Restoration Church - Wakefield

Pastor Joie preaches on Mark 9:42-50 dealing with cutting sin out of our lives in order to preserve our relationship with Jesus.

For a brief moment Peter, James, and John get to see Jesus in his glory, with radiant white robes and see him with Elijah and Moses, and then the moment is over. In this sermon Pastor Dave preaches from Mark 9:2-9 about the transfiguration and what it meant for Jesus' disciples and us.

Pastor Joie preaches from Mark 8:31-38 on living sacrificially as Jesus calls us to do, even when it isn't the easiest way of living.

How someone answers the question "who is Jesus?" has eternal ramifications as well as ramifications for this life. In this sermon Pastor Joie preaches from Mark 8:27-30 as Jesus asks his disciples not only who do the people say he is, but also who the disciples say he is.

Our hearts drive our actions. A good heart will produce good and an evil heart will produce evil. It is therefore important to be aware of the state of our hearts. In this sermon Pastor Joie preaches from Mark 7:14-23 as Jesus teaches us that it is the attitudes of the heart of a person that defiles them.

The Pharisees loved their own rules and traditions more than they loved the Word of God. Because they valued man-made traditions over God's word their hearts were far from God. In this sermon on Mark 7:1-13 Pastor Dave preaches on avoiding falling into the trap of the Pharisees and ensuring that we love God and His Word above any man-made traditions.

This is the fourth and final sermon in our Vision and Values series. Pastor Joie preaches from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 on financial stewardship and giving to the church.

This is the third sermon in our sermon series on the values and visions of Restoration Road. In this message Pastor Joie preaches from 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 on our restoration to God through Jesus' sacrifice and what that means for our church.

The second sermon in our Vision and Values series. In this sermon from Mark 3:31-35 Pastor Joie preaches on how the members of our church are more than just people gathered together on a Sunday morning, but are a family centered on doing the will of God.

Over the next four weeks Pastor Joie will be preaching on the vision and values of Restoration Road Church. Of first importance to Restoration Road is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Joie unpacks what that means in the life of our church in this sermon.

John the Baptist lived his life to prepare the way for Jesus. He was called the greatest among those born of women by Jesus. Yet, his death came at the hands of people driven by pride, lust, and deceit. What are we to make of a righteous man whose life ended this way? Pastor Dave preaches on this from Mark 6:17-29.

In this message from our Good Friday service Pastor Joie preaches from Romans 5:6-10 on being reconciled to God through the cross, even though we were God's enemies.

Jesus has risen! After Jesus was crucified he was laid in a tomb, but he did not stay there. Pastor Joie preaches on the resurrection of Jesus from Mark 16:1-8.

God always has a plan. He is not surprised by what has happened or by what will happen. Pastor Joie preaches from Mark 11:1-10 about God's plan for peace, salvation, and victory, no matter the circumstance.

Rejection is painful and most people try to avoid it. Jesus, however, willingly took on rejection during his life, from those in his hometown all the way to the cross. Why would he do this? Pastor Joie explores this in this sermon from Mark 6:1-6.

Jesus had power. Power over sickness, demons, and even the weather. What does this mean for us and why would he ever restrain this power when he could use it? Pastor Joie answers these question in this sermon on Mark 4:35-41.

What does it take for someone to be saved? Can they do it on their own, in their own strength, and with their own resources? Jesus gives a definitive answer: No, they cannot. Only with God is it possible for someone to be saved. In this sermon Pastor Dave preaches on the account of the rich young man from Mark 10:17-27.

It is not often that a child is used as an example of how someone should act. However, when it comes to receiving the God's Kingdom, Jesus tells us that we must receive it as a child would. IN this week's sermon, Pastor Dave preaches on this from Mark 10:13-16

How do you define greatness? Is it defined by accomplishments? Fame? Wealth? In this sermon on Mark 9:33-37, guest preacher Michael Davis (pastor at Genesis in Woburn, MA) tells how Jesus defines greatness and how that looks in our lives.

Have you ever shared the Gospel with anyone only to be rejected for it? Have you been praying for someone to have faith in Jesus, but they haven't yet? In this sermon Pastor Joie preaches from Mark 4:26-29, giving us hope that God is working even when we can't see it, and that the Gospel will bear fruit.

Jesus came so that everyone who has faith in Him would be forgiven of their sins, but is it possible to sin in a way that cannot be forgiven? Pastor Joie tackles this question from Mark 3:22-30.

Pastor Joie helps answer two of the most common questions that Christians ask: "What is the will of God for my life?" and "How do I use my gifts?" The scripture for this sermon is Romans 12:1-8

Jesus' ministry on earth attracted many people, but he only the Apostles were chosen to be close to him, to travel with him, and be given authority. In this sermon Pastor Dave preaches on Mark 3:13-19 and 6:7-13 as Jesus calls the disciples and sends them out with authority and what this means for us.

How does a Christian find rest in our busy lives? With so many things demanding our time and energy it is vital that we are able to find our rest in Jesus. Listen as Pastor Joie preaches on Mark 2:23-28 and Jesus' teaching on the Sabbath.

In this sermon Pastor Joie preaches on the vision for Restoration Road Church in the coming year and beyond.