The resurrection gracefully disrupts our fears with hope-filled faith.

Right now we are living in very disruptive days. As people around the globe work to mitigate, contain, and eradicate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, our lives have been significantly disrupted. What purpose or meaning can we find in chaotic times? What does the Easter story in Scripture have to tell us about disruption and how … Continue reading "Finding Purpose in Disruption: Palm Sunday // Luke 19:28-48"

This week we begin a new series at Restoration Church, a study of the Gospel of John. We’ll work through the entire book over the coming months, examining the claims of Jesus Christ, the implications for the life of the disciple, and the missional-impulse that John calls every Christ-follower to embody in the world. On … Continue reading "The Divine Word // John 1:1-18"

In this week’s podcast, we’ll address one of the primary issues that prevents us from choosing goodness and righteousness in our lives: pain. Making changes in our life is hard work, and can often be painful. Instead of embracing the pain of change, we often seek to avoid and cover it up, allowing sin to … Continue reading "Detox Your Soul: Part 2 // Acts 2:38-41"

In this week’s message you’ll learn why the Christian life is one that embraces a life-long journey of regular, on-going ‘detoxification’ of the whole self — the soul. Through Jesus, we are integrated into a process that continuously renews and restores the heart, mind, body, and spiritual life for God and His Kingdom. Questions for … Continue reading "Detox Your Soul: Part 1 // James 1:21"

Join Pastor Matt and Mary as they talk Christmas, look back on 2019, and look ahead to 2020 in this special Christmas edition of the Restoration Church Podcast. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Restoration Church and all our listeners and viewers around the globe! Listen or watch past teachings, learn more about Restoration … Continue reading "Christmas Special // 2019"

This week we look at the story of the “wise men” who traveled a great distance to visit a new born King in Bethlehem. This miraculous event in history demonstrates God’s power, but also His relentless mission to make Jesus Christ known as Savior King for everyone, everywhere! Questions for Discussion: What’s something new you … Continue reading "God with the Nations // Matthew 2:1-12"

The message of Christmas is the story of God’s fulfilled promise to break into the spiritual darkness and depths of human despair to bring permanent light and eternal hope for all. Christmas is the greatest “good news” event in human history that restores hope for the hopeless. Questions for Discussion: In what way might you … Continue reading "God with the Hopeless // Isaiah 9:1-7"

“Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”? Today, Christmas is far removed from anything it was originally intended for, replaced with alternative stories and meanings. But why do we celebrate Christmas, and what are the implications for a people that God has revealed Himself to? Christmas declares the Kingdom of God is here. Passages referenced in today’s … Continue reading "God With Us // Matthew 1:18-25"

On this week’s podcast, we’re considering how we as followers of Jesus can live on mission for the Kingdom over Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Regardless of your plans this weekend, are you more focused on sharing presents or the presence of God with others? Passages referenced in today’s podcast: Luke 10:1-9 Questions for Discussion: … Continue reading "Presents or Presence? // Luke 10:1-9"