Sermons on Restore Me:

The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Friend Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 24, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 7: 25 – 53

John 7: 25 – 53 The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend 25 Now some of them from Jerusalem said, “Is this not He whom they seek to kill? 26 But look! He speaks boldly, and they say nothing to Him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is truly the Christ? 27 However, we know where this Man is from; but ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-53

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Parable Of The Prayers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2014

The focus is humility in prayer out of a realization that righteousness can not be reached by means of our own efforts. Prayers are heard & answered because of God's mercy not because of our self-justifying merits.

LUKE 18: 9-14 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE PRAYERS [Luke 11:39-11;54] In this section Jesus tells a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. Both were sincere and devout. As a matter of fact, one kept the law scrupulously, or thought he did. The other was in a profession in which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Believing In God Yet Not Knowing Him

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 1, 2020

The person that knows God will give an experimental taste and relish of the goodness of God, that God is good but a fool will hinder his own proficiency in the knowledge of God to enable him do evil to his satisfaction.

BELIEVING IN GOD YET NOT KNOWING HIM " Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." ( 1 John 4:8) Behold, God is exalted, and we do not know Him; The number of His years is unsearchable (Job 36:26). It is a great thing to know ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, Matthew 7:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 7 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2018

This Psalm is basically a plea for divine vindication with regard to the oppressor’s allegations and actions. David’s confidence in the divine judge is the backbone of Psalm 7. Abraham was also one who had the utmost confidence in God bringing judgment.

Thursday, February 6, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 7—Perfect man in the midst of false witnesses. Title: Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. 1 O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Staying On Track

Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Nov 26, 2013

Listen to the voice of God and He will guide you to the right destination. Don't go away from the track.

“Staying on track”: Proverbs 3:6 I’m so happy every time to pick up my phone to read a verse in the morning, because it helps me to pray and start my day. The Bible can feel heavy but the phone is always there, so easy to program it with reminders to pray, or praise the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Way To The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023

On the way to the cross the women of Jerusalem weep over His alarming & appalling judgment. Jesus advises them to turn their anguish for Him into mourning for themselves. Such sever rejection of the beloved Son of God puts an individual or society on a course that brings its own judgment.

LUKE 23: 26-31 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] ON THE WAY TO THE CRUCIFIXION [Zech 12:10-14; Luke 19:41–44; 21:20–24; Rev. 6:15–17] In the next episode on Jesus’ last day, we reach the actual events surrounding the crucifixion. The crucifixion account consists of three parts: the journey to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31, Hosea 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Father's Love

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 6, 2023

Jesus loves to use comparisons to illustrate a point. In this story he does just that and he does it brilliantly

Every parent wants the best for their children. They have dreams and expectations that they hope their child would grow and fulfil. They envisaged their child growing up to be someone who would make a difference in this world, in a positive way. Their love for the child is not based on what the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:10, Luke 15:11-12, Luke 15:13-14, Isaiah 5:11-12, Luke 8:14, Luke 15:15-19, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 12:27-28, Luke 15:20-24, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

I've Fallen And I Will Get Up!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 1, 2022

Micah 7:8-11 is a picture of falling and rising again to be restored to former glory and them some!

I've Fallen And I Will Get Up! I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Long before advertisers understood the science behind the power of spaced repetition, they knew it worked. The reason radio and television and YouTube and social media exist is not primarily entertainment, but advertising. I spent long ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Would You Have Me Do For You? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2006

It would appear that Jesus never asked this question of anyone else in the Gospels. Didn’t He know what these blind men needed?

OPEN: A man walks into a dentist’s office and says, "Excuse me, can you help me. I think I’m a moth." The dentist replied "You don’t need a dentist. You need a psychiatrist. His office is just down the hall" "Yes, I know." Says the man. "So, why did you come in here?" asked the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34, Matthew 20:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Catholic Church Crisis Impacts You & Me

Contributed by Alan Scott on Jun 27, 2002

The moral failure of the priesthood within the Catholic Church points us to look at the priesthood of all believers and how we can avoid the same pitfalls.

“How The Catholic Church Crisis Impacts You & Me” 6/23/02 ACC Alan Scott C.T. – The moral failure of the priesthood within the Catholic Church points us to look at the priesthood of all believers and how we can avoid the same pitfalls. Text – I Samuel 1, 2, & 3; I Peter 5:9 INTRO: There is an ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2: Jesus Can Straighten Me Out. Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 5, 2007

*Jesus Christ can straighten out our thinking a whole lot better than Dr. Phil or anybody else in this world. The Lord can straighten out our thinking, if we will do 3 things.

Jesus Can 2007 Part 2: Jesus Can Straighten Me Out. 2 Corinthians 10:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan 28, 2007 *“WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?” Have you ever wondered that about someone? Has anybody ever wondered that about you? (Recently?) *An important part of my job is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Strength For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 2, 2010

God is in the restoring, renewing, reviving business.

“Go in Peace: Strength for the Way” Psalm 23:2-3a “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” Why would God be in the restoring, renewing, reviving business? Perhaps it’s because we are so often weak and tired. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moving Beyond Regret

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 27, 2005

How to move from regret to restoration.

Like Simon Peter, sometimes we boast too much and pray too little. After he denied that he even knew Jesus, the crow of a rooster and the glance of Jesus brought him back down to earth. Mark 14:72 records that Peter broke down and wept after he realized the gravity of his actions. Yet later, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful Life In The Face Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 19, 2006

Life is difficult. Christmas can bring crisis for many. But it can still be wonderful because God came in Jesus to be with me.

Intro: Have you ever felt you might be better off dead than alive? The struggles of life seem to surmount the beauties of life and you begin to wonder “what’s the point?” That’s what happened to Geoge Bailey in the classic film It’s a wonderful Life. In this scene your about to see, George, who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Back On Solid Ground Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 30, 2013

A sermon examining the restoration of Simon Peter.

GETTING BACK ON SOLID GROUND John 21:1-8 Some time ago I was reunited with an old friend that I have not seen in many years. There was a time in his life when he was a faithful servant of the Lord, in fact, he even professed that he had been called to preach. However, somewhere along the way ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist