Sermons on Self Acceptance:

Operation Restoration

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on May 8, 2005

A message about the restoring of a fallen brother or sister in Christ.

“Operation Restoration” (Gal. 6:1-5) Good morning! Great to be with you as we break open God’s word to see what He has in store for us today. I’m reminded daily of God’s blessing and faithfulness to me and my family and it’s my heart’s desire to be faithful to him in what He has called me to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Adam And Steve

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 27, 2005

Man and woman are made for each other.

IT’S NOT ADAM AND STEVE Romans 1:26-27 S: Homosexuality C: God’s design of sexuality Pr: MAN AND WOMAN ARE MADE FOR EACH OTHER. ?: What? What are the issues for the church? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, three issues that the church should consider when dealing with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

You Call This A Fast? Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#1 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

You Call This A Fast? (Isaiah 58:1-9) I. False Fasting A. Objectives 1. Deceive God 2. Serve Self 3. Make a Fast Shekel B. Results 1. Exploitation of workers 2. Quarreling and strife 3. External humility 4. Unrepentant mourning II. True Fasting A. Objectives 1. Exercise justice a) Loose the chains ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Taking Responsibility For Our Lives Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

God desires to restore our wholeness…including our inner life….. emotional wholeness.

Taking Responsibility for Our Lives Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – March 11, 2012 Intro We are continuing in our series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality….focused on restoring some healthy understanding to our spiritual formation… that can lead to emotional ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...gentleness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2011

We develop gentleness in the body by balancing power and gentleness as we study God's Word, restore fallen brothers and sisters and in sharing the gospel.

Together we have been focusing on how to develop the fruit of the Spirit within our church so that we will be an alluring and attractive place to the world around us. As we’ve seen consistently, it is the “fruit” of the Spirit and not the “fruits” of the Spirit. There ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

May God Sanctify You Through And Through

Contributed by Dan Stires on May 2, 2010

The experience of sanctification and the walk of Holiness

Pataskala Church of the Nazarene May 2, 2010 May God Make You Holy Through and Through Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:13-25 I Thessalonians 5:16-24 "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Nazarene

The Habits Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Time-lapse photography will allow you to see physical growth over a span of years. But there are no photographs that can show you your spiritual growth.

For the next few minutes and the next few Sundays, I want to speak to you about forming some great spiritual habits. Today’s Scripture Passage “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living Victoriously”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 14, 2025

We’ll be looking at this subject of living victoriously from the standpoint of how a group of people lived their life victoriously in the midst of great trials and tribulation and now are in the presence of God in heaven because of how they lived their lives on earth.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living Victoriously” Revelation 12:7-12 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY4R0o2vZq4 I’m kind of taking a different approach to our study. Today, we’ll be looking at this subject of living victoriously from the standpoint of how a group of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12, Revelation 12:11, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:17, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Hebrews 2:14, Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 9:22, Isaiah 53:7, John 1:29, Leviticus 17:11, Luke 9:23, Matthew 10:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

No Longer Hiding: From Shame To Belonging

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026

The gospel restores belonging before behavior, covering shame with presence so hiding loses its necessity and transformation grows from safety.

Most of us think we know what the problem is. We think the problem is sin. Or disobedience. Or failure. Or a lack of discipline. Or not trying hard enough. Scripture does not ignore them. Very early in the biblical story—before commandments, before systems, before religion is fully formed—the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:25, Genesis 3:8-10, Psalm 32:1, Luke 15:20-24, Romans 8:1, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Last Days Deception

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 24, 2017

Biblical warnings against deception, especially in the last days, is explored. Some fundamental characteristics of deception are discussed so that the believer is more equipped to identify and avoid it.

1 Timothy 4:1 9-4-16 Intro In Matthew 24 Jesus was alone with his disciples on the Mount of Olives. The disciples asked Him a question about the end times. “And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"1 How will we know when the end is near? What will tell us that Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Matthew 24:1-35, Revelation 13:11-18, 2 Timothy 3:1-9, Isaiah 14:12-15, Genesis 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Is The Pastor Eligible?-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 13, 2010

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul told Titus that the focus of his work on Crete was to bring order to the churches & appoint qualified elders. Pastors must meet certain qualifications. But What are they? Pastoral eligibility is measured by...

Is The Pastor Eligible?-II—Titus 1:5-9 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

James - Apostle Of Passion

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 28, 2003

In serving the Lord you can either look at what you are doing as a ministry or a job. When ministry becomes a job you lose the passion God wants you to possess.

James – Apostle of Passion Luke 9:51-56 In serving the Lord you can either look at what you are doing as a ministry or a job. When ministry becomes a job you lose the passion that God wants you to possess. My first ministry assignment as full-time pastor was in Kansas City, Kansas. I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Free Methodist

"The Unity That Produces Joy.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004

Mesage four in series on "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message on unity we examine its motivation, the means of attaining it and the model of Christ.

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 4 “The Unity that Produces Joy.” Philippians 2:1-11 Over the last few weeks in our series “Restoring the Joy” we have seen how circumstances may cause us to lose our joy but and that in reality it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Less Traveled By

Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 30, 2005

Choose to walk the road God chooses will keep you from the detours of life.

The Road Less Traveled By “When He had said this, He went on ahead going up to Jerusalem. And it came to pass when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, saying, “Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Nazarene

You Haven't Repented Until You Change

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

story of Nehemiah linked to repentance

August 4 Nehemiah - You Can Change The glory of the gospel is not that it grants forgivness to those who repent, but that it offers repentance for those who sin. You haven’t repented until you change Neh. 1:1-2:9 people who stray from God have hope and can return. Repentance. Neh. 1:4 when he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational