Sermons on Personal Restoration:

Is It Okay To Ask God For Blessings After You’ve Sinned? - Psalm 25 Pt.3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 25, 2025

What should happen to your joy when you sin? Should you be happy because of forgiveness? Or broken with tears of repentance? Is it appropriate to ask for gifts and blessing from God right after you have sinned against him? And if not, how long should you wait?

Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. 4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach ...read more

Renew Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 2, 2021

We need to be renewed – to connect – re-connect and find the Lord so we can be renewed this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed Passion for the Lord.

Re-new in 2021 Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. Key theme Scriptures Verse for the year: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Task; Our Task

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 3, 2011

God calls you to serve within His church. He wants you to put your hands to work for Him, to invest your time in a work that lasts.

9-4-11 God’s Task, Our Task Labor Day NEHEMIAH 3:1-32 Nehemiah had noticed, and was troubled that the wall had fallen into disrepair. He had defined the purpose, communicated his discontent, and motivated the people to accept the task. Now the work began. The walls of Jerusalem had been in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Chosen For The Mission Of The Father

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 10, 2014

“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” Matt. 3: 17.

Theme: Chosen for the mission of the Father Text: Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43, Matt. 3:13-17 A well planned mission always has a goal and a plan to achieve that goal. For a mission to be successful it must fulfill its desired purpose the correct way. Many people embark on a mission and then allow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confessing Our Sins

Contributed by Timothy Craver on Apr 21, 2009

This sermon reminds us of the importance of confessing our sins to God and to each other.

Last week we looked at the message that was given to the women who came to the empty tomb after Jesus had risen from the dead. We looked at the implications of the empty tomb, the fulfilled promises, and the command to go and tell. Today, I want to continue the conversation about the implications ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Man He Is Happy

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 5, 2010

How to rejoice in the Lord

Man He Is Happy Acts 8:39] And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. 1.Rejoicing in a Trusted Saviour Psalms 5:[1] Give ear to my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:39

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

What a peaceful world we live in. No war, no crime, everyone just getting along, cooperating in everything we do. Oh wait, wrong planet.

What a peaceful world we live in. No war, no crime, everyone just getting along, cooperating in everything we do. Oh wait, wrong planet. As of a couple weeks ago depending on who you talk to, there are anywhere between 35 and 60 wars going on at present in our world. More people died in wars in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

The New Life Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 19, 2013

The result of our confession of sin and God cleansing us from our sin is to proclaim his righteousness through teaching others and worshiping him through our brokenness.

The Psalm that we have been studying during this Lenten season has taken us deep into our hearts, confronted us with the reality of our sin, and given us incredibly beautiful words with which to pray for forgiveness and cleansing. Last week we concentrated on the verses where we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Rivers Of Babylon Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025

Psalm 137 reveals honest anguish, surrendered justice, and the God who meets us in exile, heals our wounds, and restores our song through Christ.

INTRODUCTION — THE PSALM WE RARELY READ OUT LOUD There are parts of the Bible you read with a smile, parts you read with a tear… and then there are parts you read and immediately wonder, “Did God really put that in there?” Psalm 137 is one of those places. It is Scripture at its rawest. It is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4, Romans 12:19, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Cry Me A River Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 6, 2010

First of a three part series on the church discipline chapter of 1 Cor 5

Text: 1 Cor 5:1-5, Title: Cry Me A River, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/5/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Erika’s reaction to my engagement proposal – unexpected—laughter? B. Background to passage: However surprising it may seem in our more cerebral age, Paul appears more ready to tolerate “a mixed church” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Grace For The Guilty Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025

God’s grace reaches into human failure, transforming guilt and scandal into redemption; His mercy writes straight through the crooked lines of sin.

(Tamar of Genesis 38) Introduction – Two Women, One Story of Grace There are two women in Scripture who share the same name — Tamar. Both are Jewish. Both are royalty. Both are caught in situations that would make most people turn away in discomfort. And yet, both are part of God’s redemptive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1, 2 Samuel 13:1-22, Matthew 1:3, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Better Tomorrow

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 7, 2023

The Lord promised that you will end up with abundance, although you started with little.

There is great joy when we receive restoration; A person with cataracts removed from her eyes exhibits the joy of seeing again. Job 1:1 says Job loved God. He was a prayerful and wealthy man. God blessed him on every side, but he had to fight a great battle (Job 1:13-22). We often wonder why ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, Job 42:10-17, Haggai 2:9, Job 8:7, Daniel 3:8-25, Daniel 4:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hear His Voice

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 24, 2009

This sermon will help believers understand that;In this hour, we need to hear from God and listen to his voice.

Matthew 17:1-5 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elijah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Child Has Come Home

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025

The Father runs toward wandering children with restoring love, covering shame, celebrating repentance, and welcoming every prodigal home with joy and resurrection life.

Introduction — When Words Can’t Touch the Wound There are some wounds in life that do not bleed outwardly, yet they bleed continuously inside a parent’s heart. These wounds have no bandage, no cast, no sling. They don’t show up in X-rays or MRIs. And yet they ache every single day. They are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Isaiah 44:22, 1 John 3:1, John 6:37, Psalm 103:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Proper Checkup

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 7, 2011

This message was 'inspired' by Michael Catt's message "The Snare of Success" calling us to check ourselves about being ready for God to work in us.

Proper checkup 2 Chronicles 26 * Were I to ask, “How many here desire to leave a lasting impact, a legacy-if you will, of making an eternal difference in your family, friends, and the like,” I believe that more than 90% of us would say, “I do.” * Interestingly enough, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-20

Denomination: Baptist