1. Spiritual awakenings Then and Now
J. Chris Schofield, PhD

2. Defining the terms
Revival—Believers experiencing a restoration of fellowship with God (Psalm 85:6)
Spiritual Awakening—Large numbers of lost people becoming aware of God, His presence, their spiritual condition and need for Christ.

3. A Spiritual Check-up—How Are We Doing?
Decline of our Churches
Losing our Culture
Church is Blending with the Culture
What can we DO?

4. Conversions to other religions and dropouts increase
Christianity in the west has been declining for fifty years
Church people believe and behave like unchurched counterparts
What can we do?

5. PRAY! It’s time to Pray—Jeremiah 33:3
Why does Revival Tarry?—James 4:1-10

6. Principles and practices
Biblical
Joel 2:12ff
2 Chronicles 7:1-18
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Nehemiah 8-9
Acts 2; 4:23-33

7. Principles/Practices
Historical
Florence, Italy ( )
Passion, Brokenness, Prayer
1st Great Awakening ( )
Conviction, Biblical Exposition, Prayer
Moravian Revival (1727)
Holiness, Prayer, Faithfulness
Layman’s Prayer Revival ( )
Obedience, Sovereign work, Prayer
Lewis Islands (1949)
Brokenness, Prayer, Humility, Confession
Margaree Valley, Cape Bretan, NS (1900)
Obedience, Dependence, Persevering Prayer

8. Praying For Revival and Awakening
Psalm 85
R-eturn
E-yes and Ears
V-ision
I-nvolvement
V-ictory
A-cknowledge
L-ost

9. Utilize Biblical Prayer Prompts For Revival and Awakening
Pray toward Personal Holiness and Renewal (Psalm 51; John 17:17)
Pray for a Renewed Passion for God’s Presence and Desires (Psalm 46:10; 42)
Pray toward Personal and Congregational Revival through the Fresh Blowing of God’s Spirit (Ezekiel 37)
Pray for a Renewed desire to Walk with Jesus in Abiding Prayer (John 15)
Pray for believers to return to their first love (Rev. 2:1-7)