Defective Orthodoxy

[ThePilgrim]

Martyn Lloyd-Jones speaks on some things that hinder revival

RV5D.mp3

[Invicta]

If I remember correctly, revivals were the work of God, not man, usually a surprise to those involved in them.  I know American churches hold 'Revivals'  but these are not revivals in the usual understanding of the word.  

 

[Invicta]

You could listen to Duncan Campbell on the Isle of Lewis revival.

http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=5562

It is about an hour long.  You may like to read a transcript as you listen as his accent is not easy to follow,  Those who transcribed it obviously found the same as they have frequent [?]s

http://media.sermonaudio.com/mediapdf/5562.pdf

 

[John81]

Actual Holy Ghost revivals are typically preceded by prayer warriors who have engaged in consistent, persevering prayer for such over months or years.

What passes for revival meetings in American churches is actually no more than an evangelistic service. For the most part we are far too busy or lazy to do what would be needed for God to send forth actual revival.