Sermons on Restoration

Sermons on Restoration

Ezekiel: The Promise of a New Eden

With Ezekiel 36:33-38, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on a theme found throughout the book: the garden of Eden. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the garden of Eden in Genesis, the garden of Eden in Ezekiel, and the garden of Eden in Revelation. “And they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden, and the waste and…

Church Discipline: Going after the Lost Sheep

In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus describes the process and purpose of church discipline. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the process, the authority, and the promise of church discipline. “If your brother sins against you… But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses…

Jesus: The Successful Servant

In Isaiah 49:1–6, we read the second of the four servant songs found in the book of Isaiah. In this second song, the servant explains He is called to lead both Israel and the nations. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the glorious servant, the discouraged servant, and the servant called to restore His people and to serve as the light of the world. “The Lord called me from the…

Jesus’ Healing of a Broken World

In Zechariah 8:1-23, the prophet hears from God’s own mouth that God will return to bring restoration of all that was lost through Adam’s and Israel’s sin. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims Jesus as the one who will bring restoration of divine communion, fruitful creation, joyful godliness, and one people under God. “And they shall be my people, and I will be their…

Restoring the Years

In Joel 2:1-27, the Lord promises to restore the harvest for the people who turn to Him. Rev. David Woollin proclaims the illustration, the reality, and the hope. “Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things! You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you.”