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Issue No: 859 Published: 09 Apr 2018
WHOSE CHURCH IS IT ANYWAY? Part 37
SOME LATER 20TH CENTURY SPIRITUAL MOVES
THE PENSECOLA REVIVAL (John Kilpatrick, pastor, Steve Hill, evangelist, Michael Brown, teacher)
The last major 'megachurch' American revival came after 2 years of revival prayers at the Brownsville Assembly of God, instigated and led by their pastor, John Kilpatrick. On Father's Day, June 18, 1995, the invited speaker, Steve Hill, a revivalist evangelist, preached and gave an invitation for prayer. Approximately 1000 responded and "an unusual measure of the Lord’s presence and power came into their midst."
A more traditional revival than that in Toronto, it is recorded.....
Stephen’s insatiable burden for lost souls, which often drove him to tears while preaching a message of repentance and forgiveness, spread like an uncontrollable flame through the hearts of men in the revival meetings.
Professor Vinson Synan, a leading Pentecostal historian and the Dean of the Regent University School of Divinity, called it.....
the largest local church revival in the history of America,.... Brownsville, with its emphasis on conversion and people weeping over conviction of sin, seems to be a revival in the long tradition of American native revivals dating back to the preaching of Jonathan Edwards. There’s heavy preaching on sin, repentance, conversion, and holiness. And there’s a lot more weeping and wailing over sin than there are the so-called exotic manifestations.
Here is an (abbreviated) account of one man's experience......
In July of 1996, over a year into the revival, I was a 17 year-old atheist, regularly doing drugs, toting guns, given to drunkenness, filled with rage and bitterness, and battling suicidal thoughts......
We arrived in Pensacola on July 20th, 1996, and showed up at Brownsville AG at about 1 p.m. Already, nearly a thousand people were gathered in a large bunch near the door, waiting for the meeting which began at 7 p.m.! As an unbeliever, I thought, “What is wrong with these people? They’re nuts! Why are they so excited to get into an AG Church?” I remember spontaneous hymns of praise rising from the throng while we waited outside in the hot Florida sun. “How Great Thou Art,” “Amazing Grace,” and several others. Passers-by on the street (the Church met in the poorer area of the city) were hearing songs of praise to the Lamb of God, and this has been common in times of revival over the course of history. O, that every city would hear again of the glory of Christ, through the revived hearts of His people! But here I was, in the midst of the crowd, totally detached from their joy.
My hardened heart grew curious when the doors opened, as I saw men, women and children moving quickly and earnestly for a seat in the building. As I walked into the building, even as a hardened sinner, I began to sense a difference in the atmosphere. A strange pull began to affect me. I felt increasingly uncomfortable about my sin, but there was an unspoken yearning for truth, reality, and salvation rising in my soul. I watched the people engaging in fervent and sincere worship and praise which lasted well over an hour, and a conviction of my sinfulness was intensifying. I attempted to put a wet blanket over it, even turning to the young man next to me and speaking in jest about the people worshipping around me. But I could not evade or circumvent the fact that something, or Someone, as real as He was invisible, was moving in the midst of this people.....
.....the evangelist began to preach. It was a passionate call to repentance, a cry to humble ourselves, turn from sin, have faith in the work of the cross, and receive the free mercy of Jesus Christ. I later discovered that this was his message every night at the Brownsville Revival, but on that night, I felt I was alone in a room with the preacher and the Holy Spirit.
The word was like a hammer that shatters the rock, and I could not resist the Spirit any longer. I understood clearly that I had to “flee from the wrath to come” and receive a new heart from the God of mercy. I was undone in my sin, and overcome with the revelation of the cross of Christ. I was gloriously born from above that night, and nothing has been the same since. Glory to the Lamb that was slain!
DIVISION AT PENSECOLA
In 2000, as we have seen many times previously, division and strife basically brought an end to the revival. The dispute here involved money, authority and accountability, involving John Kilpatrick, the AOG denomination and Michael Brown, the president of the Brownsville Revival School of Ministry.
However, over 5 years over 4 had million attended and 200,000 were saved. Many more sought forgiveness and committed to living more holy lives.
(Continued next week)
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THE WORDS OF JESUS
May we hear what the Lord is saying to us.....
Jesus’ Messages to the Seven Churches (Revelation 1:1-3:21)
Through the apostle John.
To the Church in Philadelphia
“Write this to the angel of the Philadelphia church: This is what the One says, the One who is holy and true, who has the key of David. He can open and nobody is able to shut, he can shut, and nobody is able to open: I know what you have accomplished—look, I’ve opened a door for you that no one can shut. I know that you only have a little strength, but you did what I told you, and you did not deny me. 9From Satan’s synagogue I will bring those who say they are Jews, (but are not, they are liars), making them come and worship at your feet, so that they will acknowledge that I love you. Because you have persevered as I told you to, I will take care of you during the testing time that is coming on the whole world when those who live on the earth will be on trial.
“I am coming soon! Keep a tight grasp on what you have, so no one can take your crown. Those who are victorious I will make into pillars in the temple of my God. They won’t ever have to leave. I will write on them the name of my God, the name of the city of my God called New Jerusalem which descends from heaven from my God, and my own new name. If you have ears, listen to what the Spirit is telling the churches.
To the Church in Laodicea
“Write this to the angel of the Laodicea church: This is what the Amen says, who is the faithful, true witness, highest ruler of God’s creation: I know what you have accomplished—you’re neither hot nor cold. I wish you were hot or cold! But because you’re lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I’m going to spit you out of my mouth. You say to yourselves, ‘I’m rich, I have wealth, and don’t need anything.’ But you don’t know that you are miserable and poor and blind and naked. I advise you to buy from me gold refined by fire so you may be rich; and have white clothes so you can be properly dressed and you won’t reveal your nakedness and shame; and ointment to put on your eyes so you can see.
“Those I love I correct and discipline. So be really sincere, and repent. Look, I’m standing at the door, knocking. If anyone hears me calling and opens the door, I will come in and eat with them, and they with me. I will have those who are victorious sit down with me beside my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down beside my Father on his throne. If you have ears, listen to what the Spirit is telling the churches.”
The Final Words of Jesus (Revelation 22:7-21)
He is coming soon!
“I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the prophetic words of this book.”
“I am coming soon, and I am bringing my reward to give to everybody depending on what they’ve done.”
“I am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” Blessed are those who wash their robes so that they have the right to the tree of life, and can enter into the city through the gates.
Those outside the city are dogs, those who practice witchcraft, those who are sexually immoral, those who murder, those who worship idols, and all those who love and invent lies.
“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony to share with the churches. I am both the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.”
“Yes, I am coming soon.”
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Public Health here in Webuye have a sophisticated network of Community Health Volunteers who look after round 100 families each in the villages surrounding the town. Today we got the involved with the hospital, to our joint benefit.
Discussions take place. Longggggggg meetings here are the norm! I had to leave for another appointment before its conclusion.
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We are now in the major rainy season of the year.
It doesn't rain all day, but when it does, it really pours.
Last year the rainy season delayed from late March to August, so the area was in drought.
Sure is making up for it this year!
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Maize is the main seasonal crop, here on the compound intercropped with beans.
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This is 3 weeks from planting!
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135. While men philander, the family meanders.
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137. The 'secret ingredient' of a successful marriage is 'mutual commitment'.
138. True love equals commitment.
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129. Not 100% Correct, but still... Pretty Accurate.
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A DAVID MUSING
After 7 months of hard work on our hospital here in Webuye in Western Kenya we have an operational clinic built through blood, a few tears and much sweat. 12+ hours daily have been the norm. But it is now operational, thanks to the support of our donors.
So the question occurs, 'what do we do next?'
And with perfect timing, the Lord has brought along a corporate sponsor who can take us to a new level! With investments that blow our mind. Amazing!
All in His timing. Thank you Lord.
The Lord try's us, the Lord tests us, but in His perfect timing, not ours, He honours His promises to us.
May we learn to trust Him more.
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MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU BLESS GOD.
His servant and yours
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