Sermons on Restoration Of Fellowship:

Restoring The Power Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 2, 2004

The New Testament church operated in power not weakness. So many congregations are failing, weak, troubled, and dying because they’re operating out of human power and not the power of the Holy Spirit.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 2:1-13 TITLE: “RESTORING THE POWER OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH” INTRODUCTION: A. A mechanic in Mangum, Oklahoma, answered the distress call of a woman motorist, whose car had stalled. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lifestyle Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 26, 2025

The early church modelled a Spirit-filled lifestyle of unity, prayer, generosity, and continuous fellowship that attracted God’s presence and multiplied believers daily.

THE LIFESTYLE OF THE EARLY CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:42-47 Key Verse: “And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” (Acts 2:47) Supporting Texts: John 13:34-35; Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:3-6; Philippians 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: The early church serves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Strikes But Not Out!

Contributed by John Bartol on Jan 26, 2013

Insights into the fall of Simon Peter through his threefold denial of Christ. How God used the crowing of a rooster, the look of Christ and the prayer of Christ to bring Peter back with tears of heartfelt repentance.

Three Strikes But Not Out. In our Scripture readings we have seen this truth illustrated in the life of Peter, one of Jesus disciples. At the Last Supper, Jesus said to his disciples. “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: I will strike the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:56-62

Denomination: Baptist

You Are The Man

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 17, 2005

David’s sin and restoration have so much to teach us.

"YOU ARE THE MAN" TEXT: II SAMUEL 11/12 INTRODUCTION Today’s text comes from the 11th and 12th chapters of the book of II Samuel. In the chapters leading up to our text we see David becoming the recognized King over all of Israel. He lead the nation of Israel in many successful campaigns over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Purpose Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2013

1)The Elements of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:1) 2) The Essence of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2a), 3)The Expression of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2b)

It’s not too difficult to see the effect of strife. Internationally, we see conflict and hostage taking. In North America, we just came out of a hockey lockout after many months of people not working. In Canada, native blockages have meant disrupted travel, and shipping. In Ontario, many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Other

How To Get Over Lukewarmness

Contributed by Don Baggett on Aug 6, 2008

According to the text, lukewarm is a condition of being neither hot nor cold in one’s spiritual attitude toward the things of God. The lukewarm person doesn’t protest the things of God, but neither does he promote them. He just kind of balances on the f

According to the text, lukewarm is a condition of being neither hot nor cold in one’s spiritual attitude toward the things of God. The lukewarm person doesn’t protest the things of God, but neither does he promote them. He just kind of balances on the fence of apathy. It’s important, if you are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Desires Rule, Troubles Follow

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 38: 1 – 30

Genesis 38: 1 – 30 When desires rule, troubles follow 38 It came to pass at that time that Judah departed from his brothers, and visited a certain Adullamite whose name was Hirah. 2 And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite whose name was Shua, and he married her and went in to her. 3 ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Increase Your Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Sep 27, 2014

Everybody is looking for joy. It's found in the "Single Mind" that is focused on Jesus Christ. Discover how to live with a single mind on Christ. The result is joy.

In Romania, and in many Eastern European countries, there are so many orphans institutionalized that there isn’t enough food or medical supplies or staff members to take care of them. The babies, often past toddler age, are still kept in diapers and placed in cribs because there’s no ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting To Know You

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 30, 2019

Fellowship

GETTING TO KNOW YOU (1 JOHN 1) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That They May Be One (May 28, 2017)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

What God wants is for our lives to be fruitful in unity and the love that He gave and gives to us so that we might allow others to experience God’s life transforming love.

THAT THEY MAY BE ONE Text : John 17:1 - 11 Someone (William Arnot) once made a wonderful point about God’s design in how we work as His creation: “He gives what he demands, and demands what he gives. The same master both gives the talents and requires an account ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Called To Peace And Unity Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

When we enter into fellowship with Jesus, we enter in as part of His church.

IV. PEACE AND UNITY. A. CALLED INTO FELLOWSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 1:9. We may think that we enter into fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ as so many individuals: but ultimately, we enter in as part of His body, the church. This fellowship begins at conversion, continues in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 4:1-16, 1 John 1:3, 1 Corinthians 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Partnering With One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the interconnectedness of partnering with God in proclaiming the Gospel, fellowship in suffering, and the joy of knowing Christ, emphasizing that our joy, purpose, and strength come from our union with Christ.

Good morning, family! We're going to be diving into a passage from the book of Philippians today – a passage that speaks about partnering with God in proclaiming the Gospel, fellowship in suffering, and the joy of knowing Christ. It's interesting how all these elements are interconnected, and as we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-8

Topics: Fellowship, Suffering

Self-Examination

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

When believers examine themselves with humility and openness to the Holy Spirit, they position themselves for growth, restoration, and fruitfulness.

SELF-EXAMINATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:40, Psalm 139:23-24, Galatians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRODUCTION: Self-examination is a spiritual discipline that is often neglected in the life of many believers. In an age of comparison ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Transformative Power Of Grace Luke 19:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 29, 2024

Luke 19:9-10 reveals the profound impact of encountering Jesus Christ, the Son of Man who came to seek and save the lost.

The Transformative Power of Grace Luke 19:9-10 Introduction: As we delve into Luke 19:9-10, we encounter a powerful narrative of transformation and redemption. This passage reveals the profound impact of encountering Jesus Christ, the Son of Man who came to seek and save the lost. Let us explore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Return To The Secret Place Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

Returning to the secret place is essential for anyone who desires a deeper walk with God. It is the place where strength, wisdom, and divine encounters are birthed.

A RETURN TO THE SECRET PLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:6 "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6, Psalm 91:1, Mark 1:35, Exodus 33:9-11, Luke 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God