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Sunday Sermons from Restored Church San Diego.

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Above All Else

As we begin our new series Above All Else, Grant Clark explores the call to guard our hearts because everything in life flows from it. Drawing from Proverbs 4:23 and the story of David, this message invites us to examine our attention, affection, and direction. What are we letting in, what do we love most, and where is it leading us? Through honest reflection and the hope of Psalm 51, we are reminded that while an unguarded heart can lead us off course, God’s grace can cleanse, restore, and create something new within us. "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." -Proverbs 4:23 1. Attention — What am I letting in? 2. Affection — What am I loving most? 3. Direction — What is this shaping me toward? “It [Psalm 51] comes from David’s blackest moment of self-knowledge, yet it explores not only the depths of his guilt but some of the farthest reaches of salvation.” - Derek Kidner “What can wash away my sin? What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.”
APR 27

Building the Base and Becoming Who We Already Are

Grant Clark opens in Book of Exodus 31:1–11, using Bezalel and the tabernacle to show what God is building among His people. The message centers on building the base and becoming who we already are, a call to be a Spirit-filled community where God’s presence is real, people are shaped by grace, and the church is strengthened for mission. Key Themes 1. Building the Base 2. Becoming Who We Already Are The Tabernacle “The tabernacle was God’s earthly dwelling during the period from Moses to David. As his dwelling, the tabernacle emphasizes God’s presence with his people, continuing a theme that has run throughout the book of Exodus.” - Longman and Dillard Bezalel’s Calling Bezalel built a place where: - God would dwell by His Spirit - People would worship - People would experience the reality of the forgiveness of sins - People would be defined by their God - People would live as God’s people Vision To start a movement of reproducing churches empowered by the radical grace of Jesus Christ to love San Diego and glorify God Mission To make disciple-making disciples who are being transformed by the radical grace of Jesus Christ Core Values - Gospel - Family - Dependence - Mission - Multiplication - Renewal Verses: - Exodus 31:1–11 - Exodus 35:4–10 - Proverbs 4:23 - 1 Thessalonians 1:5–7
APR 20

Handover Sunday Celebration

Chris Wienand, April 19, 2026
APR 12

Moses and the Presence of God: Face to Face with God

Hesed means: Loyal Love, Unfailing Kindness, Faithfulness, and Steadfastness. “...he genuinely cares about humans and holds toward them a tender attitude of concern and mercy.” - Douglas Stuart “...he does things for people they do not deserve and goes beyond what might be expected to grant truly kind favor toward people, favor of which they are not necessarily worthy.” - Douglas Stuart “Hesed cannot be translated with one English word. It is a covenant term, wrapping up in itself all the positive attributes of God: love, covenant faithfulness, mercy, grace, kindness, loyalty. In short, it refers to acts of devotion and loving kindness that go beyond the requirements of duty.” – Daniel Block God reveals Himself as compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and rich in faithful love. This hesed is not casual kindness but covenant loyalty. It is love that remains steady even when undeserved. This is who God is at His core. That same description echoes throughout Scripture: - Numbers 14:18 - Nehemiah 9:17 - Psalm 86:15 - Psalm 103:8 - Psalm 145:8 - Joel 2:13 - Jonah 4:2 - Nahum 1:3 These are not isolated statements but a consistent reminder of His character across generations. God is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. This is not only something to understand, it is something that transforms us. As we behold God, we are changed. What we fix our attention on shapes who we become. Being with Him and keeping Him before our minds forms us over time into that same kind of life. “Who we are on the inside, we will eventually become on the outside.” - Pete Scazzero Saint Irenaeus wrote, “The glory of God is a human being fully alive; and to be alive consists in beholding God.” “The first and most basic thing we can and must do is to keep God before our minds... This is the fundamental secret of caring for our souls. Our part in this practicing the presence of God is to direct and redirect our minds constantly to Him. In the early time of our 'practicing' we may well be challenged by our burdensome habits of dwelling on things less than God. But these are habits - not the law of gravity - and can be broken... A new, grace-filled habit will replace the former ones as we take intentional steps toward keeping God before us. Soon our minds will return to God as the needle of a compass constantly returns to the north. If God is the great longing of our souls, He will become the pole star of our inward beings.” - Dallas Willard
APR 6

Easter 2026 - Resurrection Sunday

This Easter Sunday, Grant Clark explores the cross through the stories of those present at the crucifixion, including the two thieves and Simon of Cyrene. Some reject Him. Some believe. Some are completely changed. From the thief who comes with nothing but a humble request to be remembered, to Simon whose life is reshaped by carrying the cross, this message invites us to consider our own response to Jesus. Wherever you are in your faith, Easter is an invitation to come as you are and encounter Him. Verses: Luke 23:32-43 (CSB) Luke 23:42 Luke 23:26-27 (CSB) Romans 16v13 (ESV) Mark 8:34 Galatians 2:20-21 (CSB)
MAR 29

Moses and the Presence of God: The Tabernacle

This week’s message explores the tabernacle in Exodus and what it reveals about God’s desire to dwell with His people. From Eden to the cross and into the future, we see a story of access, redemption, and restoration. Through Jesus, the barriers are removed and we are invited to approach God with confidence and experience His presence in a real and personal way. “The tabernacle was God’s earthly dwelling during the period from Moses to David. As his dwelling, the tabernacle emphasizes God’s presence with his people, continuing a theme that has run throughout the book of Exodus.” - Longman and Dillard “Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee.” - St Augustine “Jesus became flesh and TABERNACLED among us.” “Those in whom the Spirit comes to live are God's new Temple. They are, individually and corporately, places where heaven and earth meet.” - NT Wright (Simply Christian) Verses: Exodus 25:1–9 Genesis 3:24 Genesis 4:16 Mark 15:37–39 Ephesians 3:12 Hebrews 10:19–22 John 1:14 Ephesians 2:22 1 Corinthians 3:16 Revelation 21:3
MAR 23

Moses and the Presence of God: With God at the Mountain

Dependence: We are a church who strives to live dependently on the power of the Holy Spirit in every area of our lives. We aren’t trying to fix ourselves or anyone else with our own power, but trusting His power to work in us and through us. “Three months after leaving Egypt, Israel arrives at Mount Sinai, a location where they spend almost two years. Even more striking, the rest of the book of Exodus, all of Leviticus, and the first part of Numbers (through 10:11) take place at Sinai.” - Tremper Logman 3rd and Raymond Dillard “The people heard the voice of God for themselves and thus could not doubt his presence among them, a presence more directly manifest at Sinai than in any other mode previously since they had first learned of his interest in them. All the people were hearing the voice of God just as Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, and the patriarchs had heard it and as Moses had heard it earlier at Mount Sinai when God first called him. And this time the voice of God was accompanied by such audio and visual displays as to leave no doubt in their minds as to both his presence and his uniqueness…” - Douglas Stuart “This commandment highlights the twisted desires of mankind and the sin of discontentment. Instead of having a thankful heart, the coveter desires what others have. Notice also that this commandment is about the inward nature of the law. Covetousness is about the heart. It is about desire. It may or may not lead to an act, but even if there is no act, it is still wrong because our desire should be on the God who made us and redeemed us. Covetousness, then, involves breaking the first commandment.” - Tony Merida Verses: Exodus 19:1-2 Exodus 12:37 Exodus 19:4-6 1 Peter 2:9 Exodus 19:16-20 Exodus 20:1 Exodus 24:9-11 Exodus 20:1-2 Exodus 20:3-4 Exodus 20:7 Exodus 20:8 Exodus 20:12-17 Leviticus 18:1-4 Exodus 20:18-21 Exodus 20:21
MAR 16

Moses and the Presence of God: Following the Cloud

What is trust, and what happens when yours has been shaken? In this message from Exodus 13-17, Grant Clark follows the Israelites through their journey after leaving Egypt. They see the Red Sea parted, follow pillars of cloud and fire, and experience God's provision in incredible ways. But when new challenges come, their confidence fades quickly. It's a pattern most of us know well. This sermon is an invitation to see that God is both greater than we can imagine and closer than we could hope, and that real faith is built not only in the big moments, but in the ordinary, daily act of trusting Him with what's right in front of you. BIG MIRACLES and ORDINARY OBEDIENCE Trust “is confidence born from experience.” God is both greater than we can imagine, and closer than we could hope. Pictures of the Pillar of Cloud and Fire “Even though they left “in battle formation”, this does not mean they were ready to fight.” - Tony Merida “The most accurate test of your faith is not how you respond when miracles happen, but how you respond when they don’t.” - JD Greear "Follow me" - Jesus “In the old covenant God faithfully remained with His people, accompanying them in the tabernacle and the temple. Under the new covenant, the only temple is the believing community itself, and God dwells not only among the community corporately, but also in each member individually.” - James Hamilton “[A] case can be made that the Holy Spirit may be the same as the pillar of fire and the cloud.” - James Hamilton Verses John 1:14 (MSG) Exodus 13:21-22 (CSB) Exodus 13:17-18 (CSB) Exodus 14:10-14 (CSB) Exodus 14:21-22 (CSB) Exodus 14:30-31 (CSB) Romans 8:32 (NIV) Exodus 15:11-13 (CSB) Exodus 15:22-25 (CSB) Exodus 17:7 (CSB) Exodus 16:2-4 (CSB) Exodus 16:35 (CSB) John 10:27 (CSB)

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Sunday Sermons from Restored Church San Diego.

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Restored Church San Diego
Years Active

2016 - 2026
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300
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