Sermons on Restored The Faith:

Showing Up, But Fired! When Disobedience Costs You Your Anointing

Contributed by Frederick Tanner on Nov 13, 2025

Have you ever known someone who still showed up for work every day, dressed right, on time, doing all the motions, but the truth is, they’d already been fired? The title and position might still say “employed,” but the authority and favor behind the role are long gone.

Saul was chosen by God, anointed by Samuel, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. He had divine backing, heavenly authority, and public favor. But one act of disobedience changed everything. God gave Saul a command, destroy Amalek completely, but Saul did it his way, not God’s way. He kept what looked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Reviving Life From Lifelessness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A discourse on overcoming obstacles that prevent true restoration, and the three elements revived in the valley of dry bones.

The book of Ezekiel is very interesting. Ezekiel was a prophet of God who received deep revelations about God's glory, power, and love. When reading Ezekiel, we need to ask God to help us understand His Word, or we may miss the important message He wants to convey. Today, we will look at one of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Topics: Ezekiel, Restoration, Faith

The Precious From The Vile PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance and restoration, trusting in God's abundant promises, and understanding the urgency of turning back to God, as taught in Jeremiah 15:19.

Good morning, beloved! Today, we're going to dive deep into the prophetic wisdom of Jeremiah 15:19. You see, Jeremiah's message is as relevant today as it was in his time. It teaches us about repentance and restoration, God's abundance through faith in His Word, and the urgency of repentance – ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:19

Topics: Restoration, Repentance, Faith

Faith, The Lord's Prayer, And The Decalogue Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 3, 2014

Just as Jesus fulfilled the plan of God to restore communion between humans and God, so the Church continues that mission in the world today.

Thursday of 3rd Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, `And they shall all be taught by God.' Every one who has heard and learned from the Father comes to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44-51

Denomination: Catholic

Faith And Forgiveness.

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Oct 7, 2019

This sermon is how faith "the size of a mustard seed" actually gives us the ability to offer forgiveness to others.

"Faith and Forgiveness" Allow me to begin today with some self-disclosure: I do not understand exactly what faith is, or how it works. But I have a couple of ideas from the lesson that might be helpful. More on that in a moment, but first I’ve got to share some humor. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Episcopal

God's Design Our Dreams

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

This message helps us to restore God’s design and our shattered dreams by looking at the restoration story with Peter.

God’s Design - Our Dreams John 21:1-25 I want to begin this message with a word from Scripture and a line from a song. One of the most thoughtful and most perceptive folk groups of the 60’s and 70’s was the group Peter, Paul and Mary. This group disbanded in the early 70’s, only to regroup at the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Within The Family Of God Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 21, 2025

When faith’s battle moves inside the church, healing, humility, and devotion preserve unity and restore the mission of Christ’s people.

Healing the Division Within The gospel never denies our differences; it redeems them. The early church in Acts was a gathering of strangers who became family — Jews and Greeks, men and women, slaves and free. What made them one was not similarity but surrender. They had one Lord, one baptism, one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:29-30, Numbers 12:1-10, Ephesians 4:3, Psalm 51:10, Luke 22:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It’s Not Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Highlight the hope, restoration, and power that comes from faith in Jesus, as demonstrated in the story of Lazarus' resurrection in the Gospel of John.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. The beauty of the Gospel is that it brings hope, restoration, and power in the midst of despair. We are not abandoned to our circumstances, but rather, we have a Savior who comes into our darkest hours with light and life. As Philip Yancey once said, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Topics: Restoration, Jesus

Faithfulness To The Faith Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 3, 2003

We are only one generation from extinction. It is vitally important to pass along our faith to the next leaders of the church.

March 2, 2003 23In those days I also saw that the Jews had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab. 24As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but the language of his own people. 25So I contended with them and cursed ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Your Faith May Not Be Working Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore few biblical examples that reveal why our faith may not be working.

As Christians, we're often encouraged to have faith in God's power and promises. However, there may be times when our faith seems to be ineffective. In this sermon, we'll explore few biblical examples that reveal why our faith may not be working. 1. Lack of Conviction (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Sermon # 31- God Rewards - God Restores Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 21, 2023

What happens when someone honors God, honors His anointed, holds on to their faith and implicitly obeys God? Read to know all that the Lord did in the life of someone who did this.

We read in Psalms 77:11, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past.”(GNB) We recall the wonders of God from the past, so as to understand the manifold nature of our Almighty God. As we meditate on all that is recorded in the Bible, especially in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11, 2 Kings 4:8, 2 Kings 4:10, 2 Kings 4:13-14, 2 Kings 4:16-17, Matthew 10:41, 2 Kings 4:21, 2 Kings 4:26, 2 Kings 4:32, 2 Kings 4:35, 2 Kings 8:1-4, 2 Kings 8:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Story Of Faith

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Aug 20, 2015

A Christian's life is based on faith. Even the Apostles lacked it at times. This is hard to understand since they were eyewitnesses. We all have evidence that Jesus works in our lives today so when our faith is weak we are no different than them!

Story of Faith I. Matt. 14:22-33/Mk. 6:30-52/Luke 9:10-17/Jo. 6:1-15 A. Prelude to The Story 1. Prior to Jesus coming to His own hometown Mark tells us He had cast out the demon, Legion and raised a little girl from the dead. Upon arrival to Nazareth He teaches in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Promise Of Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon explores the role of repentance in faith, using Micah 5 to highlight the pathway to redemption through acknowledgment, repentance, and restoration.

Good morning, dear friends. We find ourselves gathered together once more, within the warm embrace of fellowship, bound by the shared love of our Lord and Savior. Today, we will turn our hearts and minds to the profound words of the prophet Micah, specifically focusing on the fifth chapter. In this ...read more

Topics: Restoration, Repentant

Stand Firm In The Faith Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 23, 2015

1 Peter concludes with three facts: Satan is always actively rebelling against the church; The life of a Christian will always be an intense spiritual battle, and; The grace of God provides ultimate restoration for all. Will we live for Him?

Stand Firm in the Faith 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 14 1 Peter 5:8-14 Sunday … important message on marriage and the church Calling all to be in attendance and to come ready to hear God’s word Introduction Last Sunday, Mike gave us some incredible insight into Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Faith, And Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 3, 2004

This message shows three distinct phases of Faith.

FAITH, FAITH AND FAITH Text: John 11 Tell the story of the death of Lazarus. I. Struggling Faith (Martha) vv 20-27 A. A person in deep water. 1. Trying to find something to cling to. 2. But it is just out of reach. B. If you only had been here Jesus (Martha) 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Church Of God