Sermons on True Restoration:

Restoring Proper Worship Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jun 2, 2003

Christendom is struggling with what is true worship, and just how we are to worship the Living God. Ezra gives some great insight into this subject.

Restoring Proper Worship Ezra 3 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On March 2, 2003 Introduction: I. “After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, “Dear God, we had a good time at church today – but I wish you had been there!” A. The ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1, Ezra 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Thoughts On Restoration Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

AS WE COME TO THE END OF THE BOOK OF HOSEA, WE END ON A POSITIVE NOTE, THAT OF GOD’S FINAL EXHORTATION TO REPENTANCE AND RESTORATION. SO, IN THIS PASSAGE I FIND TEN SIGNIFICANT THOUGHTS ON REPENTANCE AND RESTORATION.

SOME THOUGHTS ON RESTORATION HOSEA 14: INTRODUCTION: AS WE COME TO THE END OF THE BOOK OF HOSEA, WE END ON A POSITIVE NOTE, THAT OF GOD’S FINAL EXHORTATION TO REPENTANCE AND RESTORATION. SO, IN THIS PASSAGE I FIND TEN SIGNIFICANT THOUGHTS ON REPENTANCE AND RESTORATION. 1. IN ORDER TO RETURN ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The True Vine

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Feb 13, 2020

Jesus is the vine and we are the branches

We have looked at Jesus in several ways. Jesus the True Shepherd - John 10: 1 - 6 Jesus the Good Shepherd - John 10: 7 - 18, Jesus the King of Glory - Psalms 24: 7 - 10, Jesus our righteousness - 1 Corinthians 1: 30, Jesus our Stronghold - Psalms 18:2, Jesus The Way, The Truth and The Life - John ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:4, Psalm 78:42-47, Nahum 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Broken Vine: A Prayer For Revival Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 15, 2025

This psalm is a desperate prayer for national revival, using the powerful metaphor of a broken vine to teach us that true restoration comes only when we cry out for God to turn our hearts back to Himself and restore His favor.

Introduction: When the Blessing is Broken There is a special kind of pain that comes from seeing something that was once beautiful and thriving fall into ruin. We see it in a family that was once close but is now fractured by conflict. We see it in a business that was once prosperous but is now ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restored In Our Father's Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010

Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love.

Summary – Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love. Return to Prodigal Son but with focus on the blessing the Father brings itself… and how that reflects what Jesus bears in himself… and imparts to all who receive his life as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Confessions Part 1

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 24, 2001

A expository message from Psalm 32 on "How to be Restored to a Right relationship with God After We Have Sinned."

Psalm 32 "True Confessions" What do you do when you fail God? How can or should we respond to those times when we do something wrong? How can you get back on track? How can we be fully restored into a right relationship with God after we have sinned? This would seem to be a very important ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Confessions Part 2

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 30, 2001

An expository sermon from Psalm 32 on "How To Be Restored To A Right Relationship With God After We Have Sinned."

Psalm 32 "True Confessions" Part 2 Introduction: Read Psalm 32. What do you do when you fail God? How can or should we respond to those times when we do something wrong? How can you get back on track? How can we be fully restored into a right relationship with God after we have sinned? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Dreams Come True Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

RESTORATION (TO ENJOYMENT OF GOD’S PROMISED BLESSINGS) WIPES AWAY THE TEARS OF CAPTIVITY WITH THE JOYFUL SHOUTS OF PRAISE

BIG IDEA: RESTORATION (TO ENJOYMENT OF GOD’S PROMISED BLESSINGS) WIPES AWAY THE TEARS OF CAPTIVITY WITH THE JOYFUL SHOUTS OF PRAISE INTRODUCTION: Context: Return from Babylonian captivity I. (:1-3) RESTORATION REALIZED “When the Lord brought back the captive ones of Zion” A. A Dream Come ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Story 19 An Altar-Ed State

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 11, 2014

When the Jews returned from captivity the first item rebuilt was the altar. They renewed their worship of God as he took the initiative to restore them to their place in His Land.

1. CHANGING YOUR MIND Little Sarah was at her first wedding and gaped at the entire ceremony. When it was over, she asked her mother, "Why did the lady change her mind?" Her mother asked, "What do you mean?" "Well, she went down the aisle with one man, and came back with another one." Changing ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking And Leaping Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 12, 2016

The Gate may be called Beautiful, but the scene was anything but. What can we learn about helping those in need from Peter's decision to give?

We’ve been studying the book of Acts and have reached a series of events that covers two chapters consisting of three scenes: at the Beautiful Gate, in front of the council, and gathered together with the believers. We’ll examine one scene each week because I know no one wants me to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2011

1 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-I—James 5:13-20 Attention: After directory assistance gave Jennie her boyfriend’s new telephone number, she dialed him -- and a woman answered. "Is Mike there?" Jennie asks confused. "Umm, he’s in the shower," was the response. "Please tell him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2011

2 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-II—James 5:13-20 Attention: I returned to my parents' home to attend a funeral. At the church, my mother led me to a man who looked vaguely familiar. "Barbara, remember Pastor Green?" she asked as she left me in his company. I frantically tried to place ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Restore The Church

Contributed by Daniel Ray Ortega on Dec 27, 2023

We must build Gods way, not Mans way. God is asking His church to come back to the altar

(1Kings 18:30 ) 31 Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD came, saying, “Israel shall be your name”; 32 with the stones he built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he made a trench around the altar, large enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

Restoring The Foundations Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002

Strengthing the family

Foundations of the Family: Restoring the Foundations Malachi 2:14-17 Over the next few Sunday evenings, I want to bring a series of messages on ’Restoring the Foundations’. The family is under attack from the enemy in every area. From this study I hope we will develop a biblical view of family ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational