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The Jesus Movement was a Christian revival that began in the late 1960s and lasted into the 1970s in the United States. It was a grassroots movement that grew out of the counterculture of the time, which was marked by a rejection of traditional values, political and social unrest, and experimentation with drugs.
The response of the established church to the Jesus Movement was mixed. Some churches welcomed the movement and embraced its members, while others viewed it with suspicion or outright hostility.
Here, I want our goal to be finding out what we need to do, to embrace the lost, and to draw them into the church as a loving and whole body of disciples.
The Jesus Movement was a Christian revival in the United States that began in the late 1960s and lasted into the 1970s.
· It was a grassroots movement.
· grew out of the era's counterculture.
· It was defined by a rejection of traditional values, political and social unrest, and drug experimentation.
· A radical commitment to Jesus Christ and a desire for a personal relationship with God
· Most of its member’s frequently young people
· Disillusioned with mainstream society.
· Found meaning and purpose in their faith.
· They were distinguished by their long hair, casual dress, and use of contemporary music and art in worship.
The Churches response to the Jesus Movement was mixed:
· Some churches welcomed the movement and embraced its members.
· Some viewed it with suspicion or outright hostility.
· It was the “counterculture” that most Protestant churches struggled with
· Many had issues with an OVER SIMPLIFIED emphasis on personal experience and relationship with Jesus.
· The music and dress was considered by most to betoo worldly or even Satanic.
What is the church called to do?
Luke 24:49 KJV
To be “ENDUEDED with power”
put on (18x)
clothed with (2x)
clothed in (2x)
have on (2x)
clothe with (1x)
be endued (1x)
arrayed in (1x)
be clothed (1x)
variations of 'put on' (1x).
Acts 2:1-5 KJV
Acts 2:16-18 KJV
Note: Peter did not cite Jesus, he referred to the revelation and aithority of scripture. He went back to scripture and said, “this is that”
Personal Transformation
2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV
As a Christian, a true child of God, we WILL experience an shift and a transformation in who we are
How we think
How we speak
How we walk
Our attitudes
Our meditations
Our desires
We will be NEW. We are not “old sinners, saved by grace”, we are NEW CREATIONS in CHRIST.
- The perception is the difference.
- One embraces the old while reaching for the new
Evangelism and Outreach
Matthew 28:18-20 KJV
What is the Great Commission?
What is evangelism?
When and where do we evangelize?
How do we evangelize?
Our aim is the save sinners…
“Brethren, do something; do something; DO SOMETHING. While Committees waste their time over resolutions, do something. While Societies and Unions are making constitutions, let us win souls. Too often we discuss, and discuss, and discuss, while Satan only laughs in his sleeve. It is time we had done planning, and sought something to plan. I pray you, be men of action all of you. Get to work, and quit yourselves like men.
Old Suvorov’s idea of war is mine: ‘Forward and strike! No theory! Attack! Form column! Fix bayonets, and charge right into the very center of the enemy.’
Our one aim is to save sinners, and this we are not merely to talk about, but to effect in the power of God.”
Community and Fellowship
Acts 2:42-47 KJV
The importance of community and fellowship among believers
- First it provides a sense of belonging and connection.
- We were created for relationship and community,
Genesis 2:18 KJV
We are called to help one another with our burdens.
Galatians 6:2 KJV
We hurt and rejoice together
1 Corinthians 12:26 KJV
We need each other.
Exodus 17:12 KJV
Second, it provides opportunities for spiritual growth and discipleship.
- They are able to learn from one another and build one another up in the faith
- Providing support and encouragement during difficult times.
Hebrews 10:24-25 KJV
Holding each other accountable.
1 Corinthians 5
Challenging one another to grow
Ephesians 4:11-12 KJV
Thirdly, community and fellowship provide opportunities for evangelism and outreach.
Worship and Prayer
Psalm 100:1-5 KJV
How do you increase your worship and prayer?
How do you deepen your prayer life?
Scriptures on Prayer and Worship
Matthew 6:5-8 KJV
Hebrews 4:16 KJV
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV
Philippians 4:6-7 KJV
1 John 5:14-15 KJV
Matthew 6:9-13 KJV
Mark 11:24 KJV
Ephesians 6:18 KJV
1 Timothy 2:1 KJV
James 5:16 KJV
Social Justice and Outreach
Micah 6:8 KJV
God's call to seek justice and love mercy.
- Show integrity and do the right thing because it is the right thing.
- Not only show mercy, but the author here said LOVE mercy.
- Walk humbly before God.
Before we can talk to Men about God… we must prepare by talking to God about Men.
· This means preparing our hearts for what ever God has in store.
· This means setting aside some if not all our thoughts and desires about what church needs to look or feel like
· This means reaching the lost at any cost.
· This means being uncomfortable.
· This means working harder.
· This means sacrificing our ideas and traditions at the foot of the cross and exchanging them for HIS ways.
This is what will cause a Jesus Revolution in our church and community today!
Showing them Jesus, and not the church will ultimately lead them to a life changing relationship with Christ.