Restoration Podcast - Restoration Church

The Jews use political pressure and the threat of a riot to get Pilate to have Jesus crucified. Jesus pays our sin debt on the cross and rises from the dead, proving that He is God and King! Pastor Dan walks us through this critical passage of Scripture.

Jesus Christ, being truly God and truly man, is without sin. The only way to condemn a righteous man is with an unrighteous trial. The chief priests had violated Deuteronomy 16:18-21 while fulfilling Isaiah 50:6. They perverted justice to condemn Jesus to death. Judas betrayed Jesus. Peter denied Jesus, but Jesus willingly went to the cross to fulfill His divine decree, atoning for the sins of the...

The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a tragedy. He faithfully proclaimed the gospel and biblical values, and the enemies of God ended his life in an attempt to prevent the truth of God. They have failed, but they joyfully mock his death and call for more violence against Christians. Christians want to know how to respond. This sermon is about godly grief (Psalm 6), bold imprecations (Psalms 58 and...

Parenting in recent years has been informed more by cultural trends than biblical standards. As our culture has emphasized subjectivism, placing the individual at the center of knowledge, emotions have become the arbiter of authority. This has led to tragic consequences. This sermon focuses on the biblical purpose and methods for parenting. Focusing on Hebrews 12, we learn principles of discipline...

It is no accident that Jesus was crucified during Passover. The passover is a memorial of the blood of the lamb that caused death to pass over the homes it covers. Jesus is the Passover Lamb who takes away the sins of the world, and He institutes the ordinance of communion at the passover meal hours before He is arrested and eventually crucified to atone for the sins of the elect. In this sermon,...

In this passage, Jesus is anointed with a costly and precious ointment, showing the devotion of the woman, and Judas is revealed to be a betrayer who sold out Jesus for a relatively small sum. Adam Cawrse walks us through he passage and its significance for following Christ.

Having commissioned the disciples in Matthew 10, telling them to stay with people while they are traveling to preach, eating and drinking what is provided, Jesus now turns the focus on the response to the Gospel. Those who receive Christ receive His disciples. Matthew 25:31ff seems to relate to that passage. How we treat Christ’s followers reveals whether or not we are His fillowers (sheep). What...

Jesus continues the Olivet Discourse with parables about vigilance and diligence. The principles have the destruction of the temple in view, but they apply to us today as we labor in the Kingdom work. Pastor Daniel takes us through the passages and urges us to use our time, gifting, talents, material resources, and anything else God gives us to advance His Kingdom.

Every Christian should have a fundamental understanding of what the Bible is and how to study it. This sermon covers 1 Timothy 3:12-17 to understand what the Bible is (God’s very Word) and what the implications of that are for the believer. In addition to a faithful study of the passage at hand, this sermon provides a step-by-step guide to Bible study, including an overview of how to use various t...

Jesus predicted the temple and said it would happen in “this generation” (First Century). It did! Adam Cawrse takes us through the passage from a partial preterist position, highlighting the fact that Jesus’s words were fulfilled. This message focuses on Scripture while highlighting historical documentation of this prophecy’s fulfillment.

Jesus has proven Himself to be the perfect Man, bearing the title Son of Man, the perfect Messiah, bearing the title Son of David, and the perfect Prophet, Priest, and King. The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Scribes have challenged Jesus to their own detriment. The overarching message of Jesus’ sermons is that no mere human is righteous enough to enter the Kingdom. Only Jesus has perfectly obeyed the...

Despite what many claim, we don’t “lose down here.” Christ is King, and we are commanded to make disciples of all the nations (Matthew 28:18-20). His kingdom shall never cease, and it has been on the rise since the First Century. It is a ploy of our enemy to get us to think that we have no hope of victory in this season. God’s Kingdom triumphs by HIs power through the gospel. In this sermon, Pasto...

This sermon, delivered by one of our elders, Adam Cawrse, focuses on Jesus’ discourse in Matthew 18 which emphasizes the importance of humbling ourselves like children to be great in the Kingdom.

Matthew 17 provides an account of Christ Jesus revealing His divine glory. John and Peter both reference the event in their own writings. This profound event gives us a deeper understanding of Christ’s deity and reminds us that He has been God for all eternity and will be God for all eternity.

It is a good thing to recognize our sin and thus our need for a Savior, but it is an unwise thing to ignore the joy that comes with being in Christ (see 1 John). Philippians 4:1-9, along with Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 and several other passages, gives us insight into the command to rejoice and feast as we delight in God’s good gifts!

This week we will be studying Matthew 16 where Jesus affirms Peter's affirmation of His deity and talks about the Rock the Church is built upon.  This passage has been hotly debated between Roman Catholics and Protestants (and Eastern Orthodox) until recently.  Historically, Roman Catholics have seen the "rock" in Matthew 16 as being a reference to Peter as the first pope.  Orthodox and Protestant...

Matthew 15 shows us that Christ Makes Us Clean, Not Tradition. Pastor Daniel Samms walks us through how the traditions of the Pharisees became an encumbrance as they acted without faith. Only Christ can make us clean by faith.

We are in a culture war that is merely a manifestation of a spiritual battle. Many Christians have found themselves ill-equipped for this fight. How does one reason with a man who pretends to be a woman? How does one win an argument with those who deny that which is universally demonstrated in nature? We have forgotten that our greatest weapon is God’s Word. Living and active, it cuts to the deepe...

Pastor Daniel addresses the theological implications of John the Baptist's beheading as well as Jesus' feeding of the 5,000 and walking on water as we see the ongoing theme of Christ's Kingship demonstrated in His power and authority.

The theme of the Gospel of Matthew is that Jesus is King. Through His signs and teachings, He proves Himself to be the Messiah, the Son of David, the Son of Man, the Lord of the Sabbath, and God. Matthew 12 continues that theme with a focus on Jesus’ role as Lord of the Sabbath. As the Pharisees reject Jesus in spite of the fact that the Holy Spirit is upon Him, Jesus warns them of the unpardonabl...

The theme of the Gospel of Matthew is that Jesus is King. Through His signs and teachings, He proves Himself to be the Messiah, the Son of David, the Son of Man, the Lord of the Sabbath, and God. Jesus proves His authority in Matthew 9 through healing, teaching, and restoring a girl to life.

Hosea is categorized as a “Minor Prophet,” which is another word for “The Book of the Twelve.” Hosea is only minor in the sense of its length. It is no less important than any other book of Scripture. The theme of the book is Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s faithfulness. The theme is seen in God’s appeal to Israel in Hosea 6:6 when He says that He desires “mercy and not sacrifice,” meaning “stea...

The relationship between the Church and Israel is important in Scripture. Sadly, many are confused between covenantal and dispensational interpretations. Genesis 3:7-29, along with a few other key passages, offers clarity. Join us as Pastor Daniel provides some clarity on the issue from Scripture.

The theme of the Gospel of Matthew is that Jesus is King. Through His signs and teachings, He proves Himself to be the Messiah, the Son of David, the Son of Man, the Lord of the Sabbath, and God. Jesus teaches with authority in Matthew 7 about the Kingdom of God.

Success in evangelism is simply proclaiming the Gospel. There is no need to fear when God is the Author of salvation. Additionally, Christianity is on the rise! The number of Christians in the world has nearly quadrupled in the last 100 years! Pastor Daniel takes us through Romans 1 and Acts 17 to learn from Paul’s evangelism method to the pagans in Athens.