Restore Church Podcast

In Luke 16, the parable of the dishonest manager warns against spiritual corruption, misplaced ambition, and the love of money. It challenges believers to pursue God's kingdom with the same intentionality that the world pursues temporary success, using their resources to bless others, build unity, and advance the gospel. Ultimately, the message calls Christians to faithfully steward everything God...

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant teaches that forgiveness is not merely an occasional act but a way of life for those who follow Christ. Thought Jesus' parable in Matthew 18, we are challenged to extend the same mercy we've received from God, refusing to let bitterness and revenge shape our hearts. True freedom is found when we choose forgiveness, remembering that God's grace toward us is th...

The Parable of the Lost Son reveals the Father's heart by showing that no one is beyond God's love, grace, and forgiveness when they repent and turn to Him. Jesus teaches that forgiveness requires humility, compassion, and a willingness to extend the same mercy we have received from God. Believers are called forgive others and celebrate God's redeeming work in every life.

God plants seeds, NOT TREES! The Parable of the Mustard Seed reminds believers of the careful process of intentional planting in the kingdom of God. God often starts with small moments of surrender that later turn into impactful moments, producing purposeful fruit!

The Parable of the Talents ultimately points to the importance of faithfully stewarding the people and opportunities God has entrusted to us, not merely money or productivity. Jesus calls believers to reflect the heart of a loving Master by serving and caring for others, especially "the least of these". True faithfulness is measured by how we love, encourage, and invest in people for the sake of G...

Jesus' parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price teach that the Kingdom of God is worth more than anything else we possess. Through Matthew 13:44–46, we learn that Kingdom people joyfully surrender lesser things because they have discovered something of far greater value. This challenges us to examine what we truly treasure and how our thoughts, priorities, and actions reveal wh...

Matthew 7:24-29 contrasts the wise man and the foolish man to show that the true difference between people is not hearing Jesus' words, but obeying them. It emphasizes that outward appearances and religious activity cannot replace a solid spiritual foundation built on surrender to Christ and His authority. Through the image of storms testing both houses, we are reminded that life's trials and fina...

In the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, Jesus teaches that both good and evil will exist together until the final judgment. The sermon reminds believers that good seed produces good fruit, evil seed produces evil fruit, and God alone will judge rightly in His timing. Christians are called to trust God, remain patient, and continue faithfully following Him until His Kingdom is fully revealed.

In part 5 of the "Skeptics Welcome" series, Pastor Marc tackled the question of whether God exists, anchored in Romans 1:19-20; arguing that God's existence is evident through creation itself. Just take a look at some converging arguments — including the fine-tuning of the universe's physical constants, the existence of consciousness and objective morality, the universality of religious belief acr...

Have you ever had questions for the Lord? Questions like, "Why does suffering and evil exist?" do not scare God! In fact, He welcomes questions and provides answers. He even promises to walk through suffering with us and give us a peace that passes understanding.

The Bible is not afraid of your questions! Empires have tried to destroy it and philosophers have tried to disprove it. Scientists have even tried to replace it. Yet, the word of God is still here, increasingly being confirmed!

What will it take for you to follow Jesus? More proof? His confirmation in the sky? Some people say they will only believe in Jesus if He came down to them himself and..... HE DID! God has revealed himself in so many ways to show us His glory! For you to believe and trust Him fully, what will it take?

When we have more doubts and questions than answers, the anchor of God's Word gives us assurance. The confidence in Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection empowers the Bride of Christ to walk in freedom and live in holiness!

Choose ye this day whom you will serve! Just like the Romans, we are faced with the same choice. Will you serve Jesus as the Lord? It's really easy to shout "Hosanna" in times of celebration, but will you choose to serve the Lord in seasons of difficulty?

Through Jesus' triumphant entry, He sheds light on the people's heart posture. Although they are waving palm branches and welcoming Jesus into the city, Jesus knows their heart posture in wanting a dominating leader to conquer the Roman rulers. Essentially, the people in Matthew chapter 21 are faced with the same question as we are today.......will you worship and serve the Jesus you've crafted in...

Resist the temptation to conform to the world! To be transformed from the inside out means to look more like Christ. To look more like Christ means as believers we will look less like the world. We are guaranteed a counter-cultural life! Yet, since Jesus is who He says He is, we know He can be trusted and every promise is set in stone. With Jesus, we don't fight for victory; instead we fight from...

Whether you are single or married, you have the daily opportunity to display the love of Christ to everyone you meet. Singles honor God by praying specific prayers and seeking the will of the Lord. While those within a marriage covenant reflect Christ's love for His church, as they walk in obedience to Ephesians 5.

Within the marriage covenant, two people become one in every way. But what happens when the two individuals still act on their own selfishness within covenant? The security, honesty, and healing is jepardized inside of what was designed to be a place of refuge. 

Be careful which voices you listen to! As 1 John 4 encourages us, test the spirit to see if the counsel you are receiving is from the Lord. Knowing the difference between the voice of the enemy and the voice of your allies is key. The voice of an ally will help you master sin before sin masters you! 

How will you respond if your life doesn't progress like you hoped? How will you respond to trials and even tragedy? Both of these questions draw out the heart of the believer and where their true faith and hope rests. If you never achieved one more thing, would you be satisfied with Christ and where he has brought you?

Over the past 10 years, the Lord has shown His favor towards His church. We have seen miracles, baptisms, and so much more! As time progresses, we will continue to strive to be the church of Acts 2:42; devoting ourselves to the teaching of scripture, fellowship, commuion, and prayer! 

In Matthew 22, Jesus shares the two greatest commandments: (1) Love God with all our heart, soul, and mind and (2) Love others as ourselves. How do you know you're committed to loving God? When you delight in serving the Lord, our desire to please Him in word and deed continues to deepen. We begin to grow in Christ-like love towards His people. We can't help but share his love with others!      

You need "Rooftop" friends! As the Lord leads you, you need to be surrounded by friends who  encourage, correct, and help you get into the presence of Jesus! Just like the friends of the paralyzed man in Mark chapter 2, be a friend that gets people to Jesus by any means necessary. 

Everyday, human beings find new things to be worried about! Whether it be finances, relationships, or even the future, we have a constant internal battle for control of timelines and outcomes. Matthew would remind us in chapter 6 that God has promised provision for every need to believers who simply surrender control and seek the kingdom of God first!

BE CAREFUL! Honor is rare when familiarity is high. When we become all too familiar with Jesus, we are blind to who Jesus truly is and to his mighty hand moving!