Introduction

-          William J. Seymour was a blind African American preacher who had a thirst for revival.

-          April 14th 1906 the revival broke out under his leadership and continued till 1915.

-          The cause for this revival was a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

-          Today this event is identified as Azusa street revival and it has been followed by many other movements of revival.

-          How shall we expect the revival to break out in our churches also?

By seeking to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

But Why? Let me show you 3 reasons.

1. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is every believer’s privilege

-          It’s the promise of the Father for every Christian, (Joel 2:28)

-          It is a key ingredient for becoming an active Christian, (Acts 1:8)

2. The Spirit baptism transforms you

-          From a coward Christian becomes a bold Christian, (Mark 14:53-72, Mark 14:27-31)

-          The Spirit empowers you for witnessing,  (Acts 2:37, Acts 2:41)

3. The Spirit baptism gives you the power do the impossible, (Acts 3:1-6)

-          John and Peter was able to see beyond the visible situation.

-          The crippled beggar was healed.

Conclusion

-          Initially the revival must break out in the church.

-          There is no revival without a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

-         Therefore every Christian is ought to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

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