about love.
• Christians have a number 1 priority:  To win souls for Jesus.  (show Video)

6 actions in a time of revival.

• Time for humility and repentance: 2 Chronicles 7:14.
• Time for Prayer and Intercession:  James 5:16.
• Time of Obedience and Holiness:  Romans 12:1-2.
• Readiness to work:  ready to share the Gospel, engage in ministry, and allow the Holy Spirit to work through their lives to bring about change
• Time to uphold Scripture and truth.  No compromising with sin. 
• Time of Unity
  • Psalm 133:1. Unity is pleasant to the Lord
  • 1 Corinthians 1:10. Have no divisions among you

Summary:

• The evidence is all around that God is moving to drawing people toward him in revival. 
• As Christians, we have a responsibility to be light and salt proclaiming the truth of Jesus Christ in love. 
• Love is everything.
• 1 John 4:19. We Love because He first loved us.
• Now is the time to repent
• Now is the time to surrender to God’s ways.
• Now is the time to establish your secret place.