Sermons on Gods Restoration:

Zephaniah, Day Of Wrath Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jul 17, 2002

Continuing a series on the minor Prophets

Continuing our series on the Minor Prophets, we come to the short book of Zephaniah, which means “the Lord hides.” As one great Bible commentator puts it, there is no hotter book in all the Old Testament. Zephaniah was a man that burned with the Spirit of God. Zephaniah was a prophet of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Zephaniah 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Receiving God’s Healing Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022

Maybe you have been pursuing the Promised Land for a while; and much of your journey has been filled with spiritual heartache and pain and you may be wounded. If so, then you need to receive spiritual healing from the Lord.

If God has ever placed a calling on your heart to serve Him, then He is inviting you to enter a spiritual Promised Land. He’s calling you to possess the land, just as He called the Israelites to possess Canaan; but before you can begin possessing the land you need to make sure your heart is right ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promise To Humanity: The Covenant In Genesis Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on May 31, 2009

Genesis then is primarily about revelation; God’s revelation of himself to human kind. The purpose of this self-revelation is to establish the notion of a covenant people. Sadly today the word, “covenant” is not widely used or understood in our 21st Centu

Intro: DVD series – Case for Creation Affirms the Christian view that God created the world Genesis does not explain in a scientific manner how God achieved this. But it does account for a certain worldview. David, got it right when he says in Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Call To Repentance

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 18, 2021

This Sunday’s Message is about God’s call to Repentance, and not only what that means and looks like, but also the blessings that we can expect when we do.

God’s Call to Repentance ** Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROpEIeCzCk4 With last week’s topic on forgiveness, and as we have been looking at the vital doctrines of the church and Christianity, especially throughout history as to what caused the remnant church to stand out, what I’d like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:9-11, Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19, Luke 15:17-19, Romans 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Manasseh: Old Testament Grace

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 10, 2007

The idea that grace is strictly a New Testament concept is foreign to the scriptures that I read. Just look at Manasseh.

Manasseh: Old Testament Grace By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Text II Kings 21: 1-17 B. Timeline 1. Born 710 BC - two years into the 15 year extension God gave his father 2. Reign began in 698 BC at the age of 12 3. 55 year reign ended in 643 BC – Longest reigning king in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What You Meant For Evil Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2026

“What You Meant for Evil” reveals the sovereign power of God to transform malicious intentions, painful experiences, and unjust circumstances into instruments of purpose, promotion, and preservation.

WHAT YOU MEANT FOR EVIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 50:19-21 Key Verse: “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.” (Genesis 50:20) Supporting Texts: Genesis 45:5-8; Romans 8:28; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perverting God's Grace (2)

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 8, 2022

God has poured immeasurable grace on his church. This grace should not be abused by church leaders. Pride in the house of God has led many to pervert the grace of God. God is not pleased.

TEXT: 3 JOHN 1:9-11 (NIV) "I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.So when I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. He also stops ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-11, 1 Peter 5:5-6, 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

10 Commandments #4: God's Words To The Busy And Distracted Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

Today we're going to look at what God has to say about taking a day off. Workaholism hurts you, and it hurts your families? The fourth commandment is all about taking time off to restore and connect with others.

GOD'S WORD TO THE BUSY & DISTRACTED Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 4 1 Exodus 20:8-9 Do you ever get tired just thinking of what you've got to do? Do you ever find yourself as fatigued on Monday morning as you were on Friday afternoon? Do you ever feel guilty when ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-9

The God Who Lifts You Above The Flood Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 20, 2026

God sovereignly preserves and elevates His people above overwhelming circumstances that are meant to destroy others.

THE GOD WHO LIFTS YOU ABOVE THE FLOOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 7:17 Key Verse: “And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth.” (Genesis 7:17, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 66:12; Isaiah 43:2; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Broken Vine: A Prayer For Revival Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 15, 2025

This psalm is a desperate prayer for national revival, using the powerful metaphor of a broken vine to teach us that true restoration comes only when we cry out for God to turn our hearts back to Himself and restore His favor.

Introduction: When the Blessing is Broken There is a special kind of pain that comes from seeing something that was once beautiful and thriving fall into ruin. We see it in a family that was once close but is now fractured by conflict. We see it in a business that was once prosperous but is now ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bones Of Contention - Pentecost

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 29, 2009

Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones speak of the future restoration of Israel which is unfolding; let us embrace the restoration offered to us now! Holy Spirit.

Bones of Contention, Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction Carvosso had seen all his children converted, except one, and burdened with the lost one he sought counsel of a Christian leader, who said: “Why don’t you claim a promise of the Lord?” “I don’t understand you,” he replied. “Well, the Book is full ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Honored Women In The Life Of Jesus

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 11, 2017

Jesus came to save and restore. One aspect of his mission was to raise and restore the status of women in his culture. Many women were involved in the Ministry of Jesus.

1. Over the years women have often been mistreated in various arenas. The feminist movement of the 1960s and '70s originally focused on dismantling workplace inequality, such as denial of access to better jobs and salary inequity, via anti-discrimination laws. ... As such, the different wings of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Conversion – Saul Becomes Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

God’s transforming grace can turn the fiercest persecutor into His greatest preacher.

THE POWER OF CONVERSION – SAUL BECOMES PAUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:1-19 Key Verse: “He is a chosen vessel unto me.” (Acts 9:15) Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 Timothy 1:12-16; Ezekiel 36:26; Galatians 1:23-24 INTRODUCTION: The story of Saul’s conversion is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Floundering

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Israel’s foolish acts are listed (vv. 1-7), and her floundering is portrayed (vv. 8-16). God’s desire for Israel was healing and restoration. Instead they were involved in lying, theft, robbery (v. l), blatant contempt of God (v. 2), political corruption

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: I read a humorous story about a woman who fell out of a second-floor window and landed in a slow-moving garbage truck. Half-buried in the litter, she tried without success to get the truck-driver’s attention. A foreign diplomat standing on the sidewalk saw her and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

True Confessions Part 2

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 30, 2001

An expository sermon from Psalm 32 on "How To Be Restored To A Right Relationship With God After We Have Sinned."

Psalm 32 "True Confessions" Part 2 Introduction: Read Psalm 32. What do you do when you fail God? How can or should we respond to those times when we do something wrong? How can you get back on track? How can we be fully restored into a right relationship with God after we have sinned? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational