"Having a Heart for Revival" - Pastor John D. Putnam

October 05, 2025

Pastor John D. Putnam

In this passionate and timely message titled “Having a Heart for Revival,” Pastor Putnam calls the church to awaken to God’s Spirit and embrace the cry of Psalm 85:6 — “Wilt Thou not revive us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee?” With both urgency and hope, Pastor Putnam reminds us that true revival is not an event or emotion—it is a heart condition. From the prophecy of Joel to the repentance of Nineveh and the miracles of Ephesus, he shows that revival always begins when God’s people humble themselves, pray, and return to Him. Through Scripture and powerful illustrations, we are challenged to let God breathe fresh life into our souls, to remember His unchanging power, and to let heaven once again touch earth. This message declares that revival starts within us—when hearts are humbled, prayer becomes passionate, repentance becomes real, and obedience to God’s Word rekindles joy in His presence. As Pastor Putnam shares, the harvest is ready, but revival must first burn in our own hearts. Whether you’ve grown weary or simply long for more of God, “Having a Heart for Revival” will stir your spirit and call you to be part of what God is doing in this end-time awakening. To hear more about what God is doing in Sheboygan County and beyond, visit us at posc.church!

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Episode Notes

Main Point: Revival begins when God’s people return to Him with humility, prayer, and passion. It starts in the heart before it spreads to the world.

Psalm 85 reveals the cry of God’s people: “Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may rejoice in thee?”; Revival is not an event—it’s a renewal of relationship.
True revival restores joy, peace, and righteousness as we align our hearts with God’s will.
The Church must reject spiritual complacency and pursue a renewed hunger for the presence of God.
Revival begins with me—a heart awakened, humbled, and set ablaze for God’s glory.

Key Scriptures:

Psalm 85:6 – “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?”
2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray…”
Habakkuk 3:2 – “O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years.”
Acts 19:11-12 – God worked special miracles through Paul as revival swept Ephesus.
Matthew 9:37-38 – “The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few.”

Major Themes:

Revival Is a Spiritual Awakening – God breathes new life into weary hearts and renews His people’s passion.
Revival Requires Repentance – It begins with humility and prayer, not emotion or performance.
Revival Restores Relationship – It realigns our hearts with God’s truth and holiness.
Revival Impacts Others – When heaven touches earth, families, communities, and cities are changed.
Revival Starts with Me – Before the church is revived, the individual believer must surrender fully.

Reflection Questions:

What areas of my life need spiritual renewal or fresh fire?
Am I praying with passion and humility for revival to begin in me?
How can I actively carry revival into my family, church, and community?