Series Guide

Overview

For some, the word revival evokes images of fiery preaching and miracle healings. For others, it has little meaning. This four-week series helps us rightly define and understand revival and its effects on individuals and communities. Though the word revival isn’t found in the Bible, there are accounts of significant outpourings of God’s Spirit on his people, times of spiritual reform, and times of awakening in the spiritual lives of God’s people. We’ll explore these events and discover how we might experience this same revival in our lives and churches today.

Weekly Previews

Revival - Week 1

The renewal experienced by Israel during the reign of King Josiah began with a return to the Word of God.

Revival - Week 2

Nehemiah’s commitment to prayer enables him and the returned exiles to have the faith and perseverance to rebuild Jerusalem and renew their city.

Revival - Week 3

John the Baptist’s call to repent was heard and received by multitudes, as they acknowledged their need of a new start with God.

Revival - Week 4

The arrival of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost inaugurated the renewal that has been taking place in lives and churches ever since.