Why Revival Requires Courage

Why Revival Requires Courage

What does it look like to follow Jesus no matter the cost? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the remarkable story of Pastor Jonas Clark and the believers of Lexington, Massachusetts, whose faith and courage helped shape a pivotal moment in history. Their story reminds us that God often uses ordinary people who are willing to stand firm, trust Him, and remain faithful during difficult times. While the battles we face today may be different, the call remains the same: seek first God's kingdom, pray for revival, and refuse to give up when challenges arise. If you're discouraged, weary, or wondering whether your prayers matter, this message is a reminder that God works through believers who remain faithful and courageous. Revival begins when ordinary Christians decide they will serve Christ no matter the cost. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/

Don't Settle for False Peace | Jeremiah 8:11 and the Fight for Revival

What does it mean to live with spiritual urgency? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores the Bible verse that shaped Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech and the powerful warning found in Jeremiah 8:11. When people cry "peace, peace" while ignoring deeper spiritual realities, it's easy to become complacent. But God calls His people to seek first His kingdom, pray for revival, and remain faithful in every generation. This message is a reminder that revival does not begin with comfort or apathy. It begins when ordinary believers surrender themselves to God's purposes, pray with urgency, and refuse to settle for a faith that is merely routine. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/

Don't Give Up on America Yet | How Revival Begins

Can God change a nation? The stories of King Josiah and America’s first Continental Congress remind us that revival often begins with a faithful remnant who seeks God when a culture has drifted far from Him. In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores how God used faithful believers in Josiah’s day to spark national renewal and how prayer played a foundational role in the earliest days of America. Discover why revival starts with ordinary people who trust God, pray boldly, and remain faithful even when the future seems uncertain. If you're concerned about the direction of your nation, discouraged by cultural decline, or longing to see spiritual awakening, this message offers biblical hope that God can still work powerfully today. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/

Can One Person Change a Nation?

Can one person really make a difference? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores a remarkable story from the First Great Awakening involving Samuel Davies, George Washington, and the courage of believers who trusted God during pivotal moments in history. Long before America became a nation, revival was already shaping hearts, churches, and communities. Through faithful preaching, bold faith, and confidence in God's providence, ordinary people became part of a movement that would influence an entire generation. This devotional will encourage you to stand strong in your faith, pray boldly for revival, and remember that God often uses ordinary believers to accomplish extraordinary things. If God has done it before, He can do it again. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/

Could Revival Happen Again?

Could God bring another Great Awakening to America? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson begins exploring the story of Jonathan Edwards and the First Great Awakening—a revival movement that helped shape a generation and influence a nation. Before Jonathan Edwards became a revival leader, he was simply a young boy raised in a faithful Christian home. Through the influence of godly parents, the truth of Scripture, and a heart surrendered to God, he became part of a movement that transformed countless lives. This devotional will encourage you to pray boldly for revival, invest in the next generation, and remember that God often uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. What if the next revival leader is sitting at your dinner table today? Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/