Sermons on Ministry Restoration:

Oh What A Friend!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

There is no friend like the friend we have in Jesus.

Oh What a Friend! Hebrews 4:14-16 There are a lot of things friends share today -- secrets, tickets to a ballgame, notes for a test, cars, time, a shoulder to cry on, a warm handshake of welcome, and much more; but the greatest thing a friend could ever share with someone he or she truly cares ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Features Of Christian Service

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 11, 2018

Five Features of Christian Service - Colossians chapter 1 verse 24 to chapter 2 verse 5 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Ministry Involves Suffering (1:24). (2). Ministry Involves a Sense of Duty (1:25a). (3). Ministry Involves Preaching the Word (1: 25b-27). (4). Ministry Involves Exhortation and Education (1:28-29). (5). Ministry Involves Genuine Care for God’s People (2:1-5). SERMON ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Come See A Man Named Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 3, 2001

As we look at the first 4 encounters with Jesus we find these men describe the full ministry of the Son of God

I want you to notice with me verse 6 of John chapter 1, we find where John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ, God had sent him to prepare the way of our Lord, and he spoken with such authority, that in verse 19 the Jews sent Priest and Levites to ask him who art thou? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Did He Write?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 2, 2003

It’s not what He wrote that matters, but the fact that He wrote.

“And the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the midst, they said to Him, ‘Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act. Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?’ And they were saying this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-9

Denomination: Orthodox

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

A Wing And A Prayer Is Not The Same Thing As Having Hope

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 9, 2003

Dealing with difficulties

Tonight I want to show three things that people thought they had hope in -- But really it more a wing and a prayer instead of hope. 1) FIRST -- peter thought things couldn’t get any worse Let’s look at Matthew 26:69-75 (Msg) All this time, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard. One servant girl ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Charismatic

The Family Photo Album

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Are we the image of God or Christ? Do we present to others a photographic image of him?

The Family Photo Album Scripture Ref: Colossians 1:13-20 Hebrews 1:2 Romans 5:10-11 Ephesians 6:12 Ephesians 1:22-23 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Hebrews 1:3 1 Corinthians 12:13 John 14:9 Romans 1:4 John 1:3 Hebrews 7:16 1. Introduction a. Discuss why we take pictures and the effect ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Jesus Is The Way Series

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Do you have problems you can’t seem to find an answer to? Are you confused about things pertaining to your life? Do you often feel lost and in despair? If this is you, you are not alone...

Jesus is the Way Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction: Do you have problems you can’t seem to find an answer to? Are you confused about things pertaining to your life? Do you often feel lost and in despair? If this is you, you are not alone...there was a man who lived about the same time as Abraham. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

Rebuilding And Restoring: 50 Years Of God's Renewal

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 14, 2025

Fifty years ago, our church began with faith and a vision. Today, we celebrate God’s work of rebuilding and restoring, a legacy of hope that continues to shape our future.

Rebuilding and Restoring: 50 Years of God's Renewal A Sermon for Our 50th Church Anniversary Isaiah 61:4, Nehemiah 2:18, Matthew 16:18 Introduction Fifty years ago, a small group of believers planted a seed of faith in this community. With little more than trust in God and a shared vision, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:4, Nehemiah 2:18, Matthew 16:18, Psalm 127:1, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 3:9, Ephesians 2:19-22, Nehemiah 4:17, Ephesians 3:21, Hebrews 12:28, Nehemiah 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Way To God Series

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to a better life both here and in the life to come. Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to find forgiveness for our sins and sinful past.

Jesus - The Way To God TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to a better life both here and in the life to come. Jesus is the only way. He is the only way to find forgiveness for our sins and sinful past. By His death on the cross, Jesus made the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 3, 2005

No other book ever written has caused more fascination and misunderstanding than the Book of Revelation. H.G. Wells wrote in his book, “The Fate of Man”, “Who, except cranks and lunatics, reads the Book of Revelation?” I firmly DISAGREE!

The Revelation of Jesus Christ! No other book ever written has caused more fascination and misunderstanding than the Book of Revelation. H.G. Wells wrote in his book, “The Fate of Man”, “Who, except cranks and lunatics, reads the Book of Revelation?” I firmly DISAGREE! That’s a statement of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Unasked Questions Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 11, 2008

This is the 4th sermon in a series of messages taken from John’s gospel. From Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, we notice unasked questions Jesus answered.

John’s Gospel #4 Unasked Questions CHCC: January 27, 2008 John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION: VIDEO John 3:16 is the central truth of life captured in 25 simple words. Jesus made this statement to a man who came to see Him late one night. Look at the beginning of John chapter 3: Now there was a man ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Authority In Christ And You

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 31, 2010

Jesus ministry demonstrated the authority of God. Not everyone applauded. The authority of God in us brings great blessing and responsibility. Do we take seriously the authority God has given us? Jesus did.

Imagine having a photo album of the events in Jesus’ life. That describes well what God has given us in the first gospel. Between five major spoken messages of Jesus in Matthew, we find narrative pictures of Jesus’ in action. Last week we looked at chapter 8 and today Matthew 9 gives us seven ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ