Sunday Morning & Sunday Night October 11, 2026

2. Chronicles 7:1-14

“GOD’S FORMULA FOR REVIVAL”

Intro.:

2. Chron.7:14…Appears on National Day of Prayer…Political campaign adds, Revival banners…Christian conf. backdrops…Billboards, grave markers.
3. Ronald Reagan placed hand on Bible opened to 2. Chron.7:14, took Oath of office.
4. When God spoke these words, it was after Dedication of Temple in Jerusalem.

—God was speaking to Solomon at night, following public of worship.

1. A public display of fire, worship, and blood sacrifice. (Formula for Revival!)
2. In these 14 verses Solomon introduces THE FUNCTIONS OF GOD’S FORMULA FOR REVIVAL:

1. THE MANIFESTATIONS OF GOD’S PRESENCE: (vs.1-3)

1. The Descending Fire of God. (1a)
2. Solomon finished praying…Holy fire fell from heaven consumed Sacrifice.
3. Validating God’s acceptance of the altar sacrifice.
4. Is God accepting what you offer at the altar of sacrifice?

2. The Divine Glory of God. (1b-2). 
3. The Shekinah glory filled temple so powerfully, priests could not enter.
4. The” Shekinah” the weight of God’s Presence, overwhelmed religious activity.
5. God Himself occupied the room, everything stopped…Priests rituals stopped.

3. The Devout awe of the people. (v.3)
4. The assembly falls prostrate in reverential fear, worshipping God.
5. ‘For He is good, His mercy endures forever” … This is true worship.
6. The evidence of encounter with holiness is adoration.

1. THE METHODS OF THE PEOPLE’S PRAISE: (vs.4-10)

1. Their Generous Offerings. (v.4-5)
2. The King and the people dedicated the house of the Lord with sacrifices.
3. Because of encounter with God, their giving was openhanded.

2. Their Great Orchestration. (v.6)
3. The Priests and Levites were ministers of music.
4. There were instruments of music, and trumpets sounding.
5. They led unified, joy-filled adoration worship.

3. Their Glad Observation. (vs.7-10)
4. Solomon designated the courtyard, in front of the temple for a 14 day feast.
5. They departed afterward to their homes Joyful & glad in heart. (v.10)

• THE MARKS OF THE PATH OF PROMISE: (v.14a)…(Two ways to experience revival)

1. Through The Four-fold Prayer. (Consist of)

• Humility: (Surrendering pride, self-reliance, and stubbornness.)
• Heartfelt Petition: (Seeking God thru earnest, fervent, persistent prayer.)
• Hunger for His Presence: (Desire for the giver, not just the gifts.)
• Holiness of life: (Turning from sin in decisive repentance.)

2. Through the Three-fold Promise. (14b)…(There will be)

• Reception: (Audience from Heaven, God’s Divine attention.)
• Remission: (Cleansing and restored fellowship.)
• Restoration: (Renewed blessing & renewed spiritual strength.)

Concl:.      Three point Application for this message.

1. Examine the Altar…Are you offering God left-overs, or is it total surrender?
2. Shift your Focus…Is your prayer life centered on asking, or seeking God’s Face?
3. Lead the way in Repentance…(The Church must be responsible in repentance.)