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FEB 15

Ephesus

Restoration Church: Teachings

1 hr
FEB 8

The Point of Prayer

Jesus’ image of the vine in John 15 isn’t just poetic—it completes a long biblical story. Israel was the vine God lovingly planted (Psalm 80), confronted for bearing bad fruit (Isaiah 5), and grieved over when it went wild (Jeremiah 2). Jesus steps into that story as the true Vine, inviting us to remain in him so real life can flow and real fruit can grow. The Examen trains us to notice where we’re actually abiding and where we’re resisting, while pruning reminds us that God’s love is not passive—He lovingly cuts away what blocks growth. Fruit doesn’t come from trying harder, but from staying connected to the Source and trusting the Gardener to shape us for deeper life.

53 min
JAN 25

Pray and Seek My Face

In a world drowning in noise, we're invited to discover the transformative practice of meditation—not as an empty silence, but as a grounding in divine truth. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 7:14 and the Gospel of John, this exploration challenges us to move beyond merely talking to God and toward genuinely listening for His voice. The progression of prayer isn't complete when we present our requests; it deepens when we seek God's face rather than just His hand. We learn that Jesus Himself modeled this listening posture, repeatedly declaring that He spoke only what the Father taught Him. The ancient practice of Lectio Divina—sacred reading, meditation, prayer, contemplation, and action—offers us a framework to cut through the cultural cacophony that threatens to drown out heaven's signal. When we ground ourselves in Scripture, particularly passages like Psalm 46 with its powerful call to 'be still and know that I am God,' we discover that meditation isn't about escaping reality but about seeing it clearly through the kingdom lens. The challenge before us is urgent: Will we continue to let the noise of this world dictate our thoughts and responses, or will we create space to hear the voice that truly matters? This practice isn't just spiritual luxury—it's essential survival for those seeking to live authentically as followers of Christ in turbulent times.

1h 3m
JAN 18

Will Humble Themselves

We live in a world that teaches us to be self-sufficient, to trust our strength, our plans, and our understanding. Yet Scripture gently dismantles that illusion and reminds us that true life begins where self-reliance ends. The gospel calls us to exchange the fragile myth of independence for the solid ground of dependence on the Lord. Prayer, humility, and even fasting become declarations that we are not enough on our own—but He is more than enough. When we stop leaning on the thin branch of human ability and rest our weight on God’s provision, we discover that weakness in His hands becomes strength, and surrender becomes the doorway to real freedom.

54 min
JAN 11

Who Are Called By My Name

In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God tells a hurting and drifting people that healing does not begin with power or performance, but with humble, honest prayer. When Jesus later teaches us to pray, He echoes that same invitation—not to fix the world by force, but to return to relationship with the Father. “Your kingdom come” is the New Testament way of saying “heal our land,” and “forgive us our sins” is how we turn from our wicked ways. Both prayers recognize that we live in a broken world where evil is real, but restoration comes when God’s people stop pretending they are fine and start speaking to Him again. Prayer becomes the place where God’s rule replaces our rebellion and His healing meets our need.

49 min
12/21/2025

Love

This sermon weaves love, Advent, and Micah 5 into a single invitation: to move from merely knowing we are loved to actually living as if it’s true. In the tension of Advent—between present pain and promised perfection—God enters the story not with power but humility, not meeting expectations but transforming them. From Bethlehem comes a shepherd-king whose love is self-giving, patient, and peace-making: love as willing the good of the other, love that gives all, love that restores shalom. As participants rather than bystanders, we are fueled by a love we don’t earn, freed to see ourselves as God sees us, and formed to love others the same way. Yet this love is costly—it requires humility, surrender, vulnerability, and trust. Advent reminds us that if we truly allowed ourselves to be loved, it would change how we see ourselves, others, and the world—and how we live in it.

1h 29m
12/14/2025

Joy

Advent is a season of waiting that leads not to despair, but to joy. In Zephaniah 3:14–20, God speaks a promise of reversal: fear is removed, shame is lifted, exiles are gathered, and the Lord Himself comes to dwell among His people. This is not joy born from easy circumstances, but joy rooted in God’s nearness—so deep that God rejoices over His people with singing. As we light the Candle of Joy, we remember that Advent joy rises from the certainty that God is coming to restore what was broken and bring His people home.

52 min
12/07/2025

Hope

Advent starts with hope—the kind you only really understand when life feels heavy. Jeremiah preached hope in the middle of ruin, and honestly, our world doesn’t feel that far off. Yet God’s message was the same then as it is now: “The days are coming.” Advent invites us to look back at God’s faithfulness so we can look forward with confidence, even when we have no control over the timing or the outcome. Real hope isn’t pretending things are fine; it’s trusting that God is at work in the mess and planting something good in the dark. As we light the first candle, we’re choosing to believe again that God is coming, always coming—and what He brings will be even better than we hoped.

48 min

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Creator

Restoration Church
Years Active

2020 - 2026
Episodes

248
Rating

Clean
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