Sermons on restoring relationships:

Restored Identity. Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 9, 2017

While we await our Restored Identity in God we experience: 1) The Groaning of Creation (Romans 8:19–22), 2) The Groaning of Believers (Romans 8:23–25), and 3) The Groaning of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26–27)

Right after Hurricane Henry, this week we see Hurricane Irma, which is an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane with 180 mph winds that hit Cuba, the Caribbean and continued to Florida. Once in a generation storms are happening with more and more regularity. People speculate that this change in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-27

Denomination: Other

The Ministry Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2014

A sermon examining our responsibility to the fallen Brethren.

The Ministry Of Restoration Galatians 6:1-5 (Companion sermon: "The Ministry Of Reconciliation" 2 Corinthians 5:18-21) James Merritt says in his sermon (Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up) that "you can sum up the function of the church in two words: reconciliation and restoration." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Timeline Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 25, 2016

A sermon examining the restoration that is possible for those who have turned from the Heavenly Father.

A Timeline Of Restoration Haggai 2:10-19 Chuck Swindoll shared the following story "A few years ago, an angry man rushed through the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam until he reached Rembrandt's famous painting "Nightwatch." Then he took out a knife and slashed it repeatedly before he could be stopped. A ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 24, 2011

The return of Messiah to earth causes the period of overhauling or restoration of all things which God has said would be restored (Acts 3:21).

ZECHARIAH 14: 8-15 THE BLESSINGS OF RESTORATION The return of Messiah to earth causes the period of overhauling or restoration of all things which God has said would be restored (Acts 3:21). The grand finale of Christ's appearing is the establishment of His Kingdom over all the earth. The ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Restore Me Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

We all have bad days, even bad periods in our lives. We all get discouraged. That's why we can identify with David.

“Soul Talk: Restore Me” Ps. 30 You know it’s going to be a bad day when: you turn on the morning news and they’re displaying emergency routes out of the city - your boss tells you not to bother taking off your coat - your horn gets stuck following a group of hell’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tools Of Restoration Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2024

To restore a sinning believer, grab the tools of restoration: pain; punishment; pardon; and partnership.

The Tools of Restoration (2 Corinthians 2:5-11) Author and Canadian Theologian, Randall Rauser, tells the story of a boy, whose parents had promised him a beautiful car to drive when he turned 16. He dreamed about it all his life, planning to park it in the family’s barn where it could stay warm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Restoration Of Christ

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2012

Christ's words of prayer are reflected in Psalm 69.

March 11, 2011 Psalm 69 There can be a danger in interpreting the Scriptures to try and find a hidden meaning under every word. There are some who claim that by counting the Hebrew letters that by using a special code it spells out English words and warnings; and by buying their book ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Restoring The Fallen Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2010

We don't want Satan to outwit us with his scheme of keeping the church from welcoming those who repent and return to the fellowship.

Introduction: A. We all know that God is at work in the world, and that Satan is busy trying to destroy and work against everything that God is doing. B. For instance: 1. And God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow vegetables of all kinds, so humankind ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationship Recovery Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 7, 2019

Whenever we talk about recovery, we are never talking about one person - but a system of persons. Our addictions, obsessions and persistent sins have taken a toll on everyone around us.

RELATIONSHIP RECOVERY Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction September is Recovery Month and we have a few goals in this emphasis. -We seek to find hope in the Gospel for dealing with all of our obsessions, addictions, and the sinful weights that are holding us down from following God wholeheartedly. - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbreakable Relationships PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To explore the power of unbreakable relationships, the impact of dysfunction and domestic violence, and the hope of mending family bonds through God's love, forgiveness, and strength.

Good morning, family. Today, we are going to dive into a topic that hits home for many of us. We're going to look at the power of unbreakable relationships, the impact of dysfunction and domestic violence, and the hope of mending family bonds. As the esteemed Christian author, Max Lucado once said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Topics: Family, Origin

Relationship With Who?

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005

A little while ago I was talking with a co-worker about his spiritual life and his experience with Christ. He said he was disheartened by the actions of other so-called Christians. That he had lost the fire he once had and was questioning his relationship

A little while ago I was talking with a co-worker about his spiritual life and his experience with Christ. He said he was disheartened by the actions of other so-called Christians. That he had lost the fire he once had and was questioning his relationship with God. I talked with him for quite some ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Right Relationships Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 8, 2005

Right relationship with God leads to a right relationship with one another. The greace of God is experienced as we share our lives together.

RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS FREEDOM IN CHRIST If you can I want you to think for a moment about what existed before God created the world. Before there were any galaxies, before there were any plants, animals, before anything existed – can you think what there was? God! God – no beginning and no end. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Religion Or Relationship Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2011

A study of chapter 1 verses 2 through 31

Isaiah 1: 2 - 31 Religion Or Relationship 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the LORD has spoken: “ I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; 3 The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Passion For Relationship

Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007

Not even Josiahs passion could turn a nation into desiring relationship with God.

Lincoln Memorial – 28 August 1963 Martin Luther King I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:31-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Attentive Relationship Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 1, 2008

God is giving the Hebrews a way to build and stay in relationship with Him. This two pronged approach from God, building a relationship and weeding out things that will hurt that relationship is effective for us today as well.

Have you ever lost your driver’s license? Isn’t it a traumatic event? I have lost my driver’s license several times over the years and each time it made my life difficult. For all practical purposes I lost my identity. I couldn’t write a check – stores will not take a check without proper ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational