Sermons on What Stops Revival:

Near To God Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 1, 2015

Christ has made us near, and that work is the most power factor in our lives today.

(This sermon was preached with a pair of sunglasses sitting on the top of my head, reasons to be seen later in the sermon.) Every Church longs to see revival. I am not talking about a series of revival services. Those can bring about spiritual awakening, but seldom do. I’m talking about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah And The Coal Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Whenever you see an awakening taking place, you see people crying out to God in confession of sin. Sometimes this can be gradual, where God’s people really listen to the preaching of the Word. And at other times, there’s a sudden change as if an invisible thunderbolt from heaven comes down.

Introduction A revival is a time when sleepy Christians wake up, when nominal Christians convert to Christ, and when non-Christians come to faith in Christ. This is accompanied by an increase in the conviction of sin, an increase in the consciousness of God’s mercy and our unworthiness. You see, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Marked Men?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 19, 2009

Exposition of Ezekiel 8-9 regarding the idolatry and judgment of Israel in preparation for our Fall Revival

Text: Ezekiel 9:1-11, Title: Where are the Marked Men? Date/Place: NRBC A. Opening illustration: words to the song by Matt Papa, Where’s the Difference? B. Background to passage: Ezekiel 8-11 are four successive visions given on Sept 18, 592 BC. In chapter 8, God is showing the elders of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Drear

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 13, 2012

Does your love need some gasoline?

I hear a lot of talk about revival. I know many pray for revival and that is definitely a good thing. Many claim a great revival is happening worldwide and while I hope that is true I am a bit incredulous considering what the Bible says and infers about the last days. Luke 18:8 I tell you that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Comeback 2: Give Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2023

God blesses us when we properly bless Him.

In 1981 Ronald Reagan mentioned the following story in his inaugural address. Martin Treptow left his job in a small town barbershop in 1917 to go France with the famed Rainbow Division. On the western front, he was killed trying to carry a message between battalions under heavy artillery fire. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding The Walls - The Plan

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 17, 2011

Nehemiah's rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem can teach us much about the steps to personal revival.

Rebuilding The Walls The Plan Nehemiah’s background We can learn about revival from Nehemiah’s rebuilding the walls 1. Nehemiah was aware of the PROBLEM. 1:3 “The wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates are destroyed by fire.” He was not just aware that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

A message defining renewal and stressing the need for renewal in the life of every believer.

New Beginnings... I. New Creatures in Christ (Introduction)... a) Read... 2Co 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. b) We Need Renewal... How many in here tonight knows that we need renewal in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Burn It- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2012

God clearly mentions the punishment, so that we stay away from such wickedness,

Burn it………… Acts 19:19” Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.” The word ‘revival’ is not known ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going To Church

Contributed by David Gresham on Feb 10, 2009

Going to Church isn’t the same for everyone. Some go to be seen others to watch. But truly Going to Church is to see the Lord.

Going to Church Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 4:32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Renovation Starts With The Heart Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with demolition ie. taking out the old so that it can be replaced by the new.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 1 – Renovation Starts with the Heart Philippians 1:1-11;21-30 If there is one word that describes best what is going on in our church right now I think that word would have to be Renovation. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: *other

Going Deep Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 6, 2013

A New Years message about going deep with the Lord so that we can see spiritual healing in people's lives.

Title: Going Deep Theme: Show the importance of getting deeper with the Lord in the new year to see healing waters flow. Text: Ezekiel 47:1-12, Mark 4:1-12 Ezekiel 47:3 And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

A Time For Re-Dedication

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

Joshua is now an old man facing the end of his life. He had spent all of his life fighting to possess all that the Lord had promised his people, now he spends his last days fighting to assure that his nation does not sin those same blessings away.

TEXT: JOSHUA 23:1; 24:14-31 TITLE: A TIME FOR RE-DEDICATION AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ______________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: Joshua is now an old man and realizes that his days are numbered and that the last great act of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Rattling Of Bones Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 27, 2008

Only the Spirit of God can reverse the process of spiritual death and can make dry bones live.

This is a crazy time of year with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all stepping on each other’s toes. You have probably noticed the Halloween display at the corner of Elm and Metcalf with its grave stones and skeletons. According to Monday’s paper, the owner says she enjoys setting it up and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2009

The only way America will ever once again be defined by the words “In God We Trust” is for the people of God to choose to live out their faith in society.

IN GOD WE TRUST Matthew 12:15-21 (The second in a sermon series from Matthew 12 called “Words We Live By”)* Sermon Objective: The only way America will ever once again be defined by the words “In God We Trust” is for the people of God to choose to live out their Biblical Faith in society -- in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene