Sermons on Restoration Finances:

A Tender Moment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009

Peter in the text that we have before us if the classic case of the "Backsliding" Christian. And in the moment that Jesus spends with Peter before and after the death, burial, and resurrection; we see the tragedy of backsliding away from God. Then we se

Moments with the Master Series A TENDER MOMENT John 21:1-19 Intro There was a certain man who had been faithful in worshiping with other believers for many years. Then he became lax and stopped coming to the services. The pastor was burdened for his spiritual welfare, so one day he visited his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Recognize Thy Visitation

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 8, 2009

The same judgments that befell Jerusalem will befall those who refuse to recognize the time of Christ’s visitation. In our sermon today will see the parallels between the judgment of Jerusalem and that of the lives of those who recognize not Thy visita

“RECOGNIZE THY VISITATION” “Recognizing the Presence of Christ” Luke 19:41-44 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: When I was about 13years old I got into deer hunting. I was trained by a very fine hunter who took time to teach me to shoot, scout and prepare my game. He showed me how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:42-44

Denomination: Orthodox

It's Not Too Late For Peter Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 14, 2009

This is the 5th sermon in this series, IT’S NOT TOO LATE. This sermon centers on PETER’S denial of CHRIST & his restoration back to the ministry.

Sermon for August 16, 2009 Sermon Series: It’s Not Too Late: Sermon #05: It’s Not Too Late For Peter, the Rebel: Scripture Ref: St. John 21: 15-17 15. So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me more than these? He said unto Him, Yea, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Freedom From Control Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

Apart from God, we are left to a cycle of chaos and control. Christ comes to reclaim and restore the divine nature of love… which is an inner voluntary life of serving others. Paul applies this to the roles in marriage, parenting, and work.

Freedom from Control Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June 7, 2009 Theme: Apart from God, we are left to a cycle of chaos and control. Christ comes to reclaim and restore the divine nature of love… which is an inner voluntary life of serving others. Paul applies this to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embodying A New Life Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

As we continue in our series entitled The Liberated Life, based on the New Testament letter we call the Book of Colossians… we continue with the apostle Paul declaring Christ as the liberating new presence that reclaims and restores who we were meant to b

Embodying A New Life Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 24, 2009 Intro An edition of Sports Illustrated a few years ago noted a tragic but telling story... It was the story of Rico Leroy Marshall, an eighteen-year-old senior at Forestville High School in Glenarden, Maryland. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pickpocketed By The Past Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

Reclaiming our identity in Christ from issues in our past.

Over the past three weeks we’ve been investigating the culprits of spiritual I.D. theft. We’ve looked at how to avoid being, Robbed by Relationships, Mugged by the Mirror, and Stolen by Success. This morning we’re going to complete our series by considering the role of our past… and how to avoid ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Easier To Make A Stink Than To Create Sweetness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 22, 2009

18th in a series from Ecclesiastes. It often only takes something small to ruin something great.

When we were in Hawaii a couple of weeks ago, we watched as a couple of kids worked diligently to build a sand castle on the beach. They meticulously used their buckets and shovels to craft quite a castle, complete with sticks around the perimeter to protect it from intruders. Unfortunately for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What God Has Done Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

Psalm 85 looks at what God has done for us and what God desires to do for us. In part 1 of this 3 part series, we look at God’s restoration and divine favor upon His people.

Psalm 85 -- We Must Remember and Anticipate *Written by the Sons of Korah, a talented musical family. The Sons of Korah are credited with having written 11 Psalms. Psalm 85 is believed to have been written after the return of the Jews from their captivity in Babylon, most likely during the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bones: Getting Some Life Into Your Life

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Jan 29, 2009

A sermon based on the story in Ezekiel 37 about the valley of dry bones. This message describes what brings back life to dry bones and to dry lives.

In the town of Sedlec in the Czech Republic there is a famous cemetery that dates back to the 13th century. Some 40,000 people who died from the Black Plague in the 14th century and in the Hussite wars in the beginning of the 15th century were buried there. Around 1400 a Gothic church of All Saints ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who We Were, Are And Shall Be

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009

Examining the nature of man before Christ, with Christ now and the future glory of the Christian

1 John 3:1- 3 "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world doesn’t know us, because it did not know him. NKJV The Holy Spirit would have us pay particular attention to ‘behold’. The apostle himself, though evidently ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformation

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009

Such is the goal of being transformed; indeed, it is the goal of being a Christian! Yet why do many never experience the transformation God offers? Why do they remain "caterpillars"? Perhaps they lack the proper motivation.

Pastor Allan Kircher Associate Pastor Shell Point Baptist Church “Be Transformed” INTRODUCTION 1. In Ro 12:1-2, Paul makes the following plea regarding transforming our lives: "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Carpenter And His Timber Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 14, 2008

Just as this amateur carpenter used rejected timber to repair a door and inserted misfit timber into a cabinet gap, so God uses rejected people and misfit churches to build the Kingdom.

I love to watch buildings take shape. I guess it’s the frustrated engineer in me, because that is what I would be involved with if the Lord had not, some fifty years ago, told me to build churches and souls instead of structures. But I love to see buildings take shape. There is a special joy in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Joy Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2009

Forgiveness brings freedom and joy!

Experiencing the Joy of Forgiveness In his book, The Preaching Event, John Claypool tells a poignant story about identical twin brothers who never married because they enjoyed each other’s company so much. When their father died, they took over his store and ran it together in a joyful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Remember To Rest

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 27, 2008

In a world filled with what seems like never ending activity we as a culture maybe need to take time and slow down and rest more so than previous cultures.

Remember to Rest I realize that I am surrounded by a church full of busy people. Not just busy for busyness sake but productive, highly active people who like to accomplish a lot and often. In fact every time I drive down the road to church I am confronted by your hard work since the fields all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defeating Depression Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008

Defeating Depression part 2

Defeating Depression 2 Properly Care for your body Pray Honestly to God concerning your Pain Persist in hearing God’s Promises Put your history in the Past Put on a new Perspective Pour into a new Assignment Patiently Persevere Slide 1 We are finishing up our 2 part series on Defeating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational