Restoration Heights Church

This week JT Meyer wraps up 1 Timothy. In this passage Paul gives a final charge: remember who you are, flee what harms, and pursue the way of Jesus. This passage invites us to fight—not against people, but to stay rooted in grace, hope, and love. Paul lifts our eyes to the God who is faithful and calls us to guard the good news by living with generosity, integrity, and courage.

This week Nate Berkey looks at 1 Timothy 3. It is a complex passage that builds off of the second chapters teachings on women. This time concerning leadership. We dive deep into the literary and historical context of the passage and ask the key question: Is this passage culturally bound or God’s ultimate design? We conclude that this passage is culturally bound and then explore, in light of that c...

1 Timothy 2 is one of the most misunderstood—and misused—passages in Scripture. In this weeks sermon, JT Meyer offers a different perspective: one that doesn’t silence women, but sees Paul’s words as a call to restore peace, prayer, and shared learning in the church. When read in context, this passage isn’t about control—it’s about healing.

The gospel isn’t something to hide—it’s something to keep alive. This week, JT unpacks Paul’s words to Timothy and reminds us that the gospel isn’t something to hide—it’s something to keep alive. Guarding the gospel means protecting its heart: love, grace, and good news for everyone. We also explore how and why our church has an affirming & fully inclusive posture.

This week we celebrate Elizabeth Hill’s ordination. JT Meyer & Elizabeth share how we all have a calling and that saying yes to that call isn’t a one-time decision but a lifelong rhythm. Elizabeth’s story is a living example of what it looks like when someone lets their calling become a gift to the world. Her yes — like ours — keeps unfolding into something sacred. The question for each of us is s...

In this message, JT Meyer closes our Beatitudes series by unpacking what it really means to be “persecuted for righteousness’ sake,”.  We reclaim two misunderstood words: righteousness and persecution. Righteousness isn’t about rigid rule-keeping; it’s about living the way of Jesus — a life marked by love, humility, and justice. And persecution isn’t losing comfort or privilege; it’s the cost of e...

Jesus calls us to live with both mercy and purity of heart. In this message, JT Meyer explores how mercy flows outward in forgiveness and compassion, while purity is formed inward through wholeness and integrity. Discover the promises Jesus gives to those who live this way: receiving His mercy and seeing God more clearly.

In this weeks message Nate Berkey continues our series on the Beatitudes by looking at Jesus' call to be peacemakers. He discusses the original Hebrew word for peace (Shalom) and how it means so much more. We explore how peacemaking isn't the same as peace keeping and how it applies to us personally and expands to peace globally.

This week Megan Berkey continues our series on the Beatitudes. We look at what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Rethinking the idea that righteousness is just about a moral code, but it's about justice and mercy. It's about how we interact with the world around us.

What if true strength isn’t found in power, control, or domination? This week JT Meyer dives into Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Meekness isn’t about being passive or weak—it’s about trusting God so deeply that you don’t have to fight for your own way. Together, we’ll explore how meekness shapes our relationships, our leadership, and our respo...

This week JT Meyer continues are series on the Beatitudes. In the second Beatitude, Jesus declares, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” This blessing invites us to be honest about our grief—whether it’s the ache of personal loss, the brokenness in the world, or the pain we carry together in community. In this message, we explore how mourning opens us to God’s presence, conne...

In this sermon JT Meyer kicks off our new series on The Beatitudes. Jesus begins by declaring, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” What looks like weakness or loss is actually the doorway into God’s kingdom. In this message, we explore how admitting our need opens us to God’s sufficiency and blessing.

This week Elizabeth Hill shared with us the story about God expanding Peters view in Acts 10. We discuss how throughout the bible God stretches our understanding and how inclusion has always been Gods plan .

In this week’s message, Nate Berkey wraps up our Rhythms of Formation series by inviting us into the practice of inner formation—honestly facing the dissonance between what we believe to be true and what we actually experience. Drawing from the life of St Martin de Porres and the ancient prayer of examen, we explore how self-reflection is not meant to leave us in shame or confusion, but to lead us...

JT Meyer continues our Rhythms of Formation series by talking about mission. Mission is not something big or far away, but a faithful presence right where you are. Inspired by Dorothy Day’s life, we explore how love, proximity, and small acts of faith can become powerful expressions of the gospel in our neighborhoods and everyday lives.

In this week’s sermon, JT Meyer shares about the life of Brother Lawrence, a humble monk who turned daily chores into moments with God. Discover how ordinary tasks can become sacred, and how prayer can be as simple as paying attention.

This Week JT Meyer asks the question, What if Christian community isn’t just a nice idea—but a revolutionary way of life? We continue our Rhythms of Formation series and explore the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and why shared life, humble listening, and costly love still matter today.

Megan Berkey continues our Rhythms of Formation series by looking at the story of Pauli Murray and how her life demonstrated God's Justice. We look at Micah 6:8 and see how it should shape our lives. ***there are audio issues in first part of recording***

In this message JT Meyer kicks off our Rhythms of Formation series, we explore the life of Horatio Spafford—the man behind the beloved hymn It Is Well with My Soul —and how worship can become an anchor in the midst of sorrow. Drawing from Spafford’s story of loss and resilience, we reflect on how worship shapes our beliefs, awakens our hearts, unites us as a church, centers us on Jesus, and exalts...

In this week's sermon, Nate Berkey closes up our FIRE & WHISPER series. Through 1 Kings 19:19-21, we explore how the call of God isn't just for you - it's meant to be passed on.

In this week’s sermon, JT Meyer continues our FIRE & WHISPER series. We follow Elijah into the cave—burned out, alone, and ready to give up. God compassionately meets him with a question: “What are you doing here?” And then comes the whisper. Not in the wind, not in the fire, but in the stillness. Through 1 Kings 19:9–18, we explore how God speaks in our lowest moments—not to shame us, but to...

In this week’s message, JT Meyer looks at the moment in 1 Kings 19 that Elijah hits rock bottom after one of his greatest spiritual victories. This sermon reminds us that burnout isn’t failure, and even prophets need naps. If you’re running on fumes, this message is a grace-filled invitation to stop striving and let God meet you in your weakness.

In this week's message JT Meyer looks at Elijahs bold showdown on Mt Carmel in 1 Kings 18. We explore themes of courage, the false Gods of our time & how God doesn't want our performance, he wants our presence.

This week, Megan Berkey continues our series On the life of Elijah by looking at 1 Kings 17:7-16. This is a story of Elijah, a foreign widow, and a God who shows up when the brook runs dry. Megan reminds us that God moves through the margins—and that what we have, even if it’s just a little, is more than enough.

This week JT Meyer kicked off FIRE & WHISPER - The Life of Elijah, by looking at 1 Kings 17:1-7. In this message, we explore how our calling often begins not with spotlight, but surrender- and how God often does His deepest work in the hidden places.