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Revival History

30 sermons

Revival history in the Bible refers to periods of spiritual renewal and awakening among God's people, characterized by a return to faith, repentance from sin, and a re-commitment to God’s commandments. Throughout the scriptures, these revivals often occur after times of spiritual decline and moral decay. For instance, during the reign of King Josiah, a significant revival took place when the Book of the Law was rediscovered in the temple (2 Kings 22-23). This led to a national repentance and a renewal of covenant commitment among the people of Judah.Another notable example is found in the ministry of the prophet Jonah, where the city of Nineveh experienced a remarkable revival after Jonah preached God's message of impending judgment. The people, from the king down to the commoners, repented in sackcloth and ashes, showing how a divine message can lead to widespread spiritual awakening (Jonah 3). Additionally, the New Testament highlights the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2), which initiated a movement of revival that spread throughout the early church. These instances illustrate that revival is often marked by a profound encounter with God's word, leading to transformation and a renewed zeal for worship and obedience.

Duncan Campbell

In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a revival that took place in a parish. The revival began when four young girls, aged 16, prayed for their headmaster and their prayers were answered. The speaker then describes a meeting where he preached and the power of God fell

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Duncan Campbell

In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes a powerful revival that took place in a parish church. The sermon begins with a man in distress, surrounded by four young girls who pray for him and lead him to salvation. The minister then leads the congregation in singing a song about God as a flame

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Duncan Campbell

In this sermon, the preacher recounts a powerful revival that took place in a parish during the Lewis revival. The revival was sparked by a young man who read a portion of Psalm 24 during a prayer meeting in a barn. He emphasized the importance of being rightly related to God while praying. The prea

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Duncan Campbell

In this sermon, the preacher describes the supernatural experience of a revival where young people were deeply moved to worship and seek God. The focus of the revival was not on man, but on the holiness of God. The preacher shares how people were convicted of their sins and the judgment of God, lead

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C.L. Culpepper

In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of a revival that took place in a chapel. He initially accepted the praise and flattery of being a good missionary, but then realized his own sinfulness and unworthiness before God. This confession led to a powerful prayer meeting where peop

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Duncan Campbell

Duncan Campbell shares powerful testimonies of revival, recounting his experiences of addressing numerous meetings day and night, where the presence of God was palpable and many souls were saved. He describes the deep conviction of sin that gripped individuals, leading them to cry out for mercy, and

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Bill McLeod

In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a transformative experience in a church. Two brothers who had been at odds with each other were reconciled after a moment of prayer. The congregation witnessed this miracle and joined in the process of reconciliation. The speaker also recoun

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J. Edwin Orr

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing the stories of what God has done with future generations. He shares an anecdote about an aged Presbyterian minister who was deeply convicted of his shortcomings and sobbed while holding onto a tree. The speaker mentions that this story

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J. Edwin Orr

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the preaching of John Wesley and George Whitfield in Britain during the 18th century. The crowds that attended their sermons were massive, with up to twenty-five thousand people gathering at places like Kennington Common and Clapton Common. The preacher emphasi

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J. Edwin Orr

In this sermon, the speaker discusses a powerful revival that took place in Chicago in 1858. Four laymen began preaching in a church and when the building became too crowded, they continued preaching outside. The revival spread throughout the north of Ireland and eventually reached Belfast. The spea

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J. Edwin Orr

In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes a powerful revival that took place in Wales. The meeting was filled with fervent prayer, with many individuals standing up to pray one after another. The speaker mentions a missionary retirement home where the ex-Korea missionary, Dr. William Newton B

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David Davies

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of encountering a man who was deeply moved by the message of forgiveness and cleansing. The man was unable to speak and tears were flowing down his face. Eventually, he confessed his sins and sought forgiveness. The speaker also shares another

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J. Edwin Orr

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the decline of Christianity and moral values in America during the time of the American Revolution. He mentions that many influential figures, such as Samuel Provost Bishop of New York and John Marshall, believed that the church was beyond redemption. The preac

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J. Edwin Orr

In this sermon transcript, the speaker discusses the revival of religion in South Africa and the Eastern Hemisphere in 1859. They highlight the positive changes that have occurred in the native work and the European and native populations. The speaker emphasizes that wherever there was an evangelica

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J. Edwin Orr

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of sharing the stories of God's work with future generations. He also mentions two significant awakenings that occurred in the United States, one after the Revolutionary War and another before the Civil War. The speaker shares a story about evange

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J. Edwin Orr

In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes a packed meeting where he reads scripture, offers commentary, and leads prayer. He shares a story of someone telling him that people are initially disappointed when they see him, but then realize that only God could use him. The speaker explains that

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Alan Cairns

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God. He shares an anecdote about a television producer who was surprised by the length of his sermon, highlighting the prevailing attitude towards preaching in England. The preacher compares the perception of preaching a

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J.D. Brodgon

In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful testimony of a man who had lived a life of violence and crime. The man confesses to being a murderer and expresses a desire to be saved by God. Miraculously, God does save him, demonstrating His ability to transform even the most hardened hearts. The pr

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Bill McLeod

In this sermon, the speaker shares powerful testimonies of transformation and revival in their church. They recount how one man, Martin Bucker, experienced a profound change of heart and returned to God after a moment of brokenness. Another testimony involves a young girl who confesses her previous

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J. Edwin Orr

In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares anecdotes about the early days of preaching and religious movements. He mentions a humorous story about people barking like dogs to keep the devil away during sermons. The speaker also discusses the importance of discipline and education, citing the exam

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Erlo Stegen

In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experiences and observations of the state of Christianity over the past 40 years. He expresses his disappointment in seeing people initially accepting Christ but quickly losing their faith. He emphasizes the importance of being under the control of the

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Bill McLeod

In this sermon, the speaker shares two stories of missionaries and their experiences with preaching the word of God. The first story is about a missionary who was asked to give a speech in Japanese at a party. Despite not knowing the language, he spoke for 25 minutes in fluent oratorical Japanese, g

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Gordon Dane

In the video, the speaker describes a powerful religious gathering where the usual order of proceedings was abandoned for a more spontaneous and heartfelt approach. The preacher walked among the congregation, exhorting, encouraging, and praying with them. The atmosphere was filled with deep religiou

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Bill McLeod

In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of organizing a group to go out and talk to people about God. Despite having a good enrollment and consistent attendance for eight weeks, only two people showed up when it was time to hit the trail. One of these individuals, named Arnie, had a troubl

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Bob Doom

In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Psalm 78 and the importance of passing down God's laws and teachings to future generations. He laments the fact that society has not learned from past tragedies like 9/11 and continues to disregard the sanctity of life through abortion. The speaker a

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Bob Doom

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of revival and its importance in the church. He references several scriptures, including Psalm 138:7 and Psalm 85:5, to highlight the possibility of personal and corporate revival. The speaker also shares a definition of revival given by Reverend Oss

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Bill McLeod

In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful testimony of a man who experienced a profound encounter with God. The man cried out to God, begging for mercy and repenting of his sins. As he did, a fountain of lust and junk from his past life poured out of him. This encounter led to a revival in the

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Matthew Pickhaver

In the sermon transcript, Douglas Brown preached about the story of Jesus healing the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida from John chapter 5. He invited anyone who wanted to give their lives to Jesus to come and see him in the vestry. Many people responded and went up to the vestry for help in seekin

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George Middebrook

In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about facing a lawsuit and feeling trapped by the legal system. He compares his situation to the Israelites wandering in the wilderness, emphasizing their disobedience and grumbling. However, when they finally exercised faith and crossed the Jordan

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Merle Weaver

Merle Weaver emphasizes the historical significance of revivals and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit among God's people, sharing insights from various revival movements throughout history. He highlights the importance of prayer as a common denominator in all revivals, urging the congregation to see

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