The Village Church - Sermons Find and Form
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Feb 24, 2025 Dive into the depths of spiritual revival and the transformative role of the Holy Spirit. Explore the contrast between societal values and true worth through the diamond metaphor. Uncover the struggles of youth in neglectful settings and the importance of community support. Learn about the Shema's significance in Jesus' teachings and the proactive nature of discipleship. Lastly, reflect on the power of unconditional surrender to Jesus, fostering personal growth and deeper communal bonds.
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Defining Revival
- Revival is an abnormal work of the Holy Spirit lifting Christians from indifference.
- It moves them towards repentance and a greater hunger for Christ and His word, resulting in bolder evangelism.
Diamonds Analogy
- Carl Whitmore uses the De Beers diamond campaign for "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" to illustrate a point.
- Diamonds, initially unimpressive in their rough state, become valuable through cutting and refining.
Found and Formed
- Christians, like rough diamonds, are found by God and then formed through a lifelong process.
- This process involves pain and discomfort as God refines and shapes them into His image.
