Lifegate Podcast

Revival Conference (with Dr John Van Gelderen) Day 1 (Evening) - Sunday, 25th August 2024

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Deuteronomy Chapter 30

1. Pride - The enemy of Revival x- 2 Chronicles 7:14
2. Definition of Pride - "Pride is haughtiness, arrogance, the character of one who, with a swollen estimate of his own powers or merits, looks down on others and even treats them with insolence and contempt"
Andrew Murray's definition of pride - "Pride is independence from God."
3. Some Biblical characters that were proud - Isaiah 14:12 (Lucifer)
4. How does pride manifest itself in our lives? - Mark 14:29-31
5. What do I do about my pride? - 1 Peter 5:5-6

Revival is the ultimate expression of the Glory of God (Sunday, 11th August 2024)

1. Revival is the ultimate manifestation of Gods Glory. - Ephesians 1:6; 2:7
2. Blessed us with all spiritual blessing. - Ephesians 1:3
3. Chosen to be without blame - Ephesians 1:4
4. Adopted - Ephesians 1:5
5. Accepted in the Beloved. - Ephesians 1:6
6. Redemption through His blood - Ephesians 1:7 

Eph 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: Eph 1:4  According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Eph 1:5  Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, Eph 1:6  To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. Eph 1:7  In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Eph 1:8  Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Eph 1:9  Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: Eph 1:10  That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: Eph 1:11  In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: Eph 1:12  That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. Eph 1:13  In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Eph 1:14  Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

1. God is a God of grace - Psalm 85:1-3
2. Sin puts a shadow between us and God - Psalm 85:4-5
3. Revival removes the shadow - Psalm 85:6-7
4. We must listen to Him - Psalm 85:8-13

Psa 85:1  To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Psa 85:2  Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah. Psa 85:3  Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger. Psa 85:4  Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease. Psa 85:5  Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations? Psa 85:6  Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Psa 85:7  Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation. Psa 85:8  I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. Psa 85:9  Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. Psa 85:10  Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Psa 85:11  Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven. Psa 85:12  Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase. Psa 85:13  Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.  

1. God wants everyone saved - 2 Peter 3:9
2. It's urgent. Jesus is coming back any day now  - 2 Peter 3:10
3. What does that mean to you - 2 Peter 3:10-11
A. Be Holy
B. Look Up
C. Get excited

Hindrances to Prayer (Sunday, 21st July 2024)

1. Sin - Isiah 59:1-2; Psalm 66:18
2. Prayers blocked by wrongs unrighted, debts unpaid, offended brothers unreconciled - Matthew 5:23-24
3. A failure to work at the marriage relationship - 1 Peter 3:7
4. An unforgiving spirit - Mark 11:25
5. A selfish purpose - James 4:3
6. Ignoring those in need - 1 John 3:17
7. Lack of Faith - James 1:5-7

Life in the Holiest (Sunday, 14th July 2024)
1. Boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus - Hebrews 10:19
2. By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, His flesh  - Hebrews 10:20
3. and having and high priest over the house of God  - Hebrews 10:21
4. Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water  - Hebrews 10:22-23
5. The results of living in the Holiest place  - Hebrews 10:23

1. Revival beings with a longing for God to Supernaturally move. Isaiah 64:1-3

2. Revival Waits on God - Isaiah 64:4

3. Revival always initiates repentance - Isaiah 64:5-6

4. Revival is always instigated by someone or someone's laying hold of God - Isaiah 64:7

5. Revival is wholly dependent on God and His Mercy - Isaiah 64:8-12

1. Look at those who have gone before - Hebrews 12:1
2. Put away anything that is holding you back - Hebrews 12:1
3. Stay in the race - Hebrews 12:1
4. Keep your focus on Jesus - Hebrews 12:1