Charles Finney and Momentary Excitement

Summary

The sermon discusses Charles Finney's belief in postmillennialism, quoting Isaiah about the earth being covered with the knowledge of God. Finney stressed the need for revivalistic excitement to usher in the millennium but paradoxically warned that prolonged excitement would lead to breakdown. The practical takeaway is that the church's continued pursuit of novelty and excitement over 150 years mirrors Finney's ignored warning, potentially leading to its own decay rather than spiritual triumph.