A Call to Spiritual Awakening
Congregational Sermon Notes
Anna First Church of the Nazarene
Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 6:1–8; Matthew 28:18–20
Main Truth
America’s greatest need is not another political movement—it is another spiritual awakening. Revival begins with God’s people.
Introduction
Key Thought
God has blessed our nation with many freedoms, but our greatest allegiance is to Jesus Christ.
Matthew 6:33
“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…”
1. Revival Begins with God’s People
2 Chronicles 7:14
“If My people who are called by My name…”
God begins with:
□ Government
□ Politics
□ Economy
□ ______________________
Four Conditions for Revival
God’s Three Promises
Then I will…
Key Thought
Revival begins with ____________, not everyone else.
2. Revival Requires Genuine Repentance
Repentance means:
It is more than feeling guilty.
It is turning toward Christ in faith and obedience.
George Whitefield’s Message
“You must be ________ __________.”
(John 3:3)
Personal Reflection
Am I trusting Christ alone?
□ Yes
□ Not Yet
3. God Calls Us to Holy Living
Isaiah 6:1–8
Isaiah’s experience:
- He saw _____________.
- He confessed _____________.
- God _____________ him.
- God _____________ him.
Holiness Means
□ Loving God completely
□ Loving others faithfully
□ Living under the control of the Holy Spirit
God not only forgives sin…
He also __________________________.
4. Revival Produces Changed Lives
When hearts change…
Families change.
Churches change.
Communities change.
During the Great Awakening
✔ People came to Christ.
✔ Families were restored.
✔ Prayer increased.
✔ Churches grew.
✔ Missions expanded.
Prayer
Lord,
Change __________ before You change my community.
5. Revival Leads to Mission
Matthew 28:18–20
Jesus commanded us to make
________________________.
My Mission
Love God.
Love People.
Make ______________________.
One person I will pray for this week:
Personal Application
Have I truly been born again?
□ Yes
□ No
Am I fully surrendered to Jesus?
□ Yes
□ Not Completely
Am I pursuing Christlike holiness?
□ Yes
□ Growing
Am I praying for revival?
□ Yes
□ I will begin today
Am I sharing the Gospel?
□ Regularly
□ Occasionally
□ Rarely
This Week’s Challenge
☐ Pray every day for revival.
☐ Read God’s Word daily.
☐ Share your faith.
☐ Invite someone to church.
☐ Pray for America.
☐ Encourage another believer.
Memory Verse
2 Chronicles 7:14
“If My people, who are called by My name, humble themselves, pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin and heal their land.”
Answer Key
1. Revival Begins with God’s People
God begins with:
- His People
Four Conditions for Revival
- Humble themselves
- Pray
- Seek My face
- Turn from their wicked ways
God’s Three Promises
- Hear from heaven
- Forgive their sin
- Heal their land
Revival begins with:
- Me (God’s people)
2. Revival Requires Genuine Repentance
Repentance means:
- Turning away from sin and turning toward Christ in faith and obedience.
George Whitefield’s Message
- Born Again
3. God Calls Us to Holy Living
Isaiah’s experience
- God
- His sin
- Cleansed
- Sent
God not only forgives sin…
- He sanctifies believers, cleansing the heart and filling them with the Holy Spirit to live a holy life.
4. Revival Produces Changed Lives
Lord, change
- Me
5. Revival Leads to Mission
Jesus commanded us to make:
- Disciples
Our mission is to:
- Make Disciples
Main Truths to Remember
- Revival begins with God’s people.
- Repentance leads to renewal.
- Holiness is a heart fully surrendered to Jesus Christ.
- The Holy Spirit empowers us to live holy lives and make disciples.
- America’s greatest need is another spiritual awakening
Closing Prayer
“Lord, begin revival with me. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, make me holy, and use me to make Christlike disciples. May our church, our community, and our nation experience another great awakening for Your glory. Amen.”