Pastor Edwin Etomi
Date: Sunday, 9th February, 2020
Venue: MFM HQ Youth Church
Text: Genesis 24:1-24, James 5:16
“Vs 16: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
DEFINITION OF FERVENCY
1, A state of being completely sold out.
2. Having a keen interest and burning desire for God.
3. Fervency is when you are completely sold out.
SIDE NOTES
* Many are God users, not God lovers
* Let the spirit of fervency be in all you do
* Allergy to prayer is allergy to testimony.
* Wisdom is the minister of education.
THINGS THAT DILUTE FERVENCY
1. Spirit of mediocrity. Exodus 8:28
2. Demonic activities. 2 Corinthians 2:11
3. The company you keep. 2 Corinthians 6:17
4. Any form of carnality. Romans 8:7
5. Playing with sin. Ephesians 4:27
6. Preference for the praise of men. Acts 5:29
HOW TO FIRE UP THE SPIRIT OF FERVENCY
1. Regular self-examination.
2. Do a regular upgrade of your mindset.
3. Personal evangelism.
4. Worship God deeply.