Sermons on True Restoration:

Dig Deeper Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

True wisdom is not easily found or bought, but comes from a deep relationship with God.

Today, we're trying to figure out what wisdom is, where to find it, and how to use it. Imagine playing Minecraft. You're searching for diamonds, right? You can't find them just by wandering around. You have to dig deep, explore caves, and sometimes fight off some creepers. Just like finding ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:12-23

Topics: Wisdom, Knowledge, Intellectual Growth, Life Lessons

The Pursuit Of Happiness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jul 21, 2024

True happiness and contentment can only be found in God, not in worldly possessions or achievements.

You know what's funny? We've been chasing happiness in the USA for 248 years. But are we any closer to finding it? It seems like we're less happy now than we were 250 years ago. Instead of happiness, we see stress, anxiety, anger, and despair. So, what's up with that? We've been chasing happiness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Topics: Biblical Happiness, Spiritual Pursuit, Divine Joy, Faithful Living

How Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025

True connection to Christ is measured not just by association, but by fruitfulness, dependence, and daily relationship.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “I AM THE TRUE VINE” INTRODUCTION: WHAT KIND OF CONNECTION? We live in a world full of connections—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, social networks. But just because something’s connected doesn’t mean it’s working, thriving, or fruitful. Jesus doesn’t just ask if we’re ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Uncluttered "Uncluttered Joy: Choosing Joy When Life Gets Crowded” Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025

To teach that true joy comes from Christ, not circumstances, and must be chosen intentionally.

You ever notice how December has some of the most ridiculous emotional swings of the whole year? One minute you’re sipping peppermint mocha feeling festive… next minute you’re one burned batch of cookies away from throwing the whole tree in the yard. Everybody talks about Christmas joy like it’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Other

Freedom In Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

To show the freedom that comes from true belief and connecting it to the legacy of Martin Luther.

Good morning, church! Welcome to our service today. We are so blessed to be gathered here in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we'll be diving deep into the book of John, specifically John 8:31-36. We're going to reflect on the power of Jesus' words, explore the freedom that comes from true ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Topics: Martin Luther

Relationship, Not Rules

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 26, 2003

What are those characteristics that mark a true follower of Jesus Christ? You may be surprised at the answer.

Well, the new twenty dollar bills have come out and I made sure when I went to the bank this week that I got a brand new one so I could look at it. As you may have heard on the news, the new twenty dollar bills come out and just a few days after they were out the counterfeits had already hit the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Rise Of The Antichrist (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 17, 2022

True believers will know the difference between the real gospel and an imposter. It is all rooted in biblical literacy.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View These Messages at: Part 1: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/145299 Part 2: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/149278 1 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10, Daniel 7:2-7

Denomination: Brethren

Man's Need PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

We are deeply flawed yet deeply loved; God’s law reveals our need, and only Christ’s grace can heal and restore us.

If you walked in today feeling a little weary, worried, or worn-out, you’re in good company. We bring our Mondays and our midnights, our sighs and our secrets, into the same sanctuary. Some of us carry guilt that nags like a dull ache. Others carry questions that won’t sit down. And a few of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Topics: Sin, Humanity

Comfort Amid The Ruins PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

God offers deep, transformative grace—restoring brokenness, writing His law on our hearts, and forgiving our sins completely through the new covenant in Christ.

Some days feel like a slow sunrise after a long night. You wake up with yesterday’s worries still whispering, with old guilt tugging at your sleeve, with the quiet question that won’t quit: Can things really change? Is there mercy for what’s been messed up, mendedness for what’s been mangled? If ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Topics: New Covenant, Promises, Jeremiah

Spiritual War Casualties Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 11, 2022

At the end of chapter 1, Paul returned to addressing the task at hand for Timothy. He must fight the good fight, for many had abandoned faith and a good conscience and had shipwrecked their faith.

A. The story is told about a shipwrecked sailor who had spent several years on a deserted island, completely alone. 1. Then one morning, he was thrilled to see a ship offshore and a smaller vessel coming towards him. 2. When the boat arrived on the beach, the officer in charge handed the marooned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Needs To Return To Gilgal

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 29, 2024

What is the church of today leaving as a memory for those to come. Gilgal meant much more to Israel than just a place on the map.

“The Church needs to go back to Gilgal.” by Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I grew up in the church. I am what you call a back bench baby and a PK. For those that may not know a back bench baby is we slept on the back bench of the church during service because we had school in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Don’t Put Your Investments In Bags With Holes

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jan 13, 2020

The sermons of Haggai led to the restoration of the Temple. There are three themes in his messages encouragement, warning, and hope, the secret to understanding the response of the people and their willingness to resume work on the Temple.

God often uses a single voice to stir the hearts of his people. These prophetic voices often come at crucial points. • The Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s inspiring oratory is believed to have helped save Britain in WWII. • On November 2, 1863, several months after the battle of Gettysburg ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Truth?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

Fact-checking rates claims as true or false. Someone cannot determine what is true unless they claim to hold the keys to truth. Civil unrest often stems from a clash of truths. It's important to know the "real" source of truth.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “What Is Truth?” based on a question posed by Pontius Pilate toward the end of our text. In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “truth” is defined as, “the body of real things, events, and facts.” It is also defined as “a transcendent fundamental or spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007

Fifth in a series exploring how to grab hold of true freedom and victory in the Christian walk. This message explores the challenge of discouragement.

(Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) (Video Clip – Bob Lujano, from “Murderball” available at ScreenVue.com) Bob Lujano. As he said, he contracted a very rare form of meningitis at age nine. Lost most of his arms, both ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Glory Of The Latter House

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 16, 2022

This message explores the many hurdles one may encounter in life especially those that are called to be leaders in the coming end-time revival which shall be a revival that will experience God’s majestic glory which is his way of life.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Haggai 2:9) “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.” (Haggai 2:3) “Who is left among you ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3, Haggai 2:9, Isaiah 42:8, Ezra 3:12-13, Psalm 29:1-3, Psalm 72:18-19, Psalm 19:1, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal