When God Breaks Through: Sermons on Revival by Vance Havner (Paperback)

~ (Author), Dennis J. Hester (Editor)
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"Vance Havner used the Word of God like a sword. You pick any one of his books and you could sense the presence and power of the Holy Spirit leaping off those pages." —Billy Graham

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“Vance Havner used the Word of God like a sword. You pick any one of his books and you could sense the presence and power of the Holy Spirit leaping off those pages.” —Billy Graham

Licensed to preach at the age of twelve and ordained at fifteen, Havner spent a lifetime calling people to repentance. A popular revivalist known for his homespun storytelling and memorable wordplay, Havner boldly proclaimed the Word of God for seventy-three years.

The author of more than thirty books, Havner’s sermons are favorites among pastors who find his style refreshing, his quotes memorable, and his message convincing.  In this collection of ten revival sermons, Havner’s hard-hitting words proclaim the biblical message of heaven, hell, sin, repentance, sacrifice, holiness, prayer, and the lordship of Christ—themes that resonate with as much relevance today as when Havner first preached them.

“Vance Havner . . . is imitated, but he will never be duplicated. I rejoice that we have his ministry available to a new generation that is seeking something more than ‘the average Christian life.’”

—Warren W. Wiersbe

“Havner was a prophet of righteousness and revival. . . . It is encouraging that some of these flaming messages are now available for a modern generation that has never seen true revival.”

—Stephen F. Olford
Founder and Chairman of Olford Ministries

Dennis Hester has compiled and edited four books on Vance Havner. He works as a church consultant, workshop leader, conference speaker, and writer. He and his family live in Shelby, North Carolina.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional (September 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825428734
• ISBN-13: 978-0825428739
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #341,632 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sermons from a 20th century prophet, September 11, 2003

By	Michael Catt "puckett fan" (Albany, GA. USA) - See all my reviews

There was no one like Vance Havner. His preaching style was unique, powerful and pointed. He was a master at turning a phrase, using humor to set up a point and then driving the point home like a sharp two edged sword.
Every Christian should read Vance Havner. His sermons are as fresh today as the day when they were written. Dennis Hester has done the Christian community and the church a favor by working to get these sermons in print.
If you love A.W. Tozer, you'll love Vance Havner. He was one of God's gift to the church in the 20th century. His ministry and his preaching needs to be heard in the 21st century. I hope this is the first in a series of books of sermons because Havner had much to say - more than can be contained in one single book.
Michael Catt

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When God Breaks through, March 11, 2007

By	William A. Windle III "superbat" (greencastle,pa usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Excellent book. It was written in typical Vance Havner style,calling men back to God in repentance, and living the Christian life afterwards. Alot like his book, Just A Preacher, down home and writing as though he's talking with people personally. Too bad there aren't more writers like him today, they are needed in this day of entertainment and nonsense pervading the "modern Church". GOOD BOOK.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, July 1, 2007

By	Franklin L. Kirksey "Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey" (Spanish Fort, AL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a very young man I was first introduced to Vance Havner through the pages of his writings and then in person at a revival meeting.
The late Vance Havner was an original marked by his quick wit, quotable wisdom, and quiet winsomeness.
Dennis J. Hester has graciously introduced the ministry of this man of God to this generation in the pages of When God Breaks Through.