RECIPE FOR REVIVAL

Introduction:

A. We Prayed For Doors To Be Opened.

1. God blew the walls out of the building.

2. We have opportunities like never before.

3. Our prayers have been answered.

4. We must decide if we really want to grow.

B. We Must First Get Our Lives Right With God!

Body: 2 Chronicles 7: 11 - 16

I. We Must Humble Ourselves (v. 14).

A. Humility requires a contrite spirit (James 4: 6, 10).

B. Humility requires us to put God in His rightful place.

C. Humility prepares us to pray properly.

II. We Must Pray (v. 14).

A. Prayer opens our heart to God

B. Prayer focuses us upon God.

C. Prayer prepares us for God's presence.

III. We Must Seek God's Face (v. 14).

A. Anything important enough is worth looking for.

B. We must show we want Him not just say we want Him.

C. Truly seeing God leads us to repentance (Isaiah 6).

IV. We Must Turn From Our Wicked Ways (v. 14).

A. God has given commands in His Holy Word.

B. His commands are not...

1. Just for our amusement, or to entertain us.
2. Meant to be broken.
3. Created to make our life more difficult.

C. His commands are...

1. To be obeyed.
2. Created for our good, to make our lives better.

Conclusion:

A. If We Will Return To God, He Will...

1. Hear us from heaven.

2. Forgive our sins.

3. He will heal our land.

B. Church Growth Can Only Occur When We Stop Hindering It!