🎙️ Sermon Series: The Heroes and Great Stories of the Bible (Part 16)
Sermon Title: Josiah – Revival Can Begin With One Person
Pastor Verna DeHart | June 7, 2026
Can one person really make a difference?
The story of King Josiah answers with a resounding yes.
In this powerful message, Pastor Verna DeHart explores the life of Josiah, a young king who chose to follow God despite living in a culture filled with compromise, corruption, and spiritual darkness. While others accepted the condition of the nation, Josiah responded to God's call, rediscovered His Word, humbled himself in repentance, and became the catalyst for one of the greatest revivals in biblical history.
This message reminds us that revival doesn't begin with a crowd, a movement, or a special event, it begins with one surrendered heart fully devoted to God.
In this episode, you'll discover:
• How to remain faithful to God despite a compromised culture
• Why revival begins when God's Word is rediscovered and honored
• The vital connection between repentance and spiritual awakening
• How humility attracts God's favor and response
• Why one person's obedience can impact an entire family, church, community, or nation
• How God is still raising modern-day Josiahs today
Whether you're praying for your family, your church, your community, or America, this message will encourage you to stop waiting for someone else to lead the way and allow God to begin revival in you.
Key Scriptures:
2 Kings 22:1–2
2 Kings 22:10–11
2 Kings 22:18–19
2 Kings 23:25
Featured Declaration:
"I declare revival begins in me and flows into my family. God is restoring, renewing, and awakening every area of my life."
Powerful Reminder:
The question is not, "Will the world change?" The question is, "Will I allow God to change me?" Every revival in history started with one surrendered heart.
Thank you for listening. If this message encouraged you, be sure to follow the podcast, share this episode with a friend, and join us as we continue exploring the heroes and great stories of the Bible.
Revival can begin with one person, and that person could be you.