Sermons on Coming Revival:

Breakthrough And Breakout

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 14, 2005

The transformation of Peter by the power of the Holy Spirit

BREAKTHROUGH AND BREAKOUT ACTS 5: 12~ 42 1. The Transformation of Peter. The real breakthrough in this chapter is the complete transformation of Pete. We are probably all familiar with the legendary outspoken, put your foot in it Peter. 2. How did Peter become fearless in the face of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42, John 12:1-8

Revival Today? Yes, Its Possible

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

We should be having greater revivals today than at any time in history. Why? Acts 2;17-18

REVIVAL TODAY? YES, ITS POSSIBLE ARE THE DAYS OF GREAT REVIVALS OVER WITH? ARE SERVICES WHERE WAVES OF GOD’S GLORY PASSING THROUGH THE HOUSE OF GOD OVER? I STILL BELIEVE WE ARE SERVING A GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE. IN FACT WE OUGHT TO BE HAVING GREATER REVIVALS TODAY THAN WE’VE EVER HAD. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, But Helps To Bring Out God's Best In Us And Teaches Us To Love What Is Difficult

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult Rom. 8:26-28

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult - Rom. 8:26-28 Illustration:People need people. Laurie was about three when one night she requested my aid in getting undressed. I was downstairs and she was upstairs, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Writing Acts Chapter 29, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

pt. 2--The Substance, Source, and Scope of God’s Plan for the Church!

Writing Acts Chapter 29, pt. 2 “The Power” Acts 1:4-8 v. 8 is the key verse in the entire book of Acts…to understand this verse is to understand the entire book…and the key words in this book are found in it: power/witness You see it all thru the book, God’s power/people witnessing thru it. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Have A Dream!

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2006

I want to talk to you about dreams! Specifically, the dream that God has given me for this youth ministry. This morning, when I woke up Caleb to get him ready for school, he mumbled, “Can I just finish my dream?” We all want to finish our dreams.

I HAVE A DREAM! (VISION 2006-2007) OPENING: Tonight I want to talk to you about dreams! Specifically, the dream that God has given me for this youth ministry. This morning, when I went to wake up my son Caleb to get him ready for school, he mumbled, “Can I just finish my dream?” We all want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: *other

Fire From Above

Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2006

We need the Fire of the Holy Ghost to fall on us once again, consuming us for the glory of God

Fire from Above Sunday, October 29, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May We need the fire this morning. It’s getting colder outside, but I’m not concerned about the cold air; I’m concerned about the cold spirit and the cold heart in the church. I know that the church, in general, at least those with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Spirit Buoy Our Attitude

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened

Let the Spirit Buoy Our Attitude (Ephesians 1:18-1:21) "God is the lifter of our head. For You Oh God are a shield for me. The glory and the lifter of my head." Illustration:Kemmons Wilson, founder of an international motel chain, quoted some advice for planting a "garden" that would enhance our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Solutions For Depression

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2004

Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves tho

Spiritual Solutions for Depression Quote: Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. Tim Hansel Psalm 34:18 Illustration: Many are suffering from emotional stress that often times leads to depression. Jim Varney who played Earnest T ("know what I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirteen Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Resolve Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has reveal

Thirteen Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Resolve Conflicts (I Cor. 2:1-16) Illustration: Many years ago a speech research unit at Kenyon College conducted a test in cooperation with the US Navy. The purpose was to discover how the tone quality of the voice affected sailors when they were given orders. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Greater Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit gives you the authority to be lifted from your sorrow, depression or feelings of hopelessness. Paul prays, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Hol

Where Can We Find Greater Authority? Ills. [Everyone] born of God overcomes the world. --1 John 5:4 Most celebrations of national independence mark the day of final victory in the struggle for freedom. Perhaps it’s a mark of our American brashness that we celebrate the adoption of our ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Develop Great Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The man went into the restaurant and said, “Do you serve crabs here?” And the waiter said, “Why, yes sir, we serve anybody here.” Twelve principles for enhancing our attitudes.

Let the Spirit of God Enrich Your Outlook (Eph. 1:15-20) Story: Crabs The man went into the restaurant and said, “Do you serve crabs here?” And the waiter said, “Why, yes sir, we serve anybody here.” The Bell, the Clapper, and the Cord: Wit and Witticism, (Baltimore: National Federation of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Holy Spirit And Church Revitalization Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 12, 2002

Church Growth is the Supernatual Work of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit and Church Revitalization Dr. Ray W. Ellis The work of the Holy Spirit is vital to the revitalization of a local church. The entire process of revitalization is based on seeking spiritual health prayer and the energizing work of the Holy Spirit. Without the presence of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Comes A Time

Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Dec 12, 2004

Life is time, time is life...

COMES A TIME “The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favour to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.” Eccl 9:11 Time is Life and Life is Time “The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Coming Trumpet

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 26, 2002

Hearing about the Columbine High School ordeal. The teacher that was shot and died could have actually lived. But what happened was that the police were unprepared. The story goes that the police, “Were sitting around waiting for something to do. They

The Coming Trumpet – Being Preparedd April 22, 2001 Ill: Hearing about the Columbine High School ordeal. The teacher that was shot and died could have actually lived. But what happened was that the police were unprepared. The story goes that the police, “Were sitting around waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come To The Table

Contributed by Terry Kennedy on May 25, 2001

A message on the service of communion.

“Come To the Table” This morning as a body that is united in and through Jesus Christ we have the privilege of coming to the table to partake in the Lord’s Supper, the ordinance of communion. But before we follow Christ’s command in partaking, I would like address ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible