Sermons on Inner Revival:

The Point Of Our Message Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2022

Why have a Revival? In John 3, Jesus explains what He is looking for in the lives of people that come to Him.

A father related how one of his son’s favorite games was “hide and seek” – and his son always hid. The game always went the same: Dad always counted to 100 by 5’s and then he’d shout “Here comes Daddy to find you Tommy.” Then Tommy would always hide in the same room and the same spot – but of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

Overcoming spiritual dryness is not just about a one-time revival but about maintaining a lifestyle of spiritual freshness and overflow.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 5) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 44:3 "For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants." Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 37:1-10 Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Hosea 6:1-3, Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Can Live Again PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

Explores God's power to restore and revive, using Ezekiel's vision of dry bones as a metaphor for spiritual renewal and resurrection.

Good morning, beloved! What a joy it is to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we have shared so many moments of faith, hope, and love. Today, we find ourselves at the precipice of a new understanding, a new revelation. We stand together on the threshold of a profound message that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Topics: Speak God's Word, Your Situation

God Commands Material And Workmanship Of His Dwelling Place With Israel Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 8, 2003

We will go over the inner, outer, and covering of the Tabernacle that God sets up with HIS separate nation, under HIS soverign leadership. Walk with us today as Moses gets the commands for this dwelling place.

God commands Material and Workmanship of HIS Dwelling place with Israel Material and Workmanship--Inner Material and Workmanship--Inner Material and Workmanship—Cover DBF Sunday Sermon, February 9, 2003, Exodus 26:1-14 God has created such an intricate design when HE created our bodies. We are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Boulevard Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2008

The Biblical word "peace" [Greek ~ Irene] signifies far more than merely the absence of war. It carries the idea of completeness and wholeness. It conveys a sense of inner-satisfaction and fulfillment. It communicates the idea of contentment and serenity.

Opening illustration: A four-year-old and a six-year-old presented their mom with a houseplant. They had used their own money to buy it and she was thrilled. The older of them said with a sad face, "There was a bouquet at the flower shop that we wanted to give you. It was real pretty but it was too ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tests Of Real Religion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009

Receptivity to the Word & responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender in obedience to & constant practice of the Word. For inner spiritual devotion to Christ as Lord will be demonstrated by me

JAMES 1:26-27 THE TESTS OF REAL RELIGION We have been studying about being receptive to the Word and responsive to its teachings. Receptivity to the Word and responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender to obedience and constant ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Queen Esther Sermon V: Courageous Act Of Risking One's Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength act in good faith in their dealings with everyone concerned about a bad situation, but doing the right thing can be risky and may require summoning courage to rise with danger.

ESTHER: COURAGEOUS ACT OF RISKING HER LIFE “Heavy, heavy hangs over thy head. What shall the owner do to redeem the forfeit?” Did you ever play a game of “forfeits” in which participants put personal belongings in a pile, a designated “judge” would ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Letters To Leaders- Character Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 6, 2019

Leaders must be aware of how they live life. Conduct, ethics, habits, actions all reflect the inner life we have with God. Our ethics show us what our theology is.

INTRODUCTION • MOVIE CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Letters to Leaders series, we will delve into a subject that is important for all of us to consider. • When we dig into our text today, it will appear that we are talking about one thing, when we are actually talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023

Psalm 42:5 encourages us to reflect on our inner struggles and, like the psalmist, choose to put our hope in God. In Him, we find an unshakable anchor, a source of unwavering hope

"Hope in God's Faithfulness" Introduction: Greetings, dear congregation. Today, we turn our hearts to Psalm 42:5 in the New Living Translation, which provides a message of hope and trust in the midst of life's trials. Point 1: The Cry of the Soul Scripture: Psalm 42:5a (NLT) - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5, Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 66:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Religion Without Reality Series

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014

Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Awaken Conscience Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 10, 2011

The sin nature that remains within the believer & wants to express itself in his beliefs, thoughts, and actions. There is an internal conflict in the area of sanctification that every believer faces. This inner conflict is intensified for those who seek

ROMANS 7: 7-14 THE AWAKEN CONSCIENCE A believer is to understand that his identification with Jesus Christ means that he has died to sin (6:2) and then he is to reckon or take hold of (appropriate) that as true (6:11) in his daily life. For there is a force within him will need to be deal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Use Of Means Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The Old Testament saint could gain the same inner insurance and leading of God as those in the New Testament. The only difference being that God used different means. The New Testament saint is guided by the Holy Spirit, but the Old Testament saint is guided by wisdom.

Unlike many chapters of the Proverbs, chapter 2 is a complete unity. It is a chain of reasoning that follows a consistent pattern from start to finish. We have considered the foundation and several of the stories built on it, and now we have arrived at the top where we see the practical goal ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:10-14

"Spirit-Filled Life And Relationships"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on May 13, 2012

This morning we are going to look at being filled or being controlled by the Holy Spirit. * Every born-again believer has the Holy Spirit. * The moment you were saved you the Holy Spirit baptized you into the Body of Christ. * The Holy Spirit als

Cornerstone Church May 13, 2012 “SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS” Ephesians 5:18-21 “Two things are essential for you to enjoy any car that you buy. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Heart Of Religion

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 19, 2021

Religious traditions and rules can be harmful, or they can provide a framework for a heart transformed. The heart is transformed by the Holy Spirit.

THE HEART OF RELIGION—Mark 7:1-23 If you would ask 100 people, maybe on a street corner of a university or in your neighborhood, “What do you think about religion?” What would you hear? Some people would politely say, “It’s not bad to be religious, if you are into that.” Some might be glad to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Ezekiel 11:19-20, John 7:38-39, Proverbs 4:23, Ezekiel 36:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Peacemakers?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 23, 2022

Peacemakers are called the Sons of God because they have been given new hearts through the work of grace to reflect the peace of Christ to a hurting world, for those who bring the message of God’s peace to the world are "peacemakers," and Jesus calls them "The Children of God."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 5: 9) "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God” (Proverbs 12:20) "Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Romans 12:14-19, Matthew 5:11-12, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 19:14, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:1-2, Proverbs 12:20, Hebrews 12:14, Romans 12:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal