Restoration Community Church

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church attempts to answer the question, "What is an Evangelical?" Using the Bebbington Quadrilateral, Pastor Chris looks at the four main characteristics of Evangelicalism. This week is Activism, the demonstration of the gospel through missions and social reform efforts. Passages: James 2:17

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church attempts to answer the question, "What is an Evangelical?" Using the Bebbington Quadrilateral, Pastor Chris looks at the four main characteristics of Evangelicalism. This week is Conversionism; a focus on humanity's need to experience a life-changing, direction shift with Jesus. Passages: Romans 10:9-10; John 3:3-8; Colossians 1:13; John 10:10; 1...

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church attempts to answer the question, "What is an Evangelical?" Using the Bebbington Quadrilateral, Pastor Chris looks at the four main characteristics of Evangelicalism. This week is Crucicentrism; a focus on the atoning work of Jesus Christ on the cross for the redemption of humanity. Passages: Romans 3:23; 6:23; 5:8; 10:9-10

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church attempts to answer the question, "What is an Evangelical?" Using the Bebbington Quadrilateral, Pastor Chris looks at the four main characteristics of Evangelicalism. This week is Biblicism; a particular regard for the Bible. Passages: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Director of the Center for Play and Exploration, Dave Bindewald, delivers the message this week at Restoration Community Church. Dave looks into things we say and are we aware of what they actually mean. This message of hope reminds us that all good things we never end. Passages: Luke 9:33 Note: we did have some technical difficulty with the microphone, so some of the message appears a bit garbled...

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church concludes our look at the Lord's Prayer, the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. This week we look at the benediction commonly included in the prayer. But was it part of the original words of Jesus? Passages: Matthew 6:13; 1 Chronicles 29:11; Colossians 1:15-18; 1 John 4:19

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues our look at the Lord's Prayer, the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. This week we look at the final petition which deals with temptation. Passages: Matthew 6:13; James 1:13-15; 1 Peter 4:12-13; James 1:2-4; Matthew 4:1f; Genesis 3; 1 John 2:16; Luke 22:31-32; Ephesians 6:10f; 1 Peter 5:8-9; James 4:7; Galatians 5:16; Hebrews 2:18

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues our look at the Lord's Prayer, the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. This week we look at the fourth verse which focuses on forgiveness. Passages: Matthew 6:12; 1 John 1:8-9; Matthew 28:21-35

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues our look at the Lord's Prayer, the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. This week we look at the third verse which highlights our request for our daily bread. Passages: Matthew 6:11; Genesis 3:19; Matthew 7:9-10; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-10; Matthew 4:3-4; John 6:35

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues our look at the Lord's Prayer, the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. This week we look at the second verse which highlights the kingdom of God and his will. Passages: Matthew 6:10; Micah 6:8; Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 17:21; Revelation 18:4

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues our look at the Lord's Prayer, the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. This week we look at the first petition, Our Father, in Heaven, Hallowed be Your Name. Passages: Matthew 6:9b; Psalm 68:5; Isaiah 55:10; Psalm 19:1-2; Isaiah 66:1; Psalm 34:18; Isaiah 6:1-7; Hebrews 4:16

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church begins a series looking at the Lord's Prayer, the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. This week we provide an introduction to this prayer. Passages: Luke 11:1; Matthew 6:5-9a; 1 Kings 18; Matthew 15:8

Andy Moore brings the message this week. He looks at the story of the Good Samaritan and reminds us that there are situations where we think we know the everything, but then a situation humbles us. Passages: Luke 10:25-37

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church hosts a Q&A Sunday. The two questions asked were: 1. What does it mean that Jesus descended into hell? 2. How should Christians understand the Old Testament law?

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church addresses the season of Advent looking at the story of tween Jesus at the temple. What lessons can we learn from this rare story of his childhood? Passages: Luke 2:41-52; Deuteronomy 16:16; Mark 3:21; Hebrews 5:7-9

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church addresses the season of Advent looking at the story of Simeon and Anna. In their stories we see faithfulness in the midst of their waiting, and joy when God comes through! Passages: Luke 2:22-24; Leviticus 12:8; Luke 2:25-35; Isaiah 49:6; Luke 2:36-38; Luke 18:1

Sister churches, Restoration Community Church and the Gospel for All, Come and See Centre, come together for a bilingual, joint worship service. Bishop Fataki brings the message this week in defining truth and reality.

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church addresses the season of Advent looking at the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth. In their story we see rhythms of faith in the midst of years, even decades of silence from God. Passages: Luke 1:5-7, 8-17, 18-25, 57-66; Exodus 30:7; Numbers 6:1-3; Malachi 3:1

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church begins the season of Advent looking at the genealogy of Jesus Christ as found in the gospel of Matthew. What might this list of names communicate about who Jesus is and his purpose? Passages: Matthew 1:1-17; Genesis 12:2-3; 2 Samuel 7; Genesis 38; 2 Samuel 11

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church closes out a series looking at the Sermon on the Mount, the longest section of teaching by Jesus in the New Testament. This might be the most difficult command of Jesus, to love our enemies. Passages: Matthew 5:43-48; Leviticus 19:18; Romans 2:4; Matthew 12:34; Luke 23:34; Romans 12:17, 21

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues a series looking at the Sermon on the Mount, the longest section of teaching by Jesus in the New Testament. What is God's will for my life? Jesus gives us some insight into our decisions. Passages: Matthew 7:21-23; 1 Timothy 2:3-4; Matthew 25:23; James 2:19; Genesis 4:1

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues a series looking at the Sermon on the Mount, the longest section of teaching by Jesus in the New Testament. Humans are judging machines. What does Jesus have to say about this part of our lives? Passages: Matthew 7:1-6, 15-20; Luke 9:51-56

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues a series looking at the Sermon on the Mount, the longest section of teaching by Jesus in the New Testament. Jesus instructs his followers that it is not problematic for them to feel anxiety, but that they should not feed it. Passages: Matthew 6:25-34; Matthew 5:45; Luke 12:7

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues a series looking at the Sermon on the Mount, the longest section of teaching by Jesus in the New Testament. Jesus sets up money (Mammon in the Greek) as a rival god to Yahweh. How does Jesus want us to consider our wealth? Passages: Matthew 6:19-24; 1 Timothy 6:10; John 12:6; James 2:1-4; Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues a series looking at the Sermon on the Mount, the longest section of teaching by Jesus in the New Testament. Jesus' teaching on lust and adultery often produce the most resistance. What does Jesus have to say about our desires? Passages: Matthew 5:27-30; Genesis 3:6; 1 John 2:16