Restore Church Podcast

In John 15:11, Jesus' purpose for sharing His words of life is for every believer to obtain FULLNESS of joy! Not a fleeting happiness or some kind seasonal contentment, but a lasting joy that doesn't come from our circumstances. This is a joy that peacefully rests completely in the hope of Jesus Christ!

In the midst of all the chaos, King Jesus comes to provide a peace that goes beyond human understanding to guard our hearts. Will you make room for peace? Where there is a temptation to store vengeance, conflict, and offense, choose to allow the Lord to fill your heart with peace and allow it to determine every thought, word, and deed.

"Other men see only a hopeless end, but the Christian rejoices in an endless hope."- Gilbert M. Beeken As followers of Christ, we have a hope that is both present AND future; going beyond the grave. If all you have is hope in God, you have all you need and more in this life!

Suit Up and Boot Up! In Ephesians 6, Paul implores every believer to stand against all manner of evil. Often times as followers of Christ, we can think we have the strength to fight the flesh and the wickedness around us. Yet, it is only through putting on the full armor of God that we receive the strength and power to fight!

Are you being protected by the full armor of God?! In the beginning of Ephesians 6, Paul says it is not enough to stand firm against all evil. In a world filled with deception and wickedness, we must also daily pursue truth and righteousness in the fight for peace!

When we choose to follow Jesus, we choose to follow Him into battle. The constant battle between flesh and spirit will either create an opportunity to lean on God's strength or discourage and completely debilitate us. Paul suggests that the only way to stand firm in the battle is by putting on the whole armor of God. Are you ready for battle?!

Scripture says "to know good and not do it is a sin" (James 4:17), but what do you do when your flesh is weak?! How do you combat the urge to satisfy fleshly desires? In Romans 12, Paul would say a key component is being fervent or passionate in spirit; relying fully on the power of the Holy Spirit in the face of temptation!

In Paul's writings to the church at Ephesus, he deals with relationships of all kinds. In chapter 6, he points the believer to God's relationship to man. Paul encourages every believer to recognize God's care and plan even in the mundane things. Thought obedience to God, service to others, and leadership, God longs for us to not only be good stewards, but also to love like Jesus!

Paul addresses the relationship between child and parent in Ephesians 6:1-4. How do you raise your child up in the nurture and the admonition of the Lord? Well, Paul would say there are responsibilities for both the child and the parent. Children have an obligation to obey their parents. Yet, the parents are called to love, lead, and make disciples!

In Ephesians 5:28-33, Paul emphasizes the importance of marriage and how to love your spouse as Christ loves the church. Pastor Marc points out many main ideas from this passage including: the self denial and serving within marriage, God's original design for intimacy, the reflection of Christ and His church within marriage, the gift of marriage, and the love of God on display inside of marriage.

In Ephesians 5, Paul lays out the biblical framework for the relationships we have here on earth. In verses 25-30, Paul encourages husbands love your wives as Christ loves the church! Loving your spouse sacrificially and beneficially creates a beautiful connection and intimacy that reflects the love Christ has for his bride, the church.

Paul fleshes out the biblical instructions for relationships in his letter to the church at Ephesus. In today's culture, the western world will find the instructions for wives to be offensive; while the non-western world will find instructions for husbands to be offensive. Paul begins with the instructions for the wife in Ephesians 5:22-33 encouraging wives to submit to their husbands as their hus...

WATCH YOUR STEP! In Ephesians 5:15-21, Paul encourages every believer to watch how he walks in the light. A believer's walk is a testimony used to share the gospel AND an avenue to connect to the body of Christ! Whether it's in singing, thanksgiving, or surrender, the body of Christ is strengthened when it unites under one sound!

Michelangelo once said the sculpture was already inside the marble, he just had to chisel away what didn't belong. In Ephesians 5:11-14, Paul says our lives are meant to do the same thing: reveal what's real by exposing the emptiness of darkness. When we walk in the light, our lives become evidence that God's way is better, drawing others to Him.

We live in a world full of competing voices, narratives, and agendas and one of the hardest things we face is knowing what's actually true. Ephesians 5 reminds us not to be deceived by empty words but to walk as children of light, pursuing what is good, right, and true. This message calls you to examine what you believe, where your influences come from, and whether your life lines up with God's tr...

In Ephesians 5:1-5, Paul shows us the truth about love and exposes the lies we've been told. Love is not just words, not just a feeling, and it's far from meaningless. Real love is the foundation of salvation, the very nature of God, and a calling for every believer. True love is expressed through action, sacrifice, and holiness. When love is reduced to selfishness or sexual desire, it loses intim...

Naaman was a powerful man who had everything, except healing. His pride nearly cost him the simple cure God offered through the prophet Elisha. In contrast, a young servant girl and later a Samaritan woman at the well remind us that God works through humility, faith, and unexpected people. While our culture and even our own hearts often push us to distrust or dismiss others, Jesus calls us to see...

Forgiveness is not a suggestion but rather it's a command and a mark of discipleship. When we put away anger, bitterness, and wrath, we make room for kindness, tenderheartedness, and true forgiveness. Forgiveness is intentional, costly, and countercultural, yet it is the very way we imitate Christ, who loved us and gave Himself up for us. Drawing from Ephesians 4, this message will challenge you t...

Ephesians 4:25-32 shows why anger isn't just an emotional flare-up but is a spiritual issue that can oppose the work God is doing in us. Scripture calls us to be angry and not sin, but also warns that unresolved anger gives the devil a foothold, grieves the Holy Spirit, and shifts our focus away from God. We'll look at how anger grows from bitterness in the heart, to verbal outbursts, to slander a...

Have you ever felt stuck in your walk with God? In Ephesians 4:14-20, Paul gives us three clear steps for moving from spiritual infancy to maturity: Don't fall for false teaching; Speak the truth in love; Live the truth out daily. Spiritual growth doesn't happen by accident and believers must learn how to guard against deception, build each other up in faith, and live in a way that reflects Jesus...

Ever wondered how something as massive as a tunnel or business is built and maintained? The Church is even more remarkable—and God has a plan for how it grows. In Ephesians 4:7-14, Paul shows us that God has gifted every believer for a purpose, equipped the Church with leaders to train us, and called us to grow into maturity together. You've been gifted to build. You've been equipped to serve. And...

What does it really mean to "walk worthy" of our calling as followers of Jesus? In Ephesians 4:1-6, Paul reminds us that Christian unity isn't just a nice idea, it's essential to our faith. In a world full of division, this message calls us back to humility, patience, love, and a shared identity in Christ. If you've ever struggled with conflict, pride, or feeling disconnected in community, this me...

What would you pray for if you knew God would say yes? In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul prays not for external fixes but for inner strength, Christ dwelling in our hearts, and being rooted in love. True faith leads us to know His love that transforms us beyond what we can imagine. Prayer isn't just asking for things—it's connecting with a God who can do far more than we ask or think. Join us as we learn...