http://restorationchurch.church en © http://restorationchurch.church Restoration Church Restoration Church dave@restorationchurch.church dave@restorationchurch.church Listen to the stories and messages from Sunday morning and more and hear how God is working in the hearts and lives of us at Restoration Church! Listen to the stories and messages from Sunday morning and more and hear how God is working in the hearts and lives of us at Restoration Church! Listen to the stories and messages from Sunday morning and more and hear how God is working in the hearts and lives of us at Restoration Church! https://clovermedia.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/store/2d/2d17846d-d42b-4a84-8f30-d1af0fe52e20/thumbnails/mobile/db61705b-e9a0-428d-aec3-3c04d288cbf6.png http://restorationchurch.church no Daver Roberts Throughout Scripture the Christian life is compared to a walk... walk in the newness of life, walk in step with the Spirit, walk by faith... Faith is taking the next step, or the next shuffle even when you can’t see the whole picture. It’s not always easy, but that's the life of faith. Faith is a daily walk. a consistent, courageous dependence on God, regardless of circumstances. This summer join us as we look at the walk of faith many took throughout Scripture. And as we do, look at your walk of faith. Focus on the single step forward the Lord might be leading & trust His leadership. Know that our faith is rooted in Him, because HE is faithful. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35187829 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We are not to keep the power of the Lord or the knowledge of the Lord to ourselves. We are to pass it on to the next generation. But who do we do this? In this message we talk about that, and it's easier that you think is. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35185990 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave & Ceci Roberts We continue to look at the concept of family. God bringing together people, who would not normally come together, in Jesus and creating a family. In the family there are mothers. In Genesis 2 we see God created a helper for Adam. The word "helper" is used 19 times in the Old Testament, often defining God who comes to the rescue. Women, a helper isn’t someone defined by household duties, sitting in the background, or thinking of themselves as lesser than. A helper was made uniquely by God to be tenacious in prayer, and with faith that God actually hears. A helper was made to rescue, to be a warrior, to be a believer when things seem overwhelmingly dark, to be an encourager when others confuse their identity in Christ. As you listen to this message, may you be encouraged. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35184223 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In a culture that’s never been more connected; we are more isolated than ever. But Jesus didn’t die and rise again so that we’d be isolated. He wants to reunite family, and Jesus created a forgiven family through the cross. In the family of the forgiven there are fathers. In this message we look at the role and responsibilities of fathers/men. And remember that the best fathers point beyond themselves to an even greater Father. As you listen to this, may you be reminded of the your Father in heaven, who never abandons His children, never forgets their names, and keeps pursuing them even when they stray. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35182201 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts The Bible ends with one of the most hopeful promises ever spoken: “behold, I am making all things new.” (Revelation 21:5) Not some things. All things. Every broken relationship. Every lonely night. Every unanswered question. Every wound. Every loss. God is making all things new. And the end of the story isn’t isolation, it’s family. Children gathered around their Father. In this message we look at the reality that God has always been about forming a family. He longs to connect people in community. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35181032 Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts As we remember Pentecost, we look at the amazing gift that we have been given in the Holy Spirit. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35179216 Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Prayer and fasting. In Scripture the two are often linked, but how often do we engage in the discipline of fasting? For thousands of years followers of Jesus have done this, but why not now? In this message we see that fasting is simply to be with God, cry out to him, and by changed by him. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35176532 Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Alex Abraham Bwambale We continue pressing in to one of our core values: prayer. This week Alex looked at the first and last words of Jesus, and talked about how prayer was instrumental in the great commission. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35175771 Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We continue pressing in to one of our core values: prayer. This week we look at the early church praying together in Acts 4. When faced with difficulty they didn't complain or criticize, but they cried out and contended in prayer. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35172800 Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts One of our greatest values is prayer. To be a people of prayer. A people completely dependent on the Lord. This is week one of reminding Restoration about this important value that we hold. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35171353 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Paul wraps up his letter with some final remarks and a bunch of names, and while it can be easy to pass over this part of his letter there actually is a lot in it for us. In this last chapter we get a vision for being a community that is devoted to prayer and lives differently. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35169375 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Following Jesus isn't a list of no's, but in fact Jesus shows us how to truly live. In Colossians 3 Paul shows us what our new life in Christ is supposed to look like. A life that is not a sub-culture, but truly counter cultural. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35163108 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts As people who have been raised to new life in Christ, how are we to live? In this message we talk about the important step of putting to death the old. As you listen to this message, what do you need to put to death? What do you truly need to let go of? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35161131 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Meg Lloyd Who or what is the greatest treasure of your life? As we look at Colossians 3:1-17 we see that it's not a list to check off, but the fruit of a life that is devoted to Jesus. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35159172 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Reece VanNiekerk Disciplines can be good, but they can also be a distraction if we are looking to them for life. In this message, Reece talks about Jesus and His love being the foundation from which everything flows. Jesus is the reality. His love truly transforms. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35157298 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts The Gospel changes everything. Seriously, everything. We are brought from death to life. The charges against us are cancelled. Our enemies are disgraced. And all of this is because of Jesus. As you listen to this message may your heart overflow with thanksgiving. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35155827 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Paul rejoiced in his sufferings for the church. Why did Paul suffering so much? How did he find joy in suffering? In this message we look at why do followers of Jesus suffer, and how do we find joy in the midst of suffering. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35153199 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts This week we look at what is arguably the greatest passage on the supremacy of Jesus. In this passage we get a clear, accurate picture of the greatness of Jesus. May Jesus truly be your all in all. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35151191 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Colossians. A letter written by Paul to a people he had never met, but he had heard of. He had heard of their allegiance to Jesus and their love for each other, which was motived by their hope in heaven. Simply put, their focus on the future impacted their every day life. This is the power of the Gospel at work. In this first message we talk about the Gospel being the power of God to change us and grow us. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35149892 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts What a dumb question? Or is it? Jesus' question was actually brilliant and gets to the heart... do we truly want to be healed? Do we truly want to change? Do we truly want freedom? In this story from John 5 we see the difference between the religious systems and the Kingdom of God. As you listen, may you truly respond to Jesus' invitation to be healed. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35147414 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Why do you persecute me? Jesus asked this when He confronted Paul in Acts 9. What does this question teach us about Jesus and His followers? In this message we explore the answer to this question. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35142797 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts What do you want me to do for you? This was the question Jesus asked Bartimaeus when He stopped by the blind beggar. How would you respond to that question if Jesus asked you? Bartimaeus asked for his sight back. What would you ask for? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35142795 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Questions. Some stick with us forever. Some change our lives. Questions are powerful because they can get deep into our heart, but questions also reveal desire. In Genesis 3, God asks a powerful questions that reveals the desire of His heart. And how we view and respond to that questions has huge implications in our life. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35140054 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Life is filled with interruptions. It's not a matter of will we be interrupted, but when. Jesus' life was filled with interruptions, but it's in these moments we see some of the most significant stories in Jesus' life. In this message, we are encourage to embrace interruptions. Actually, look forward to interruptions, because it just may be a moment the Kingdom of God is breaking into our lives. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35137169 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts The best Christmas movie ever... Elf. Yes, we started with that movie. In that movie, Buddy the elf here's Santa is coming and says with excitement, I KNOW HIM! What's interesting is Jesus said something similarly when it came to eternal life. It's all about knowing Jesus. And here's the crazy thing, He wants to know us too. As we wrap up 2025 we look back at all the ways God has been with us this year and look forward to how he's going to be with us in 2026. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35133848 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts You can tell the nature of a Kingdom by the actions of the King. What does the birth of Jesus tell us about our King? He came humbly. He came to serve. He was born not in a mansion, but in a lowly manger. This Christmas may the manger be more than a story or season, but may it be our way of life. To follow the way of Jesus and live humbly. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35132399 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Barry As we approach Christmas we look at the reality that God, who created the heavens and the earth, chose to not love us from afar, but came close. In fact, He moved into our neighborhood. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35130342 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts "The Light Shines in the Darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." This is how John communicated the coming of Jesus. The light was breaking in to a very dark world. And the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth was the perfect example of this. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35128980 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Various This past Sunday we had an extended time of testimonies. Be encouraged as you listen to stories of God's goodness. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35126586 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In this season of gratitude we look at the growth that God wants to produce in our lives. Jesus saves us, but also sanctifies us [makes us holy], and for that we are grateful. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35122215 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In this season of gratitude, we thank God for new beginnings. He is a God who begins! http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35121439 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Overland Missions Our friends at Overland Missions led our gathering and shared stories of people experiencing freedom. It was a powerful gathering. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35119152 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Our battle isn't agains the flesh, but against principalities and powers. We quote this verse often, but do we believe it? Do we live it? One of Jesus' main ministries was deliverance. Evil spirits left with a word. Jesus gave authority to His followers to do the same. Are we walking in the authority that Jesus gave us? Or are we simply settling for human solutions to spiritual problems. In this message we talk about walking in freedom from evil spirit and being people to not only proclaim the Gospel, but demonstrate it as well. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35115977 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts On average we have 45,000 thoughts per day. Many we don't even realize or spend time thinking about. But there are a few that occupy space in our minds. And those few thoughts are often negative or lies. How do we win the battle of the mind? In this message we talk about then importance of renewing your mind and give practical steps on how to do that. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35115963 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Make sure no root of bitterness springs up. Keen a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontentment. As we get older it's easy to get bitter because of disappointment we've experienced, whether it's with God, ourselves or others. But God has given us a gift to battle bitterness - forgiveness. In this message we talk about forgiveness and give practical steps regarding how to walk in forgiveness. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35115951 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Austin & Tate Bonnema What would it look like to give God your yes? Austin and Tate Bonnema share their journey and give an update on the work God is doing in Africa. Also, Austin challenges us to follow God wholeheartedly by waling through the story of Israel's escape from Egypt. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35105929 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts The first step to walking in freedom is to remember. Jesus told us to remember Him often as we take the Lord's Supper. What are we proclaiming as we take the Lord's Supper? This message begins with a picture of freedom and also includes a conversation about recent events. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35104390 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts It is for freedom that Christ set us free. This fall we step into a season of freedom. We are going to talk about various aspects of freedom and invite people to walk in the freedom Jesus purchased for us. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35104391 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Ask. Seek. Knock. Never give up. This is the heart Jesus is looking for. Does this describe our lives? In this message we are reminded of the hunger we are to have for the Kingdom of God. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35104392 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts This was a powerful Sunday! We talked about the importance of gathering together and what should happen when we gather together. And then we did it. It was such a beautiful time of testimonies and songs. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35104394 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts God's will for our life is clear. He desires that we would grow and become mature. This reality is so life giving - He who began a good work in us is going to be faithful to complete it. In this message we look at sanctification and how God changes us. He will use any and every situation over time to grow us. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35094522 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In Colossians 1 Paul reveals the mystery of the Gospel and it is this: Christ in us, the hope of Glory. Do you believe that? If so, this has huge implications for our lives and what God wants to do through us. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35092489 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We love to look into the future. We love to make plans. We ask kids, what do they want to be when they grow up? But what if that isn't how Jesus wanted us to live? What if we stayed focused on the present instead of looking at the past or into the future? In this message we look at the importance of focusing on today. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35092490 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Meg Lloyd Where is everyone else? Has only one returned? This was Jesus' question when only one leper returned after ten were healed. In this question there is a great invitation. An invitation to return to Jesus daily, regularly. In this message Meg talks about the importance of daily revival, and daily cultivating a devotion to Jesus. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35082680 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts What does the Holy Spirit do? Looking at Jesus' words in John 16 we explore the amazing work the Holy Spirit does in our lives. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35082679 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We continue to learn who the Holy Spirit is through what Jesus says about the Holy Spirit in John 14. Dave presses into the truth that the Holy Spirit is a Person and challenges us to ask for hunger for more of the Holy Spirit. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35074220 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts As we continue to discuss our partnership with God, Dave delves into Acts 2, where he explains why the coming of the Holy Spirit is significant in the history of the church and our daily walk with Christ. Our sound quality for the next few weeks may differ from previous weeks as we adjust to our new setting at Maplewood! http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35071378 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts At Restoration's last Sunday in Bethel's building, Dave encourages the church to live into the spiritual gifts they have been uniquely given. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35068104 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:26 Jon Bosma & Dave Roberts Jon and Dave reflect on the partnership between Bethel and Restoration churches the past 2.5 years. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35064697 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts The mission of God comes with the power and the presence of God. This is such a great promise because we don't have to manipulate or manufacture a move of God. All we need to do is walk in partnership with God. This is a great reminder for us. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35061357 Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts This week we continue to talk about the reality that God partners with His people to bring His Kingdom to earth. We look at the Spirit filled life of Jesus and the Spirit's involvement in Jesus' life. We also share the story of Peggy and Christine Smith, who God partnered with in a significant way, in the mid 1900's to bring revival to their town. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35055962 Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts This was a unique Sunday in the life of our community. Our community was hit with a tragedy the day before, and this is how we responded. We strengthened ourselves in the Lord by looking at Psalm 107. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35054136 Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts There are patterns throughout Scripture. Ways God works. One of those that is clearly seen throughout Scripture is that God works through people. In this message we talk about how God partnered with people throughout the Old Testament. As you listen ask yourself, am I available to God today? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35049604 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We begin a season exploring what does it mean to partner with the Lord, to work Him. When you stop and think about partnership with the Lord, it's really a profound reality, but it's been that way from the beginning. As you listen pray and ask the Lord, how does He want to work with you today? Also, at the beginning of the message we give an update regarding the future location of our worship gatherings. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35046482 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35043143 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Jesus, riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. The crowd knew what that meant. They knew what Jesus was declaring. But Jesus came not to take over by power, but to serve and be the sinless, spotless Passover lamb. This is our King! The King of Kings. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35039901 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Meg Lloyd How often do we rely on ourselves in situations? Or, how often do we try to make things happen when God has promised something? In this message, Meg shares a story of a time when she learned to fully rely on the Lord, and she invites us to do the same. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35037471 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Mike Gruppen Mike shared testimonies from his recent trips to Honduras and the Philippines. We do apologize that for some reason the recording was cut short. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35032707 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Look at what we've done. Look at what we've accomplished. There is a temptation to make a name for ourselves by what we do, or to try to impress God by our works. But God says don't boast in your accomplishments, boast in this - that you know God! When looking at all he accomplished, Paul said nothing comes close to knowing God. Is your greatest desire to know God? Is that what you are bragging about? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35030558 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In Matthew 15 people complain because the disciples of Jesus don't follow tradition and wash their hands. These complaints come at the same time people are being healed, delivered, and set free. Often, we can fall in to the same trap of complaining that people don't do things the same way we do them. In this message we look at the idol of tradition and all the ways it creeps into our lives, and are challenged to have a heart that constantly seeks the Lord. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35024031 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Jesus was very clear, don't be anxious about your life. Instead, seek first the Kingdom of God and trust God for your life. Is this how we live? Do we trust Him? Do we recognize that all things come from Him? We look at Jesus teaching in Luke 12 and talk about the idol of money. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35020361 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Reece VanNiekerk Reece VanNiekerk from Overland Missions talks about the idol of comfort and how it's a counterfeit for peace, which is promised in Christ. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35015998 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Jesus said it clearly, you cannot serve two masters. As we begin this series we talk about the war going on for your heart, and what is needed to expose and eliminate every idol from our lives. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35013498 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Prayer is more than talking with God, prayer is listening. But how do you hear the voice of God? What does his voice sound like? How does he communicate? What are we to do when he communicates? We talk about this and more from John 10. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35009246 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts After He left, Jesus expected His followers to fast, to go without food and hunger for the Kingdom of God. Are we living with an intentional hunger for the Kingdom of God to come. In this message we look at the practice of fasting and talk about why should we fast and what fasting accomplishes. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35005629 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts When Jesus was asked by his disciples, teach us to pray, He taught them. The words He taught them is what we call the Lord's prayer, and throughout the years followers of Jesus have considered this prayer to be a secret weapon. Why is that? In the fast paced world we live in, the Lord's prayer reorients our life and focuses our heart and mind on our Father, His Kingdom, and His will for our lives. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=35002753 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Throughout Jesus' life we see him retreating to be with His Father. Even in times when the crowds were pressing in, wanting to make Him king, he withdraws to a lonely place to pray. This rhythm demonstrates a powerful truth: Jesus was submitted to the Father's Leadership. As we look at our lives, are we? Are we submitted to the leadership of the Father? Is our outer life directed by our inner life? Do we have regular rhythms of retreated to be with God? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34997898 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Malachi VanderZwaag Malachi shares his testimony and challenges us to live our lives wholeheartedly for Jesus. [Note: This was an encouraging message as Malachi's grandfather was able to pray for him before he shared.] Be encouraged. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34993531 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Matt Yount Matt Yount from Victory Point teaches from Matthew 6 and how we are to begin to pray. Before we share our requests with God we are to focus on Him, who He is, and worship Him. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34993525 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts As we approach 2025 it is good to look back and reflect, but also it's good to look forward and ask what needs to continue in the new year? Or, what needs to be revitalized in 2025. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34985834 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Why did Jesus come? What is the purpose of Christmas? On Christmas Eve we slowed down to celebrate and be filled with wonder over the greatest gift of all time: JESUS. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34985808 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts When was the last time you were lost in wonder? If we are not careful we can become too familiar with the Christmas story and lose wonder and awe. This week we look at the announcement that Mary would give birth to Jesus, and we see that with God all things are possible. As you listen to this may you be filled with faith and expectation. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34975453 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Peace. That is the message of the Christmas season. Jesus came to bring peace. He is the prince of peace. In this message we are reminded of the powerful truth that we at one time were alienated from God, and without hope. But Jesus, through the cross brought peace to those who are near and to those who are far. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34973592 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts and Others As followers of Jesus we have so much to be thankful for. In this message we talk about the power of giving thanks in all circumstances and we also hear testimonies from many regarding what they are thankful for. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34967553 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Various Jesus' command is clear, go into all the nations and make disciples. This week, Zach shared his journey with the Lord that led him to serve in Africa and all over the world. We also heard testimonies from what God did during our outreach weekend. We pray this message encourages you and inspires you to live a life fully devoted to Jesus. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34964572 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Levi and Faith Boersma, Dave Roberts Levi and Faith Boersma share an update from Zambia and the work Jesus is doing there. We also look at Joshua 5-6 and talk about who qualifies us for the work and what our responsibility is. Finally, we make an announcement concerning our worship leader role. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34961057 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Why do we lie? Why do we twist our words? Why don't we just say what we mean, and mean what we say? In this message we look at Jesus' command to let our yes be yes and our no be no. We talk about how people manipulate words by bringing God into our statements. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34961313 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts It ain't the words of Bible that I don't understand that bother me. It's the words that I do understand. Jesus was very clear regarding how we are to treat our enemies, those who hurt us, those who persecute us. We are simply to love. To react differently. What would happen if we actually lived this way? We believe it would be a powerful display of the greatness of Jesus. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34955504 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Austin & Tate Bonnema In this message Austin and Tate give an update on what Jesus is doing in Africa, and also challenges us to live a life of obedience. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34949404 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Jesus was very clear when it came to sexual immorality. Cut it off. Run. In this message we look at Jesus words in the Sermon on the Mount when it comes to adultery, lust, and sexual immorality. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34947035 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In this message we talk about anger. There is righteous anger, but there is also destructive anger. And Jesus is clear, destructive anger doesn't lead to life unless it is dealt with. As followers of Jesus, we have clear directions, if we have wronged someone we are not to get angry but to go and reconcile with them. As you listen to this message, ask the Holy Spirit what you are to do. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34941602 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts The Church is powerful. It's God's plan to make His wisdom known to the world, and through the church He will be glorified. This week we talked about the power of the church and also gave an update regarding what the elders have been praying and talking about. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34937370 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount in a surprising way with an invitation to the good life. A life that is blessed because the Kingdom of God comes crashing in. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34927653 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We begin our series on Jesus most famous teaching... the Sermon on the Mount. In these collections Jesus teaches the way of the Kingdom and shows us how to live the abundant life in any and every season. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34922422 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Various What happens when a group of college students travel around the country to share and show the love of Jesus with people? This message was filled with testimonies about what God is doing all across the country. Listen and allow your faith to be built. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34914944 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Not only does God give us direction or a task, He gives us the ability and the power to complete it. In this message we look at the first time someone was filled with the Holy Spirit in Scripture and why they were filled. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34912798 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Why do we spend time praying together during our worship gatherings? First of all, Scripture tells us to, but also, there is a powerful principle from John 11 that shows us why we need to pray together. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34912799 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Various Rebecca & Zoe Grant share about their recent trip to Zanzibar, and we look at 2 Corinthians 5 and talk about what controls us and what compels us? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34900175 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Paul's main message was Christ Crucified. Is this message still powerful today? Does the Gospel still transform lives? In this message we look at the simplicity of Paul's message from 1 Corinthians 2, and we hear how the Gospel transformed lives when a few people from Restoration went to Mozambique recently. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34897952 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Why do we worship? Why do we sing songs? Does anything happen? We believe worship is powerful. We began our gathering with this short little teaching from 2 Chronicles 20. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34897954 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Are we there yet? It's a question we ask when we are on a road trip. And it's a question many are asking spiritually. As we wrap up our series in Daniel we see that Daniel is filled with visions of the future. History is headed somewhere. And that should fill us with a hope that produces faithfulness in our daily lives. *Note: We had some sound issues so the sound quality isn't the best. We apologize for that. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34893261 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Could a prophecy given 483 years before be fulfilled down to the exact date? As we look at Daniel 9 we see God is very much in the details of our lives. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34889214 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jill Boyd We had a special speaker this Sunday, Jill Boyd. She shares a powerful message from Judges 4. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34884588 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Daniel 10 is a fascinating chapter where we are taken behind the scenes to see what happens when we pray. What we see is there is definitely a spiritual battle, which is an invitation to pray and never give up. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34880534 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts You can learn how to pray by looking at how people prayed in Scripture. In Daniel 9 Daniel prays and cries out to God, asking God to forgive and have mercy on the people of Israel. We walk through this prayer, taking time to worship and pray. This was a different Sunday where the message and worship flowed together. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34876174 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In Daniel 6, Daniel is confronted with a dilemma, does he follow the law and not pray to God or does he continue to pray. In Daniel 6:10 it says, Daniel went up to his room and prayed, JUST AS HE HAD DONE BEFORE. In this passage we look at Daniel's prayer and are encouraged by how he prayed. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34872607 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Mike Gruppen Jesus works through HIs body, and He puts people in positions and places to be an interruption and to call people back to God. Are we willing to be that interruption? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34860111 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In this message we look at the famous story about the handwriting on the wall in Daniel 5. What's interesting is the party the King threw was during a time when the city was surrounded by an enemy army. In the midst of danger the king tried to distract himself, but God had other plans. This led us to ask the question, are we distracted? Are we awake to the dangers all around and living for Jesus, or are we sleeping when it comes to our relationship with Jesus? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34857765 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We believe God is constantly breaking into our world, wanting to get our attention because He's after our hearts. We see this modeled in the life of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. In Daniel 4 God gives the king a dream and humbles him so he will give God his whole heart. What do you do when God breaks into your life? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34857845 Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Are you interruptible? Are you open to God bringing different people and situations in your life? In this Mother's Day message we talk about the importance of saying YES to Jesus whenever opportunities come into our lives. This message begins with Levi and Faith Boersma sharing about what God has been doing in their life and what they will be doing the next few months. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34840569 Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Look! Didn't we throw three in the fire? But now I see four, and the fourth looks like the Son of God? Daniel 3 gives us a powerful picture of Jesus who is the one who rescues us, walks with us, and refines us. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34837280 Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Stand tall when everyone else is bowing low. This is the life we are to live. In this message we look at Daniel 34 and are challenged not to bow when the music plays. At the beginning of this message we get a clear picture of what this looks like as Chris shares a testimony of how God worked in his life recently in a powerful way. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34829781 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In Daniel 1 we saw that God gave Daniel insight and wisdom and the ability to interpret dreams. So, when facing death unless he interprets the dream of the king, Daniel calmly turns to the King of Kings, who tells him the dream and what it means. Where do you go when difficulty arises? May we be a people who constantly goes to the only One who can help, and the only One who can comfort. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34825281 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Daniel Decided... Daniel determined in his heart. Even though Daniel was taken from his homeland, given a new name, and everything removed from his life one thing remained - his faith in God. This led him to take a bold stance. What led him to do this? It was his firm believe that no matter where he lived his true home was with God and he was just a temporary resident, a sojourner in this world. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34821977 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Sarai Morrow http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34815653 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts When the women came back from the tomb they shared with the disciples that Jesus was alive, but the disciples did not believe the women but thought it was an idle tale. Has the resurrection of Jesus become an idle tale to us, or are we living every day in the reality that JESUS IS ALIVE! http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34815642 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jay Depoy http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34815650 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jay Depoy http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34802938 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jeff Johnson http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34802936 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34802940 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Dave continues to talk about Jesus' prayer in John 17 and also looks at the church being the body of Christ and what that means for us. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34781104 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Jesus prayed for us, and what was His prayer... that we would be ONE. Sadly, there is much division in the church, people arguing and taking sides over biblical things. What has this done to our relationships within the church? What has this done to our witness to the world? In this message Dave talks about the division that exists and asks us to think about "Where have YOU contributed to a culture of division?" http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34779856 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Zach Ferraro Hebrews 10:19-22 communicates a powerful truth, and it is this... that because of the blood of Jesus we can boldly enter heaven's most holiest place. That is simply amazing. In this message, Zach from Overland Missions, talks about this important truth. NOTE: There is a short teaching about prayer from Steve & Rebecca Grant at the beginning of this message. We encourage you to listen to that too. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34774070 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him. This is a powerful promise, but what does fear of the Lord mean? In this message Dave talks about the fear of the Lord and why it's so important as a follower of Jesus. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34774069 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts God refuses to be God without us. Throughout Scripture we see God's heart, His desire to be with His people. The original intent of the garden was to be a place where God dwelled with His people. Over and over God pursues His people, and one day we will be with Him forever. This message is an overview of God's desire to be with His people. At Restoration, we want to be a people that hunger for His presence, and are marked by His presence. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34764066 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Throughout the Bible people waited. Some waited a few years. Others waited many years. Waiting is common for God's people. God even invites us to wait on Him. What does God do for those who wait on Him? What promises does have to those who wait? In this message we look at a number of passages that highlight what God does and the promises that He has for those who wait on Him. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34743321 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Sarai Morrow Sarai continues our series about eagerly waiting as she shares her journey for waiting on the Lord. May you be encouraged and challenged as she shares truth from Scripture and how she has experienced it in her life. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34743314 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In Philippians 3:20 Paul says, "We are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior." Christmas is a time of waiting, a time when we look back and remember Israel's waiting and longing for the Messiah, and a time when we wait and long for the return of Jesus. What happens as we wait? Why do we wait? What is the purpose of waiting? In this message we look at a number of passages that speak to the reason we wait. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34743312 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts & Various In Luke 17 we read about 10 lepers who were healed by Jesus, but only 1 turned back and gave thanks. As a community we want to be the one who says thanks. Towards the end of this message [beginning at 20:00] you will hear many people give thanks to God for what He's done in their lives. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34726852 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dan Peerbolt & Dave Roberts One characteristic that is overlooked in the Christian life is endurance, but that is one thing highlighted throughout Scripture that God is looking for. In this conversation we talk about how to run with endurance during these difficult times. Dan Peerbolt shares lessons he learned from a 110km race he just complete. [Note: the audio from 9:00-12:00 is not the best.] http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34723567 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts With all that is going on in the world, is this the beginning of the end? If it is, what should our attitude be? How should we be living? Jesus answered these questions and more when he answered the disciples when they asked the same question. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34714239 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Mike Gruppen Mike shares about his recent trip to the Philippines and all that Jesus did there. He also shares the lesson he learned from 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. Remember, that you are qualified, not because of anything you have done, but because of who Jesus is and the Spirit that lives inside of you. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34711369 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts What is going to bring Jesus the most glory? This should be the question that forms every decision we make and every act we take. In this message we talk about living a life that is contributing to the growth of the Kingdom of God. May we not compare our lives to others, but faithfully live for the glory of Jesus. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34706633 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Jesus redefined greatness when he said, if you want to be great, become less. He modeled greatness when he washed his disciples feet and eventually went to the cross. Becoming less, living humbly... this should be what we are known for. In this message we talk about how the cross is not only the message of our lives but also how we live our lives. The christian life is not about climbing a ladder of success, but becoming less. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34706625 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Jesus said, Do not worry, do not be anxious. Instead, seek first the Kingdom of God. Have we allowed anything in our life to come before God and His Kingdom? In this message we dive deep into that question and leave space for the Holy Spirit to search our hearts. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34696137 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jeff & Danette Johnson The Good News of the Kingdom is that Jesus came to proclaim good news to the poor, proclaim freedom for the prisoners, give recovery of sight to the blind, set the captives free, and proclaim the year of the Lord's favor. This still happens today, and the Holy Spirit want to bring Jesus glory by doing all this through us. In this message Jeff and Danette Johnsons share practical ways this can happen in our lives. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34689927 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jay DePoy Jesus said he had to go from town to town preaching the Good News of the Kingdom. What was that good news? In Mark 5 we see a powerful demonstration of that good news as Jesus encountered a man who was consumed by evil. This man was freed, and as a result the whole region experienced freedom as he shared what Jesus had done for him. In this message we encourage you to not just receive the mercy of Jesus, but be a redistributor of the mercy of Jesus. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34684831 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Do we live with an expectation that the Kingdom of God can break through at any moment? We are told to pray for the Kingdom to come, but are we? In this message we talk about why we can live with this expectation. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34676356 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts What is the culture of the Kingdom of God? Throughout the Gospels Jesus gives pictures of what the Kingdom looks like. In this message we look at Luke 14 and the excuses people use that prevent them from saying yes to God's great invitation. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34670711 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Jesus taught us to pray, "Your Kingdom come." He said, "Don't worry about tomorrow. Instead, seek first the Kingdom of God." And Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God all the time. What is the Kingdom of God? What is the culture of the Kingdom? This fall we are going to look at many places where Jesus talked about the Kingdom because at the end of the day the Kingdom of God is our vision! http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34664720 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts There is so much we can learn as Nehemiah rebuild the wall in Jerusalem. He was faced with distractions, attacks, but in the midst of all of it he was focused on the great work that God had called him to. What great work are we called to? Are we being focused on that work or are we easily distracted? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34664722 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts The rebuilding of the wall wasn't always smooth sailing. Nehemiah faced opposition. Looking at Nehemiah 4, we discuss how the enemy attacks and how are we to respond. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34634832 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Joel VanZanten, Trent Hildenbrand, Dave Roberts God is after the hearts of His people. In this message we hear how Joel and Trent saw that this summer as they travelled across the US sharing the Gospel. They also have a word to the church and a challenge regarding what Jesus is calling us into. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34627461 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Mike Gruppen When we see the brokenness of the world, what is our response? In this passage, Mike looks at Nehemiah 2 & 3 and highlight how Nehemiah and others responded. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34603333 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Nehemiah was so moved by the condition of Jerusalem that he wept and prayed for months, but it didn't stop there. He was moved to action and made a big request of the king. Are we walking in boldness? Or, have we allowed fear to cripple our lives? As you listen to this message, we are praying that you would be moved to live boldly for Jesus. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34603169 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts When was the last time you wept over the condition of our world, our city? Nehemiah, when he heard about the condition of Jerusalem wept and prayed for days. As you read Nehemiah 1, wrestle with that question. Does the condition of our world move you to pray? Prayer is where any great move of God begins. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34594620 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Jon Bosma Jon Bosma joins us to share from Ephesians 3. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34588764 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Is our worship costly or casual? What does costly worship look like? In this message from Luke 7 we talk about what does it look like to give Jesus our all in worship. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34588753 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Dave shares testimonies from what Jesus is doing in and through Restoration Church. Also, Dave gives an update regarding the future of Restoration Church. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34588734 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Mike Gruppen People are changed when they encounter Jesus. Today we look at Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit and what happened when people were filled with the Holy Spirit. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34588723 Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts People are changed when they encounter Jesus. Today we look at Jesus' encounter with Peter in John 21. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34588716 Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts People are changed when they encounter Jesus. Today we look at Jesus' encounter with Thomas in John 20. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34588710 Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts People are changed when they encounter Jesus. Over the next few weeks we will look at the various people Jesus encountered after He rose from the dead. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34588691 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In Mark 10 there is a man who shouts louder when the whole crowd was telling him to be quiet. What does it look like for us to be a people who "shout louder" about Jesus in a world telling us to be quiet. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34588697 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts The resurrection of Jesus is a historical fact. We worship a Savior who conquered sin and death. Are we living like it? Do our lives demonstrate that we actually believe that the resurrection of Jesus is real? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34509484 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Is our life marked by the type of greatness that Jesus talks about in Mark 10? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34509490 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Dave shares this week on one of the biggest tools at our disposal, the tongue. The Word says it has the power of life and death. Are your words bringing life or death in your marriage, family, and community? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34492649 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:30:36 Dave Roberts In light of unexpected situations, we take a pause from marriage and look at what it means to be fully depend on the Lord, especially in the midst of hardship and pain. Life is a mist. Are we living wholeheartedly for Jesus? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34488070 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:31:03 Dave and Ceci Roberts Continuing our series on marriage, Dave and Ceci team up to talk about what Bible says (and doesn't say) about the roles men and women in a marriage. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34483304 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:40 Dave Roberts As we begin a new series on marriage, we look at what God's word has to say about when two people becoming one flesh. The profound mystery of this gift from the Lord causes us to look closely at our own hearts and seek what God is desiring to do in us through our relationship to our spouses. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34475691 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:33:46 Levi Boersma Levi shares the message this week as we look at what it means to be created in the image of God and a chosen people. When we feel unqualified, God tells us that we are His special possession because He has brought us out of darkness and into light. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34261685 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:20:15 Dave Roberts This week we wrap up our mini-series on prayer and take a deeper look at how God calls us to a relationship with Him and how powerful prayer is to our lives and our walk with God. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34319528 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:24:32 Dave Roberts As we continue through the Gospel of Mark, Dave speaks on what it means to pray to our Father as Jesus did. Are we praying with just our lips or with our whole heart? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34232333 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:27:20 Mike Gruppen Join us and hear Mike and others share some powerful stories of how God is at work in His world and how we get to partner with Him through prayer with our Father. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34226174 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:40:07 Dave This Sunday Dave shares from a familiar story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 - but what is the message that Jesus is wanting us to hear as he displays his power in this way? We ask ourselves as the church, is Jesus truly filling us as the bread of the life? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34219087 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:26:36 Dave Roberts This week Dave shares his heart for us to of have a heart that is poor and desperate for Jesus. Are we a people that are hungry for the presence of God? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34218628 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:28:27 Dave Roberts Where is God asking you to change as we look forward to a new year? Dave shares his desire for us to be in an intimate relationship with Jesus so that we can be fully devoted to His will for our hearts and our lives. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34213450 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:44 Austin and Tate Bonnema Join us as our friends Austin and Tate share what God has been doing in Africa through their Chief Chaplaincy ministry with Overland Missions. There are so many amazing stories to hear from them about how the Gospel of Jesus is being spread throughout the world! http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34192164 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:46:32 Dave Roberts Dave shares this week from Revelation 12. As we look at the birth of Christ from different perspective than we might be used to, we see the eternal consequences of what God did on Christmas. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34192157 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:33:50 Restoration Church Growing up, Tristan and Carly went to the same church, same school, dated in high school, and got married shortly after. As a young married couple and young parents, they talk about their childhood, their relationship with Jesus, and how that has changed now that they are married and parents. This was truly a wonderful conversation with many different twists and turns. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34176214 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Marta Stanley Marta Stanley walks us through the story of Mary, realizing what God has called her to do. In the midst of something very confusing for her, we learn what it looks like to be completely available to God. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34175990 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:58 Restoration Church For our Thanksgiving this year, we hear from different members of our church as we celebrate the ways God is moving in our community and all over the world. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=33635120 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:02 Marta Stanley Part six of the teaching on the Holy Spirit from Women's Bible Study, fall 2022. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=33634785 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Have you ever wondered, "Does God really care about me"? Sometimes it's hard to really believe that He is with us when we're in the middle of times of pain and darkness. This week Dave looks at the story in Mark 4 and we see who Jesus is to us in the storm. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=33635103 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:08 Restoration Church Aaron and Annabel had their life planned out. They both were off to college, and then life took a turn. Hear how they navigated through that time with the support and love of their family, and what their prayer is for their young family. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32854020 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Marta Stanley Part five of the teaching on the Holy Spirit from Women's Bible Study, fall 2022. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32791468 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Tyler Schnute Tyler teaches this week as we look at Mark 7 and ask ourselves: what are we truly devoted to? Are we focused on what is seen or what is unseen as we approach our culture and our role as Christ's ambassadors? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=33635084 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:28:06 Restoration Church Steve and Rebecca have a life filled with times where they simply said yes to God. Recently, they said yes to God and organized a 24 hour prayer and worship gathering. In this conversation they talk about Breakthrough24, but the conversation becomes much more than that. It's a conversation about faith, living for the glory of God, getting uncomfortable, and watching God come through over and over again. You will be challenged, encouraged, and inspired by this conversation. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32783409 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Marta Stanley Part four of the teaching on the Holy Spirit from Women's Bible Study, fall 2022. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32783027 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Dave leads us in Mark chapter 4 as well as a powerful testimony from across the world. Jesus challenges us to deeply desire Him and His Word - what do our hearts truly desire? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32782671 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:33:23 Marta Stanley Part three of the teaching on the Holy Spirit from Women's Bible Study, fall 2022. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32773943 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We continue our series in Mark and look at the last half of chapter 2 this week. Jesus is calling us to be in a relationship with Him - will we choose Jesus over our rules and structures? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32782661 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:25:21 Marta Stanley Part two of the teaching on the Holy Spirit from Women's Bible Study, fall 2022. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32766766 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We look with Dave at the story in Mark chapter 2 of the paralyzed man being brought through the roof to be healed by Jesus. As we pray into our own areas of hardship, this story shows us who Jesus is that He walks with us in those places - and we can bring one another to Him in seasons of pain. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32767962 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:25:08 Marta Stanley Part one of the teaching on the Holy Spirit from Women's Bible Study, fall 2022. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32762919 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We continue through the Gospel of Mark and look at the story of a man who is set free from a legion of demonic forces by the power of Jesus. Jesus wants to not only deliver us, but completely change us from the inside out. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32767957 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:31:16 Marta Stanley Marta begins the teaching on the Holy Spirit from Women's Bible Study, fall 2022. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=34176807 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Join us as we look at the story in Mark chapter 5. Jesus delivers a man from a legion of demonic forces and we see His authority over the enemy. Do we believe that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32751793 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:38:01 Dave Roberts Dave continues our conversations on Spiritual Warfare as we delve into what it means that we have the Spirit of the Living God within us as followers of Jesus. Are we a church that not just confesses that Jesus is Lord, but confronts evil His name? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32751779 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:42 Dave Roberts Our battle is not of flesh and blood - do we realize the spiritual battle we are a part of every day? Join us as Dave dives deeper into the beginning of the Gospel of Mark as we look at spiritual warfare in today's world. Click on resources to view readings and questions for the week. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32737938 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:26:01 Dave Roberts This Sunday we look further into Mark 1 chapter one, and think about what it meant for Jesus's first disciples to leave the things of the world to follow Him. What are the things God is calling us to leave behind to fully surrender to Him? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32728559 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:33:35 Dave Roberts As we begin our journey through Mark this week, we look at the question Jesus asks Peter: "Who do you say I am" ? How are we answering this question ourselves, not just with words but with our lives? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32724723 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts This week, Dave teaches on what it looks like to WORSHIP as our first response against the enemy. God moves when we proclaim that the battle is the Lord's. Do we put our own worshippers on the front lines? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32724715 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Join us in Acts 11 as we see the example of how the church of Antioch put Jesus on display. How are we called to be that light today as God's Church? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=32724710 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Mike Van Drie Mike Van Drie joins Restoration this Sunday and shares on a familiar story in 1 Samuel. Through David, we look at what it means to truly be used be God for His purpose. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=31887204 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:36:34 Dave Roberts Dave shares on what it means for the church to be a house of prayer and call on the Lord for everything we need. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=31887201 Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:25:36 Mike Gruppen (and others) Mike and others from Restoration share stories of God's goodness and faithfulness as we think on how God calls us to trust him and be obedient in the midst of difficulties. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=31714661 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:42:27 Tyler (and Students) This week we heard from our high schoolers as they share about how God moved during their trip to Colorado! http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=31714659 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:27:02 Austin and Tate Bonnema Austin and Tate are back in Zeeland and share a powerful testimony of how God is moving in Zambia and throughout the continent of Africa. This is the same God moving in West Michigan! NOTE: From about 10-14 minutes there is a reverb effect on Tate that is fixed after a few minutes. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=31571154 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:50 Dave Roberts Dave shares the story of John Chau, who died in his efforts to bring the Gospel of Jesus to the North Sentinel Island. John prayed this for his family and friends: May you not love anything more than you love Christ. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=31485467 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:37:10 Dave Roberts Dave shares the message and speaks on putting our trust not in the natural, but in the supernatural. Are we focusing on our own abilities, or focusing on the God of Heaven? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=31485458 Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:10 Dave Roberts Join us on Father's Day as Dave teaches on the character of God and our relationship to our Creator http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=31485445 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:28:57 Marta Stanley Marta teaches us the promise of God's faithfulness and shows us how to train our minds and spirits to rest in Him above all else. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=31485426 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:30:36 Dave Roberts Dave introduces our new series where we look at how God has been moving in generations past and invites us to ask the Lord to speak to us now in the same way. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=22633197 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:27:32 Dave Roberts Dave wraps up our changed Series and invites us to look at what it really means for us to rest in the Lord, and the beauty of God giving the Sabbath to us. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=20518190 Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:22:45 Dave Roberts This Sunday we feel the need the pause and acknowledge some of the heaviness in our body. Dave leads us into a time of prayer for one another and talks about planting our foundation on Christ in the midst of hardships. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=20340694 Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:23:54 Dave Roberts Dave shares the word this week and challenges us to look at the church, people, and the world through the eyes of Jesus. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=19734485 Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:32:28 Dave Roberts Happy Mothers Day! Today as we celebrate our mothers, we're looking at what God's word and what it means to desire less of ourselves and dedicate our lives to serving others and loving what God loves. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18318937 Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:36:04 Dave Roberts Dave continues in our series "Changed" and asks what it really means to surrender our time and schedules in order to truly seek the Lord in with all of our strength. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18318928 Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:25:38 Mike Gruppen Mike continues our series on being changed into the likeness of Jesus and shares a powerful testimony about being devoted to spending time with God in solitude. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18279471 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:12 Dave Roberts Join us as we celebrate the Resurrection together at Restoration. Dave leads us in a challenge to live like the Resurrection is real every day of our lives. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18279425 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:27:25 Tyler Schnute Tyler continues our series "Changed" and with the help of Eric Hoort talks about confession and how the sacrifice of Jesus completely changes the game for those who receive Him as their Savior. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18264923 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:09 Marta Stanley We continue our series on being sanctified through how we live in relationship with God as Marta brings us the message on the practice of meditation. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18257565 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:47:19 Dave Roberts Dave challenges us to consider how Fasting changes our hearts to hunger for God instead of earthly things. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18256849 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:12 Dave Roberts Dave begins our new series called "Changed" and invites us to look inward at how deeply God transforms us to be more like Him. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18228314 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:28:58 Dave Roberts Join us as Dave walks through the concept of prophesy as it is defined in Scripture and how we can engage with God's Spirit today to prophesy to one another. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18180198 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:37:03 Dave Roberts Dave gives the Word as we look at Paul's final thoughts and instructions to the church in Thessaloniki, and what the key is to following the path God has set before us. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18155646 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:22:32 Mike Grupper Mike Gruppen leads us this week in our series through 1 Thessalonians and talks with us about the Word of God and the light we process when we stand firm on it. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18155643 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:27:42 Jon and Dave Join Bethel and Restoration as we discuss what it means to truly be the Church and talk about how we fit into his purpose moving forward together. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18021784 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:31:58 Dave Roberts Join us as Dave walks through 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 and encourages us to be in devoted relationship with God's livingHoly Spirit to be wholly changed into the nature of Christ. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18020160 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:34:43 Jon Bosma Jon continues our series in 1 Thessalonians as we dive into chapter two by challenging us to be those who seek out and lift up our brothers and sisters who need the Love of Christ. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=18016707 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:18 Dave Roberts As we look at chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians, Dave gives us a word of boldness and confidence to be world-changers for the Kingdom of God. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=17283673 Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:32:49 Jon Bosma What do you want to leave behind once you are gone from this life? Jon asks this question of us as Christ's church as we continue diving into 1 Thessalonians. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=17283672 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:28:21 Jon Bosma & Dave Roberts Dave and Jon share what led to Bethel and Restoration coming together to worship. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=15690306 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Philippians 1:27 says, "Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel." One spirit, one mind... this is not only Paul's desire for the church, but Jesus' desire for His church [John 17]. In this message we talk about unity. What is needed to work towards unity? Finally, the message begins with a challenge to Restoration as we begin the next chapter of our story. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=14515117 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts "For with God all things are possible" [Luke 1:37]. This is what the angel told Mary when she was told she would give birth to Jesus. Do we still believe that with God all things are possible? In this message we look at the truth that with God the impossible can become possible. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=14511500 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Tyler Schnute Tyler follows up with last week's message on Philippians 2 and helps us reflect on what it means to be the Temple and reflect the humility of Jesus to the world. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=14416267 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:45:31 Dave Roberts Who is Jesus? As we step back from the manger, we get a bigger picture of the majesty of Christ. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=14401904 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:38:53 Restoration Church Listen to the stories of God's faithfulness in the lives of our body. We heard so many powerful testimonies of God's restorative work in us! http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=14381524 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:44:24 Dave Roberts Dave wraps up our series on the Armor of God as we walk through the final piece: The Sword of the Spirit- which is the Word of God. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=14381519 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:57:21 Mike Gruppen Mike Gruppen continues in our series of Ephesians 6 as we walk through the Armor of God. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=14008128 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Shoes, they say a lot about us and they are very useful. They give us stability. They give us mobility. In this message, we talk about the shoes we are to wear every day... shoes of the Gospel of Peace. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13618162 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We are told to put on the Breastplate of Righteousness. The breastplate protected the soldiers most vital organs, the heart, liver, etc. What does it look like for us to put on righteousness everyday and guard our hearts? In this message we talk about that. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13554115 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Note: This message was recorded after our service because we forgot to record the message during the service. In Ephesians 6, Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God. What does that mean? Why are we to do this? In this first message we look at the Belt of Truth, which was essential to any soldier's armor. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13992184 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We are in a spiritual battle, but are we living like it? Are we praying like it? And finally, do we believe it? Towards the end of the message there is audio from a video we showed and a time of worship. You are encouraged to listen to this, and pray. Pray that God would work mightily through you. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13539364 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In Acts 12:6, it says Peter was sleeping while he was in prison. How do you have so much peace that you can sleep in prison? In this message, we look at Philippians 4 and talk about how you can know the peace of God in any and every season. [Note: We tried to FaceTime the Bonnema's to get an update from Zambia, but unfortunately it didn't work.] http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13533923 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In Acts 12:5 it says that when Peter was in jail the church prayed earnestly for him. Can the same be said in our lives? Are we praying earnestly? We want to be a people who are marked by their desperation for God. In this message we talked a bit about prayer, but then opened up the microphone for people to pray. [Note: We know the recording isn't the best, but it's what we have for now :) ] http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13519551 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Mike Gruppen Mike continues our conversation on prayer by talking about the importance of listening to the Lord and then responding when He gives us direction. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13511889 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts In Acts 10 we see that Cornelius "prayed continually" to the Lord. Can the same be said of us? We have amazing access to God through Jesus, but are we following Jesus' invitation to pray to our Father in heaven pouring out our hearts before him? Praying that we would be people who "seek first the Kingdom of God" daily like Jesus told us to do in Matthew 6:33. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13504848 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We look at the second part of Acts 9:31, they walked in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13495254 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Marta Stanley We continue to talk about the fear of the Lord by looking at the life of Daniel. Also, if you want to read a bunch of verses that talk about the fear of the Lord, they are attached to this recording. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13489854 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts Acts 9:31 says, "walking in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit, the church multiplied." What does it mean to walk in the fear of the Lord? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13481332 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts We look at the conversion of Saul in Acts 9 and the obedience of Ananias to go to Saul's house and pray for him. May we be filled with faith, knowing that Jesus can transform any life, and may we be obedient to go whenever Jesus tells us to go. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13470953 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Izzy VanderMaas Izzy has spent the summer working at a camp, and she shares what she has learned and what she has seen Jesus do. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13453023 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Joel VanZanten Joel shares a testimony about his time this summer with Every Heart Movement. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13453017 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Zambia Participants We had a group go to Zambia with Overland Missions. They saw Jesus move in powerful ways, and many of them shared what they saw. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13453034 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Mia Grant Mia travelled to Pakistan with her dad, and saw a lot but also was stretched in many ways. Here's her reflection on the trip. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13453028 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts [Note: Before you listen to this message, go and listen to Abby and Mallory's testimony on our story page. It will make the beginning of the message make more sense.] How do you share the Gospel, the good story of God? There will be a time when we need to speak. In this message, we share an outline of there story of God and give practical ways you can share the Gospel. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13446004 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:00:00 Dave Roberts "Earn the right to be heard." This statement has been around for years, but still applies to today. Often the first step to earning the right to be heard is listening. In this message we talk about the importance of listening. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=13437037 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:03 Dave Roberts How you do you see yourself? Do you see yourself as a person, who is sent to your neighborhood, workplace, or school to share the good news of Jesus? If you did, how would this change how you live? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=12406735 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:28:29 Various We begin with baptism testimonies and other testimonies about what God is doing. We also looked at Acts 7:51 and were challenged not to resist the Holy Spirit. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=12196769 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:26:54 Dave Roberts http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=12190758 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:44 Dave Roberts Note: This recording begins with someone sharing a picture they received that we think is for the whole body. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=12190757 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:35:43 Mike Gruppen http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=12174588 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:41:11 Dave Roberts http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=12168857 Sun, 30 May 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:27:20 Dave Roberts http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=12160950 Sun, 23 May 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:30:12 Dave Roberts http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=12156487 Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:23:15 Dave Roberts http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=12145910 Sun, 09 May 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:25:56 Marta Stanley http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=12114835 Sun, 02 May 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:25:57 Dave Roberts http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=11861929 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:28:16 Dave Roberts http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=11291234 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:25:58 Various We met for Good Friday and Easter so we could all celebrate as a family. Here are the readings and sharing from our time together. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10247250 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:28:34 Dave Roberts This is our last message in our series on Hebrews. In Hebrews 13 the writer challenges us to join Jesus "outside the camp". What does that mean for us? What is life like outside the camp? In this message there is a huge challenge for us to go and make disciples, to become uncomfortable for the cause of Christ. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10241213 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:33:00 Mike Van Drie In Hebrews 12:18-29 there is a contrast between two mountains, Mount Sinai and Mount Zion. It’s a pretty intense contrast between one of religion and one of relationship. In this message, guest Mike Van Drie discusses those two mountains and asks, what are you grasping on to? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234000 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:25:38 Dave Roberts These words are from Hebrews 10:36, and what people needed years ago is what we need today! We need the strength and stamina to run the race following Jesus with endurance. This week we talk about two things that are needed to endure – correction and encouragement. When it comes to encouragement, nothing encourages us like hearing what Jesus is doing today. So, towards the end of the message there are two powerful testimonies. Roberta shares at 20:30 and Helen shares at 28:15. Also, if you would like to help either family read the post below for ways you can help. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234004 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:02 Dave Roberts What are you doing right now that makes you feel uncomfortable? Hebrews 11 is filled with people who constantly were constantly stepping out of their comfort zone. This is who we want to be! Jesus does not want us to stay comfortable, but keep our eyes on him and obey Him when He tell us to go! http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234008 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:33:49 Dave Roberts There is an incredible invitation throughout Hebrews to draw near to the living God. And what’s really incredible is we are told to boldly, or with confidence draw near all because of the blood of Jesus. In this message from Hebrews 10 we talk about the importance of drawing near to God. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234010 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:32:03 Dave Roberts At the center of Hebrews is a long conversation about the amazing sacrifice of Jesus. In Hebrews 10 it says, “But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God. For by a single offering, he has perfected for all time those who are being made holy [Hebrews 10:12-14].” Once and for all. It is finished. By our faith in the sacrifice of Jesus, we are made clean, made perfect. No longer do we have to strive for perfection or wonder if we are perfect. We can live at peace because of the once and for all sacrifice of Jesus. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234012 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:27:48 Dave Roberts What does does maturity look like? Does age equal maturity? Does maturity occur with the appearance of grew hairs? In Hebrews 6 it says move on towards maturity, but what does that look like? In this message we hope back to Numbers 14 to see a man named Caleb, who demonstrated maturity in every season of his life. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234015 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:30:29 Marta Stanley & Jenn Gruppen In a world filled with a variety of messages, anchoring our lives in the truth is more important than ever. Looking at Ephesians 6 and Hebrews 4, Jenn Gruppen and Marta Stanley talk about how to anchor or lives in the truth of God’s Word. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234017 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:39:29 Dave Roberts In Hebrews 3 we are encouraged to consider Jesus, who is greater than Moses. This statement would have been shocking to the original hearers. Moses, the greatest leader in Israel’s history, pales in comparison to Jesus. As we think about our lives we must ask, who is the greatest in our lives? http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234019 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:08 Dave Roberts In Hebrews 2:1 we read the first warning in this book. It says, “Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.” There is a real danger we face as followers of Jesus, the danger of drifting, of floating, of complacent in our relationship with Jesus. In this message we talk about the areas where we tend to drift. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234021 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:26:41 Dave Roberts This is our first week in the book of Hebrews. Hebrews 1 begins with an awe inspiring description of Jesus that includes seven statements about Jesus. To listen to the message click below or go to our podcast on Spotify by clicking here. There is a reading plan that accompanies our series in Hebrews. To download that, click the button below. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234023 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:29:32 Dave Roberts 1 Peter 2:11 says, Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. This truth is seen throughout the New Testament. We are citizens of Heaven, strangers, exiles, sojourners. What does it mean to be a sojourner? How can we live like this world is not our home? We look at this passage and also Philippians 3 as we talk about being sojourners and truly living our lives for Jesus! http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234025 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -1000 00:31:08 Dave Roberts Jesus is our living stone, our cornerstone, chosen and precious, and our firm foundation. He is the only one we are to build our lives on. Because of him, we are living stones, being built up into a spiritual house. We are also called a holy nation, a royal priesthood, a people belonging to him with a clear purpose – to proclaim the excellencies of the One who called us out of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His marvelous light. This should give us so much hope, a hope people can see, a hope people ask about! http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234030 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:27:52 Marta Stanley & Jenn Gruppen Philippians 4:8 says, “whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. How do you do that? How do we pay attention to what we are thinking and making sure we are only thinking about things that are true, honorable, pure, and lovely? In this recording, I talk with Marta and Jenn and we get really practical when it comes to training our brain. This is something we must actively do. Finally, below you will find a helpful picture to remind you of what God says about you verses what the enemy says about you. http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234033 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:32:35 Dave Roberts In this message, we talk about the importance of preparing your mind for action by setting our hope firmly on Jesus. [Note: there is a little worship time at the end of this recording.] http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234034 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:34:05 Dave Roberts 1 Peter is written to followers of Jesus, who are living in the midst of difficult times. Peter writes to them and reminds them they have a living hope because of Jesus. In this message I shared about the living hope we have in Jesus. (I apologize for the audio quality. The audio was taken from a video, but you can still hear the message.) http://restorationchurch.church/connect/sundays?id=10234041 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -1000 00:26:19