Why Revival STILL Tarries

sermonindex Nov 30, 2006

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Brother Leonard Ravenhill, author of Why Revival Tarries and other heart stirring books has gone on to be with the Lord. Every time I went down to Texas for meetings I would call brother Len and we would meet and have fellowship in his home. He has been gone now for several years and I miss those visits very much. I feel now that he is waiting in heaven for the rapture and the gathering of the saints I can share some things I would not share while he was living because much of the content of our talks were of a confidential nature and we both knew that. On one of my many visits to brother Leonard Ravenhill's home he told me he was invited to speak at a Charismatic convention. He shared with me some of the things he saw and heard that grieved him. As they announced him he slowly approached the pulpit and said, "I am going to write a sequel to Why Revival Tarries, and I will name it, Why Revival STILL Tarries." The thousands in attendance roared their approval with praise, laughter and clapping. When silence fell over the great gathering, brother Len raised his skinny little finger pointing at them and said, "And YOU are the reason!" With that Leonard Ravenhill returned to his seat. The hilarity stopped! I miss you, brother Len.

from:
http://www.actsion.com

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PaulWest Nov 30, 2006

Oh, praise God for brother Len. He was a fearless, blazing man of God to the very end. I never got a chance to meet him, but his life and fiery ministry speaks to me from beyond the grave. Onward, brethren! The paths of holiness and self-denial and travail and weeping and wrestling in prayer. There is no other way.

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FireinmyBones1 Nov 30, 2006

The Assemblies of God pastor with whom I interviewed for my credentials, was in that meeting. I believ it took place in Michigan. That has always been one of my favorite Ravenhill quotes. God give us more men like that!
burning,
Jeff

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searchin Nov 30, 2006

the 2 hour video of an interview available on this site was my first encounter with the ministry of Leonard Ravenhil...what a man of God he was. The likes of whom the world needs more of today.
but as i listen to, and read his sermons, or messages would be a better word...i pray that i don't just like what he said or how he said it but put it to work in my life today. then, perhaps, revival won't tarry for ever.

sermonindex Nov 30, 2006

This video was the first recording of Ravenhill I was exposed to and after that I was ruined except for the need and cause of revival. Watch it if you dare! It is the 3rd highest downloaded file off SermonIndex.net right now.

An Interview with Leonard Ravenhill (video)

Description: Ravenhill pours out his heart on many issues that are important to the Church situation we find ourselves in. There are many keys to revival and the Christian life given in this recording. The duration of this video is about two hours long, you will not be the same after watching it.

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RobertW Nov 30, 2006

The duration of this video is about two hours long, you will not be the same after watching it.

It has been a great source of encouragement for me also. I think mostly it gives a sense of how things 'used' to be and how they are today. This is important because we live our lives in real time and without these types of signposts we had no real idea of where we are in proximity to where the church used to be.

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searchin Nov 30, 2006

It's not just a picture of where the church used to be but it's a roadmap to where the church can be again!

it's awesome to feel like you are sitting with this man of God as he pours his heart for God out and you just soak in the compassion and strong desire for revival....my heart was moved to tears as i felt the need to be more like Jesus and the need for prayer to be paramount in my walk with Christ.
"Follow me as i follow Christ." i believe this man could have said this just as honestly as the Apostle Paul

what an honor it is to be able to catch his heart on video....i'm grateful to you for that.

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ccchhhrrriiisss Nov 30, 2006

Hi Greg...

When I met with Brother Ravenhill in his home as a young teen, he told me about his new book ("Why Revival Still Tarries"). He died within months of our meeting. I have often wondered whether or not he ever attempted to finish the manuscript (or the extent of how complete the manuscript had become).

I know of some close associates of Paul Ravenhill. I have asked them whether or not they have ever heard anything, but to no avail. It would be a wonderfully convicting addition to the legacy and heartcry of Leonard Ravenhill.

Yes, revival STILL tarries. And yes, WE are the reason.

:-(

sermonindex Nov 30, 2006

Chad Taylor has published a book under the title "why revival still tarries" I believe I read somewhere that he got this permission from David Ravenhill, I believe but I could be wrong. Also he does not publish any Leonard Ravenhill writings in it. here is a link to it:
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=422752&event=CF

I believe Ravenhill was going to publish 2 new books:
Why Revival Still Tarries
The Judgement Seat of Christ

I would love to be able to publish any manuscripts of these books that are available. I will try and look into this.

I have been contemplating for a long time to write a short biography on Leonard Ravenhill also.

sermonindex Nov 30, 2006

i think there needs to be a paperback compliation of most of Leonard Ravenhill's writings such as they did with E.M. Bounds for a affordable price of below $20 for 5 of his books in one volume.

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Tears_of_joy Nov 30, 2006

I believe Ravenhill was going to publish 2 new books:
The Judgement Seat of Christ
I would love to be able to publish any manuscripts of these books that are available. I will try and look into this.

That would be good. He is mentioning in one of his sermons about that book. Or I am wrong?
I am sure that Keith Daniel says that he is preparing a few books, but I have never heard of publishing them, maybe someone knows more.

I have been contemplating for a long time to write a short biography on Leonard Ravenhill also.

This would be great also. Would be great to be included many personal testemonies and encounters from others. There are many encouraging.

sermonindex Nov 30, 2006

That would be good. He is mentioning in one of his sermons about that book. Or I am wrong?

Yes, he mentions spending many late nights for the last year working on that book and even taking mostly a year of speaking to finish the book, it was never printed.

Keith Daniel

He states in one of his sermons that he has been reading through the entire bible, making a audio bible for the saints of God. I want to try and get this on SermonIndex.net As for his books I have not seen or heard anything either dear brother.

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PaulWest Nov 30, 2006

My pastor told me a similar story which took place in Lindale, TX while he served a youth pastorate and sat under the ministry of Wilkerson and Ravenhill back in the 1970's. He told me that Leonard Ravenhill was invited to preach at a local Assemblies of God convention in that area once. Well, Ravenhill arrived right when the "praise and worship" session was getting fired up and observed all the pastors lifting their hands and singing and clapping. When it was time to speak, he stepped into the pulpit and fired a broadside to all the pastors in attendace (about 300-400) to the effect of: "What is this? A joke?" Everyone fell silent, stunned. My pastor told me that only Ravenhill could do something like that - and get away with it.

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Tears_of_joy Nov 30, 2006

He states in one of his sermons that he has been reading through the entire bible, making a audio bible for the saints of God. I want to try and get this on SermonIndex.net

This would be such a blessing. I have memorized some scriptures on english just from his sermons.

As for his books I have not seen or heard anything either dear brother.

I tried to recall where I heard this and just found. It is in ~~[url=https://www.sermonindex.net/modules/mydownloads/visit.php?lid=7264]~~Only One Life[/url] beginning from 15:30min he says:

"I am writing books, one book that I one day hope God will let me publish - ~~[i]~~This Moment Called Life[/i]..."

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ccchhhrrriiisss Dec 4, 2006

Hi Greg and Tears_of_Joy...

sermonindex wrote:
i think there needs to be a paperback compliation of most of Leonard Ravenhill's writings such as they did with E.M. Bounds for a affordable price of below $20 for 5 of his books in one volume.

Tears_of_joy wrote:
"I am writing books, one book that I one day hope God will let me publish - This Moment Called Life..."

Have you looked into an internet based publishing company?

There are several companies around that will publish your book for a relatively low price. For instance, ~~[url=http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/sell/products/books]~~CafePress[/url] will publish a book, provide an ISBN and barcode, and allow it to be available for sale or distribution for a very low price. In fact, a 200 page "perfect bound" (traditional) paperback, complete with illustrations and cover, will cost only $13 per copy. I'm not certain whether that is 200 seperate pages (translating to 400 pages total). There are no set up fees. You simply download the Microsoft Word template, paste your work to the template, and then upload your book to their website. They even include a ~~[url=http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/help/learn_book.aspx]~~tutorial[/url] on how to have a work published in a "quality" manner.

Regardless, this could be a very affordable way to make these works available for a low price. I have never created one using CafePress, but it seems like a wonderful way to have a work published and made available for a low price. A friend of mine told me that he printed copies of his thesis this way, and he said they were very well made.

I've also thought that it would be nice to have a collection of the various "GREAT QUOTES" threads indexed and made into a book. I know that I would buy one!

:-)