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Summer Revival 2026

Hungry For A Revival

Brother Randy Snow

41 mins
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Scripture References

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1 Samuel 1:1-18

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Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:

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And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.

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And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there.

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And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:

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But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb.

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And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.

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And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat.

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Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?

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So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD.

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And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.

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And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.

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And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.

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Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

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And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.

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And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.

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Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.

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Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.

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And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.

Summary: Hungry For A Revival

Overview

This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual hunger for revival and a deeper connection with God, using the Old Testament story of Hannah as a primary example. The speaker argues that true revival and God's power are unleashed when individuals and the church are not satisfied with their current spiritual state but actively seek more of God.

Key Points

  • Spiritual Hunger is Essential for Revival: Just as a physically hungry person eagerly consumes food, a spiritually hungry heart will readily receive God's power and blessings during revival.

  • Hannah's Example of Desperate Prayer: Hannah's deep sorrow and fervent prayer for a child, despite her husband's love and gifts, illustrate a profound need that drove her to seek God's intervention.

  • Overcoming Offense and Doubt: Hannah faced mockery from Peninnah and misunderstanding from Eli, but she refused to let these obstacles derail her pursuit of God's promise.

  • The Need for More of God: The speaker stresses that even when blessed, believers should not be content but should constantly desire a greater measure of God's presence and power in their lives.

  • Producing Fruit and Seeing Souls Saved: The purpose of salvation and church membership is not to be passive but to actively bear fruit by bringing others to Christ and seeing lives transformed.

  • Prayer as the Catalyst for Change: Hannah's prayer and the resulting birth of Samuel, a pivotal figure in Israel's history, highlight the transformative power of persistent prayer.

  • Revival is Available for the Hungry: The sermon concludes with a call to action, inviting those who are hungry for revival to come forward and seek God.

Scripture References

  • 1 Samuel chapter 1

Takeaways

  • Evaluate your spiritual hunger: Are you content with your current relationship with God, or do you have a deep, persistent desire for more?

  • Refuse to be discouraged by setbacks or misunderstandings: Like Hannah, press through challenges with faith, knowing God can still work in your life.

  • Actively seek opportunities to lead others to Christ and experience God's power in tangible ways.

  • Commit to prayer, especially during this revival, understanding its power to bring about significant change in your life, family, and church.

This summary is AI-generated and may not be fully accurate. Always review the original transcription for complete details.

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