Greg Laurie: A New Beginning The Holy Spirit in Revival | Empowered for His Work
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Mar 11, 2026 A look at spiritual power and its necessity for Christian witness. A historical peek at the 1960s and the Jesus movement that sparked revival. Traits of revival, including expectancy, Scripture, worship, and youth openness. A review of Pentecost and the promise of being filled with the Holy Spirit. A guided prayer moment inviting personal commitment and new believer resources.
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Chuck Smith Opened Doors And Revival Followed
- Chuck Smith's church welcomed countercultural youth and experienced revival while closed churches didn't.
- Laurie shares his firsthand experience as a young participant who saw 'Jesus people' come in and accept faith because the church doors were open.
Key Markers Of Revival In Practice
- Revival had predictable marks: expectancy, biblical preaching, and new worship styles.
- Laurie notes people arrived early for seats, churches taught whole books of the Bible, and fresh worship engaged a generation.
Combine Spirit Word And People For Revival
- Revival requires three elements working together: the Spirit, the Word, and the people of God.
- Laurie summarizes Acts as an example: the Holy Spirit works through Scripture in ordinary people's hearts to produce extraordinary change.
