When Revival Is Present and When It Is Not

Faith Baptist Tabernacle

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The sermon contrasts the vibrant, Spirit-led church in Thessalonica with the spiritually stagnant church in Ephesus, highlighting that true revival is marked by a soul rooted in faith, love, and hope—evidenced in a life of persistent work, sacrificial service, and patient expectation of Christ's return. While Ephesus excelled in doctrine, discipline, and diligence, it had lost its first love, revealing that outward faithfulness without heartfelt devotion leads to spiritual decline. The central call is not to mere religious activity, but to a personal, passionate recommitment to Christ, where love for God supersedes all else—work, pleasure, possessions, and even relationships. Revival is not a program or performance, but a deep, ongoing relationship with Jesus that reorients the heart, restores intimacy, and renews one's testimony. The message concludes with a sobering warning: without repentance and return to first love, even the most faithful church risks losing its light and influence.

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