Embracing Revival: God's Sovereign Move in Our Nation
Summary
### Summary
Tonight, we gathered to pray and press into God's presence, focusing on the revival and spiritual awakening that God has promised for our nation. The Spirit of the Lord assured us that His sovereign hand is upon this land, and we are on the brink of a mighty move of the Holy Ghost. We were reminded of the power of our prayers and prophecies, which have been instrumental in unraveling the enemy's plans. God is not finished with this nation; He will deal with wicked and corrupt leaders, and His kingdom will be established here.
We also discussed the upcoming London Holy Ghost and Fire event, which has garnered over 30,000 registrations. This event is expected to be a significant catalyst for revival, with citywide campaigns, healing schools, and deliverance schools planned. Additionally, we are entering a new season of church planting and growth, with house churches and new congregations forming across the nation. This movement is reminiscent of past revival movements that began in homes.
Our focus is on expanding our reach through multiple gatherings, connect groups, and midweek meetings to ensure that people stay connected and grow in their faith. We prayed for various needs, including healing, financial restoration, and the safe arrival of new babies. We also looked forward to hosting Dr. Rick Renner and Dr. Debbie, expecting powerful impartations and breakthroughs during their visits.
As we closed the evening, we gave thanks for the prayers lifted up and the powerful results we anticipate. We ended with a call to bring our gifts and offerings, expressing our gratitude and faith in God's promises.
### Key Takeaways
1. God's Sovereign Hand on the Nation: The Spirit of the Lord reassured us that His sovereign hand is upon our nation, and we are on the brink of a mighty move of the Holy Ghost. Our prayers and prophecies have been instrumental in unraveling the enemy's plans, and God will establish His kingdom here. [47:25]
2. Revival and Spiritual Awakening: We are entering a season of unprecedented revival and spiritual awakening. The London Holy Ghost and Fire event, with over 30,000 registrations, is expected to be a significant catalyst for this movement. Citywide campaigns, healing schools, and deliverance schools are planned to spread the fire of revival. [01:09:44]
3. New Season of Church Planting: God is leading us into a new season of church planting and growth. House churches and new congregations are forming across the nation, reminiscent of past revival movements that began in homes. This expansion is a testament to God's unfolding strategy and agenda for us. [01:10:56]
4. Expanding Our Reach: We are focusing on expanding our reach through multiple gatherings, connect groups, and midweek meetings. This approach ensures that people stay connected and grow in their faith, preventing them from becoming distracted and disconnected from the church. [01:15:29]
5. Power of Prayer and Prophecy: Our prayers and prophecies are powerful and effective, with great results and repercussions. We prayed for various needs, including healing, financial restoration, and the safe arrival of new babies, believing that God will answer and manifest His power in these situations. [01:20:57]
### YouTube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[47:25] - God's Sovereign Hand on the Nation
[01:09:07] - No Teaching, Just Praying
[01:09:44] - London Holy Ghost and Fire Event
[01:10:56] - New Season of Church Planting
[01:11:48] - House Churches and New Congregations
[01:15:29] - Expanding Our Reach
[01:16:12] - Sunday Night Meetings and Training
[01:16:57] - Prayers for Healing and Financial Restoration
[01:17:46] - Prayers for Financial Breakthrough
[01:18:29] - Testimonies and New Connections
[01:19:18] - Hosting Dr. Rick Renner
[01:20:11] - Financial Breakthrough and Joy
[01:20:57] - Power of Prayer and Prophecy
[01:21:38] - Closing and Offerings
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV): "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
2. Acts 2:17 (NIV): "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams."
3. Matthew 18:20 (NIV): "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."
#### Observation Questions
1. What did the Spirit of the Lord assure us about His hand on our nation? ([47:25])
2. How many registrations have been received for the London Holy Ghost and Fire event, and what is its significance? ([01:09:44])
3. What new season is God leading us into, and how does it relate to past revival movements? ([01:10:56])
4. What are the different ways mentioned in the sermon that we are expanding our reach to keep people connected and growing in their faith? ([01:15:29])
#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14 relate to the current spiritual awakening and revival mentioned in the sermon? ([47:25])
2. In Acts 2:17, God promises to pour out His Spirit on all people. How does this align with the expectations for the London Holy Ghost and Fire event? ([01:09:44])
3. What does the formation of house churches and new congregations signify about God's strategy for church growth in this season? ([01:10:56])
4. How does the concept of gathering in small groups, as mentioned in Matthew 18:20, support the church's focus on connect groups and midweek meetings? ([01:15:29])
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on the assurance that God's sovereign hand is upon our nation. How does this influence your perspective on current events and your role in prayer and prophecy? ([47:25])
2. The London Holy Ghost and Fire event is expected to be a catalyst for revival. How can you personally prepare for and participate in this event, even if you cannot attend in person? ([01:09:44])
3. Considering the new season of church planting and growth, what steps can you take to support or be involved in the formation of house churches or new congregations? ([01:10:56])
4. The sermon emphasized the importance of staying connected through multiple gatherings and connect groups. What practical steps can you take to ensure you remain connected and grow in your faith? ([01:15:29])
5. Reflect on the power of prayer and prophecy as discussed in the sermon. How can you incorporate more intentional prayer and prophetic declarations into your daily life? ([01:20:57])
6. The sermon mentioned praying for various needs, including healing and financial restoration. Is there a specific need in your life or someone else's that you feel led to pray for more fervently? ([01:16:57])
7. The call to bring gifts and offerings was a way to express gratitude and faith in God's promises. How can you practice generosity in your own life as an act of faith and worship? ([01:21:38])
Devotional
### Day 1: God's Sovereign Hand on the Nation
God's sovereign hand is guiding our nation towards a mighty move of the Holy Ghost. The Spirit of the Lord has reassured us that His plans for our nation are unfolding, and we are on the brink of a significant spiritual awakening. Our prayers and prophecies have played a crucial role in dismantling the enemy's schemes, and God will establish His kingdom here. This is a time to trust in God's sovereignty and remain steadfast in prayer, knowing that He is in control and will deal with wicked and corrupt leaders. [47:25]
Isaiah 14:24-27 (ESV): "The Lord of hosts has sworn: 'As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand, that I will break the Assyrian in my land, and on my mountains trample him underfoot; and his yoke shall depart from them, and his burden from their shoulder.' This is the purpose that is purposed concerning the whole earth, and this is the hand that is stretched out over all the nations. For the Lord of hosts has purposed, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who will turn it back?"
Reflection: Think of a current national or global issue that concerns you. How can you commit to praying for God's sovereign hand to move in that situation today?
### Day 2: Revival and Spiritual Awakening
We are entering a season of unprecedented revival and spiritual awakening. The upcoming London Holy Ghost and Fire event, with over 30,000 registrations, is expected to be a significant catalyst for this movement. Citywide campaigns, healing schools, and deliverance schools are planned to spread the fire of revival. This is a time to prepare our hearts and communities for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, believing that God will move powerfully in our midst. [01:09:44]
Joel 2:28-29 (ESV): "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. Even on the male and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit."
Reflection: How can you prepare your heart and your community for the upcoming revival? What specific steps can you take to be a part of this spiritual awakening?
### Day 3: New Season of Church Planting
God is leading us into a new season of church planting and growth. House churches and new congregations are forming across the nation, reminiscent of past revival movements that began in homes. This expansion is a testament to God's unfolding strategy and agenda for us. It is a time to embrace the call to plant and nurture new faith communities, ensuring that the gospel reaches every corner of our nation. [01:10:56]
Acts 2:46-47 (ESV): "And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved."
Reflection: Is there a community or neighborhood where you feel called to start a new faith group or house church? What steps can you take to begin this journey of church planting?
### Day 4: Expanding Our Reach
We are focusing on expanding our reach through multiple gatherings, connect groups, and midweek meetings. This approach ensures that people stay connected and grow in their faith, preventing them from becoming distracted and disconnected from the church. It is essential to create opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth, helping individuals to remain rooted in their faith and connected to the body of Christ. [01:15:29]
Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV): "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
Reflection: How can you contribute to expanding the reach of your church community? Are there specific ways you can help organize or participate in gatherings, connect groups, or midweek meetings?
### Day 5: Power of Prayer and Prophecy
Our prayers and prophecies are powerful and effective, with great results and repercussions. We prayed for various needs, including healing, financial restoration, and the safe arrival of new babies, believing that God will answer and manifest His power in these situations. This is a reminder of the importance of persistent and faith-filled prayer, trusting that God hears and responds to our petitions. [01:20:57]
James 5:16 (ESV): "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working."
Reflection: What specific needs or situations in your life require persistent and faith-filled prayer? How can you commit to praying for these needs, trusting in God's power to bring about change?
Quotes
### Quotes for Outreach
1. "I have a great end time purpose says the spirit of the Lord revival fires will sweep across this island from the north to the south from the east to the west yea have you not seen even as you have prayed and prophesied said God the unraveling of the plans of the enemy the wheels of the enemy's chariots falling off every time you came before me and you cried out unto me for your nation and your generation says God did I not intercede on your behalf did I not intercept on your behalf" [47:25] (40 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "you keep pressing in you keep praying you keep prophesying you keep decreeing says God I am not done I am not finished with this land and yea says God Even watch, watch and see evil men, wicked women with demonic, Luciferian agendas as they rise up and they speak. I will begin to take them out, says God. I will begin to take them out, says God. I will begin to take them out, says God. I will cut them down and there will be fear, the fear of God." [01:09:07] (47 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "Remember that we are not losing ground. We're taking more ground. There will be many, many, many groups operating on a Wednesday all over the region. And especially when people find it difficult to travel in midweek. We'll be having midweek meetings. Home fellowship meetings. Connect groups in those areas. So we're moving from just having a gathering for us on a Wednesday to multiple gatherings. Once a month, we will have a gathering here. We'll have some food. We'll talk about the vision. We'll share testimonies, miracles." [01:15:29] (32 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "So we're not doing less. We're going to be doing more. We're just spreading it out so that we can reach and touch more people. Hallelujah. Let's pray tonight. Lord, we thank you for our prayer requests, our praise reports. Pray for the safe arrival of Julie's two grandbabies. Healthy, safe and sound, speedy home delivery, no complications. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, Lord. Hallelujah. And Lord, we pray for Michael in Canada. Amen. With the biopsy results of the cancer diagnosis." [01:16:57] (33 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "Father, we thank you that we will hear a great testimony of your hand upon Michael. Thank you, Father, here for someone who's asking us to pray for money and finances that have been lost and stolen. Your word tells us that you make the devil pay us back with interest seven times. So we thank you right now. This is a tither. This is a giver. This person, we stand in agreement today for everything the enemy has stolen that it will come back with interest. In Jesus' mighty name. And everybody said amen." [01:17:46] (31 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
### Quotes for Members
1. "We now have over 30,000 registrations for the London Holy Ghost and Fire. This is phenomenal. We estimate at least a minimum of 10,000 people a day. And I believe something is going to break open over our nation. These four days and five nights. How many days? Five nights and four days. It's going to be absolutely phenomenal. We want you to pray with us. You know, we are connected." [01:09:44] (26 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "I also was prophesying and staff will tell you about three months ago, felt the spirit of prophecy and the Lord said that he was moving us into a new season of church planting. And we would see church growth and acquisition was the word the Lord used like we've never seen or strategized. Before we didn't know what that meant. I'll tell you just this week, we've had an entire church and a building in an area. I won't mention the detail because we're still negotiating where they closed during the lockdown and leaders have become disillusioned." [01:10:56] (32 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "But some of the greatest revival movements in this nation began as house church movements. So when we have these citywide meetings, there will be churches in homes, 30 people, 40 people, 15 people all over the nation. So God is birthing something. It's going to be phenomenal. So we want to pray tonight firstly for London Holy Ghost and Fire. Then I'm going to pray for us here in April. HIC, remember we have Rick Renner this coming week. It's going to be, you better get here early. The phones have been ringing off the hook." [01:11:48] (33 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "Right now, we're having a once a month meeting. But Pastor Andrew has a dynamic strategy into the university come September. So Sunday nights are going to be great young adults meetings. And then we'll also use Sunday nights for training, for Bible college, developing and training leaders. Every Sunday night, we'll have some kind of training program, developmental program. If we're an apostolic church, that's what we ought to be doing. Equipping and activating the saints for the work of the ministry. Amen." [01:16:12] (29 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "Father, we thank you for the way that you brought her out of extreme pain. Thank you for the way that you brought her out of extreme poverty. As a single mother and a preacher of the gospel with nothing. To be one who's able to sow tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars into the work of the ministry. That Sunday would be a time of financial breakthrough over people's lives. Breakthrough out of debt and limitation out of people's lives. Joy, joy, joy, joy. Unspeakable and full of glory." [01:20:11] (25 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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