Sermons on Barriers To Revival:

How Does Revival Begin?

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The church needs to know what revival looks like

I. What is revival? - What is the nature of revival? a. It is an act of mercy b. It is an act of grace c. It is a result of preparation d. It is for the purpose of bringing Holiness into the lives of God’s people II. How does revival come? a. In God’s own timing b. After His people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Revival, Personal Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 26, 2015

Gods plan for us is to be flames of fire, It's not enough to belong to a place where the fire burns (we must become flames of fire).

We talk a lot about the church and about the body of Christ (and we should) But I want to remind you that the church is a body made up of many members. Just as a body has many bones Just as a wall has many stones Just as an army is made up of many soldiers What is your point preacher? The point ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Revival We Need

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

Revival

Hosea 6:1-3 The Kind of Revival We Need I. REVIVAL COLLECTIVELY DESIRED "Come, and let us return unto the Lord" ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3, Hosea 6:4-5

Denomination: Holiness

National Revival That Began With The Butler

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2015

The Book of Nehemiah tells the amazing story of how a National Revival was ushered in through a Butler. A Butler is usually the bad guy in thrillers or a dull person, but here we have the most unusual Butler in history.

NATIONAL REVIVAL THAT BEGAN WITH THE BUTLER Neh. 1:1-2:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of people who need revival! 2. One lady, Vickie, called a lawyer’s office in the Yellow Pages. She made an appointment with their Family Law department. 3. "How can I help you, madam?" asks ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Real Prayer = Real Revival

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2008

If you could pray only one prayer what would you pray?

Real Prayer = Real Revival Text: Luke 18:1-8 If you could pray only one prayer what prayer would you pray? Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival In Ancient Judah And In America

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Oct 20, 2008

Judah’s revival under King Hezekiah teaches us how revival in America must begin.

Revival in the “City Set on a Hill” – Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI Charlie Brown and Linus. Charlie brown asks Linus "What would you do if you felt that nobody liked you?" Linus responds "Well Charlie Brown I guess I would take a real hard look at myself, ask if I am doing anything that turns people ...read more

“reviving The Bonfire”

Contributed by Karl Popke on May 28, 2010

The Fire of the Holy Spirit was never meant to go out, but to be fanned and rekindled in our hearts.

Reading - Acts 1: 8; 12 - 14; 2: 1-4 After this, Peter, full of the H.S., addressed crowd with gospel message. Reading - Acts 2: 37-38 and …. vs. 41 I. The Fire of H.S. Was Never Meant To Go Out. In one community -- the Village atheist was not a bad man. He just didn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Revival Through The Bible

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 1, 2010

God's word changes lives of those who desire it.

Intro: Can God’s Word bring real life change to people today? The Bible is the living Word of God (Heb. 4:12). It is infallible and has God Almighty as its Author. This book is called the “Word of life” and brings strong hope to those who believe it. Illus: In Genesis – ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Revival In History Is Imminent

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 12, 2009

Revival is not a Christian carnival that rolls into town if your lucky but a sustained and unhindered work of God resulting in true repentance transforming believers and saving the lost.

Revival The Greatest Revival in history is imminent. Give $20
 August 12, 1944 - the allies nearly surrounded the German 7th and 5th Panser armies during operation Cobra.
 General Omar Bradley described the situation stating, “This is an opportunity that comes to a commander not more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Things About Revival

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 28, 2009

I HEAR OF REVIVALS IN CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, CANADA, MISSOURI AND I WONDER WHY NOT HERE AND WHY NOT NOW.

LET ME PREACH ABOUT REVIVAL AGAIN. I HEAR OF REVIVALS IN CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, CANADA, MISSOURI AND I WONDER WHY NOT HERE AND WHY NOT NOW. I WANT TO SHARE THREE THINGS ABOUT REVIVAL THAT I FOUND IN GOD’S WORD 1. THE EVIL THAT PREVENTS REVIVAL IF GOD WANTS TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Revival’s Song

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 21, 2011

We can make the choice to sing a new song to God; and allow the joy of the Lord to transform our thoughts, and usher in a revival of the heart.

Did you hear cannons fire on Thursday morning? I have to tell ya, the two-fold pounding of the avalanche cannon awoke me from my sleeo. I laid there in bed and thought, No! We didn’t get snow last night. Sure enough, though, God dumped nine inches of fresh snow onto the mountains ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Have Personal Revival

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2011

One author wrote, “Samson strangled a lion; yet he could not strangle his own love. He burst the fetters of his foes; but not the cords of his own lusts. He burned the crops of others, and lost the fruit of his own virtue when burning with the flame kindl

How to Have Personal Revival Judges 16: 25-30 25 So it happened, when their hearts were merry, that they said, “Call for Samson, that he may perform for us.” So they called for Samson from the prison, and he performed for them. And they stationed him between the pillars. 26 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:25-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word Of God Revives Us Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 12, 2013

This section is structured by the powerful effects of God's Word. It revives the soul, imparts inner strength, guides into truth, & enlarges the heart. So our psalmist reveals his condition, then confesses that God's Word is the answer.

PSALM 119: 25-32 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE WORD OF GOD REVIVES US [2 Corinthians 12:1-10] This section is structured by the powerful effects of God's Word. It revives the soul (v. 25); it imparts inner strength (v. 28); it guides into truth (v. 30); and it enlarges the heart (v; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need Revival

Contributed by Terry Williams on Sep 15, 2013

As we look at the Church at Laodicea may we compare our lives with their characteristics to see if we need revival as individuals and as a Church.

September 15, 2013 Sunday Morning Sermon #2 Revival Boot Camp Why We Need Revival Revelation 3:14-22 Passage 14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the [k]Beginning of the creation of God, says this: 15 ‘I know your deeds, that you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Looks Like Turning

Contributed by Paul Robinson on May 17, 2023

Revival is far more simple than we often think, but that doesn't mean it's easy.

Turning is something we do every day. We turn to get out of bed, we turn to go in and out of rooms, we turn on the road, we turn to greet people. Turning is such a natural thing that we don’t even notice we are doing it. In Psalm 85, some conscious turning is taking place. God is turning from His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist