Sermons on Restore My Joy:

Come And See His Passion

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 13, 2022

John 2:15 So [Jesus] made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.

Come and See His Passion  John 2:13-25 Introduction John 2:15 So [Jesus] made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. This is familiar but stunning - Jesus turning over ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob: How It All Began Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 27, 2022

Jacob, son of Isaac, was a very important and colorful person in the Bible. This first message covers his birth and his first business transaction--with his own twin brother!

Introduction: Jacob, son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, was one of the most colorful characters in the Bible. He started off by swindling his twin brother of the birthright but at the end of his days, pronounced a blessing and a prophecy about each of his sons. Every story has a beginning, so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Overcome Temptation? (Luke, Part 3) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 7, 2022

None of us is immune to being tempted … but we all can overcome by following the same model that Jesus provided for us. When you resist him, you are choosing the things of God; you are choosing to turn away from the quick pleasure fix (of sin) and seeking His way to guide your life.

Introduction / Recap - We know that Luke was a physician – helped Paul throughout his ministry -- He was most likely a Gentile from Antioch (Syria) addressing a Gentile audience - Examining the language of the text indicates that he was well educated -- Familiar with Greek; well versed in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To Know About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 21, 2023

Based on 1 John 4:13 - Encourages hearers to know that the Holy Spirit is in them.

“I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT” 1 John 4:13 FBCF – 8/20/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen – one of the first to discover the magnetic meridian of the North Pole & to discover the South Pole. On one of his trips, he took a homing pigeon w/ him. When he had finally ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13, John 14:16-17, John 10:28-29, Romans 8:16, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Called You Series

Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 28, 2023

God's call is Personal, Practical and Perpetual

GOD HAS CALLED YOU 1 Peter 2v9-10 “for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into His wonderful light. Once you had no identity as a people; now you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Congregational

A Holiness Demanded By The Costly Experience Of Christ’s Passion

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023

"How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible." C.S. Lewis, Letters to an American Lady, New Bible Commentary, p. 28.

1 Peter Series Part 5 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: A holiness demanded by the costly experience of Christ’s passion Text: 1 Peter 1:17-21 LORDS SUPPER TODAY INTRO: How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Son Of Man

Contributed by Jim Keegan on May 6, 2025

God isn't a remote, ethereal being, transcendent and unfathomable--because Jesus has made him known. He's the life-saving mediator between God and the human race, who knows and loves us, and through whom we can know and love God.

[Read Scripture text.] Many of you have probably seen the television series "Undercover Boss," in which the CEO of a corporation assumes a disguise and works alongside their employees on the shop floor or serving customers. In that role they come to a much deeper understanding and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18, Hebrews 4:15-16

Genesis – Part 5: Ang Diyos Ng Lupa At Tao Series

Contributed by Jephthah Fameronag on May 15, 2025

Sa bawat hakbang ng araw na ito, nahahayag ang katotohanang ang Diyos ay Diyos ng lupa at ng tao, at lahat ng Kanyang ginawa ay mabuti at may layunin.

Sa ikaanim na araw ng paglikha, pinakawalan ng Diyos ang Kanyang makapangyarihang salita upang likhain ang mga hayop sa lupa at, higit sa lahat, ang tao. Dito natin makikita ang sukdulang punto ng Kanyang paglikha—ang pagsilang ng nilikhang katulad ng Kanyang larawan. Ang talatang ito ay puno ng ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: "Laboring For Unity In A Divided World”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 20, 2025

Ephesians 4 describes both the unity of believers and the new hope which Christians have in Jesus. Paul appeals to Christians to live in a way which reflects the grace we've been given by God.

Sermon: “Laboring For Unity in a Divided World” Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:3-13 ‘Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-13, Psalm 133:1-3, Joshua 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

I Saw The Light

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Jesus, the Light of the world, entered our darkness at the cross and proved in the resurrection that light always triumphs.

Introduction – More Than a Song “I saw the light.” That’s more than just the title of an old gospel tune. Some of you might remember Hank Williams writing and singing it back in the 1940s. Over the years, that song has been carried on the voices of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and even church ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Genesis 1:2-3, Proverbs 4:19, Matthew 27:45, Matthew 28:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The First Passover (Exodus 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2024

How did Passover foreshadow Jesus? Let's look in Exodus 12.

English speakers call it Easter. Most languages still call the Christian celebration the equivalent of Passover. What was the original Passover like? How did it foreshadow Christ? Let’s look at Exodus 12. Did God begin to give Israel a calendar? The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Hip To Be Square

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 28, 2024

A sermon about living by God's royal law and not discriminating.

“It’s Hip to be Square” James 2:1-18 In his first year in seminary, Jim Wallis and his friends did a thorough study to find every verse in the Bible that deals with the poor and social injustice. They came up with thousands. For example, in three of the Gospels one out of every ten verses deals ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Flood Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 13, 2024

The verdict was dire. The perfect system God had created was broken. The corruption of humanity – which extended to the earth itself – was universal and would require a universal response....

September 14, 2024 Last time we discussed how quickly sin took root in the pre-flood world. There seemed to be no hope for humanity. However, in the midst of this sad and sorry situation, we are given the brief genealogy of Noah. Genesis 6:9-10 - …. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Luke 17:26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Foolish Words, Fierce Anger, And Wise Actions (1 Samuel 25:2-44)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 16, 2024

David showed mercy to Saul, exercising grace and wisdom. However, the foolish words of a man named Nabal drove David to excessive anger. The intervention of Nabal's wife, Abigail, brought calm and reason to a situation that could have ended in tragedy.

The Bible describes David as "a man after God's own heart". His character and actions reflected a genuine desire to obey and love the LORD. As a result, he was chosen by God to be the next king of Israel, replacing the dynasty of Saul, whose rebellious and defiant actions resulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-13, Psalm 37:8, Proverbs 14:29, Ecclesiastes 7:9, Ephesians 4:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Not Now Perhaps But You Will! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the urgency and importance of confessing Jesus as Lord in our lives, not as a one-time event, but as a daily surrender and process of growth into Christ-likeness.

Good morning, church family. Today we're going to dive into a topic that is both urgent and timeless - the confession of our faith. Our focus scripture for today's sermon is Philippians 2:10-11, which says, "that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:10-11

Topics: Confess, Will