Sermon Central
-
Revival
Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 16, 2021 (message contributor)
- 1
- 2
- Next
-
1. Abel's Revival
Contributed on Aug 16, 2021
How is Abel's life the first revival after the tragedy in the Garden?
Revival means to bring back to life. Spiritually, it means to move from being dead in trespasses and sins to life in Christ. How is Abel's life the first revival after the tragedy in the Garden? Abel’s parents had failed terribly in the garden, inflicting a curse upon all humanity, but they ...read more
-
2. Seth's And Enoch's Revivals
Contributed on Aug 17, 2021
Can a revival of interest in God and prayer come about spontaneously? Can we walk with God? Let's look at Seth's and Enoch's revivals in Genesis 4 and 5.
Can a revival of interest in God and prayer come about spontaneously? Can we walk with God? Let's look at Seth's and Enoch's revivals in Genesis 4 and 5. 1) Seth's Revival Did Seth lead this revival, or was it a spontaneous act from among the people? “Seth also had a son, and he ...read more
-
3. Abraham's Revival
Contributed on Aug 19, 2021
Abraham’s faith is a model for Christians, because we are his successors by faith (Galatians 3:29). Revival of our faith is modeled after his life (Genesis 12-25).
Abraham’s faith is a model for Christians, because we are his successors by faith (Galatians 3:29). Revival of our faith is modeled after his life (Genesis 12-25). Traditional history tells us that Abram’s father Terah, was a high priest for Nimrod and made idols. History tells that Noah and Shem ...read more
-
4. Noah's Revival
Contributed on Aug 18, 2021
If the whole world denied God, would you remain faithful? Let's look at Noah's answer to this question in Genesis 7.
If the whole world denied God, would you remain faithful? Let's look at Noah's answer to this question in Genesis 7. Noah’s responsive hearers were only the members of his own family. Revival elsewhere was refused, because people just did not want to listen. Was “a preacher of ...read more
-
5. Isaac's Revival
Contributed on Aug 20, 2021
What was Isaac’s attitude towards his father Abraham, who had planned to obey God’s command to sacrifice his son?
What was Isaac’s attitude towards his father Abraham, who had planned to obey God’s command to sacrifice his son? A generational revival continued in Isaac. A son of promise, Isaac was born and circumcised. Generational revival often brings new tests of faith. Revival that lasted another ...read more
-
6. Jacob's Family Revival
Contributed on Aug 22, 2021
How did revival come to a third generation of believers and what can we learn from it?
How did revival come to a third generation of believers and what can we learn from it? Jacob’s family had wandered far from God’s ideal, yet God had not given up on them. Family troubles are a common theme, but they are made worse by multiple wives and the competition between them and their ...read more
-
7. Moses' Revival
Contributed on Aug 23, 2021
How did a spoiled rich kid, raised in a royal palace, decide to choose the people of God over high position and worldly riches? Let's look at how God used Moses to provide revival to an enslaved people.
How did a spoiled rich kid, raised in a royal palace, decide to choose the people of God over high position and worldly riches? Let's look at how God used Moses to provide revival to an enslaved people. From the burning bush to being refused entry into the land of promise, Moses led one of the ...read more
-
8. Joshua's Revival
Contributed on Aug 24, 2021
Can a man sometimes only be ready to lead a revival in his old age, after a lifetime of faithful service?
Can a man sometimes only be ready to lead a revival in his old age, after a lifetime of faithful service? If God’s kingdom were a democracy, ten of twelve spies would have voted not to enter the promised land. Only Joshua and Caleb from that whole generation gave a testimony of faith and would be ...read more
-
9. Othniel, Ehud And Shamgar's Revivals
Contributed on Aug 25, 2021
Does revival come in cycles of sin and repentance? Let's look at three revivals under Othniel, Ehud and Shamgar in Judges 3.
Does revival come in cycles of sin and repentance? Othniel was Caleb’s younger brother, and the first of Israel’s judges. The history of the judges describes a cycle of apostasy, punishment and revival. Judge Othniel reveals a familiar story, “...the children of Israel did evil … the anger of the ...read more
-
10. Revivals Under Deborah And Gideon
Contributed on Aug 26, 2021
What can we learn from a revival led by a woman of strong faith? How did Gideon’s leadership reveal that it is God who gives the victory?
What can we learn from a revival led by a woman of strong faith? How did Gideon’s leadership reveal that it is God who gives the victory? Deborah is the main character in this revival, simply because Barak would not engage the enemy without her. The story starts off with a familiar theme: Israel ...read more
-
11. Jotham, Tolah And Jephthah's Revivals
Contributed on Aug 27, 2021
Let's look at three stories of revival, a man who shouted God's word and ran, an obscure man from the hills, and a bandit turned to God.
Let's look at three stories of revival, a man who shouted God's word and ran, an obscure man from the hills, and a bandit turned to God. 1) Jotham Can Jotham’s story help us understand how revival returned in just one generation? Abimelech was Gideon’s son by a slave woman from Shechem. ...read more
-
12. Where Does Revival Begin?
Contributed on Aug 29, 2021
Where does revival begin? Purpose: Let’s understand that revival begins on the inside. Plan: Let’s discuss revival in Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.
Prelude Where does revival begin? Purpose: Let’s understand that revival begins on the inside. Plan: Let’s discuss revival in Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Traditions without Heart (Mark 7:1-4) Mark 7:1 One day some Pharisees and teachers of religious law arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus. 2 They ...read more
-
13. Samson, Ruth And Samuel's Revivals
Contributed on Aug 29, 2021
What can we learn from the revivals that occurred under three very different individuals, Samson's deathbed revival, Ruth's conversion to Israel's God and Samuel's strong preaching?
What can we learn from the revivals that occurred under three very different individuals, Samson's deathbed revival, Ruth's conversion to Israel's God and Samuel's strong preaching? 1) Samson’s Revival Samson was another of God’s very imperfect leaders, yet his deathbed repentance ...read more
-
14. Revivals Of Elijah And Two Women
Contributed on Aug 30, 2021
What can we learn from God's concern for the prophet Elijah and two women?
What can we learn from God's concern for the prophet Elijah and two women? 1) Elijah’s Revival Persecuted pastors can take comfort in Elijah who suffered much for faithfully preaching the truth. Elijah went to meet Ahab who had tried to have him killed. Confronted, Ahab tried to accuse ...read more
-
15. Revivals Of A Meal, A Commander And A Lost Axe
Contributed on Aug 31, 2021
Is God concerned with even reviving physical things in our lives?
Is God concerned with even reviving physical things in our lives? 1) Revival of a Bad Meal Does God care enough that His faithful servants eat well, to revive an unacceptable meal? A convention of the prophets met with Elisha. Stew was requested for their meal. Was it wise to collect unknown ...read more
-
16. National Revival
Contributed on Sep 1, 2021
What does revival from spiritual death to life look like when it comes to a whole region or country?
What does revival from spiritual death to life look like when it comes to a whole region or country? 1) Aramean Revival Is God concerned that we treat our enemies well and so bring a revival of good relations? Can God revive even our enemies and thus bring peace? God gave Elisha inside visions ...read more
-
17. A Blessed Widow And Two Partial Revivals
Contributed on Sep 2, 2021
Let's look at a faithful widow and the lesson of two partial revivals.
Let's look at a faithful widow and the lesson of two partial revivals. 1) Another Widow's Revival Does God provide for the faithful widow? Elisha prophesied that a famine was coming and advised the woman whose son he had revived to go away for seven years until the famine was finished. ...read more
-
18. Hezekiah, Josiah And David
Contributed on Sep 3, 2021
What can we learn from revivals under Hezekiah, Josiah and David?
What can we learn from revivals under Hezekiah, Josiah and David? 1) Hezekiah's Revival Does Hezekiah’s ministry teach us how long a revival is probably going to last? Because "He did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight, just as his ancestor David had done" (2 Kings 18:3 NLT), ...read more
-
19. Revival And Failure
Contributed on Sep 6, 2021
Let's look at five examples of revival that began well, but failed.
Let's look at five examples of revival that began well, but failed. 1) Solomon's Revival and Failure Can a man begin with revival and end up back in the world? Solomon asked God for wisdom and knowledge, so God granted his wish and gave him incredible wealth as well (1 Kings 3). ...read more
-
20. Revival Under Ezra And Nehemiah
Contributed on Sep 8, 2021
Ezra and Nehemiah both took important roles in a revival of the Jews after their Babylonian captivity. What important lessons can we learn?
Ezra and Nehemiah both took important roles in a revival of the Jews after their Babylonian captivity. What important lessons can we learn? 1) Ezra’s Revival Is marrying within the faith an important decision if we want lifelong revival in our families? Revival among Jewish captives in Babylon ...read more
-
21. Revival In Politics, Church And Marriage
Contributed on Sep 8, 2021
Can revivals reach worldly politics as well as righteous people? How do lovers picture a revival? Let's look at Esther, Job and the Song of Songs.
Can revivals reach worldly politics as well as righteous people? How do lovers picture a revival? Let's look at Esther, Job and the Song of Songs. 1) Esther’s Revival Can God provide revival even through normal worldly politics? Esther, a Jew, became queen to Persian King Ahasuerus, but evil ...read more
-
22. Revivals Of Isaiah And Jeremiah
Contributed on Sep 9, 2021
Let's look at the oft criticized message of God's prophets and the blessing that prophets bring. Let's examine specifically Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Let's look at the oft criticized message of God's prophets and the blessing that prophets bring. Let's examine specifically Isaiah and Jeremiah. 1) Isaiah’s Revival Can trials and tribulations be forecasters of a soon-coming revival? Prophecies of judgment upon Judah and Jerusalem ...read more
-
23. Revival In Heaven's Kingdom
Contributed on Sep 12, 2021
Is the hope of revival in this world's governments or a heavenly kingdom? Let's look at prophecies of revival in Ezekiel and Daniel.
Is the hope of revival in this world's governments or a heavenly kingdom? Let's look at prophecies of revival in Ezekiel and Daniel. 1) Ezekiel’s Revival Is the hope of spiritual revival prophesied even in the Old Testament? Ezekiel wrote to a rebellious nation in captivity about a ...read more
-
24. Revivals Of Hosea, Joel And Amos
Contributed on Sep 13, 2021
Let's look at the revivals prophesied by Hosea, Joel and Amos.
Let's look at the revivals prophesied by Hosea, Joel and Amos. 1) Hoseah’s Revival How is repairing a broken marriage like a spiritual revival? How can God love an unfaithful nation and Jesus love such a sinful Church? Hosea’s story of adultery, divorce and remarriage is heartwarming. ...read more
-
25. Revivals Of Obadiah, Jonah And Micah
Contributed on Sep 13, 2021
Let's look at revival after abuse, revival of our enemies, and rebirth of a nation.
Let's look at revival after abuse, revival of our enemies, and rebirth of a nation. 1) Obadiah’s Revival Is revival also about restoring what was lost? Obadiah is about those who mistreat a brother, and God’s blessing on His people who dwell faithfully in spiritual Zion. Is the following a ...read more
-
26. Revivals Under Nahum, Habakkuk And Zephaniah
Contributed on Sep 14, 2021
Can what our enemies destroyed be restored? Can a discouraged preacher be revived in spirit? Can darkness and gloom turn into rejoicing and singing? Let's look at revivals associated with Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah.
Can what our enemies destroyed be restored? Can a discouraged preacher be revived in spirit? Can darkness and gloom turn into rejoicing and singing? Let's look at revivals associated with Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah 1) Nahum’s Revival Can revival also restore what our enemies have ...read more
-
27. Revivals In Haggai, Zechariah And Malachi
Contributed on Sep 15, 2021
Are we rich and unenthusiastic, does the church's work need revival, can tired church leaders be revived in spirit? Let's look at some answers in Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi.
Are we rich and unenthusiastic, does the church's work need revival, can tired church leaders be revived in spirit? Let's look at some answers in Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. 1) Haggai’s Revival Can our enthusiasm be revived? Priorities are important to God who asks, “Why are you ...read more
-
28. Peter And Andrew's Revivals
Contributed on Sep 16, 2021
Eleven of the twelve apostles were revived in spirit. Let's begin a series examining first of all the revival experienced by Peter and Andrew.
Eleven of the twelve apostles were revived in spirit. Let's begin a series examining first of all the revival experienced by Peter and Andrew. 1) Simon Peter’s Revival Can a run-of-the-mill laborer experience revival and become a prominent church leader? Peter, an ordinary man, answered ...read more
-
29. Revival For The Sons Of Thunder
Contributed on Sep 18, 2021
The two sons of thunder, sons of Zebedee, were interesting apostles. How did revival change both of them?
The two sons of thunder, sons of Zebedee, were interesting apostles. How did revival change both of them? 1) James the Son of Zebedee’s Revival Can someone with impetuous and unwise passion be useful in God’s work? Notice what Matthew records, “And going on from there he saw two other brothers, ...read more
-
30. Revivals For Philip And Bartholomew
Contributed on Sep 21, 2021
How did Philip instantly recognize Jesus and what kind of revival did blunt Bartholomew experience?
How did Philip instantly recognize Jesus and what kind of revival did blunt Bartholomew experience? 1) Philip the Apostle’s Revival Can someone who knows the Bible well instantly recognize Jesus? Called with similar words to other disciples, “Follow Me” (John 1:43 NASB), Philip instantly ...read more