Sermons on spontaneous revival: showing 736-750 of 15,484

A Revived Church Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023

Revival: An extraordinary outpouring of God.

“Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all. All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance For Revival And Increase In Anointing

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 1, 2019

We live in a time where a lot of the western church is caught up in the hyper grace movement that condones sin and sells salvation wrapped up in sensuality and stickers of liberty. But God wants true freedom in his house and a hungering after righteousness again.

Walking in humility, repentance and a greater anointing Humility is a key to seeing God move and for Him increase you in the anointing. Biblically speaking, Humility has a lot to do with fasting and vise-versa. Fasting had to do with mourning. Jesus was asked: why don’t your disciples fast. He ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Revival Comes To Thomas And Matthew Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2021

Can skepticism and doubt be brought alive to faith? Can a wealthy man who cheated his neighbors be revived and become a man of faith? Let's look at Thomas and Matthew.

Can skepticism and doubt be brought alive to faith? Can a wealthy man who cheated his neighbors be revived and become a man of faith? Let's look at Thomas and Matthew. 1) Thomas’s Revival Can skepticism turn into faith? Let’s look at the Apostle Thomas and how his pessimism and doubt turned ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revival Comes To James And Thaddaeus Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 24, 2021

Is there a place for a relatively unknown or must a revival always be popular? Let's learn about letting go and letting God direct.

Is there a place for a relatively unknown or must a revival always be popular? Let's learn about letting go and letting God direct. 1) James the Son of Alphaeus Is there a place for a relatively unknown, younger or smaller person in church revivals? James the son of Alphaeus (Matthew 10:3; ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Political Zealot And A Failed Revival Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2021

Let's take a look at the revival experienced by a zealot for this world's political solutions who found the real solution to world problems, and the tragic end of a man who seemed to start out on the road to revival, but instead chose the world.

Let's take a look at the revival experienced by a zealot for this world's political solutions who found the real solution to world problems, and the tragic end of a man who seemed to start out on the road to revival, but instead chose the world. 1) Simon the Zealot’s Revival Can a zealot ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul's Revival Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 27, 2021

What about the life of Paul teaches us about revival?

What about the life of Paul teaches us about revival? Paul was a murderous persecutor of the church but along the road to Damascus Jesus confronted him (Acts 9:1–19). Revived because he met the risen Christ, he recalled how Jesus told him, “I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.” (Acts ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revival From Death To Life Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2021

What does the spread of the Gospel have to do with revival?

What does the spread of the Gospel have to do with revival? From Pentecost until today, the Gospel has brought revival from death to life. Life-giving renewal spread to Antioch, Athens, Babylon, Berea, Caesarea, Cenchrea, Colossae, Corinth, Crete, Cyrene, Damascus, Derbe, Ephesus, Hierapolis, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Revival, The Second Coming Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 29, 2021

Let’s take a brief look at the greatest revival of all human history, when Jesus returns.

Let’s take a brief look at the greatest revival of all human history, when Jesus returns. The return of Christ will be a time of joy for believers, “And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father's ...read more

Scripture: John 6:39-40, John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joshua's Revival Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 24, 2021

Can a man sometimes only be ready to lead a revival in his old age, after a lifetime of faithful service?

Can a man sometimes only be ready to lead a revival in his old age, after a lifetime of faithful service? If God’s kingdom were a democracy, ten of twelve spies would have voted not to enter the promised land. Only Joshua and Caleb from that whole generation gave a testimony of faith and would be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revivals Under Deborah And Gideon Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 26, 2021

What can we learn from a revival led by a woman of strong faith? How did Gideon’s leadership reveal that it is God who gives the victory?

What can we learn from a revival led by a woman of strong faith? How did Gideon’s leadership reveal that it is God who gives the victory? Deborah is the main character in this revival, simply because Barak would not engage the enemy without her. The story starts off with a familiar theme: Israel ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Does Revival Begin? Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2021

Where does revival begin? Purpose: Let’s understand that revival begins on the inside. Plan: Let’s discuss revival in Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.

Prelude Where does revival begin? Purpose: Let’s understand that revival begins on the inside. Plan: Let’s discuss revival in Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Traditions without Heart (Mark 7:1-4) Mark 7:1 One day some Pharisees and teachers of religious law arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus. 2 They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revivals Of Elijah And Two Women Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 30, 2021

What can we learn from God's concern for the prophet Elijah and two women?

What can we learn from God's concern for the prophet Elijah and two women? 1) Elijah’s Revival Persecuted pastors can take comfort in Elijah who suffered much for faithfully preaching the truth. Elijah went to meet Ahab who had tried to have him killed. Confronted, Ahab tried to accuse ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revival Under Ezra And Nehemiah Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2021

Ezra and Nehemiah both took important roles in a revival of the Jews after their Babylonian captivity. What important lessons can we learn?

Ezra and Nehemiah both took important roles in a revival of the Jews after their Babylonian captivity. What important lessons can we learn? 1) Ezra’s Revival Is marrying within the faith an important decision if we want lifelong revival in our families? Revival among Jewish captives in Babylon ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revival In Politics, Church And Marriage Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2021

Can revivals reach worldly politics as well as righteous people? How do lovers picture a revival? Let's look at Esther, Job and the Song of Songs.

Can revivals reach worldly politics as well as righteous people? How do lovers picture a revival? Let's look at Esther, Job and the Song of Songs. 1) Esther’s Revival Can God provide revival even through normal worldly politics? Esther, a Jew, became queen to Persian King Ahasuerus, but evil ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible