AGENTS OF REVIVAL

Acts 8:4-5 (NKJV)

Therefore, those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them.

Acts 8:6-8

And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed, and lame were healed. And there was great joy in that city.

Acts 8:12

But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the Name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.

Abaka – Burning Ones

Acts 1:8

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

Philip is preaching Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit with signs, wonders, and miracles. He is an agent of revival!

Every believer can be an agent of revival in our homes, our schools, our workplaces, our neighborhoods, and our cities.

1. Show Up in Christ

Acts 8:4

Therefore, those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word.

Scattered like seeds in the wind

Acts 8:5a

Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria.

2 Corinthians 5:20a

Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us.

Preaching – evangelize – proclaim Good News, a messenger of Good News

Every believer is a messenger of Good News!

I AM A MESSENGER OF JESUS CHRIST!

Romans 10:15b (NLT)

How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (NKJV)

For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again according to the Scriptures.

2. Speak up for Christ

Acts 8:5

Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them.

Every believer is a messenger for the King. Every believer has a message from the King.

Preach – Karusso – to be a herald for the King

The herald of the king is to give a public announcement of an official message and issue whatever demands the message entails.

Jesus Christ died for our sins, He rose from the grave, He is Lord. Turn from sin. Turn to Him!

The King of Kings wants every person on planet earth to hear that message and have an opportunity to turn to Jesus Christ.

I HAVE A MESSAGE FROM THE KING TO GIVE TO THE WORLD!

3. Step Out in the Power of Christ

Acts 8:6-8

And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed, and lame were healed. And there was great joy in that city.

Mark 16:15-16 (NLT)

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned.”

Mark 16:17-18 (NKJV)

And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.

These verses describe God’s end time army.

The power of the King often opens the door for the message of the King.

BY THE GRACE OF GOD, I SAY YES TO THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!

Discussion Questions:

1. Do you believe that God wants to work miracles through you? Why or why not?

2. Is it difficult for you to show up for work or school as a representative of Jesus Christ?

3. What are some of the fears and concerns that make that difficult?

4. How does the Biblical truth that we are heralds for the King impact you?

5. Would you be willing to pray for healing for those in your family? What about the grocery store?