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Discover the role that Wilberforce played in Christianising the young colony of Australia in Great Southland Revival. William Wilberforce (1759–1833) is best known as the British parliamentarian who spent his life in the fight to abolish of slavery. But few Christians know of the influential [...]

Great Southland Revival, our latest book telling the story of Australia’s many revivals, has been sent to the printers this week! You are invited to join us for the online Prayer Launch this Wednesday, 23rd November, at 8 pm (AEDT), using this Zoom link. As [...]

An excellent exegesis of how Scripture speaks to us of the conditions in which revival may flourish, as well as what may impede the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Amongst many conservative Protestants today -- be they Reformed, Evangelical or even Pentecostal [...]

Kurt and Warwick’s new book on Australian revivals is due for release later this month. Australia is a nation forged in the furnace of revival. After taking a year to research Australia’s spiritual awakenings, this is the inescapable conclusion we have come to. Warwick and [...]

Joy is an essential ingredient for revival -- but what exactly is this quality, this gift of the Holy Spirit? We turn to Scripture and church history to see how followers of Christ have exhibited true joy, even while enduring great suffering and persecution. When [...]

Editor’s Note: The Canberra Declaration called for 72 hours of Prayer, Praise & Worship to God from 14-17 October 2022 as part of our October 2022 Month of Prayer & Fasting for Revival with all the same prayer points. One extra prayer point was added [...]

Intention To encourage believers to give praise to God in their darkest hour Scripture “The armies of the Moabites, Ammonites, and some of the Meunites declared war on Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat was terrified by this news and begged the LORD for guidance. He also ordered everyone [...]

Intention If we want to see corporate revival, then we have to start with individuals Scripture “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the [...]

In this sermon, Rev. David Jones explores the true nature of revival—as the rushing mighty wind of the Holy Spirit, a sovereign work of God. He highlights the similarities between the 1517 Reformation and the day of Pentecost in Acts 2. ___ Editor’s Note: This [...]

Intention To understand God’s role in bringing revival life Scripture “So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to bone. Indeed, as I looked, the sinews and the [...]

Intention To understand the challenging but rewarding work of prayer for revival Scripture “After Jesus had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone.” -- Matt 14:23 Reflection When we [...]

Intention To not forsake gathering together for encouragement and edification Scripture “… let us not neglect our meeting together…”  (Hebrews 10:25) “… all the disciples were gathered in one place. Suddenly they heard the sound of a violent blast of wind rushing into the house [...]

Intention To pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world Scripture ‘If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated Me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not [...]

Intention That we would truly understand the reality of revival Scripture ‘Yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah did not return to me with her whole heart, but in pretence,’ says the Lord. (Jeremiah 3:10) Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss [...]

Intention That we might understand that revival brings life to the lost Scripture “… I now send you, to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of [...]

Intention That we might catch the wave of revival as it comes to our nation! Scripture “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” [...]

Intention To remain focused on the great I Am Scripture “And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, a host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, alas, my master! [...]

Intention That God would send revival to Australia, not to make us feel good but to transform our nation for righteousness. Scripture “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound [...]

Intention To understand that our praise is a weapon in the mouths of believers Scripture “Let the high praises of God be in their throats and a two-edged sword in their hands.” -- Psalm 149:6 (ESV) Reflection Worship is a weapon in the believers’ mouths. [...]

Intention To understand the spiritual warfare that rages for revival and souls Scripture “In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged [...]