Restored Church Temecula Podcast

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Restored Church Temecula Valley belongs to the Restored family of churches and is located in Temecula, CA. For more information please visit www.restoredtemecula.church

  1. 5D AGO

    The King & His Kingdom: #101 - Get In Here | Matthew 21:28-32

    Tom Logue - May 10th 2026 Jesus doesn’t just invite good people into His kingdom—He invites broken people who are willing to repent and follow Him. In this message from May 10, we continue through Matthew 21 as Jesus confronts the religious leaders in the temple and tells a parable about two sons—one who says “no” but later obeys, and another who says “yes” but never follows through. At the center of this sermon is a sobering truth: words alone are not enough. Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of people who claim to honor God outwardly while resisting Him inwardly. Through this parable, He reveals that the kingdom of God is not entered through appearances, religious performance, or empty words—but through repentance and obedience. This message presses into the difference between saying the right things and actually surrendering our lives to God. True repentance is not just feeling bad or acknowledging sin—it is a real change of mind that leads to a changed life. Jesus makes it clear that obedience matters because it reveals what we actually believe and trust. The sermon also wrestles honestly with the reality of judgment, the fear of the Lord, and the danger of persistent, unrepentant hypocrisy. Yet even in these weighty truths, the beauty of the gospel shines brighter. Because there is a perfect Son. Where we fail, Jesus obeyed perfectly. Where we disobeyed, Jesus remained faithful. He lived the life we could never live and gave Himself for us so that sinners could be forgiven, restored, and welcomed into the kingdom of God. And that invitation is still open. No matter your past, your failures, your hypocrisy, or your shame—Jesus’ message is simple: repent, trust Him, and “get in here.” The grace, forgiveness, joy, freedom, and love of God are available to anyone willing to turn toward Him. This message is both a warning and an invitation: don’t settle for empty words when Jesus is offering you real life in His kingdom. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Matthew21 #KingdomOfGod #Repentance #FollowingJesus #ChristianLiving #Gospel #RestoredTemecula #Sermon Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Birthday Celebration for Our Pastor!(00:02:08) - Happy Mother's Day!(00:03:00) - The King and His Kingdom(00:03:54) - Born in an Intense Room(00:04:51) - God's Word Prayer(00:05:48) - Jesus' Run-in With Religious Leaders(00:10:13) - Jesus' Parable(00:15:51) - How I Learned To Say I Love My Wife(00:19:08) - Hypocritical Words Keep a Person From the Kingdom of God(00:25:16) - Repentance and Complicity(00:28:25) - The Secret to the Kingdom of God(00:33:19) - The Fear of Judgment(00:39:05) - Jesus Is the Perfect Son: The Kingdom of God(00:45:55) - There's No Sin So Great That You Can't Be Forgiven(00:50:56) - Being in the Kingdom of God(00:55:28) - Welcome to the Kingdom of God(00:58:58) - Praise to God!

    1 hr
  2. APR 19

    Jarek Berga - When God Says No

    Jarek Berga - April 19th 2026 When God says no, don’t shut Him out—let it reveal your heart and draw you closer to Him. In this message from April 19, we step out of our Matthew series to explore the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4—a deeply human story about disappointment, trust, and how we respond when things don’t go our way. We all experience moments where life doesn’t turn out how we hoped. Prayers seem unanswered, opportunities don’t come, and outcomes feel unfair. In those moments, something deeper is exposed—not just frustration, but questions about ourselves and about God. Can He be trusted? Has He forgotten me? Through Cain’s story, we see that when God says “no,” it doesn’t create what’s inside us—it reveals it. Like blood work that exposes what’s already in the system, God uses these moments to surface what’s happening beneath the surface of our hearts. The danger is not just disappointment—it’s what we do with it. Cain withdraws. He refuses to bring what’s really going on inside him to God. And what he doesn’t bring to God eventually spills out in destructive ways. This message challenges us to consider: where are we staying on the surface instead of being honest with God? Where are we carrying things alone instead of bringing them into the light? At the center of this message is a powerful invitation: when God says no, don’t pull back—lean in. Because our response reveals what we trust. While Cain closes himself off, Jesus shows us a different way. In the garden, facing suffering and a path He didn’t naturally desire, Jesus remains open to the Father: “Not my will, but Yours be done.” Where we tend to raise the drawbridge and protect ourselves, Jesus keeps His heart open—so that we can be welcomed in. This message invites you to lower the drawbridge. To bring your disappointment, confusion, doubt, and questions honestly before God. Not to pretend, not to force a response—but to trust that He is still good, still near, and still at work. Because when God says no, it is not rejection—it may be an invitation to deeper trust, healing, and transformation. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Genesis4 #CainAndAbel #TrustGod #FaithInTrials #ChristianLiving #RestoredTemecula #Sermon #FollowingJesus Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome Home: Restored Church(00:00:36) - God's work in Matthew(00:02:27) - When Things Don't Go Your Way, How to Respond?(00:06:27) - Cain and Abel(00:11:11) - Cain Turns Heel in The Book of Genesis(00:14:30) - God's Love for Cain ((00:21:03) - When God Says No, Do You Need to Listen?(00:23:33) - Why God's No to Cain Is Revealing(00:28:15) - The Sin of Cain(00:34:09) - God's Warning to Cain(00:37:03) - Drawbridge of the Relationship(00:43:52) - Jesus Stays Open to You(00:49:55) - Bringing Your Complaint to God(00:57:25) - God's Love for the Sick

    58 min
  3. APR 12

    The King & His Kingdom: #99 - What Belongs to God | Matthew 21:12-22

    Mike Harrelson - April 12th 2026 Jesus clears out what doesn’t belong so His house can become a place of prayer, healing, and real fruitfulness. In this message from April 12, we walk through Matthew 21 and see Jesus cleanse the temple, heal the broken, and confront outward religion that lacks true fruit. This sermon calls us to examine what fills the space that belongs to God and invites us into a life that is truly set apart for Him. Jesus enters the temple and overturns the tables of the money changers, driving out what never belonged there in the first place. What was meant to be a house of prayer for all nations had become crowded with distraction, exploitation, and barriers that kept people from encountering God. This message reminds us that Jesus still does the same kind of work today. He confronts what is corrupting His temple—not simply to remove what is wrong, but to restore what He always intended. He makes room for the needy, the outsider, the hungry, and the broken to come near. As the sermon unfolds, we’re invited to see our own lives as the temple of the Holy Spirit—set apart for God’s purposes. What have we normalized that Jesus would want to confront? What distractions, compromises, or idols have we allowed into the space that belongs to Him? This message also presses into the difference between appearance and reality. Like the fig tree full of leaves but lacking fruit, it is possible to look spiritually active on the outside while lacking the inward fruit that comes from a life surrendered to God. Jesus is not after empty religious activity. He wants hearts that are consecrated to Him—hearts prepared for prayer, dependence, obedience, and transformation. And that is the good news of this sermon: Jesus does not just expose fruitlessness—He shows us the way to true fruitfulness. As we abide in Him, surrender to His purposes, and trust Him in prayer, He produces lasting fruit in our lives for the glory of God. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Matthew21 #HouseOfPrayer #Consecration #Fruitfulness #FollowingJesus #ChristianLiving #RestoredTemecula #Sermon Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome Home: Restored Church(00:00:36) - Wonders of the World Prayer(00:01:21) - Prayer for the Day(00:02:28) - A Place for Questions and Answers(00:04:31) - Jesus cleanses what doesn't belong(00:11:40) - The Chief Priests Exploiting the Jewish People(00:18:35) - Jesus on the Pilgrims(00:19:56) - What have we normalized that Jesus would confront and purge in our life(00:25:27) - John 7: Healing the Blind and lame(00:27:22) - A Prayer Room Full of Healing(00:32:34) - God's glory in the crowds(00:33:04) - Jesus Curses the Fig Tree(00:39:22) - Jesus Shows Us The Way(00:43:44) - Prayer of Consecration Before the Father(00:48:52) - Prayers for the Fallen

    49 min
  4. APR 5

    Easter 2026 - Recognizing Jesus

    Tom Logue - April 5th 2026 The resurrection of Jesus is not symbolic—it’s real, and it changes everything. In this message from April 5, we walk through Luke 24 and encounter the risen Jesus—not as a metaphor or idea, but as a real, physical Savior who conquered death. This sermon presses into a foundational truth of the Christian faith: the resurrection actually happened. Jesus was not a ghost, a vision, or a hallucination. He physically rose from the dead, stood among His disciples, showed them His wounds, and even ate with them to prove it. Real people truly encountered the resurrected Jesus. But this message goes beyond evidence—it reveals the heart of Jesus. We see that Jesus draws near to the discouraged and seeks out those who are slow to believe. He meets people in their confusion, their doubt, and their disappointment, and patiently reveals Himself to them. There is no one like Him. The resurrection also helps us understand the necessity of the cross. Jesus’ suffering—physical, emotional, and spiritual—was not random. It was required for our salvation. Through His death and resurrection, He made a way for forgiveness and restored relationship with God. And because of that, a message now goes out to the world: repentance for the forgiveness of sins in the name of Jesus. This message began in Jerusalem, but it was always meant for all people, everywhere. This sermon invites each of us to respond personally. Have your eyes been opened to who Jesus really is? Have you encountered Him not just as an idea, but as the risen Lord? Because when you truly see Him—His glory, His grace, His power—it changes everything. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Resurrection #EasterMessage #Luke24 #JesusIsAlive #Gospel #Forgiveness #FollowingJesus #RestoredTemecula Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Restored Church(00:02:05) - Luke 24: A Personal Message(00:05:26) - Luke 1:13-14(00:10:29) - Jesus to the Jews: What Things Are You Talking About?(00:16:15) - Jesus Tells the Fool How Slow to Believe(00:19:06) - God's Word is Hard to Believe(00:24:18) - Why on Earth Would the Resurrection Jesus Pursue the Discouraged(00:29:38) - Why the gospel is joyful news(00:31:46) - I Saw Her(00:36:35) - Have Your Eyes Been Open to Jesus?(00:40:57) - The Real Reasons Why People Have Seen the Revered Jesus(00:45:13) - Jesus the Real Person(00:49:13) - Jesus on Repentance for Forfeit of Sins (Old(00:54:25) - The Rest of This Story(00:57:28) - Thousands of Muslims Coming to Faith in Jesus(01:01:21) - Heavenly Prayer for Encounter the Spirit of Jesus

    1h 8m
  5. MAR 22

    Jarek Berga - The Court of Public Opinion

    Jarek Berga - March 22nd 2026 Faithful, not impressive — living for God’s approval over people’s opinions. In this message from March 22, we step out of our Matthew series to look at a powerful moment from the life and teaching of the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 4. In a world obsessed with performance, image, and results, Paul reorients us around something far more important: faithfulness. So often, we live under pressure—replaying conversations, worrying about how we’re perceived, and measuring ourselves against standards God never gave us. But Scripture reminds us that we are not performers—we are stewards. We’ve each been entrusted with something by God, and the question isn’t how impressive we look, but how faithful we are with what we’ve been given. This message challenges us to examine what we’re really living for. Are we driven by the opinions of others, or by obedience to God? Are we managing our image, or stewarding our lives? Through Paul’s words, we’re reminded that human judgment is limited and temporary—but God sees fully, including the motives of our hearts. And in the end, it is His evaluation that matters most. Whether you’re following Jesus, exploring faith, or somewhere in between, this message invites you to shift your focus—from performance to faithfulness, from fear to trust, and from living for approval to living for God. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula  and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Faithfulness #ChristianLiving #Sermon #RestoredTemecula #1Corinthians #Stewardship #FollowingJesus #ChurchOnline Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome Home: Restored Church(00:00:37) - Restore Temecula Middle School Move(00:01:15) - A Lesson from the Life of Paul(00:04:41) - How to Win When You're Not Alone(00:06:57) - The Apostle Paul(00:11:28) - Be a Steward of Christ(00:15:50) - What Happens When You Get To House Sit?(00:18:11) - Paul's Appeal in 1917(00:22:16) - The Questions of Being a Teenage Christian(00:27:15) - The Court of Human Opinion(00:32:38) - The Judge's Final Judgement(00:36:27) - Living Under Human Judgment dist(00:43:01) - God's Plan for Me(00:44:20) - What Do We Do If Our Company Has Restatement?(00:48:56) - Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Forgiveness, Restoration(00:55:27) - A Step of Spirit Led faithful obedience

    1 hr

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Restored Church Temecula Valley belongs to the Restored family of churches and is located in Temecula, CA. For more information please visit www.restoredtemecula.church

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