Title: The Sure Mercies of David
Speaker: Pastor Mark Wattchow
Date: 10th May 2026
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Summary:
"Hear, and your soul shall live" - these words from Isaiah 55 sit at the heart of this episode, pointing to promises that are not just old covenant history but a rock-solid foundation for every believer today.

The episode unpacks the phrase "the sure mercies of David," beginning with what the word "sure" actually means. Drawing from Psalm 136, Hebrews 6, Luke 1, Psalm 89, Isaiah 55, and Acts 13, it traces how God's covenant promises to David and Abraham were never about an earthly throne alone. Every promise points forward to Jesus Christ, who brings them all to completion. His resurrection from the dead, never to die again, is the fulfilment of the sure mercies in the most literal sense.

The episode closes with 2 Peter 1 and a reminder that believers today have been given exceeding great and precious promises. We receive the sure mercies of David when we receive the Holy Spirit, entering into an everlasting covenant that includes freedom from condemnation, eternal life, and a place in a kingdom that will never end.

Key Points:
The word "sure" in the phrase "the sure mercies of David" carries the meaning of a foundation or pillar - something permanent, established, and impossible to move
Every promise God made to Abraham and David throughout the Old Testament finds its fulfilment in Jesus Christ, and in particular in his resurrection from the dead never to return to corruption
We receive the sure mercies of David when we receive the Holy Spirit, which brings us into the everlasting covenant and its promise of eternal life

Reference Scriptures:
Psalm 136
Hebrews 6:16-19
Luke 1:30-33, 54, 67-75
Psalm 89:19-28
Isaiah 55:1-8
Acts 13:22-38
2 Peter 1:3-4

 

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Title: The Sure Mercies of David Speaker: Pastor Mark Wattchow Date: 10th May 2026 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Summary: "Hear, and your soul shall live" - these words from Isaiah 55 sit at the heart of this episode, pointing to promises that are not just old covenant history but a rock-solid foundation for every believer today.
The episode unpacks the phrase "the sure mercies of David," beginning with what the word "sure" actually means. Drawing from Psalm 136, Hebrews 6, Luke 1, Psalm 89, Isaiah 55, and Acts 13, it traces how God's covenant promises to David and Abraham were never about an earthly throne alone. Every promise points forward to Jesus Christ, who brings them all to completion. His resurrection from the dead, never to die again, is the fulfilment of the sure mercies in the most literal sense.
The episode closes with 2 Peter 1 and a reminder that believers today have been given exceeding great and precious promises. We receive the sure mercies of David when we receive the Holy Spirit, entering into an everlasting covenant that includes freedom from condemnation, eternal life, and a place in a kingdom that will never end.
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>The word "sure" in the phrase "the sure mercies of David" carries the meaning of a foundation or pillar - something permanent, established, and impossible to move</li>
<li>Every promise God made to Abraham and David throughout the Old Testament finds its fulfilment in Jesus Christ, and in particular in his resurrection from the dead never to return to corruption</li>
<li>We receive the sure mercies of David when we receive the Holy Spirit, which brings us into the everlasting covenant and its promise of eternal life</li>
</ul>
Reference Scriptures:
<ul>
<li>Psalm 136</li>
<li>Hebrews 6:16-19</li>
<li>Luke 1:30-33, 54, 67-75</li>
<li>Psalm 89:19-28</li>
<li>Isaiah 55:1-8</li>
<li>Acts 13:22-38</li>
<li>2 Peter 1:3-4</li>
</ul>
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The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit <a href="https://therevivalfellowship.com">https://therevivalfellowship.com</a>&nbsp;
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Podcast Revival aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people all around the world through inspiring talks from speakers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The podcast includes messages that offer instructions for salvation and encourage listeners to live a life in obedience to God.

You will hear speakers from various countries that share their personal experiences and insights from the Word of God, providing a truthful perspective on Christian life. Listeners can expect to hear stories of transformation and hope, along with practical tips and guidance for living a life that is grounded in the teachings of the Bible.

The podcast features topics such as salvation, miracles, faith, and the second coming of Jesus Christ, providing an experienced understanding of what it means to follow God. Listeners can also expect to hear readings from the Bible and discussions on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.

Overall, Podcast Revival is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to have a relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and how to walk in the Spirit.

Romans 10 v 17
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Podcast Revival aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people all around the world through inspiring talks from speakers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The podcast includes messages that offer instructions for salvation and encourage listeners to live a life in obedience to God.
You will hear speakers from various countries that share their personal experiences and insights from the Word of God, providing a truthful perspective on Christian life. Listeners can expect to hear stories of transformation and hope, along with practical tips and guidance for living a life that is grounded in the teachings of the Bible.
The podcast features topics such as salvation, miracles, faith, and the second coming of Jesus Christ, providing an experienced understanding of what it means to follow God. Listeners can also expect to hear readings from the Bible and discussions on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.
Overall, Podcast Revival is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to have a relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and how to walk in the Spirit.
Romans 10 v 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Podcast Revival

Talks straight from the Word of God.

Podcast Revival is a selection of talks from Revival Fellowship meetings from all across the globe.

Talks straight from the Word of God.
Podcast Revival is a selection of talks from Revival Fellowship meetings from all across the globe.

"Hear, and your soul shall live" - Isaiah 55 holds a promise that reaches back to King David and forward to every believer. This episode unpacks the phrase "the sure mercies of David," tracing God's rock-solid covenant promises from Psalm 136 through to Acts 13. Drawing on passages from Hebrews, Luke, Isaiah, and 2 Peter, it shows how every promise made to David and Abraham comes to its fulfilment in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We receive those same sure mercies today through the gift of the Holy Spirit.

The Sure Mercies of David - Pr Mark Wattchow

Title: Fixing Our Mistakes
Speaker: Pastor Chris Jose
Date: 23rd November 2025
Location: Melbourne, Australia

Summary:

"I don't think I should have been in there. I think I should have known better." That thought, borrowed from a tough work meeting years ago, sits at the centre of this episode about mistakes big and small.

It starts with a home repair gone wrong: a simple job replacing garage door rollers that ends with a snapped cable and a scramble to fix the damage. From there the episode builds out four ways we relate to mistakes in life: avoiding them, making them, fixing them, and learning from them, plus a fifth option (ignoring them) that never actually works.

Drawing on Deuteronomy, Matthew, Colossians, the Psalms and 1 John, the episode looks at why self-awareness and clear goals help us avoid unnecessary failure, and why the mistakes that matter most (the ones scripture calls sin) need honest acknowledgement rather than denial. It closes with a reminder that forgiveness is real and available, without ever being an excuse to stop trying.

Key Points:
Mistakes generally fall into four categories: avoiding, making, fixing and learning from them, and ignoring a mistake is never a good fifth option.
Having a clear goal and a dose of self-awareness (Psalm 131 and Psalm 39) helps prevent unnecessary failure before it happens.
Confessing a mistake honestly, rather than denying it, opens the door to genuine forgiveness (1 John 1:8-2:2).
Jesus is described as an advocate and atonement for sin, meaning forgiveness is available, but it is never a licence to sin on purpose.

Reference Scriptures:
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Matthew 7:7-14
Colossians 3:12-17
Psalm 131:1-2
Psalm 39:4
1 John 1:8-2:2
1 John 2:15

Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting https://podcastrevival.com 

The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com 

© 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

Title: Fixing Our Mistakes Speaker: Pastor Chris Jose Date: 23rd November 2025 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Summary:
"I don't think I should have been in there. I think I should have known better." That thought, borrowed from a tough work meeting years ago, sits at the centre of this episode about mistakes big and small.
It starts with a home repair gone wrong: a simple job replacing garage door rollers that ends with a snapped cable and a scramble to fix the damage. From there the episode builds out four ways we relate to mistakes in life: avoiding them, making them, fixing them, and learning from them, plus a fifth option (ignoring them) that never actually works.
Drawing on Deuteronomy, Matthew, Colossians, the Psalms and 1 John, the episode looks at why self-awareness and clear goals help us avoid unnecessary failure, and why the mistakes that matter most (the ones scripture calls sin) need honest acknowledgement rather than denial. It closes with a reminder that forgiveness is real and available, without ever being an excuse to stop trying.
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>Mistakes generally fall into four categories: avoiding, making, fixing and learning from them, and ignoring a mistake is never a good fifth option.</li>
<li>Having a clear goal and a dose of self-awareness (Psalm 131 and Psalm 39) helps prevent unnecessary failure before it happens.</li>
<li>Confessing a mistake honestly, rather than denying it, opens the door to genuine forgiveness (1 John 1:8-2:2).</li>
<li>Jesus is described as an advocate and atonement for sin, meaning forgiveness is available, but it is never a licence to sin on purpose.</li>
</ul>
Reference Scriptures:
<ul>
<li>Deuteronomy 30:15-20</li>
<li>Matthew 7:7-14</li>
<li>Colossians 3:12-17</li>
<li>Psalm 131:1-2</li>
<li>Psalm 39:4</li>
<li>1 John 1:8-2:2</li>
<li>1 John 2:15</li>
</ul>
Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting <a href="https://podcastrevival.com">https://podcastrevival.com</a>&nbsp;
The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit <a href="https://therevivalfellowship.com">https://therevivalfellowship.com</a>&nbsp;
&copy; 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

"I don't think I should have been in there. I think I should have known better." A simple garage door repair goes wrong, sparking a look at the four ways we deal with mistakes: avoiding, making, fixing and learning from them. Drawing on Deuteronomy, Matthew, Colossians and 1 John, this episode explores why self-awareness helps us avoid unnecessary failure, why honesty matters more than denial, and why forgiveness is real but never an excuse to keep getting it wrong on purpose.

Fixing Our Mistakes - Pr Chris Jose

Title: Persisting in Prayer Through the Trial of Your Faith
Speaker: Pastor Peter Moore
Date: 7th May 2023
Location: Central Coast, Australia

Summary:

"He prayed seven times not because it didn't work the first time. He prayed seven times because he believed."

Elijah is one of the most dramatic figures in the Old Testament, but James holds him up as an example of something every believer can relate to: ordinary, persistent prayer. This episode takes a close look at 1 Kings 18, where Elijah prays seven times for rain before even a small cloud appears on the horizon. The lesson is not about spiritual superpowers. It is about staying in faith when nothing is visible yet.

A key question worth sitting with is this: what exactly is the trial of your faith? The answer is broader than most people expect. The trial of faith is not just the dark seasons or the crises. It is every part of life, from the first moment of new birth. Whether circumstances are painful, enticing, boring, or even going really well, the trial of faith is present and active.

Underneath all of this is a vital reminder about identity. Because of Christ, we are not the ones on trial. It is the faith of Jesus Christ living in us that is being proved, and his faith has already won. That truth reshapes how we pray, how we persist, and how we face whatever is in front of us right now.

Key Points:
The trial of your faith is not limited to hard times. It covers every part of life from the moment of new birth.
Elijah's seven prayers for rain show that persistence in prayer is not a sign of doubt. It is a sign of belief.
God's plan includes our prayer. Even when God has promised something, he invites us to pray it through.
The faith being tested is the faith of Jesus Christ living in us, and his faith has already overcome.
Our identity in Christ remains unchanged by circumstances. We are the righteousness of God in Jesus Christ.

Reference Scriptures:
James 5:16-18
1 Kings 17-18
1 Peter 1:6-7
Job 23:10
Galatians 2:20
Romans 8:16-17
Isaiah 55:11
Ephesians 2:6

Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting https://podcastrevival.com 

The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com 

© 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

Title: Persisting in Prayer Through the Trial of Your Faith Speaker: Pastor Peter Moore Date: 7th May 2023 Location: Central Coast, Australia
Summary:
"He prayed seven times not because it didn't work the first time. He prayed seven times because he believed."
Elijah is one of the most dramatic figures in the Old Testament, but James holds him up as an example of something every believer can relate to: ordinary, persistent prayer. This episode takes a close look at 1 Kings 18, where Elijah prays seven times for rain before even a small cloud appears on the horizon. The lesson is not about spiritual superpowers. It is about staying in faith when nothing is visible yet.
A key question worth sitting with is this: what exactly is the trial of your faith? The answer is broader than most people expect. The trial of faith is not just the dark seasons or the crises. It is every part of life, from the first moment of new birth. Whether circumstances are painful, enticing, boring, or even going really well, the trial of faith is present and active.
Underneath all of this is a vital reminder about identity. Because of Christ, we are not the ones on trial. It is the faith of Jesus Christ living in us that is being proved, and his faith has already won. That truth reshapes how we pray, how we persist, and how we face whatever is in front of us right now.
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>The trial of your faith is not limited to hard times. It covers every part of life from the moment of new birth.</li>
<li>Elijah's seven prayers for rain show that persistence in prayer is not a sign of doubt. It is a sign of belief.</li>
<li>God's plan includes our prayer. Even when God has promised something, he invites us to pray it through.</li>
<li>The faith being tested is the faith of Jesus Christ living in us, and his faith has already overcome.</li>
<li>Our identity in Christ remains unchanged by circumstances. We are the righteousness of God in Jesus Christ.</li>
</ul>
Reference Scriptures:
<ul>
<li>James 5:16-18</li>
<li>1 Kings 17-18</li>
<li>1 Peter 1:6-7</li>
<li>Job 23:10</li>
<li>Galatians 2:20</li>
<li>Romans 8:16-17</li>
<li>Isaiah 55:11</li>
<li>Ephesians 2:6</li>
</ul>
Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting <a href="https://podcastrevival.com">https://podcastrevival.com</a>&nbsp;
The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit <a href="https://therevivalfellowship.com">https://therevivalfellowship.com</a>&nbsp;
&copy; 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

"He prayed seven times not because it didn't work the first time. He prayed seven times because he believed." Using Elijah's persistent prayer for rain in 1 Kings 18, this episode explores what it really means to keep praying when nothing is visible yet. The trial of faith is not just for hard seasons. It is life itself. And the faith being tested is not ours alone, but the faith of Jesus Christ living in us, and that faith has already won.

Persisting in Prayer Through the Trial of Your Faith - Pr Peter Moore

Title: What It Really Means to Wait on the Lord
Speaker: Pastor Jeremy Archer
Date: 12th April 2026
Location: Bristol, UK

Summary:
Waiting on the Lord is not standing still. It is standing firm. That distinction sits at the heart of this episode, which takes one of the most quoted verses in scripture and roots it back in the ground it came from.

Isaiah 40:31 is familiar to most people who have spent time in the Bible. But familiarity can strip a verse of its weight. The people who first heard those words were Jewish exiles in Babylon, thirty-five years into what would become a seventy-year captivity. They had lost their king, their temple, their language, their culture, and their homeland. They were exhausted, displaced, and mocked. When Isaiah wrote that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, he was not writing an inspirational caption. He was writing to people in the middle of a crisis with no visible end.

The Hebrew word translated "wait" in this passage is qava, and it carries none of the passivity the English word suggests. The picture behind it is a rope pulled taut in a tug of war, an archer drawing a bowstring, a runner braced on starting blocks. The episode also looks at how Jesus opened his public ministry in Luke 4 by reading from Isaiah, applying the same captivity scriptures to a new generation living under Roman rule. That connection shows how these words keep speaking across centuries to people in remarkably similar circumstances.

Key Points:
Reading scripture without knowing its context risks turning the Bible into a collection of slogans or proof texts
The Hebrew word qava, translated "wait" in Isaiah 40:31, means active, tensed readiness, not passive inactivity
Isaiah 40 was written to Jewish exiles thirty-five years into a seventy-year Babylonian captivity, a people stripped of everything familiar
That exile forced Jewish people to develop a portable, personal faith, one no longer grounded in the temple but carried individually
Jesus opened his public ministry by reading from Isaiah 61 to Jews under Roman rule, showing how captivity scriptures keep speaking to new generations in similar circumstances
Waiting on the Lord means standing firm under pressure and serving faithfully while trusting God to complete what he has already started

Reference Scriptures:
Isaiah 40:27-31
Psalm 130:5
Isaiah 61:1-3
Luke 4:14-20
Haggai 2
Ezra 3
Micah 6:8
Habakkuk 3:17-18
Matthew 23:37
Hebrews 10:10

Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting https://podcastrevival.com 

The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com 

© 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

Title: What It Really Means to Wait on the Lord Speaker: Pastor Jeremy Archer Date: 12th April 2026 Location: Bristol, UK
Summary: Waiting on the Lord is not standing still. It is standing firm. That distinction sits at the heart of this episode, which takes one of the most quoted verses in scripture and roots it back in the ground it came from.
Isaiah 40:31 is familiar to most people who have spent time in the Bible. But familiarity can strip a verse of its weight. The people who first heard those words were Jewish exiles in Babylon, thirty-five years into what would become a seventy-year captivity. They had lost their king, their temple, their language, their culture, and their homeland. They were exhausted, displaced, and mocked. When Isaiah wrote that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, he was not writing an inspirational caption. He was writing to people in the middle of a crisis with no visible end.
The Hebrew word translated "wait" in this passage is qava, and it carries none of the passivity the English word suggests. The picture behind it is a rope pulled taut in a tug of war, an archer drawing a bowstring, a runner braced on starting blocks. The episode also looks at how Jesus opened his public ministry in Luke 4 by reading from Isaiah, applying the same captivity scriptures to a new generation living under Roman rule. That connection shows how these words keep speaking across centuries to people in remarkably similar circumstances.
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>Reading scripture without knowing its context risks turning the Bible into a collection of slogans or proof texts</li>
<li>The Hebrew word qava, translated "wait" in Isaiah 40:31, means active, tensed readiness, not passive inactivity</li>
<li>Isaiah 40 was written to Jewish exiles thirty-five years into a seventy-year Babylonian captivity, a people stripped of everything familiar</li>
<li>That exile forced Jewish people to develop a portable, personal faith, one no longer grounded in the temple but carried individually</li>
<li>Jesus opened his public ministry by reading from Isaiah 61 to Jews under Roman rule, showing how captivity scriptures keep speaking to new generations in similar circumstances</li>
<li>Waiting on the Lord means standing firm under pressure and serving faithfully while trusting God to complete what he has already started</li>
</ul>
Reference Scriptures:
<ul>
<li>Isaiah 40:27-31</li>
<li>Psalm 130:5</li>
<li>Isaiah 61:1-3</li>
<li>Luke 4:14-20</li>
<li>Haggai 2</li>
<li>Ezra 3</li>
<li>Micah 6:8</li>
<li>Habakkuk 3:17-18</li>
<li>Matthew 23:37</li>
<li>Hebrews 10:10</li>
</ul>
Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting <a href="https://podcastrevival.com">https://podcastrevival.com</a>&nbsp;
The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit <a href="https://therevivalfellowship.com">https://therevivalfellowship.com</a>&nbsp;
&copy; 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

Waiting on the Lord is not standing still. It is standing firm. This episode takes a close look at Isaiah 40:31, one of the most quoted scriptures in the Bible, and unpacks what the Hebrew word for wait actually means and who it was written for. The original audience were Jewish exiles in Babylon, thirty-five years into a seventy-year captivity, with everything stripped away. The episode then traces how Jesus used Isaiah's captivity scriptures to speak to a new generation under Roman rule, and why that context still speaks today.

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