Sermons on Restoration By Grace:

The Glory Of God - Falling Short And Being Restored.

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 12, 2022

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and fallen short of the glory of God. What is the GLORY of GOD and how can we ever measure up?

2022.02.12 THE GLORY OF GOD William Akehurst, HSWC Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and fallen short of the glory of God. What is the GLORY of GOD and how can we ever measure up? The Glory of GOD is the invisible attributes, characteristics, and qualities of GOD that are manifest and displayed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Exodus 33:17-19, Psalm 19:1-4, Romans 1:20-23, John 1:14, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, Genesis 1:27, Isaiah 43:7, Romans 10:9-10, John 1:12, John 14:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forgiveness Factor

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

Forgiveness received and given restores innocence, frees us from bondage, and releases God’s joy and power through faith in Jesus Christ.

Introduction – Unlocking What’s Stuck Not long ago I picked up my phone and realized I’d forgotten the passcode. No matter how many times I swiped, the screen stayed locked. I tried combinations I was sure were right—nothing. That’s what unforgiveness does to the heart. We try every swipe—new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 11:4, Psalm 51:10, Colossians 3:13, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Swallowed But Saved

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in the depths, restores the runaway, and raises us up through the same power that raised Jesus from the grave.

Introduction The Bible contains some very peculiar verses, doesn’t it? But two of the strangest I’ve come across are right here in Jonah chapter two. Verse one: “From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God.” And verse ten: “And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10, Psalm 51:8, 1 Peter 3:18, John 3:16, Matthew 12:39-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Road To Restoration Matthew 11: 28-30

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 26, 2016

This message examines Jesus' famous invitation to all to come to Him and unload your burden and take on His.

The Road to Restoration Matthew 11: 28-30 I would like to start by sharing with you an anecdote told by Chuck Swindoll: There was a father who worked very hard who had an energetic son. When the father would come home late in the afternoon his son would expect a mandatory play session. One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Can You Breathe? A Sermon On Healing And Restoration

Contributed by Alex Umole on Jul 10, 2024

We may not see eye-to-eye on every issue, but we can walk arm-in-arm. May God give us the courage to speak up where injustice, and sin may be found and participate with the Holy Spirit as we seek the reconciliation, healing and restoration of people to God, and to one another.

Introduction: You have heard enough news media for a lifetime, you have heard what everyone has to say, now let’s hear what God has to say. However, before I begin, I must warn you. Pastor Tom says, we may not see eye-to-eye on every issue, but we can walk arm-in-arm. Also, one of my professors ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Turning The Tables

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When pride roars loudest and evil seems unchallenged, God turns the tables—silencing injustice, restoring peace, and defending those who trust Him.

The Lion’s Pride When Nahum wrote his prophecy, Nineveh was still a considerable world dominating power. The city stood like a glittering jewel on the banks of the Tigris River — towering walls, wide streets, palaces carved with lions, kings who thought of themselves as gods. The Assyrian Empire ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith On Fumes

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

Weariness and frustration blur obedience, but grace restores focus; through surrender, God’s servants finish inside the promise their strength could never reach.

It was a clear day on Mount Nebo. The sun hung high over the cracked ridges of Moab, turning every stone to copper. From where he stood, Moses could see the whole sweep of the Promised Land. Jericho shimmered in the distance; the olive hills of Ephraim glowed green; beyond them the ridges of Judah ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-8, Numbers 20:7-12, 1 Corinthians 10:4, John 4:14, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Does Jesus Write About Me?

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 7, 2025

Jesus removes condemnation, restores dignity, and invites us into freedom. His grace breaks shame’s power and opens a future no accusation can steal.

There are moments in life when the soul collapses under the weight of its own thoughts. We look in the mirror and see not a face but a failure, not a person but a problem. A knot forms inside us that no amount of effort can untie. Every word of encouragement slides off. Every accomplishment seems ...read more

Scripture: John 8:11, Romans 8:1, 1 Corinthians 4:3, Psalm 34:5, Isaiah 43:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Zephaniah: "God’s Presence Will Restore You"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 19, 2016

Zephaniah speaks of how God came to be with us in the person of Christ, so He might be within us through the Holy Spirit.

Zephaniah served in the reign of Josiah. He became king at age 8 after his dad's assassination. Babylon was rising as an empire and Judah was worshiping idols. He began repairs on the temple, during which, they found the Book of the Law, probably Deuteronomy, or the first five books of our Old ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Confrontation, And True Repentance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

God in His mercy never allows His own to remain in sin without correction. After David’s fall in 2 Samuel 11, the Lord sent Nathan the prophet to confront him.

GRACE, CONFRONTATION, AND TRUE REPENTANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-31 Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:1-12, Hebrews 12:6, Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9, Revelation 3:19 INTRODUCTION: God in His mercy never allows His own to remain in sin without correction. After David’s fall in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Children Of Promise

Contributed by John Visser on Jul 10, 2009

By faith you receive God’s forgiveness and restoration. At that point you are reconciled to Him and become part of His forever family.

CHILDREN OF PROMISE Acts 2:38,39 One of the practices we value as a denomination is infant baptism. The logic behind infant baptism is not that baptism automatically saves our children. Rather, we see it a sign and a symbol of the covenant that God enters into with believers and their children. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David Rebuked By Nathan Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2020

Second Samuel 12:1-15 shows us three steps God uses to restore sinners back into fellowship with himself.

Scripture Second Samuel chapters 10 to 12 describe David’s battle with the Ammonites. Sandwiched in the middle of these chapters is the shocking account of David’s dreadful sin against Bathsheba and Uriah, which we examined last time. Months later, the Lord sent his prophet Nathan to confront ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Robbing God?

Contributed by Brussy Soriton on Sep 22, 2025

We often rob God through neglect of tithes, Sabbath, worship, health, and talents—but His grace restores us.

ARE YOU ROBBING GOD? “Are you a robber?” A question that may sound harsh, even offensive, to many people. After all, who among us would consciously and openly admit that we are robbers? We often imagine a robber as someone carrying a weapon, wearing a mask, breaking into houses, or hijacking ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon # 31- God Rewards - God Restores Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 21, 2023

What happens when someone honors God, honors His anointed, holds on to their faith and implicitly obeys God? Read to know all that the Lord did in the life of someone who did this.

We read in Psalms 77:11, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past.”(GNB) We recall the wonders of God from the past, so as to understand the manifold nature of our Almighty God. As we meditate on all that is recorded in the Bible, especially in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11, 2 Kings 4:8, 2 Kings 4:10, 2 Kings 4:13-14, 2 Kings 4:16-17, Matthew 10:41, 2 Kings 4:21, 2 Kings 4:26, 2 Kings 4:32, 2 Kings 4:35, 2 Kings 8:1-4, 2 Kings 8:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other