Sermons on Brokeness Restoration:

Peter's Biggest Fish Story

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 3, 2001

How to pay the IRS when U R broke.

Paying the IRS, When U R Broke Matthew 17:24-27 I. Tax Exemption vs. 26, 27 A. Jesus was Exempt B. Jesus made an Exception II. Filing Jointly vs. 27 “. . . give unto them for me and thee.” III. What to do in case of Audit, vs. 27 Records, This is the record From Reader’s Digest: It’s time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 21, 2013

CHRIST BROKE THROUGH YOUR UNBELIEF TO SAVE YOU!

BREAKTHROUGH OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE ABYSS THAT EXISTED BETWEEN FALLEN MAN AND HOW CHRIST ALONE BRIDGED THE ABYSS. INTERPRETATION: JOHN 8:23 (NKJV) AND HE SAID TO THEM, “YOU ARE FROM BENEATH; I AM FROM ABOVE. YOU ARE OF THIS WORLD; I AM NOT OF THIS WORLD. JESUS ...read more

Scripture: John 8:23

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Bringing It All Together

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 16, 2010

Restoration-Renewal-Rebirth

God’s Bringing it All Together There are so many moments of connection in this text God had to raise up an individual that had the bravery to bring change to a people that were dead do to disobedience. Carried out in the spirit Vs. 1 Grabbed (arrested) only to be brought out of a place of comfort ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opportunities

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 11, 2013

For the Christian we have opportunities all around us to serve Christ, we just have to sensitive to those opportunities.

Opportunity To Restore Verse 1-Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. (NKJV) Verse 1-Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian is overcome by some sin, you who are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 6, 2016

This is the story of how God can take a messed up life and reorder it to be something really spectacular!

TURNING SETBACKS INTO COMEBACKS Ex. 2,3,4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE LAWYER & CHINESE DOCTOR 1. A Chinese doctor can't find a job in a hospital in the US, so he opens a clinic and puts a sign outside that reads "GET TREATMENT FOR $20 - IF NOT CURED GET BACK $100." 2. An American lawyer thinks ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Image Of God

Contributed by Jacob Holder on Feb 18, 2017

This sermon talks about what it truly means to be created in the image of God, and how it should effect our lives.

Image of God Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 2:7 Romans 5:12 James 3:9 Ephesians 4:24 Ephesians 2:8-9 II Corinthians 5:17 Intro: Genesis 1:26-27 26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Church Of God

How Do You Restore Your Joy?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 23, 2010

Jesus turns the water into wine--Wine represent our joy.

How do you restore your joy? John 2:1-11 Story: Some years ago when Johnny Carson was the host of the The Tonight Show he interviewed an eight year old boy. The boy was asked to appear because he had rescued two friends in a coalmine outside his hometown in West Virginia. As Carson ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nehemiah Lessons In Restoration Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Aug 12, 2012

Part 1 of a 4 part series on Gods plan to restore a nation or an individual.

Lessons in Restoration from the heart of Nehemiah ( Chapter 1) In recent years a rash of home make over shows have sprung into existence that actually served as a starting point for the series I am going to teach over the next 4 weeks. Following that I will miss a few weeks due to having knee ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Problem With Stoning

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 10, 2011

Whatever her condition and whatever she had already gone through that morning, she was completely disgraced and exposed in front of all these people and this great Teacher and miracle worker named Jesus.

TITLE: THE PROBLEM WITH STONING SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 8:1-11 I have dealt with some challenging issues inside the church as well as outside the church the past few weeks as it pertains to why there are so many struggles within the local church today. Rev. Lawson on this past Wednesday evening ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayal, Forgiveness & Restoration - Peter Denies The Christ

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 8, 2004

A look at Peter’s betrayal of Jesus and how Jesus brought forgiveness and restoration to Peter.

Mar. 28 – Jesus: The Betrayed READ John 13:21-38 18:15-18; 25-27 The year was 1779. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. He proved to be a good military leader. He joined Montgomery ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-38, John 18:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David And The God Of A Second Chance

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Oct 4, 2018

A look at the three major chapters in David's life. From a man after God's own heart to a man who fell away from God, to a man forgiven by God's grace.

David and the God of a Second Chance Psalm 51:10-13 I don’t know about you but I am ready for some football. This summer I was reading an article about the 5 greatest personal comebacks in NFL history. Guess who is on that list. DREW BREES. I don’t know if you’re familiar with Drew’s story. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Me Up: Create, Renew, Restore!

Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Jul 28, 2008

There are some sins in our lives that we know we have, yet they have gone un-repented because there’s no Nathan in our lives to confront us

Psalms 51:10-12 (KJV) Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. I don’t know about you but is there anybody in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 16, 2018

The woman at the well was a woman who was a broken vessel that Jesus restored and used for His glory!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We live in a time where may feel a high level of hopelessness and worthlessness. • For some, life is not good, for some, rejection is a way of life. • Today, we are going to look at a familiar story in the Gospel of John, the story entitled the Woman at the Well. • Jerry ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dem Bones. Part 1 Of Our Revival Preperation Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 31, 2018

Part 1 of 4 sermons preached in preperation for our tent revival

“Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones” As we near the kickoff of our Old Time Tent Revival I feel the need to preach revival of our own hearts first It is impossible for us as a church to promote revival in our community Without looking at revival in our own lives Both personally and as a part ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sweet Bitterness From God Series

Contributed by Ron Ethridge on May 5, 2002

Those who God uses have one common experience... brokeness.

“Sweet Bitterness From God” March 21, 1999 Do people that are used by God have something in common? Before we answer that question, you need to know that today’s topic will be bitter before it is sweet. However, if you embrace it, satisfaction will pervade to the depths of your soul! The topic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Baptist