Sermon Outline Title: Rut, Routine, Rot or Revival
Bible Text, Theme, Big Idea
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Text: Psalm 85:6; 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Theme: God-sent revival renews joy, holiness, and mission.
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Big Idea: Jesus began the greatest revival; when His church centers on Him, wakes up, cleans up, steps up, and spreads out—the fire falls.
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Prayer for Renewal (Psalm 85:6) — “Revive us…that we may rejoice.”
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Ask: Supplication—Lord, stir our hearts.
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Aim: Satisfaction—joy returns when God revives.
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Alert: Sad Churches—rut religion kills rejoicing.
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Christ at the Center — Preach, Praise, and Prize Jesus
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Message: Christ-Centered Preaching—He’s the Scriptural storyline.
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Music: Christ-Exalting Singing—lift the Lamb, not ourselves.
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Ministry: Christ-Focused Worship—He started, heads, and sustains the church.
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Church Awakening — From Slumber to Spirit
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Rouse: Awareness—recognize holy moments, resist apathy.
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Repel: Adversary—pride and people-pleasing muzzle praise.
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Reset: Alignment—revival begins with God’s people, not the world.
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Confession & Cleansing (2 Chronicles 7:14) — Humble, Pray, Seek, Turn
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Posture: Humility—down before Him to rise with Him.
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Petition: Prayer—linger at the altar.
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Pursuit: Seeking—God’s face before God’s hand.
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Purity: Turning—repentance removes revival-retardant.
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Calling & Contribution — Gifts on the Altar
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Believe: Confidence—God equips what He expects.
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Begin: Availability—“Here am I; send me.”
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Build: Assignment—everyone’s gift fuels the flame.
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Contagious Spread — When the Fire Jumps Fences
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Overflow: Influence—from one church to many.
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Outpouring: Intensity—Word deepens, prayers lengthen, praise loudens.
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Outcome: Impact—souls saved, saints strengthened, Savior pleased.
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Conclusion / Invitation
Draw a circle around yourself and ask God to revive the person in the circle. Center on Christ, awaken, confess, commit your gifts, and expect the fire to spread. “Lord, will You not revive us again?”