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.

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.

"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: 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: 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.

What It Really Means to Wait on the Lord - Pr Jeremy Archer

Title: Better Things Concerning You
Speaker: Pastor Colin Tan
Date: 7th June 2026
Location: Singapore, Singapore

Summary:
"We are confident of better things concerning you" — that phrase from Hebrews 6:9 sets the tone for this episode, which takes a direct look at what it actually means to grow up spiritually. The episode opens in Hebrews 6, where Paul urges believers to move beyond the basics of salvation and press toward maturity. The point is not about performing better, but about developing a faith that is genuine, active, and oriented toward others rather than self.

Three vivid examples from Scripture bring this to life. David facing Goliath shows what it looks like to act from real faith when everyone around you is paralysed by fear and unbelief. David's response to Absalom's rebellion demonstrates something harder still: trusting God completely when betrayal comes from your own family, and choosing not to take revenge when you easily could. These are not feel-good stories. They are practical pictures of what it looks like to lead rather than bleed, and to see the bigger picture when others have lost the plot.

The episode closes by working through James 3 and Proverbs 26-27, with a sharp look at how the tongue reveals the condition of the heart. It also draws on Acts 15 and 16 to show how Paul knew which battles were worth fighting and which ones to let go. Maturity is not about being right in every argument. It is about caring enough for people to speak the truth, keep your eyes on what really matters, and trust God with the rest.

Key Points:
Salvation is the foundation, not the finish line. God calls every believer to press on toward genuine spiritual maturity
Real faith is visible in how you live and respond, not just in what you say you believe
Spiritual maturity means seeing the bigger picture, choosing the right battles, and not letting emotions or offences cloud your vision
The heart is revealed by the tongue. Flattery and manipulation are signs of spiritual immaturity, while honest and caring speech reflects a heart aligned with God
Trusting God with outcomes, even painful ones, is central to the kind of faith David demonstrated throughout his life

Reference Scriptures:
Hebrews 6:1-12
1 Samuel 17:28-29, 33 (David and Goliath)
2 Samuel 15:25-26 (David trusts God during Absalom's rebellion)
2 Samuel 16:5-9 (Shimei curses David)
2 Samuel 19:9-13 (David's return to Jerusalem)
Joshua 5:13-15 (commander of the Lord's army)
James 2:18 (faith shown by works)
James 3:5-6 (the tongue as fire)
Proverbs 26:23-28 (flattery and deceit)
Proverbs 27:5-6 (open rebuke)
Acts 15:7-12 (Jerusalem Council)
Acts 16:1-5 (Paul and Timothy)
2 Corinthians 5:12-14 (the love of Christ compels us)

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: Better Things Concerning You Speaker: Pastor Colin Tan Date: 7th June 2026 Location: Singapore, Singapore
Summary: "We are confident of better things concerning you" &mdash; that phrase from Hebrews 6:9 sets the tone for this episode, which takes a direct look at what it actually means to grow up spiritually. The episode opens in Hebrews 6, where Paul urges believers to move beyond the basics of salvation and press toward maturity. The point is not about performing better, but about developing a faith that is genuine, active, and oriented toward others rather than self.
Three vivid examples from Scripture bring this to life. David facing Goliath shows what it looks like to act from real faith when everyone around you is paralysed by fear and unbelief. David's response to Absalom's rebellion demonstrates something harder still: trusting God completely when betrayal comes from your own family, and choosing not to take revenge when you easily could. These are not feel-good stories. They are practical pictures of what it looks like to lead rather than bleed, and to see the bigger picture when others have lost the plot.
The episode closes by working through James 3 and Proverbs 26-27, with a sharp look at how the tongue reveals the condition of the heart. It also draws on Acts 15 and 16 to show how Paul knew which battles were worth fighting and which ones to let go. Maturity is not about being right in every argument. It is about caring enough for people to speak the truth, keep your eyes on what really matters, and trust God with the rest.
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>Salvation is the foundation, not the finish line. God calls every believer to press on toward genuine spiritual maturity</li>
<li>Real faith is visible in how you live and respond, not just in what you say you believe</li>
<li>Spiritual maturity means seeing the bigger picture, choosing the right battles, and not letting emotions or offences cloud your vision</li>
<li>The heart is revealed by the tongue. Flattery and manipulation are signs of spiritual immaturity, while honest and caring speech reflects a heart aligned with God</li>
<li>Trusting God with outcomes, even painful ones, is central to the kind of faith David demonstrated throughout his life</li>
</ul>
Reference Scriptures:
<ul>
<li>Hebrews 6:1-12</li>
<li>1 Samuel 17:28-29, 33 (David and Goliath)</li>
<li>2 Samuel 15:25-26 (David trusts God during Absalom's rebellion)</li>
<li>2 Samuel 16:5-9 (Shimei curses David)</li>
<li>2 Samuel 19:9-13 (David's return to Jerusalem)</li>
<li>Joshua 5:13-15 (commander of the Lord's army)</li>
<li>James 2:18 (faith shown by works)</li>
<li>James 3:5-6 (the tongue as fire)</li>
<li>Proverbs 26:23-28 (flattery and deceit)</li>
<li>Proverbs 27:5-6 (open rebuke)</li>
<li>Acts 15:7-12 (Jerusalem Council)</li>
<li>Acts 16:1-5 (Paul and Timothy)</li>
<li>2 Corinthians 5:12-14 (the love of Christ compels us)</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.

"We are confident of better things concerning you" is God's expectation for every believer. This episode digs into Hebrews 6 and follows three key examples from David's life to show what genuine spiritual maturity looks like in practice. From facing Goliath to trusting God through family betrayal, the message is clear: salvation is the starting point, not the destination. It also covers the tongue, the heart, and the wisdom to know which battles are worth fighting.

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