Sermons on Restore Me:

As For Me And My House

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 21, 2004

A challenge to dads to be the spiritual leader in their homes.

As For Me And My House… Father’s Day Message June 20, 2004 Riverwood Church Introduction: On February 19, 1979, a small plane crashed into Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a ten-hour story of death, courage, and survival began. The passengers of that Cessna 172 included the pilot, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Me To Pray Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 9, 2004

Jesus gives us the model prayer, we need to pray it, not just recite it.

MUB 07.11.04 MATT 6;5-9 5"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everybody Will Like Me Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2004

First in a series on dealing with popular illusions. I can deal with not getting everybody to like me if I will live in integrity, love intentionally, let go of negative feelings, and leave it finally to God.

More energy has been spent on this one thing than on building the Panama Canal, constructing the Great Pyramids, or creating the Interstate Highway system. More energy! More tears have been shed on this one item than on the depredations of poverty, the destruction wrought by great storms, or a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me This Mountain

Contributed by Mark Christian on Dec 14, 2003

Lessons from the life of Caleb.

Give Me This Mountain Mark Christian This morning we talked about God sending people for a particular mission. Tonight we are going to examine Caleb, one of the spies sent into the Promised Land to scout it out. We will read from Deuteronomy 1:19-33. In this passage, the Israelites are ready to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-14, Deuteronomy 1:19-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Love Lifted Me" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 19, 2003

What kind of Giver is God?

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches December 21, 2003 4th Sunday of Advent “Love Lifted Me” Hebrews 10:1-10 INTRODUCTION: On a recent TV interview, Dr. Joyce Brothers, named three types of Christmas gift givers and the characteristics of each. We can probably identify ourselves in each of the types ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Somebody Loves Me

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2003

I’m convinced that each of us needs someone to watch over us, someone who really cares about us, someone who’ll offer a shoulder to cry on in seasons of sorrow, & encouraging words when we need them most.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) ILL. A little boy who lives up north was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of his friend who lived only a few blocks away. When the day finally arrived, a snowstorm was making driving hazardous. But the boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12, Psalm 139:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Me Jesus! Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 10, 2003

This message is a part of the series on the Book of Hebrews.It gives three reasons why we should desire Jesus more than anything or anyone else.

TEXT: Hebrews 3:1-6 (KJV) ETS: Jesus Christ is better than Moses. ESS: A relationship with Jesus is better than adherence to the Law of Moses. OSS: People will enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ through the new birth. PQ: How is Jesus better than Moses? UW: TOPIC: Give Me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Come Unto Me Series

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005

The first of three sermons unpacking the meaning found in Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest".

Scripture: Matthew 11: 25-30 Sermon: “Come unto Me” At home, we have this little plastic item in the shape of a loaf of bread. In the top of this little plastic loaf, there is a rectangular slot holding little slips of colored tag board. On each slip, two Bible verses are printed; one on each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Please Introduce Me

Contributed by Sherry Parker on Mar 22, 2005

Disciples of Christ introduce others to Jesus.

"Please Introduce Me" Sermon by Rev. Dr. Sherry Parker Trinity United Methodist Church 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Scripture Text: John 1:29-42; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Years ago I was taking a tour of the state capitol building with some friends who worked there. We were riding on the elevator and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Methodist

Make Me A Servant Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 2, 2005

A Simple Sermon on service

During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes road past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. Their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he replied with great dignity, "Sir, I am a corporal!" The stranger ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Me Lord

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 12, 2005

What makes us available to serve?

1. DAVID SOUGHT SOMEONE IN NEED (VS 1) • David was looking for someone of the house of Jonathan to show kindness to • This was because of the friendship between the two and Jonathans many sacrifices for his friend David • This creates a picture of God’s desire to show kindness to the people of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Deliver Me! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 28, 2005

The law of God is perfect, but we are not. Trying to live up to God’s standards with our own steam is an impossible task. Before power comes freedom! ...Free from sin, free from death, even free from the law!

If I were to take a long piece of super-duper duct tape and stick it firmly to your hairy arm, how would you prefer to have it removed if you only had these two choices: Slowly, pulling out one hair at a time, or suddenly, ripping it off instantly? Most of us would prefer a quick rip. Well, when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humilty In A Me World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the second of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“HUMILITY IN A ME WORLD” Luke 14:7-14 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: I want to start today by telling you a story. This story was told at a dinner party 2,000 years ago. Jesus had been invited to the home of a very prominent religious guy in the community known as a Pharisee. Now, the Pharisees ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Come Follow Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon leads people to understand what it means to be a "fisher for men"

Come, Follow Me – Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: At the time of Jesus as now, there were three methods of fishing: with a line, casting a net, dragging a net. The most difficult , I believe is with a line. I. Look at the “big picture.” What we have here is the message of Jesus followed by an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord, Pick Me! Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

Most of us are willing to admit that a makeover would help. But we don’t know how to make the makeover happen.

This past week, I went online to learn how to apply to be on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition! They ask, “Does your home desperately need some attention?” You are encouraged to print out an application and send it in. They also require each application to have a video tour of the home. Include ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:2

Denomination: Baptist