Revival and Fire of the Holy Spirit

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• Date: November 7, 2025
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Revival and Fire of the Holy Spirit

Today, we will be praying for revival and the fire of the Holy Spirit.

Text: Acts 2:1–4 (NKJV)

“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

Introduction

Every genuine revival in Scripture and church history has been birthed by the fire of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the divine agent of transformation, awakening, and renewal. When His fire comes upon a believer, it burns away complacency, revives passion for God, and ignites boldness to witness for Christ.

Revival is not merely a series of emotional meetings—it is the manifestation of God’s presence that rekindles dying hearts and restores the Church to its first love. The fire of the Holy Spirit is the divine energy that sustains that revival and empowers believers to live holy, victorious, and fruitful lives.

The Meaning of Revival and Fire

The word revival comes from the root “revive,” meaning to bring back to life or to restore to a previous condition of vitality. Spiritually, revival means a divine visitation that awakens the believer or the Church from spiritual slumber, restores zeal for God, and renews obedience to His Word.

The fire of the Holy Spirit symbolizes purity, passion, and power. Fire refines and purges away impurities, just as the Spirit purifies the believer’s heart (Malachi 3:2–3). Fire gives light in darkness, just as the Spirit illuminates truth and reveals Christ (John 16:13–14). Also, fire energizes and empowers, as seen when the disciples became bold witnesses after Pentecost.

The Need for Revival in the Church

Many believers today have lost the fire that once burned for God. Prayer has become routine, worship mechanical, and obedience optional. The Church often substitutes programs for power and entertainment for anointing. But without the fire of the Holy Spirit, the Church becomes lukewarm and ineffective.

God calls His people to spiritual awakening — a return to holiness, hunger, and heartfelt pursuit of His presence. Revival begins when believers acknowledge their spiritual dryness and cry out for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

“Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?”
— Psalm 85:6 (NKJV)

The Source of Revival: The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the source and sustainer of all true revival. No man can manufacture revival through emotion or manipulation; it is born when God’s Spirit breathes afresh upon His people.

When the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost, timid disciples became fearless apostles. The same Spirit that filled them still moves today to revive the hearts of believers and transform communities.

“So he answered and said to me: ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts.” — Zechariah 4:6 (NKJV)

The Fire of the Holy Spirit: What It Does

a. It Purifies the Believer

The fire of the Holy Spirit burns away sin, worldliness, and every impurity that hinders intimacy with God. It refines the believer like gold through fire.

“He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, And purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the Lord an offering in righteousness.” — Malachi 3:3 (NKJV)

b. It Ignites Passion for God

When the fire of God touches a heart, spiritual coldness disappears. Worship becomes alive, prayer becomes fervent, and obedience becomes joyful.

“And they said to one another, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?”
— Luke 24:32 (NKJV)

c. It Empowers for Service

The Holy Spirit’s fire transforms ordinary believers into extraordinary witnesses. The same Peter who denied Christ became a bold preacher after the fire fell.

“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.” 

— Acts 1:8 (NKJV)

d. It Drives Out Darkness

Fire dispels darkness. When the Holy Spirit’s fire burns within, demonic oppression loses its grip, and light triumphs over evil.

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.”
— John 1:5 (NKJV)

How to Experience the Fire of the Holy Spirit

a. Hunger and Thirst for God

God fills only the hungry heart. Revival begins when believers genuinely desire more of God’s presence.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.”
— Matthew 5:6 (NKJV)

b. Repentance and Surrender

Sin quenches the Spirit’s fire. Genuine repentance removes barriers and opens the heart for fresh infilling.

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
— 1 John 1:9 (NKJV)

c. Fervent Prayer

Every revival in Scripture and history began with prayer. The early disciples prayed in one accord before the Spirit descended.

“These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers”
— Acts 1:14 (NKJV)

d. Obedience and Holiness

The fire of the Spirit thrives in a life fully yielded to God’s will. Obedience fuels the flame.

“Do not quench the Spirit.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NKJV)

The Fruit of Revival

When revival fire burns, transformation follows:

• Souls are saved.
• Believers are restored.
• Holiness becomes a lifestyle.
• Communities are changed.
• The glory of God fills the Church again.

Revival fire does not end in emotional excitement—it produces lasting fruit of righteousness and spiritual power.

Conclusion

The cry of this generation is the same as Elijah’s on Mount Carmel:

“Lord, let the fire fall again!”

We need the fire of the Holy Spirit to revive our hearts, purify our motives, and empower us to shine in a dark world. The Church was born in fire at Pentecost, and it must continue in fire until Christ returns.

Let every believer today cry out for a fresh baptism of Holy Ghost fire—
a fire that purifies, empowers, and transforms.

Prayer

Lord, revive me again!
Let Your Holy Spirit set my heart ablaze with passion for You. Burn away every sin, fear, and spiritual coldness in me. Fill me afresh with Your power, and make me a vessel of revival to my generation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer Points on  “Revival and Fire of the Holy Spirit.” 

1. Lord, send again the fire of Pentecost upon Your Church! Let Your rushing wind fill our hearts, homes, and assemblies. Baptize us afresh with the Holy Spirit and with fire; ignite in us boldness, unity, and power for effective witness in our generation.

Acts 2:1–4 (NKJV)

“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

• This marks the first great revival fire in the Church — the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that ignited the apostles with power and boldness.

2. Father, fulfill Your promise in our days — pour out Your Spirit upon all flesh! Let visions, dreams, and prophecies flow again among Your people. Awaken sons and daughters to rise as vessels of revival and transformation.

Joel 2:28–29 (NKJV)

“And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.”

• A divine prophecy of spiritual revival through the outpouring of God’s Spirit upon all generations.

3. O Lord, revive Your work in our midst! Stir up Your mighty acts again as in the days of old. Let Your mercy triumph over judgment, and let Your presence return in glory to Your people.

Habakkuk 3:2 (NKJV)

“O Lord, I have heard Your speech and was afraid; O Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years! In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath remember mercy.”

• A heartfelt cry for revival — asking God to renew His mighty works and show mercy once again.

4. Father, revive us again, that we may rejoice in You! Restore the joy of salvation, renew broken hearts, and fill Your Church with fresh praise and thanksgiving.

Psalm 85:6 (NKJV)

“Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You?”

• Revival restores the joy of salvation and renews the hearts of God’s people.

5. Lord, refine and purify us by Your Holy Fire. Burn away every impurity, sin, and hypocrisy in our lives. Make us holy vessels, ready to offer acceptable worship and righteous service to You.

Malachi 3:2–3 (NKJV)

“But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner’s fire and like launderers’ soap. He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, And purge them as gold and silver, That they may offer to the Lord An offering in righteousness.”

• The fire of the Holy Spirit purifies believers for righteous living and holy service.

Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

6. Jesus, You are the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit and fire — baptize me anew today! Let Your fire consume every coldness and fear, and set my life ablaze for Your glory.

Matthew 3:11 (NKJV)

“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

• Jesus is the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit and fire — the source of spiritual revival and empowerment.

7. Father, give me a humble and contrite heart that You may dwell in me. Revive my spirit and renew my heart that I may walk in true holiness and intimacy with You.

Isaiah 57:15 (NKJV)

“For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: ‘I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.’”

• God’s revival fire rests upon those with humble and repentant hearts.

8. Spirit of God, breathe upon every dry area of my life, ministry, and nation. Let Your breath bring life, strength, and divine restoration to every dead situation.

Ezekiel 37:5–6 (NKJV)

“Thus says the Lord God to these bones: ‘Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover you with skin and put breath in you; and you shall live. Then you shall know that I am the Lord.’”

• The Spirit breathes life into dead situations, reviving dry bones into a mighty army.

9. Lord, let my heart burn within me as You open the Scriptures. Ignite a fresh hunger for Your Word and a deeper revelation of Christ that sets me on fire for You.

Luke 24:32 (NKJV)

“And they said to one another, ‘Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?’”

• When the Word and Spirit unite, hearts are set aflame with holy passion.

10. Father, make me fervent in spirit and diligent in service. Deliver me from spiritual slumber and renew a holy zeal within me to serve You passionately and consistently.

Romans 12:11 (NKJV)

“Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.”

• The revived believer burns with zeal, passion, and energy for God’s service.

Igniting the Flame of the Spirit

11. Lord, we humble ourselves before You. Forgive our sins, heal our land, and visit our nation with revival. Let righteousness and truth spring forth from every corner of society.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV)

“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

• Repentance and prayer always precede true revival and national restoration.

12. Father, let Your Spirit, not human effort, bring revival. Teach us to depend wholly on Your power, not on methods or might. Move mightily by Your Spirit in our generation.

Zechariah 4:6 (NKJV)

“So he answered and said to me: ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts.”

• Revival is not a product of human effort but the mighty operation of the Holy Spirit.

13. Holy Spirit, shake our gatherings again! Fill us afresh with power and boldness to proclaim the gospel fearlessly. Let signs and wonders follow the preaching of Your Word.

Acts 4:31 (NKJV)

“And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.”

• The fire of revival intensifies through united prayer and Holy Spirit empowerment.

14. Lord, thank You for saving and renewing me by Your Spirit. Continue to wash and renew my heart daily. Let Your abundant grace and mercy flow like a river through my life.

Titus 3:5–6 (NKJV)

“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior.”

• The Holy Spirit renews and revives the heart through regeneration and abundant grace.

15. O God, rend the heavens and come down! Let Your fire fall upon us. Shake every mountain of sin, unbelief, and complacency. Let the nations tremble at Your glorious presence and power.

Isaiah 64:1–2 (NKJV)

“Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down! That the mountains might shake at Your presence—As fire burns brushwood, As fire causes water to boil—To make Your name known to Your adversaries, That the nations may tremble at Your presence!”

• A passionate plea for God’s manifest presence and fiery visitation to shake the nations.

Summary Thought

Revival fire is the manifestation of God’s Spirit that transforms cold hearts into burning flames for His glory. When the Holy Spirit’s fire falls, sin is consumed, hearts are renewed, and the Church becomes a blazing witness of Christ’s power to the world. 

Summary Prayer:

Father, send a mighty revival! Let the fire of the Holy Spirit sweep across the Church, our families, and the nations. Awaken the sleeping saints, restore broken altars, and make us burning lights in a dark world — until the knowledge of Your glory fills the earth as the waters cover the sea. Amen.

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