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I just returned from a Topeka, Kansas, where I conducted a preaching workshop for a group of about 50 pastors. I was reminded of some important lessons for those who want to preach powerful biblical sermons.
Little evangelism had been done in Pastor Sinclair’s* large metropolitan city for some time. People said no one was interested in learning about Jesus and His truths. So when Pastor Sinclair decided to hold an evangelistic series, he asked his church to join him in ten days of prayer and fasting beforehand. He invited them to pray together daily at the church and fast from all media and sweets. They were to pray for the evangelistic meetings and for God to draw near.
Amazing things happened! The church members became excited and joyful because of what God was doing in their midst. By the end of the ten days, the church members had many testimonies of God’s work in their lives.
Many visitors showed up for the meetings and Pastor Sinclair baptized more than three times the amount expected in that city. The members were so joyful and committed to their Lord—no wonder the attendees wanted to be a part of the church!
On January 4–14, 2012, the world church will have ten days of prayer called Operation Global Rain. Just think of what will happen when thousands of churches join together for ten days to seek God and pray for the Holy Spirit! Will you please join us? Go to www.revivalandreformation.org and click on Operation Global Rain to register
- Janet Page is an Associate Ministerial Secretary for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
* A pseudonym
