The Deep Dive | All Revivals Have THIS In Common 🔥
Want to dive deeper into Sunday's sermon?
Introducing "The Deep Dive” a resource designed to help you further explore the books, research, and content referenced during the Sunday sermon at Local Church Knoxville.
The Sunday Sermon
In this message from our Previval series, Pastor Landon unpacks what it means to seek God in our current moment of history. Through examining biblical principles and historical revivals, discover how seeking God with intensity leads to finding Him in extraordinary ways.
📌 Key Points:
Understanding the difference between a cultural vibe shift and a true revival
The biblical principle: If you seek Him, you will find Him
The importance of intensified devotion in preparing for revival
Breaking up the fallow ground through prayer, fasting, and seeking God
🎯 As we witness cultural shifts and spiritual stirrings across our nation, this message challenges us to move beyond surface-level changes to genuine revival through the intentional seeking of God.
The Deep Dive Downloads
Here are the resources, quotes, books, and data referenced from Sunday’s sermon at Local Church Knoxville:
1. 1. The Sunday Slides (NEW) - Week 1 of The Previval Series
Want the on-screen notes from Sunday? Download them below! This week's slides include the key points, scripture references, and visual elements from our message on seeking God in times of cultural change.
2. Documentary - The Asbury Outpouring
On Sunday, we referenced the Asbury Outpouring. This historic revival that began in February 2023 at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, became a powerful example of what can happen when people earnestly seek God. What started as a routine chapel service turned into a 16-day continuous worship gathering, drawing over 50,000 visitors from around the world to experience God's presence. The Asbury Outpouring serves as a recent reminder that God still moves in extraordinary ways when His people pursue Him with wholehearted devotion.
3. Book - Why Revival Tarries By Leonard Ravenhill (AKA - Uncle Leonard)
In this powerful book, Leonard Ravenhill challenges believers to examine why genuine revival often remains elusive in our modern age. With piercing insight and prophetic urgency, Ravenhill identifies the obstacles that prevent spiritual awakening and calls Christians to return to fervent prayer, genuine repentance, and wholehearted devotion to God. This classic work, referenced in Sunday's message, serves as both a sobering diagnosis and an inspiring call to seek God with renewed intensity.
4. Podcast - Joe Rogan & Wesley Huff Interview
On Sunday, we mentioned how, on the Joe Rogan Experience, apologist Wesley Huff shared the Gospel with millions of viewers. This groundbreaking conversation garnered over 11 million views and demonstrated how spiritual discussions are becoming increasingly mainstream in popular culture. The interview showcased an authentic dialogue about faith, truth, and the historical reliability of Christianity in a format that reached a predominantly secular audience.
5. Podcast - Justin Brierley, Gen Z & The Asbury Awakening
6. Article - Tim Keller On Revival
Sunday, we referenced our definition of revival, which is modified by Dr. Tim Keller’s. You can learn more about his vision for revival in this thought-provoking article.
Tim Keller explores the nature of true revival and its relevance for today's church. Drawing from historical examples and biblical principles, Keller emphasizes that genuine revival begins with deep repentance and a renewed hunger for God's presence. His insights provide a timely framework for understanding what authentic spiritual awakening looks like in our contemporary context.
You can watch Sunday's entire message on our YouTube channel here.
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