Sermons on Restoring Sinners:

Expert Restoration

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

Many a times we wonder if we can really be restored or is it just a great idea! Tomorrow as we delve into God's Word, we will see what God has already done to reconcile us to Him. The question remains how have we responded to His restoration for us?

Opening illustration: A woman who restores valuable paintings says many works of art that seem hopelessly damaged can be saved by an expert. Rebecca McLain has brought color and life back to dulled oil paintings by carefully removing dirt and discolored varnish. But she has also seen the damage ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Restoration

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Jul 31, 2014

The Bible tells us in Exodus 23: 26 that “There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.

The question now is why do Christians miscarry their blessings, why are there so much barrenness in the Christendom? If your life is not in agreement with Exodus 23:26, it means that the devil has stolen the original purpose and has replaced it with his counterfeit which he has the right to take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness And Restoration Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2021

Conflict creates impasses and dead ends in our relationships. Forgiveness opens a new way forward.

March 10, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 15:11-32 Forgiveness and Restoration Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “You can’t get there from here.” It always sounds a little crazy when you hear someone say that. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Restoration And Renewal

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 5, 2020

Spiritual growth can only be accomplished by knowing, hearing and applying God’s precepts to our spiritual heart through His Word. In order to understand this passage in Nehemiah we should consider what brought the people of God to this point.

Spiritual growth can only be accomplished by knowing, hearing and applying God’s precepts to our spiritual heart through His Word. In order to understand this passage in Nehemiah we should consider what brought the people of God to this point. Therefore we must start in the beginning. In the book ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Restoration Of A Slave Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 4, 2018

Restoration, Forgiveness, Repentance, Grace

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - The Restoration of a Slave October 7, 2018 Philemon 1:1-25 (p. 837) Introduction: I believe love is the most powerful motivator known to mankind…I include something in all my wedding ceremonies that Kari and I included in ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry Of Restoration...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 6, 2020

We serve a God that can do the impossible. The brings us power to move in RESTORATION. Are we motivated to practice the ministry of restoration.

. THE MINISTRY OF RESTORATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this in two parts) HOW ABOUT SOME LOGICAL ADVICE TO START THE LESSON? Be the change you want to see! TEXT: Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3, Job 19:25, Psalm 103:4, Joel 2:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restoration Is Posssible

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 9, 2018

People wonder if restoration is possible aftr a lapse in time. Maybe God will not answer prayer for me. Maybe it is not His will. What do you think about his promises and the fact that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever?

Restoration is Possible I will restore health to you and heal you of all thy wounds saith the Lord. Jeremiah 30:17 People think damage is final but restoration is possible. “If thou canst believe, all things are possible” (Mark 9:23). Jesus asked many people this question in one way or another. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Restoring The Image

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 21, 2019

Explaining Sanctification from the view that it is about restoring the image of God in a person

Restoring the Image Christianity 101 CCCAG October 20th, 2019 Scripture- Rom 6, Gal 2, 1 Pet 1 Intro: A little over a week ago Tammie and I went to Michigan, and to get there we took the ferry out of Milwaukee. You drive your car onto this huge boat, and then sit in a cabin during the trip, or ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Gentle Restoration

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 1, 2016

The object of all admonition is the restoration of a person at odds with God because of persistent, intentional, defiant, high handed sin. We would warn someone about a physical danger. We also need to warn about spiritual danger.l

Pentecost 7 Year C July 3, 2016 Text Galatians 6:1 Brothers, ( And Sisters ) if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Gluttony certainly is not spoken highly of in the Bible. Proverbs 23:2 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Before Restoration

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 3, 2016

Study in the book of Job

1. With friends like these... A. They had good intentions - 2:13 B. They hurt more than helped - 13:4 C. They had a day of reckoning - 42:7 2. You are your worst enemy A. Beware of self-pity - 29:2 B. Beware of self-justification - 31:37 3. Faith is messy A. ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Relationships

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 4, 2016

Paul's letter to Philemon gives us solid timeless principles in restoring broken relationships. As Paul paid for Onesimus' sin, so Christ pays for ours, thus restoring us to God. Because we have been forgiven much, we need to forgive others.

Philemon Restoring Relationships I’d like to take a little survey this morning: Who here has never had a relationship challenge? Ah ha, I thought so. Today’s subject “Restoring Relationships,” is for all of us. As we seek to live a Christian life, does our faith have any ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 5, 2015

Joel sees a time when all will be made right, Israel will not be ashamed, or a curse to anyone. We know this time has not yet come.

The Lord offers mercy even now. 2:12-17 Utterly amazing is the grace and mercy and tenderness of the Lord. “Even now”, He is willing to forgive Judah. Remember He was willing to spare Sodom. And the northern kingdom of Israel. Any nation, including even America, that will repent from ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Restoration Of Peter

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

The Restoration Of Peter

Matt 26 v.57 & 58 v. 69 - 75 & John Ch 21 v 1 -19 The Restoration Of Peter 1. The Reality of Peter’s Denial - Peter Was Saved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Holiness

Restoration And Responsibility Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2016

The people of Israel are redeemed, chosen for a greater purpose of being a witness to God.

Isaiah 43:1-28 Restoration, Responsibility, and Proclamation Restoration 43:1-9 Fear Not Jacob, because you belong to the Lord(v.1), Israel HE is with you and called you by your name(v.2). Here, the command and the promise of God are interlinked. God used the word ‘Fear Not’ for twice to make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28, Isaiah 43:4

Denomination: Methodist