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Sermon Title: “Revive Us Again”

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Text: Psalm 85:1-13

Delivered by Pastor Josh at Forward for Christ Baptist Church in Luray, VA 22835 (October 5, 2025)

Local Message Highlight
If you are searching for a Bible-preaching church near Luray, VA, this message from Psalm 85 calls the church back to what we cannot skip if we want real revival: prayer that is honest, heartfelt, and God-centered. The sermon reminds us God has been good, God still speaks, and God still revives when His people will seek Him, turn from folly, and ask Him to move again.

What This Sermon Covers
From Psalm 85:1–13, the message presents a clear revival prayer pattern. First, it teaches believers to look back and plead, “Lord, do it again,” remembering God’s favor, forgiveness, and mercy. Second, it calls the church to ask, “Lord, speak to our hearts,” because revival starts inside, not on the surface. Third, it urges God’s people to pray for burdens that match God’s heart, for truth, for mercy, and for lost souls. The sermon also presses the need to draw near to God through faithful devotion, then to pray, “Lord, go before me,” trusting the Lord to prepare hearts and make a way for Gospel work. The message closes with a direct invitation for the lost to come to Christ, and a call for believers to respond in prayer and obedience so the Lord might revive His people again.

Why Visit Forward for Christ Baptist Church in Luray, VA?
Forward for Christ Baptist Church is a King James Bible-believing church serving Page County and the Shenandoah Valley with clear preaching, traditional worship, and a desire to see souls saved and believers strengthened. If you are looking for a church family that takes revival seriously, prays together, and encourages God’s people to draw near and live for Christ, you are welcome here.

Questions and Answers

Quick sermon takeaways from Psalm 85:1–13, built for clarity and easy reading.

What is the main point of the 10/05 sermon?

The main emphasis is the prayer of Psalm 85:6, “Wilt thou not revive us again.” The sermon teaches that revival is God’s work, but God’s people must pray, turn, and draw near so the Lord can refresh His church and reach the lost.

What does “revive us again” mean in Psalm 85:6?

It is a plea for God to restore spiritual life, joy, and power among His people. The message stresses that this is not hype or emotion, but God renewing hearts so His people rejoice in Him and live with fresh obedience.

Why does the sermon begin by looking back at God’s past goodness (Psalm 85:1–3)?

The sermon points out that the psalmist remembers God’s favor, forgiveness, and mercy, then uses that as fuel to pray, “Lord, do it again.” God’s past faithfulness builds confidence for present prayer.

What are the main revival prayers highlighted in this message?

The sermon lays out a clear pattern: “Lord, do it again,” “Lord, speak to our hearts,” “Lord, give us a burden,” “Lord, draw me near,” and “Lord, go before me.” The focus is not a program, but praying God’s people into alignment with God’s will.

What does it mean to pray, “Lord, speak to my heart”?

The sermon stresses that real change starts in the heart. When God speaks to the heart, He turns us from sin, restores rejoicing, and brings us back to a sincere walk with Him instead of surface religion.

What burdens does the sermon call believers to ask God for?

The message calls for burdens that match God’s priorities: a burden for truth, a burden for mercy, and a burden for lost souls. The sermon presses that a church cannot seek revival honestly while staying casual about sin or indifferent about souls.

What does “draw nigh unto God” have to do with revival?

The sermon connects revival to nearness with God. It challenges believers to be faithful in devotion, prayer, giving, and witness, because closeness to God shows up in real life, not just in words.

What does it mean to pray, “Lord, go before me” (Psalm 85:13)?

It means asking God to lead the way and prepare hearts for Gospel work. The sermon highlights that God can open doors, make a way when it seems impossible, and bring conviction where human effort cannot.

What is the invitation at the end of the sermon?

The invitation calls the lost to come to Christ today for salvation, and it calls believers to respond in prayer, seeking personal revival and asking God to revive the church again.

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