{"id":6723,"date":"2026-07-02T13:05:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T18:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=6723"},"modified":"2026-07-02T13:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T18:13:42","slug":"a-call-to-spiritual-awakening","status":"publish","type":"ctc_sermon","link":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/sermons\/a-call-to-spiritual-awakening\/","title":{"rendered":"A Call To Spiritual Awakening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Call to Spiritual Awakening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congregational Sermon Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna First Church of the Nazarene<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Text:<\/strong> 2 Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 6:1\u20138; Matthew 28:18\u201320<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Truth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

America’s greatest need is not another political movement\u2014it is another spiritual awakening. Revival begins with God’s people.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Thought<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

God has blessed our nation with many freedoms, but our greatest allegiance is to Jesus Christ.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew 6:33<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Revival Begins with God’s People<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Chronicles 7:14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If My people who are called by My name…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God begins with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 Government<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 Politics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 Economy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a1 ______________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four Conditions for Revival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    God’s Three Promises<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Then I will…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Key Thought<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Revival begins with ____________, not everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2. Revival Requires Genuine Repentance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Repentance means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n\n\n\n
      \n\n\n\n

      It is more than feeling guilty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It is turning toward Christ in faith and obedience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      George Whitefield’s Message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      “You must be ________ __________.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      (John 3:3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Personal Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Am I trusting Christ alone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u25a1 Not Yet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      3. God Calls Us to Holy Living<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Isaiah 6:1\u20138<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Isaiah’s experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      1. He saw _____________.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. He confessed _____________.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. God _____________ him.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. God _____________ him.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Holiness Means<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 Loving God completely<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 Loving others faithfully<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 Living under the control of the Holy Spirit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        God not only forgives sin…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        He also __________________________.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        4. Revival Produces Changed Lives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        When hearts change…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Families change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Churches change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Communities change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        During the Great Awakening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2714 People came to Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2714 Families were restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2714 Prayer increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2714 Churches grew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2714 Missions expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Prayer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Lord,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Change __________ before You change my community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        5. Revival Leads to Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Matthew 28:18\u201320<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Jesus commanded us to make<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        ________________________.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        My Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Love God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Love People.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Make ______________________.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        One person I will pray for this week:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n

        Personal Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Have I truly been born again?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 No<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Am I fully surrendered to Jesus?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 Not Completely<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Am I pursuing Christlike holiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 Growing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Am I praying for revival?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 I will begin today<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Am I sharing the Gospel?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 Regularly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 Occasionally<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u25a1 Rarely<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This Week’s Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2610 Pray every day for revival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2610 Read God’s Word daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2610 Share your faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2610 Invite someone to church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2610 Pray for America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u2610 Encourage another believer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Memory Verse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2 Chronicles 7:14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        “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.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Answer Key<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Revival Begins with God’s People<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        God begins with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        • His People<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Four Conditions for Revival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n
          1. Humble themselves<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Pray<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Seek My face<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Turn from their wicked ways<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            God’s Three Promises<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n
            1. Hear from heaven<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Forgive their sin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Heal their land<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Revival begins with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \n
              • Me (God’s people)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                2. Revival Requires Genuine Repentance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Repentance means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \n
                • Turning away from sin and turning toward Christ in faith and obedience.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  George Whitefield’s Message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    \n
                  • Born Again<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    3. God Calls Us to Holy Living<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Isaiah’s experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      \n
                    1. God<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. His sin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Cleansed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    4. Sent<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      God not only forgives sin…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        \n
                      • He sanctifies believers, cleansing the heart and filling them with the Holy Spirit to live a holy life.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        4. Revival Produces Changed Lives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Lord, change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          \n
                        • Me<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          5. Revival Leads to Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Jesus commanded us to make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            \n
                          • Disciples<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            Our mission is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              \n
                            • Make Disciples<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              Main Truths to Remember<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                \n
                              • Revival begins with God’s people<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Repentance leads to renewal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Holiness is a heart fully surrendered to Jesus Christ<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • The Holy Spirit empowers us to live holy lives and make disciples<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • America’s greatest need is another spiritual awakening<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                Closing Prayer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                “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.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                A Call to Spiritual Awakening Congregational Sermon Notes Anna First Church of the Nazarene Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 6:1\u20138; Matthew 28:18\u201320 Main Truth America’s greatest need is not another political movement\u2014it 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","ctc_sermon_topic":[],"ctc_sermon_book":[],"ctc_sermon_series":[],"ctc_sermon_speaker":[],"ctc_sermon_tag":[],"class_list":["post-6723","ctc_sermon","type-ctc_sermon","status-publish","hentry","ctfw-no-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon\/6723","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ctc_sermon"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6723"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon\/6723\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6730,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon\/6723\/revisions\/6730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6723"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ctc_sermon_topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon_topic?post=6723"},{"taxonomy":"ctc_sermon_book","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon_book?post=6723"},{"taxonomy":"ctc_sermon_series","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon_series?post=6723"},{"taxonomy":"ctc_sermon_speaker","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon_speaker?post=6723"},{"taxonomy":"ctc_sermon_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ctc_sermon_tag?post=6723"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}