"Revival That Lasts"
Acts 2:41-47

INTRO: We see a revival break out in the early church that just kept on and on. Why? There have been revivals break out in history and the reasons were varied, but all tied back to repentance and living for God. Let us look at the early church's revival.

We first notice…

  1. Jehovah Saves Souls 41

  2. As we look at this scripture, we see, Revival came because of God
     

    1. 3000 Saved that day and more to come
    2. God could trust that fellowship to protect them
    So, we see that revival comes from God!!!
     
     
  3. Jehovah Strengthens Souls 41

  4. We see their early obedience to Him through…

    1. Baptism
    2. His Word

    3.  
    So, we see that revival comes from God!!! And

    Revival is strengthened through our obedience.
     

  5. Jehovah Sustains Souls 42

  6. They continued in revival with…

    1. Apostles doctrine
    2. Apostles fellowship
    3. Prayers

    4.  
    So, We see that revival comes from God!!! And

    Revival is strengthened through our obedience. And

    Revival is continued within our fellowship.
     

  7. Jehovah Steers Souls 43-47

  8. God's desires were being met because they…

    1. Daily met with one accord - 46
    2. Broke bread often in fellowship - 46
    3. Praised God - 47
    4. Lived Godly in front of others - 47
    5. Handled the added souls - 47

So, We see that revival comes from God!!! And

Revival is strengthened through our obedience. And

Revival is continued within our fellowship. And

Revival keeps happening if we allow it.

The following observations about the early church can be easily seen…


We cannot have revival without honest repentance and humble continuance in the Lord!
 
 

Gary Marcum - East 38th Street Free Will Baptist 11-07-99 am