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Aug 16, 2009

Waiting on the World to Change

Passage: Jonah 3:4-9

Preacher: Tim Badal

Series:The Fugitive: Jonah The Runaway Prophet

Summary:

Part 8 “Waiting on the World to Change” Jonah 3:4-9 Many Christians today have absolutely no zeal for the lost. Instead of proclaiming Christ with passion and fervor, they are preoccupied with life and the pursuit of happiness. Sadly, however, they fail to realize this. What causes such a lackadaisical approach to the unbelieving world? Some assume that the world will come to grips with its need to repent apart from our witness. Others seem to have lost confidence in the life-changing power of gospel. The story of Jonah reminds us of our part in bringing revival, as well as the unbelievable changes that can come through just one person’s proclamation. If we desire to change the world for Christ we must: 1. Recognize the crisis facing our world that demands revival. 2. Remember the characteristics of true revival. True revival results in: The salvation of souls Sorrow over sins Sweeping change within society 3. Respond by being the conduit for revival. The revival in Nineveh resulted from preaching that: Was courageous Was compelling Was confrontational Reflected God’s compassion

Detail:

Part 8

“Waiting on the World to Change”

Jonah 3:4-9

 

Many Christians today have absolutely no zeal for the lost.  Instead of proclaiming Christ with passion and fervor, they are preoccupied with life and the pursuit of happiness.  Sadly, however, they fail to realize this.

 

What causes such a lackadaisical approach to the unbelieving world?  Some assume that the world will come to grips with its need to repent apart from our witness.  Others seem to have lost confidence in the life-changing power of gospel.  The story of Jonah reminds us of our part in bringing revival, as well as the unbelievable changes that can come through just one person’s proclamation.

 

If we desire to change the world for Christ we must:

 

1.      Recognize the crisis facing our world that demands revival.

2.      Remember the characteristics of true revival.

True revival results in:

  • The salvation of souls
  • Sorrow over sins
  • Sweeping change within society

3.      Respond by being the conduit for revival.

The revival in Nineveh resulted from preaching that:

  • Was courageous
  • Was compelling
  • Was confrontational
  • Reflected God’s compassion