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“We are either facing the greatest apostasy in church history or we are facing the greatest revival in church history. And part of that depends on what we do running forward by faith in Jesus Christ.”
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Pastor Josh Howerton launches Lakepointe Church's 'Into the Breach' discipleship initiative, drawing from Isaiah 58:12's call to repair broken foundations and restore what has been lost. The message traces the biblical pattern of spiritual decline and renewal, connecting ancient Israel's drift from God to present-day cultural and generational challenges. Listeners are invited to seek God in prayer, identify where the enemy has gained ground in their own lives and communities, and commit to faithful action over the next two years.
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“We are either facing the greatest apostasy in church history or we are facing the greatest revival in church history. And part of that depends on what we do running forward by faith in Jesus Christ.”
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Unlock with your sermon →“Understanding the Truth Have you ever looked at your life, or the world around you, and thought, something got in here that wasn't supposed to?”
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Unlock with your sermon →“Isaiah 58 is one of the most socially and spiritually rich chapters in the Hebrew prophetic corpus. It challenges comfortable religion, demands genuine covenant faithfulness, and promises breathtaking restoration for those who respond.”
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Unlock with your sermon →“There's a moment in every battle when someone has to decide: do I run away from the breach, or do I run toward it? I believe we are living in that moment right now, and I believe God is calling us to run.”
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Unlock with your sermon →Standing in the breach means stepping into the gap for someone else, seeing a spiritual, physical, or relational need and moving toward it rather than backing away. It draws from Isaiah 58:12, where God calls his people to be 'repairers of the breach,' restoring what has been broken for future generations.
This sermon encourages starting with prayer, specifically asking God what he wants to do in your life and through your life. Spend dedicated time seeking him, listen for his response, and then simply do what he tells you. Commitment flows from prayer, not pressure or obligation.
Yes. While statistics show alarming trends, rising depression, loneliness, and church departure, recent data shows Bible sales up 41%, Christian music streams up 50%, and church attendance rising among young people for the first time in a generation, suggesting a potential revival if the church responds faithfully now.
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