Sermons on Restoration By Mercy:

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 13, 2021

For Israel, “the exile had become not only their physical but national burial site. Their hopes, dreams, glories, and nationalism had been entombed in an alien land.” The question for a dying nation: “Can These Bones Live?”

I want to begin our message with one woman’s testimony of her visit to a chilling archaeological site in Peru. Erin Lyyc says of her approach to the location, “Against the parched Andean earth [are] flecks of brilliant white. Drawing closer, there are hundreds – [no] thousands – of what look from ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord Is At Hand: An Introduction Of The Book Of Zephaniah

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 27, 2021

Zephaniah's main concern was the Day of the LORD which was coming. But what is the day of the LORD?

The Day of the LORD is at Hand: An Overview of the Book of Zephaniah This week, we will continue our study of the Minor Prophets by looking at the Book of the Prophet Zephaniah. It is the ninth of the twelve “Minor Prophets.” Zephaniah is one of he least-known of the prophets as it is not directly ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-6, Zephaniah 3:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kneel Down To Rise Up

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 17, 2022

When that blue-haired grandma gets more rewards than the celebrity pastor you will wish you were weak, base and foolish.

1 Co 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Acts 4:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Declare The Acceptable Year Of The Lord

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 9, 2023

The past few years has placed us in captivity physically, mentally, and spiritually, the whole world has been turned upside down and people have been messed up. It is the time of restoration. It is the time to get back what the devil has stolen from us.

Declare The Acceptable Year of the Lord By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. DEFINITION: - Acceptable means pleasing, desirable, favorable, and welcome. Declare is to say something in an emphatic manner, to acknowledge possession of something. OPENING: - There is a show on Television I watch ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-8, Luke 4:18-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Peter: The Fisherman, The Common Man, The Impulsive Man & The Apostle

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 11, 2026

This is a sermon about parts of Peter's experience with Jesus, and looks at Peter as a man restored by his Saviour

Sermon for January 11, 2026 Peter: The Fisherman, The Common Man, The Impulsive Man & The Apostle” I love the Bible—I love the Word of God. There is no book more beautiful, more wise, or more important. There is no book that is a greater commentary on the human condition, what it's like to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cycle Of Sin (Judges 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 9, 2025

Is there a cycle of sin and repentance? Do we go through cycles? Let's look at Judges 8.

Do we see Israel’s repeated cycle of sin, suffering, sorrow and salvation in Gideon's story? Do we see it in us? Do we still need to repent long after baptism? Let’s look at Judges 8. How did Gideon appease the complaint made by the men of Ephraim? The men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman At The Well: A Divine Encounter Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 7, 2026

This study explores how a personal encounter with Jesus transforms lives and reveals the true nature of worship and salvation.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: A DIVINE ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:7-26 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.” (John 4:21) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:1; Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rise, Take Up Thy Bed And Walk Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 8, 2026

This study reveals the power of Christ to bring healing, restoration, and new beginnings to those who place their trust in Him.

RISE, TAKE UP THY BED AND WALK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-15 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” (John 5:8) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31; Psalm 103:2-3; Matthew 9:6; Acts 3:6-8 INTRODUCTION The story of the man at the pool of Bethesda is one of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lazarus, Come Forth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2026

This message reveals the resurrection power of Jesus Christ, who calls the dead back to life and brings hope where there seems to be no possibility of restoration.

LAZARUS, COME FORTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 11:1-44 Key Verse: “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.” (John 11:43) Supporting Texts: John 11:25-26; Ezekiel 37:12-13; Romans 4:17; Revelation 1:18 INTRODUCTION The story of Lazarus in John ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Sorrow Shall Be Turned Into Joy Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2026

This message reveals God’s power to transform sorrow into lasting joy through Christ.

YOUR SORROW SHALL BE TURNED INTO JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 16:16-24 Key Verse: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.” (John 16:20) Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace Be Unto You Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2026

This message reveals the peace of Christ as a divine gift that overcomes fear, restores hearts, and empowers believers for their mission.

PEACE BE UNTO YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:19-23 Key Verse: “Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” (John 20:21) Supporting Texts: John 14:27; Philippians 4:6-7; Isaiah 26:3; Colossians 3:15 INTRODUCTION In John ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lovest Thou Me? Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2026

This message reveals the call to genuine love for Christ and the responsibility that flows from it.

LOVEST THOU ME? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 21:15-17 Key Verse: “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Reversals: When God Turns The Tables

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 25, 2026

God specializes in turning situations designed for harm into platforms of promotion, blessing, and testimony.

DIVINE REVERSALS: WHEN GOD TURNS THE TABLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 6:1-13; Genesis 50:19-21 Key Verse: “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” — Genesis 50:20 Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-13, Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Turns Your Pit Into A Palace

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 25, 2026

God has the power to transform seasons of adversity, rejection, and humiliation into platforms of divine elevation and lasting legacy.

WHEN GOD TURNS YOUR PIT INTO A PALACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:41-44, 2 Samuel 5:1-4 Key Verse: “And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.” — Genesis 41:41 Supporting Texts: Psalm 40:2; Genesis 37:28; Job 42:10-12; Esther 6:1-12; 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:41-44, 2 Samuel 5:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Brings Glory Out Of Pain Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2026

This message reveals God’s power to transform seasons of suffering into testimonies of glory and honor.

THE GOD WHO BRINGS GLORY OUT OF PAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:18; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; Genesis 50:20 Key Verse: “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” — Romans 8:18 Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God