Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post.

Text: Acts 9:36-43

Title: Revival in Joppa

Introduction: Acts 9 is a testimonial of:

• The miracle of salvation!
• The ministry of serving!
• The manifestation of a overeign God!

This passage is about how the Lord uses revival to stir a church for His glory.

I. A Special Damsel

A. She was special because of her devotion

B. She was special because of her deeds

C. She was special because of her donations

II. A Sickness unto Death

III. A Supernatural Demonstration

A. A time of review

B. A time of requesting

C. A time of revitalization

D. A time of rejoicing

Conclusion: Revivals are a spiritually necessary working of the Holy Spirit in the life of a church and its members. Revivals are used of God to awaken the saints, strengthen the things that remain, and “resurrect” some things that may have died.