Sermons on Service Revival:

Barren Branches

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2010

The message is a call for Christians to vigorously pursue the life to which Christ calls us. The alternative is to be unfruitful and barren.

“In that day the glory of Jacob will be brought low, and the fat of his flesh will grow lean. And it shall be as when the reaper gathers standing grain and his arm harvests the ears, and as when one gleans the ears of grain in the Valley of Rephaim. Gleanings will be left in it, as when an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

…because It Was Done So Quickly!

Contributed by Kostas Emmanouilidis on Jan 8, 2009

Gypsy Smith, a British evangelist during the late 19th and early 20th century said the way to have revival is to draw a circle around yourself, get down on your knees and pray, “Lord send a revival and let it begin inside of this circle.” The reason I ch

…Because It Was Done So Quickly! 2 Chronicles 29 The reason I chose this present passage to begin the New Year is given to us in verse 17. Everything that was carried out in this chapter occurs in the first month of the Jewish religious calendar, which corresponds with our March/April. What a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hell Tries To Put-Out An On-Fire Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 6, 2020

When the church gets to the place where God begins to move there supernaturally, and its members began to move outside of church to bring healing and deliverance, the devil is threatened!

HELL TRIES TO PUT-OUT AN ON-FIRE CHURCH Acts 4:18-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew wanted the dog to be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fire & Hammer

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 11, 2025

Based on Jeremiah 23:23-32 - Challenges hearers to understand that the Word of God constantly calls us to return to the Lord.

“FIRE & HAMMER” Jeremiah 23:23-32 FBCF – 8/10/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Kids’ song from my childhood: “The B.I.B.L.E., Yes that’s the book for me. I stand alone on the W of G. The B.I.B.L.E.” Every Sunday, we gather in this place & we gather around this book. We don’t gather around a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Calling

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 14, 2008

A call to revival.

Isaiah’s Calling Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6:1-13 Isaiah 6 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: *other

Lord Help Us

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

A revival message.

LORD HELP US! 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 by Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. February 24, 2003 INTRODUCTION The shattering saga of God’s people during a divided kingdom presents heartbreak; hope, but most importantly instruction. After the exciting, adventurous, industrious, and thrilling reign of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Need

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2012

With the USA disintegrating and the USA Church decaying - this message speaks to the greatest need of the day.

The Greatest Need Romans 13:11-14 * Tonight, I desire to do 2 things which are seemingly opposite of each other. I want to speak to the ‘church’s greatest need’ and then do it in the ‘simplest of terms.’ * To title a message ‘The Greatest Need’ is to cause confusion because everyone in this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Final Instructions For Big Events

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

in the text we will see three things that God says to Israel to prepare for a big event/trial

A. Opening illustration: When it comes to being on the alert and ready at any moment to do the job, it’s hard to beat the Pony Express. This historically famous mail service between St. Joseph, Missouri, and California depended on constant movement and readiness. Relay stations were established ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Breaking Loose Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 10, 2008

The book of Revelation reveals Jesus Christ in all of His power and glory as the King of the universe. Let’s look at our text today and learn more about our God and what He has called us to do and pray that “all heaven will break loose.”

Heaven Breaking Loose Revelation 1:4-6 Purpose: To describe the character of God. Aim: I want the listener to serve God passionately because of who He is. INTRODUCTION: There is an old fable about how Satan once called his top demonic aides to plan a strategy against the church of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serving In One Accord Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 19, 2009

Spiritual renewal is not just an exercise to make us feel good; it is God’s way of making us better servants.

Last Tuesday, as I began to prepare for this second message from Zephaniah, a prophet who lived some 2600 years ago, I was searching for a way to connect his words with our own experience, but I was not making progress. By mid-afternoon, I had stalled, so I got up from my desk to do something ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Josiah And The Purification Of Israel Series

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Aug 19, 2009

The story of Josiah, and what purification might mean for us

Josiah and the purification of Israel Introduction - Time Line It is 700-600 years before Christ. In Britain the Iron Age is just starting, a couple of hundred years after the rest of Europe. In Israel the Kings have abandoned the God of their father Abraham, and are worshipping the Gods of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:2-33

Denomination: Anglican

Do You Want To Be Used?

Contributed by Carlos Castaneda on Aug 3, 2010

We all need an experience with God to realize that God wants to use us. There are no barriers that can block God's purposes, but we need to hear his voice, and to hear his voice we need to dwell in His presence.

Do you Want to be used? Isaiah 6:1-6 Message by Pastor Carlos Castaneda Grace Church - July 18, 2010 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) This morning I want to share with you what God taught ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finding The Extra In The Ordinary: The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010

This was the post-Christmas sermon used to transition back into the sermon series on the seven churches; it provides four keys to spiritual stirring / renewal.

FINDING THE EXTRA IN THE ORDINARY: YOU* REV. 3:1-6 CHRISTMAS SUNDAY INTRO Advent is as much about the second coming of Christ as it is the first. It is as much about Him coming to you with a second birth as it is Jesus’ birth. They are connected and emphasized during Advent. Ana Advent, of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Is That You, God?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Jul 6, 2011

There is a tremendous spiritual battle taking place in the Church. God is getting ready to pour out His Spirit on the Church in a powerful way. But revival doesn't just happen. And Satan sees what's about to take place and he's lying to you to get you to

IS THAT YOU, GOD? 1 KINGS 19:1 12 One of my favorite movies of all time is an old movie called "My Darling Clementine." It starred Henry Fonda and it was about the shoot out at the O.K. corral between the Earps and the Clanton gang. It's a classic showdown between good and evil...right and wrong. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-12

Don't Throw It All Away Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 15, 2020

Like Israel in Paul’s day, America needs to return to God.

DON’T THROW IT ALL AWAY Text: Rom. 9:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: President Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer and Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace and multiplied and enriched and strengthened ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Methodist