Northland Church
REVIVAL
A message from Sr. Pastor, Josh Laxton
Locations & Times
Northland Church
522 Dog Track Rd, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Welcome to Northland!
Northland Church exists to glorify God as we participate in His mission of redeeming a people from all peoples by engaging neighbors and nations to be fully alive in King Jesus through the power of the Spirit.
NorthlandChurch.net
Northland Church exists to glorify God as we participate in His mission of redeeming a people from all peoples by engaging neighbors and nations to be fully alive in King Jesus through the power of the Spirit.
NorthlandChurch.net
MAIN POINT
Revival REVIVES God’s People,
moving them DEEPER into being FULLY ALIVE in CHRIST
and FULLY ENGAGED in God’s Mission
I. PREPPING FOR REVIVAL
1- DIRE Conditions (There is a need for Revival)
"Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem. They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.”
(Neh 1:2–3)
2- Holy Discontent (Not OK with the way things are)
"When I heard these things, I sat down and wept."
(Neh 1:4)
3- Prayer (...the pre-requisite for Revival)
For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed
before the God of heaven. Then I said:
“...let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s family, have committed against you. We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses.” (Neh 1:4–7)
4- Catalyst/Champion (Conduits for Revival)
Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king.
In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had not been sad in his presence before,so the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart.” (Neh 1:11; 2:1–2)
1- DIRE Conditions (There is a need for Revival)
"Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem. They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.”
(Neh 1:2–3)
2- Holy Discontent (Not OK with the way things are)
"When I heard these things, I sat down and wept."
(Neh 1:4)
3- Prayer (...the pre-requisite for Revival)
For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed
before the God of heaven. Then I said:
“...let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s family, have committed against you. We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses.” (Neh 1:4–7)
4- Catalyst/Champion (Conduits for Revival)
Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king.
In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had not been sad in his presence before,so the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart.” (Neh 1:11; 2:1–2)
II. Experiencing (Signs of) Revival
Renewal/Stirring/Movement(Neh 1–2)
Togetherness/Unity (Neh 3)
Focus/Determination/Prioritization (Neh 4:6)
Overcoming Enemies/Opposition (Neh 4/6)
Signs and Wonders(Neh 6:15)
Word-Centric (Hungry) (Neh 8)
Obedience/Holiness (Neh 8–10)
Joy (Neh 8:10, 17)
Renewal/Stirring/Movement(Neh 1–2)
Togetherness/Unity (Neh 3)
Focus/Determination/Prioritization (Neh 4:6)
Overcoming Enemies/Opposition (Neh 4/6)
Signs and Wonders(Neh 6:15)
Word-Centric (Hungry) (Neh 8)
Obedience/Holiness (Neh 8–10)
Joy (Neh 8:10, 17)
III. Effects of Revival
God’s People are Sanctified
The City experiences (Social/Civil) Reforms
Lost People are Saved
God’s People are Sanctified
The City experiences (Social/Civil) Reforms
Lost People are Saved
PRAYER FOR REVIVAL
Holy Discontent
“Lord, break our hearts for what breaks Yours. Give us eyes to see the ruins in our own lives, our church, and our city.”
Strength & Unity
“Strengthen our hands for the work of revival. Let our church be of ‘one heart and one mind’ as we rebuild what You’ve entrusted to us.”
Renewed Heart of Worship
“Revive our hearts by reviving our love for Your Word and Your presence.”
Holy Discontent
“Lord, break our hearts for what breaks Yours. Give us eyes to see the ruins in our own lives, our church, and our city.”
Strength & Unity
“Strengthen our hands for the work of revival. Let our church be of ‘one heart and one mind’ as we rebuild what You’ve entrusted to us.”
Renewed Heart of Worship
“Revive our hearts by reviving our love for Your Word and Your presence.”