Sermons on Personal Restoration:

When A Crook Met Christ

Contributed by Deldrick Leasure on Apr 27, 2010

This sermon deals with how a person can come to know Christ even in the midst of their lifestyle.

Luke 19:1-10 “When A Crook Met Christ” credit given to another source of sermoncentral for the introduction of this sermon For those of us who own and operate an automobile, we understand that our manuals as well as the car manufactures have instructed us that we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Come See A Man

Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014

Sermon to reach the lost and invite them into God's fellowship.

Come See A Man John 4:29 I remember not so long ago when an Army private wanted me to meet his mother and farther after graduating from basic training. He was so excited and thrill to introduce the man who helped shape and mode their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:29-43

Denomination: Methodist

Person Of One Book-God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2018

God looks for people who can be called person of one book- that great book is Bible. We must follow one God who is our dear Lord Jesus Christ. The unshakable one faith is needed to carry on our work. We find all these in Joshua 23.

Text: Joshua 23:1-16 Theme: Enjoy the Rest Introduction: Alexander the great farewell speech; 1. My Coffin to be carried by my Doctor 2. My graveyard path to be strewn with gold, silver and precious stones of my treasury 3. My hands dangling out from coffin. Reasons: No doctor on the earth can ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Hero's Power, Position, And Person Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 31, 2012

When the religious authorities fail in their attempt to trip up Jesus with the Scriptures they descend to character assassination. They come dangerously close to eternal separation from God. How can that happen?

No one could deny that Jesus was different than anyone who had ever walked the earth. The words He spoke rang true and reamed His opponents. His actions were unmatched—healing, setting people free from possession and disease. His enemies, the Jewish leaders of the day, tried to trip Him up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:6-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Messiah Who Restores Relationships Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 21, 2011

If we confront people in the right way it will foster restoration.

A Messiah Who Restores Relationships Text: Matt. 18:15-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Life without confrontation is directionless, aimless, passive. When unchallenged, human beings tend to drift, wander and stagnate. Confrontation is a gift, a necessary stimulation to jog one out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Worshipers Wanted: Apply In Person

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 27, 2014

God is seeking out worshipers who will worship Him the way He desires. I. Genuine Worshipers Come Clean With God (17-18). II. Know Who They Worship (19-26). III. Worship God on a Spiritual Level (24). IV. Get Real in Their Worship (24).

WORSHIPERS WANTED: Apply in Person John 4:17-26 Review: 13 Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." 15 The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:17-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restoring A Sinner (Church Discipline)

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 11, 2017

The Bible gives us clear direction on how to restore a sinner to fellowship.

Restoring a Sinner October 8, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Bible gives us clear direction on how to restore a sinner to fellowship. Focus Passage: Matthew 18:15-17 Supplemental Passage: "MY SON, DO NOT REGARD LIGHTLY THE DISCIPLINE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Be Restored

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 6, 2006

In this text we see several challenges made to Peter, however, I want you to notice the specific “challenges” that Jesus made. I. Jesus tested Peter (1-14) II. Jesus examined Peter (15-19) III. Jesus challenged Peter (20-25)

God wants us to be restored John 21:1-25 (read-15-19) Introduction: God understands each of us as individuals. He is quite aware of our mindsets and moodswings. He knows what we are going through and he is ready to help us in times of trouble. Especially when we start drifting or backsliding away ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25, Joel 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Pathway Home, Restoration"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 8, 2004

There are many people who, when confronted with sin, seem to shrug their shoulders and sigh away their sin by simply saying, "Oh well, I am sorry." Then, 1 John 1:9 is quoted, and nothing seems to change...

Title: "The Pathway Home, Restoration." Introduction: David said that his sin was "against the Lord." In Psalm 51, David said, "Against thee and thee only have I sinned." There are many people who, when confronted with sin, seem to shrug their shoulders and sigh away their sin by simply ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2011

1 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-I—James 5:13-20 Attention: After directory assistance gave Jennie her boyfriend’s new telephone number, she dialed him -- and a woman answered. "Is Mike there?" Jennie asks confused. "Umm, he’s in the shower," was the response. "Please tell him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Personal Revival

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Aug 7, 2007

This sermon is going to step on a few toes and the reason I know this is because I think it crushed a few of mine. And looking at the amount on NO’s I got from this sermon I Know that it did it’s job.

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

No Person Is Beyond God's Grace Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008

Our prejudices, our doubts, our fears prevent us from entering the lives of, sharing Christ with, and extending grace to those who are far from God.

As we read through this familiar passage for many of us, listen or follow along in your Bibles or pew Bibles, I want you to begin thinking about this question I will ask again at the end: is there anyone you know that you have thought, ‘this person is too far gone,’ or have written them off. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Person Of Victory (5 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

If we are to live victoriously, a time and place will come when we will meet the man with the sword in His hand and we will learn to know Him in a personal way.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION As a minister waited in an airport to board his flight, he watched a soldier in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be Restored To A Right Relationship Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching Message on Luke 15:11-32.

Luke Series #71 July 07, 2002 Title: How to be Restored to a Right Relationship with God. Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring My Awe Of God

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

Why would you want to settle for just “doing church” when you could be filled with the awe of God?

Mary and I are truly grateful to the church for providing us with some extended time off to celebrate our 40th anniversary. As usual, it was great to have some down time just to relax and be refreshed on our vacation and, other than the cold that I think I picked up on the way home when there were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-44

Denomination: Baptist