Four 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”