Sermons on Zeal 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

Jesus Restores Joy

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 27, 2026

Joy unspeakable and full of glory-

Jesus restores Joy Phil 4:10-13 Good Morning church glad to have you with us- I would like us to look at Paul and his pursuit of Joy instead of happiness. In the pursuit of happiness most give up Joy. Joy is what more people lose in their heart and then wonder why they are not happy. Who’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

A Cry For Restored Joy

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 51:12,13 says,"Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

Psalms 51:12,13 says,"Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways ; and sinners shall be converted unto thee." So many today in churches all across America have lost their joy and are not ready to admit it has happened. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-2, Psalm 51:1-12

Saul - Relapse To Restoration

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 22, 2001

King Saul’s depression, caused by disobedience to God, was relieved as he came to terms with himself and asked David to play his harp - a parable of what Jesus can do for us.

A century ago when biographies of Christian men were written it was the accepted policy not to probe too deeply into their lives. It was felt that it wasn’t to the glory of God that a man whom God had used mightily in his service should have weaknesses or failings (except, of course, before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Spirit Of Adventure

Contributed by John Long on May 20, 2003

God is working in this church, not because we’re special people, but because we’ve chose to be obedient to His call. That’s our choice. I invite you to become a total part of this family of faith and move ahead with us. We don’t know what the future holds

Restoring the Spirit of Adventure Genesis 6:1-8 and 22 (John 10:10, Hebrews 11) One of our church members shared with me at one time and she said “I am 100%+ in favor of TIBC moving forward. I have been gravely concerned for several years about the way we have seemed to move only on those projects ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Spirit Of Hope

Contributed by John Long on May 20, 2003

If we put our trust in Christ, we can always be hopeful. We are always hopeful. We cannot be hopeless. Why? Because of what God’s promised.

How many of you would agree that life’s tough at times? Have you ever cried, "Doesn’t anyone care what happens to me, or what happens in my life?" Have you been lonely and isolated? We are living in a generation of hurting people who want to know that someone cares truly about them. Sometimes so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13, Romans 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Restoration By Nehemiah

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the work of restoration accoplished by Nehemiah and the secrets of his success in his mission.

THE WORK OF RESTORATION BY NEHEMIAH OUTLINE 1. DESOLATION 2. DEVELOPMENT 3. DISTRACTION 4. DEVOTION 5. DELIVERANCE THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF RESTORATION BY NEHEMIAH 1. DESOLATION: Nehemiah.1:3-11. Here Nehemiah is concerned about the desolation of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoring A Divided Kingdom

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 19, 2006

One of Satan’s greatest weopons is division in the local church. How do we restore a divided church?

RESTORING A KINGDOM DIVIDED. TEXT: Matt. 12:22-25. INTRODUCTION: 1. One of the greatest weapons Satan has in his arsenal is division (text) 2. If you’ve been around very long, you’ve seen churches torn and crippled by cliques, power struggles, malicious talk and the club syndrome. 3. The church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A God Who Restores

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Feb 25, 2005

Our god is a God who restores. Even at those times when we feel all is lost, God is there and he promises to restore us, but it may not be in the ways we expect.

A GOD WHO RESTORES Restoration. What a powerful word. What do you think of when you hear that word (pause). Perhaps you imagine your health or marriage restored. Perhaps you imagine your youth or your family restored. Perhaps you imagine you career that is failing or your self-esteem restored. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

299 – Restoring The Stolen!

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

A study of 1 Samuel 30

Sermon Study 299 – RESTORING THE STOLEN! 1 SAMUEL Chapter 27 David was pursued by Saul – he escaped to the land of the Philistines with 600 men (where Saul will not search for him) and found Achish (Philistine ruler) who once feared David, but agreed to protect him from Saul in return for David’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Value Of Worship Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005

The greatest and highest use of music and song, of our voices and our bodies, are to express to the God who has loved us and saved us, pure worship. This message is part of a series that explores how we can reach higher in worship

A statement of our values of worship: We believe that God has blessed mankind with the gift of music and song, and that the highest use of this gift is to worship God. We believe that the church should be skilled, creative and enthusiastic in its use of music. We worship with contemporary songs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance Brings Restoration

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002

This sermon deals with the fact that as beleivers we don’t always get what we deserve and we don’t always deserve what we get.

“Repentance Brings Restoration” Scripture Reading: Hosea 14:1-9 Text: Hosea 14:2-4 Sermon Idea: Do we get everything we deserve? In the movie Les Miserables, the main character a man named Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of captivity for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister’s ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Restoration Of The Shunammite Woman

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Oct 13, 2006

How God restored the Shunammite woman not once but twice.

THE RESTORATION OF THE SHUNNAMITE WOMAN BY ABIMBOLA O. SALU 8” One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. 9 She said to her husband, "I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Restored Joy

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 5, 2008

Maybe you are here this morning and you’ve lost some of your joy,We read here in John how Jesus restored joy to those who attended a marriage celebration in Cana.

The Miracle of Restored Joy John 2:1-11 A young couple very much in love were getting married in church. However, Sue the wife was very nervous about the big occasion and so the Pastor chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. 1 John 4:18 which says “There is no fear in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring A Passion For The Christ

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 19, 2011

To restore a passion for the Christ, we need to remember the great privilege of being called to follow Jesus. This message is to help Christ followers renew a passion for Jesus by calling them back value God's favor over his blessings.

When I come home from work and see my family for the first time during after a long day of work, my kids come running to give me a big hug and welcome me home. I love those times. Not long ago, I remember coming home from work one day and Josiah came running up to me to give me a big hug as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Other