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Ready for Revival

Red Rocks Church • Jul 15, 2025 • 48 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this inspiring message, Pastor Ethan Matott shows how God regularly uses unlikely people in unlikely times and places to spark spiritual revival. Drawing from the life of King Josiah—who became king at eight years old and led a national return to God—this teaching outlines five fundamental returns every believer must make: returning to God's grace, promises, Word, presence, and joy. Believers are encouraged to recognize that revival is happening now and that everyone has an active role to play in living out God's calling.

Themes

Spiritual RevivalRepentance and GraceAuthority of ScriptureWorship and PresenceKingdom Joy and CelebrationGenerational Faithfulness

Pastor's Points

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Return to God's Grace

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Return to God's Promises

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Return to God's Word

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Return to God's Presence

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Return to God's Parties

Key Points

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Return to God's Grace: True repentance is not running away from God in guilt, but running directly toward His grace for forgiveness and transformation.
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Return to God's Promises: Believers must renew their covenant relationship with God, remembering His faithfulness and stepping actively into His calling.
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Return to God's Word: Scripture provides essential instructions for living, bringing clarity, direction, and truth in a confusing world.
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Return to God's Presence: Full church engagement requires receiving the truth of God's Word and entering into authentic worship in His presence.
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Return to God's Parties: Believers are called to be people of joy and celebration, drawing spiritual strength from rejoicing in what God has done.
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God frequently chooses unlikely people, in unlikely times and places, to accomplish extraordinary spiritual revivals.
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Age, past mistakes, and background do not disqualify anyone from being used by God to advance His kingdom.

Sermon Moments

“God uses unlikely people in unlikely times and unlikely places to do unlikely things.”

“Repentance is not running from God because you sin. Repentance is running right to God because you sin.”

“Every time the Word of God is in your hands, you should feel, 'Oh, thank God. Now I know how to build this thing called life.'”

“When you show up to church, you're coming for two main courses: the Word of God and worship.”

“We as His kingdom people are meant to be known by our celebration and our rejoicing in what He has done.”

“The joy of the Lord is your strength, and that joy is not based on your circumstance—it's based on His goodness.”

This Week

Stop running away from God out of guilt or shame; run directly to His grace through honest prayer whenever you stumble.

Read and meditate on Scripture daily, treating God's Word as your practical instruction manual for life.

Engage whole-heartedly in worship at church rather than viewing it as merely a prelude to the sermon.

Renew your personal covenant with God, committing to move from just being saved to actively living out your calling.

Choose to cultivate and express the joy of the Lord in daily routines, remembering that His joy is your strength.

Look across generational lines to either seek godly mentorship or invest time into guiding younger believers.

Share your faith and invite friends, neighbors, or colleagues to experience God's grace and join His family.

Remember This

God uses unlikely people in every generation to spark revival when we return to His grace, His promises, His Word, His presence, and His joy.

A Challenge for You

Step off the sidelines and into the revival God is moving in today by turning your heart back to His grace, walking in His promises, and living with contagious Kingdom joy.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.