Sermons on Restoring Peace:

The Believer’s Response To Crisis

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 16, 2021

Some believe godly living, great faith and positive thinking will exempt them from trials. How do you respond when you are living your best, walking by faith, serving God and the bottom falls out? We respond in Faith!

Isa 38:1 “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, 3 And said, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-8, James 1:2-4, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Methodist

The Emmaus Road

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 6, 2024

traveling from despair to hope

THE EMMAUS ROAD Luke 24:13-35 Have you ever been to Emmaus? Lana and I have been there a few times. And I believe that most of you have been there to. If you haven’t been there yet, pack your bags there’s a road trip just ahead. Where is Emmaus? It’s the place where dreams go to die. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

How Many Are My Iniquities? - A Soul Searching Question Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2020

Recognition of sin and its effects on us should always bring us before the throne of God to forgive and restore us to fellowship.

In Job 13:23, the suffering patriarch is pleading his case before God, asking Him to specifically name those sins he has allegedly committed in order to see some justification for the untold misery he has undergone. He desired to confess any unknown wrongdoing so that he could be made pure ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:23, Job 19:25, Numbers 32:23, 1 John 1:8, Isaiah 59:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Make Every Effort To Maintain The Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

We all know the pain of broken relationships. It is important to learn how to restore those relationships.

I want to talk about something this morning that isn’t much fun to talk about, but something we all struggle with and something that is very important. The topic is broken relationships. We all know the pain that broken relationships cause. When a marriage is broken by divorce, there is so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15

Revive Us Again! Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 11, 2011

The passage is a heartfelt prayer for revival. The Psalmist is remembering how, after Israel had given into sin time after time, God had always provided a plan to bring them back to Himself. And with this thought in mind, his heart cries out to God, “Wilt

REVIVALS OF THE BIBLE SERIES: PSALMS 85: (1-7) REVIVE US AGAIN! [Numbers 16] The passage that we have just read is a heartfelt prayer for revival. The Psalmist is thinking back upon the spiritual history of Israel. He is remembering how, after Israel had given into sin time after time, God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Care About Me?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 7, 2011

God cares for you the same way He cared for Joseph! He wants to: 1. restore your broken relationships (vs. 1-5). 2. save you from your sins (vs. 5-7). 3. bring blessings out of your burdens (vs. 8). 4. make you part of His mission (vs. 9-15).

Does God Care about Me? Genesis 45:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 23, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Does God care about me? -- Everybody needs to know the answer to this question. And today we can find the answer from one of the greatest men in the Old Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

From Lodebar To The King’s Table Ii

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 16, 2010

Jesus desires to bring you home to the place you belong.

From Lodebar To The King’s Table II Pastor Ken Crow 2 Samuel 9 (King James Version) 2 Samuel 9 1And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? 2And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Jehova-Rapha Our Healer

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 6, 2012

The healing that Christ has provided is much broader than the physical. He took those stripes on His back so you and I could be well in every area of our lives.

Jehova Rapha = the LORD that healeth This title is used more than 60 times in the Old Testament It literally means to RESTORE, to HEAL, or to CURE; refering to the physical, the emotional, the spiritual, and in some instances, even the moral. Ex. 15:26 26 And said, If thou wilt diligently ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Reconciled You To Present You As Holy

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 9, 2010

Enemies of God. That's what we once were. How could justice be satisfied to reconcile us to God? How can we keep our new relationship with him?

Text: Colossians 1:21-23 Theme: Christ Reconciled You to Present You As Holy A. How severe our alienation was! B. How costly his sacrifice! C. How vital to stand firm on the Gospel! Season: Pentecost 9c Date: July 25, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Lutheran

How Happy His People Must Be! - Mark 11:1-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 4, 2024

When the craziness of this world has you worried or upset, this message will help restore your joy.

Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, John 12:12-19

The Purpose Of Christmas

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

The purpose of Christ coming into the world is to restore to man what man lost in the fall

THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTMAS Matt 1:21 "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." As we enter the Christmas season most of us would be amazed at the large number of people who could not tell us the true meaning of Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have Faith

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 29, 2009

Strong faith can become weakened by doubt, but life can be restored by Jesus.

Text: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Story: “Show Much Have You?” A friend tells of overhearing two little girls, playmates, who were counting over their pennies. One said, “I have five pennies.” The other said, “I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Falling Out Of Love With Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

Descriptions of reasons people fall out of love with Jesus, with helps to restoring that love.

FALLING OUT OF LOVE WITH JESUS > Hosea 11:7 My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call to Him on high, He will not exalt them at all. If you will think back a few months to when we studied the book of Revelation, you will remember that this book, this revelation was written by the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 28, 2018

Following his prayer for forgiveness, Jesus speaks of salvation -- a restored relationship with God.

1. Hunger for Forgiveness and Salvation Ernest Hemingway told the story of a father and his teenage son who had a relationship that had become strained to the point of breaking. Finally the son ran away from home. His father, however, began a journey in search of his rebellious son. Finally, in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

Biblical look at marriage, in an effort to restore its rightful place in our thinking

I want to land on my feet in life, don’t you? So, on big subjects that the world is really goofing up right now, we need solid answers. We need to be able to navigate the landing. I’m talking about Christian people being real and our faith making a difference in the way we approach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ