Sermons on Seeking Revival:

Revival, God Let It Start With Me. Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Revival, God Let It Start With Me. Acts 8:1-8 I love to look back at church history. I especially love reading about those Great Revivals, where entire cities were turned upside down in the Name of Jesus! Some 200+ years ago a preacher named Charles Finney conducted Revivals in the North Eastern ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Did About Seeking Sinners Series

Contributed by John White on Oct 14, 2006

The story of Jesus seeking and saving a lowly sinner.

What Jesus Did About Seeking Sinners John 4:1-15 This particular incident in the Life of Christ has come to be accepted as the ultimate example of skillful soul winning. For those who desire to learn to be effective and fruitful soul winners, studying and understanding this true story is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting For Revival And Evangelism Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021

God pouring Himself on His people.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Come with fasting, weeping and mourning, don’t tear your clothing in grief, tear your hearts instead . . . then . . . I will pour out My Spirit upon all people” (Joel 2:12, 28, NLT). 2. Definition of revival: “God . . . pouring Himself on His people.” Revival verse: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:10, Joel 2:12, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Our Way Back

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 9, 2025

They’ll say that this verse cannot be applied to us today, but my response to that is, “Doesn’t the Bible tell us that everything that is recorded in the past was given to us today as an example?”

Finding Our Way Back 2 Chronicles 7:14 Our Sunday School lesson today covered 2 Chronicles 7:1-7, 11 which describes the conclusion of Solomon's dedication of the temple. Where after Solomon’s prayer of dedication, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and sacrifices. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Methodist

What Happens On Mission With God?[*]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2019

God yearns for His people to be on mission with Him. And when we are revived, we will enter into mission with Him. The study of the great revival during the early day of Hezekiah's reign serves as a model of what happens when we are on mission with God.

“On mission with God.” The phrase is often heard among evangelical Christians! Or if it isn’t heard, it should be heard. But, what does it mean for a Christian to be on mission with God? Were I to state that every Christian is expected to be on mission with God, each listener would no doubt ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want Survival Or Revival?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 7, 2016

In this troubled world, if we have ever felt like David (weary and exhausted), we can take his example from this Psalm and pray, meditate on God's works, and thirst after Him; and in turn God will lift us up and restore our souls. This is true revival!

Do you want Survival, or Revival? Psalm 143:1-12 If you have not noticed, TV has gotten quite “real” recently. There has been a boom of what they are calling “reality TV” shows. Each of the shows is unique and attempts to take the viewer into the lives of those on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival: Do You Want It?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

REVIVAL IS A CALL TO BE WELL!

REVIVAL: DO YOU WANT IT? JOHN 5: 1-15 OCTOBER 17, 2004 MT. WESLEY WESLEYAN CHURCH HIDENITE INTRODUCTION: TRAGIC DEATH OF KEN CAMINITI/ CHRISTOPHER REEVE THE SAME DAY, SUNDAY OCTOBER 10, 2004 41 AND 52 YEARS OF AGE RESPECTIVELY. TRANSITION THOUGHT: Both of these story teach us the reality of pain ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Don't You Need A Revival?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

Shows the need every Christian has for a Revival.

DON’T YOU NEED A REVIVAL? ACTS 19:18-20 January 31, 2001 (WED) PARKERSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH INTRODUCTION: QUESTION—IS EXPECTING THE FULL SUPPORT FOR A SERIES OF REVIVAL MEETINGS ENTIRELY TOO MUCH FOR MOST CHURCH MEMBERS? IS THE ATTITUDE OF MOST MEMBERS, I’LL TRY AND MAKE IT ONE SERVICE, BUT DON’T ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Revival: Do You Want It?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 24, 2004

IS A CALL TO BE WELL!

REVIVAL: DO YOU WANT IT? JOHN 5: 1-15 OCTOBER 17, 2004 MT. WESLEY WESLEYAN CHURCH HIDENITE INTRODUCTION: TRAGIC DEATH OF KEN CAMINITI/ CHRISTOPHER REEVE THE SAME DAY, SUNDAY OCTOBER 10, 2004 41 AND 52 YEARS OF AGE RESPECTIVELY. TRANSITION THOUGHT: Both of these story teach us the reality of pain ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes For Revival: Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 13, 2023

"Blessed are those who mourn." How does this beatitude instruct us to position ourselves for revival? Is there a mindset here necessary for operating in a revival?

Intro How do we posture ourselves to be used by God? What attitudes of heart invite the activity of the Holy Spirit in our lives? We find answers to these questions in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus began that sermon in Matthew 5 with the Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes he shares eight attitudes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 2 Corinthians 2:16, Isaiah 57:15, 1 Peter 5:6, 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 23:37, Romans 8:18-25, Romans 8:28-29, Luke 6:21-25, Romans 12:15, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Psalm 126:5-6, Ecclesiastes 7:1-3, Ecclesiastes 3:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Renewed Hunger For God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

God desires that His children remain hungry for His presence. The more we seek Him, the more He fills us with His Spirit. A renewed hunger for God will restore intimacy, fuel revival, and transform lives.

A RENEWED HUNGER FOR GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 42:1-2 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:6, Exodus 33:14-15, Isaiah 55:1-2, Psalm 63:1-2, John 7:37-38 INTRODUCTION There is a deep longing in the human soul that nothing in this world can satisfy except the presence of God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Really Want Revival

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 16, 2004

Many people say they want revival, but are they ready to pay the price?

De You Really Want Revival? New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs June 20, 2004 Often times over the years we have seen advertisements for church’s promoting revival. They invite in speakers who conduct revival meetings, people gear up for revival and things are shaken for a moment, but ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Searching For A Man

Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2019

God desires to bring a Spiritual Awakening to the sin dreary land. He's looking for a man who will stand in the gap! Will you be that man?

God is Searching for a Man Sunday, January 6, 2019 By Rev. James May We are living in a time when it is often challenging to exercise our faith because of all the negative feedback that we get. In these days you have search hard to find truly “good news” among all the talking heads on the TV and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:12-14, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vision 2018: Reviving The Days Of Elijah

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

What needs to be revived (facilitated) are MIRACLES, DOUBLE-ANOINTING and THE HARVEST. You and I have a major role to play.

Opening illustration/video. Introduction: Abraham Heschel once wrote, “To be a prophet is both a distinction and an affliction.” Elijah was no exception. Few prophets in Scripture have provoked as many ministers, challenged as many evangelists and inspired as many prophets as Elijah. This man from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing On Guard For Canada

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 1, 2013

A Canada Day message calling the church to pray for the nation

O Canada, We Stand On Guard In Prayer For Thee Daniel 9:1-19; Psalm 72:8; Amos 6:1 By Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION Video: O Canada Tomorrow, July 1st we celebrate our nation of Canada’s 146th birthday! The Canadian charter explicitly states that ‘Canada is founded upon the principles ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal