Restoration Church - Wakefield

When the world says it is enough just to be "spiritual," how do we test the spirits to know the spirit of truth from the spirit of error? Do the teachings we let into our lives confess that Jesus came in the flesh and line up with the word of God? And when we face deception or deep wounds, do we believe that He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world?

This week, discover how genuine love transforms our daily choices and reflects the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. How often does our self-preservation overshadow the call to serve others? Are our daily actions driven by love or comfort? Will the way we sacrifice in our daily life, careers, or in our local church ultimately prove pleasing to God?

Are you resting in your identity as a child of God, or are you searching elsewhere to define who you are? What does it mean to stand firm against the lies of the enemy when a battle of two fathers is waging for your heart? Watch as we unpack 1 John 3 to examine the transforming power of God's love, the reality of spiritual warfare, and the victory we have in Christ.

How do you distinguish authentic faith from subtle deception in a world filled with spiritual confusion? In this message on 1 John 2:18–27, Pastor Joie Thomson exposes false teaching and urges believers to rest in the true grace of Jesus Christ. Discover what Scripture says about the last hour, guard your heart against cultural counterfeits, and find lasting confidence in God's eternal promise...

This week, Pastor Joie preaches through 1 John 2:12–17, urging us to stop wasting our strength and resources on a world that is passing away. From challenging young men to step off the sidelines and fight for the local church, to calling spiritual fathers and mothers to shade and guide the next generation, discover what it means to turn from temporary distractions and anchor your life in the everl...

In this message on 1 John 2:1–11, Pastor Joie walks through the Apostle John’s fatherly call to the church. While we are called to walk in holiness and flee from sin, we are not left to rely on our own self-righteousness. When we fall short, we have Jesus Christ the righteous—our advocate and the propitiation for our sins. Join us as we explore what genuine faith looks like, the vital call to love...

In this kickoff message to our 1 John series, Pastor Joie Thomson walks through 1 John 1:1–10 to show why Christian fellowship is essential for navigating life’s isolation and chaos. He challenges us to stop relying on temporary substitutes for fulfillment and instead bring our hidden struggles into God’s light to find true healing, forgiveness, and connection. What's one area of your life whe...

Are you exhausted from constantly trying to prove your worth through your work, status, or achievements? In this message on Matthew 11:28–30, Pastor Joie explores what it means to anchor your identity in Christ rather than the pressure to perform. What would it look like if you stopped striving and learned to live and serve from a place of true rest? Tune in as we look at how Jesus lifts the weigh...

This week, Pastor Joie explores the contrast between the righteous and the wicked in Psalm 1. We are called to become a deeply rooted "tree of righteousness" grounded in God's Word. Delighting in God's law provides true stability, purpose, and blessing amid life's storms and shifting moral currents. Through the redemptive work of Christ on the cross—the ultimate tree of life—...

This week, Steve DeVincent preaches from Psalm 118 and the steadfast love of the Lord. We can trust God and His love even through trials because His love is never-ending. Because of this. we have a reason to rejoice and share that love with others.

This week, Pastor Dave preaches through Psalm 121 and challenges our source of help. Do we look to the Lord as our ever-present helper? He is our helper even when we mistake our trials as God's absence. Seek God's help consistently and if you haven't yet, find ultimate help for your soul in Christ.

This week, Pastor Dave preaches through Psalm 51. David's most infamous sin is exposed, and he cries out to God in acknowledgement of his sin. Do we have a rhythm of daily repentance? Will we call on Jesus for restoration?

What shadow do you run to? Drawing from Psalm 91, Pastor Joie explores how ultimate safety and refuge are found not in temporary earthly security, but in a close, abiding relationship with God. While living under God’s shadow doesn't mean a life without trials or opposition, it gives us the unshakeable assurance of His sovereign care, sustaining presence, and protection through every difficult...

This week, Pastor Joie preaches through Psalm 150 and calls us to the truth that everything that has breath should praise the Lord. We can praise God anywhere because of what Jesus has done. Why should we praise and what should be our response of praise?

This week, Pastor Joie preaches through Psalm 145 and the emphasis David makes on God's greatness at the end of his life. How do we know that God is great? Where can our deepest desire be fulfilled? And how do we instill the greatness of God in the next generation?

This week, Pastor Joie preaches through Psalm 100 and the need for our joyful singing to God. Ultimately our identity in Jesus informs our praise. So whose are you? Singing to God by ourselves is wonderful, but will we participate in corporate worship? One day, we'll sing praises forever to our Father in heaven. Are you ready for that day?

This week, Pastoral Candidate Melvin Flores preaches through Psalm 34 and the invitation to taste and see the Lord's goodness despite our current suffering. God wants us to see his goodness. Will we turn to him in our hardship? Will we live a life that's honoring to Him?

This week, one of our pastoral candidates, Xavier McKinney, preaches through Psalm 62 and the struggle of waiting on the Lord. What does waiting on the Lord look like? Do we have God's will in mind in our day to day?

This week, Pastor Joie preaches through Psalm 46 and the truth of being still and knowing that God will be exalted. Are we a part of God's people and given His stillness? Is our stillness coupled with action?

This week, Pastor Joie Thomson preaches through Psalm 27 and what our top desire should be in life. Is God the stronghold you run to? Do we see ourselves as good seasoning that attracts the world to Christ? Can we wait on the Lord?

This week, Pastor Joie Thomson kicks off our new sermon series through the book of Psalms. He preaches through Psalm 23 and about God as our great Shepherd who never leaves us, no matter where we may find ourselves. Will we follow His leading? Do we believe we will see His goodness and mercy at all times?

This week, Steve DeVincent preaches through the beginning of Ephesians 2 on God's grace. What is grace? Why do we need grace, and how do we get it? Ultimately, God's grace is enough for us through the power of the cross of Jesus Christ. The question is, are we sharing God's grace with others?

This week, Pastor Dave preaches on God's total sovereignty over all creation and over our life. We may plan our way but the Lord establishes our steps. God's sovereignty should provoke us to go to Him in prayer, have hope in His power, and ultimately draw us to run to Him for our salvation.

This week, Pastor Joie preaches on the Goodness of God through Psalm 34:8-10. His goodness can be distorted but also received by us for what it is. Do we receive the good gift of God? Do we see God's goodness in the times in our life where things are "not good."

This Mother's Day, Pastor Joie preaches through Romans 11:33-36 and the value of the wisdom God provides, our temptation to rely on our own wisdom, and how God's wisdom is actually foolishness to man. Will we believe and trust in God's wisdom, and will that wisdom provoke us to action?