Restore Church Podcast

Why Does God Care If I Worry? /// Peace of Mind Part 2

Studies show that worry is most often a result of a desire for control mixed with fear of the unknown. So we worry about not being in control of a situation that may or may not cause a disruption in our life. As Christians our worry may not be defeated like other sins and struggles in our lives because we don't see it as a road block that probably affects our relationship with God.

Who Will You Trust With Your Mental Health? /// Part 1

What’s something you’ve tried to practice and improve, but no matter how hard you try you can’t seem to do it any better? Basketball, Cooking, listening, etc. Sometimes we try to improve something or fix something in our lives when we really need to seek help from other people or sources. In this series, we will start with truth, move to common myths and end with truth!

3 Lies About Easter

You ever hear something you can’t wait to share? Maybe it’s good news, bad news, juicy gossip. The Pharisees and the chief priest had a situation that required making up a story to cover any word of a resurrection. They shared a lie to keep the truth from getting out. How might we be like the Pharisees?

God's Been Working On This For A While

Think through all of the contracts you are involved in (gym membership, mortgage/lease, car note, streaming service, etc) and try to determine which contract/agreement in your life has been the best deal? As Americans, we often times live and die by the contracts. Hold up your end of the contract or the deal is voided. So did you know God built his redemptive story through covenants with the main difference being that He does His part, even when we fail to do our part!

Get Help /// Save The Date Part 5

Why do we feel the need to jump into a dating relationship with the intent of hearing the words "I love you" and setting a wedding date? If we would slow our dating role it may in turn help our marriage. As we learn to honor Christ in our dating relationship it will lead to honoring Christ in our marriage!

Change Your Mind About Marriage /// Save The Date Part 4

If you could change 2 aspects of your marriage what would you change? Many of us assume more money, better schedule, more attractive version of self or spouse, but what would you change to improve your marriage? Today’s passage is very misunderstood, but in it Paul lays out the framework for a healthy marriage. There are 2 key ingredients that are necessary: Respect and Sacrifice.

Red Flags /// Save The Date Part 3

Marriage is much easier when you want to raise kids, plan your weekend, determine what values your home will and won’t celebrate if you both are on the same page. Paul knows you can’t build a foundation together if you’re not even in agreement what to build a life upon. Who we spend the most time with will influence our faith, values, our world view and so much more.

How To Prepare For Marriage /// Save The Date Part 2

Would it surprise you to know that the average age for marriage today is 28.5 for females and 30 for males? It’s no wonder most don’t save sex for marriage as people are now on average, 15-20 years beyond puberty by the time they are married. So was Paul right when he said "it is good not to be married" or when he said to marry quickly if "they cannot control themselves?" Maybe Paul was addressing people who view marriage as an idol or status to obtained above the blessing that God ordains t...

Why Do Marriages Fail? /// Save The Date Part 1

There are so many questions to consider for lasting relationships. Why do most marriages fail? How do I know if someone is "marriage material"? How do I know if I am? How can I prepare for marriage? How do we protect our marriage from being another statistic? What does a healthy relationship look like anyway? By the time we think through all of the "what ifs" we may conclude that marriage will require too many feelings which may exhaust us. Marriage is a commitment of personal sacrifice to y...

Problems In The Promised Land /// Next Is Now Part 5

Remember when you thought being an adult was when you’d really enjoy life? Graduating HS, College, Marriage. We all thought the next season would be so perfect that’s when we’d be happy. So how do our current expectations align with individuals whose stories are shared in scripture?

Vision Sunday 2024 /// Next Is Now Part 4

Restore is celebrating 8 years on this Vision Sunday. While we continue to study the book of Joshua we will celebrate what God has done in and through Restore in 2023 while looking forward to what He is continuing to lead us to.

Deal With Sin Before It Deals With You /// Next Is Now Part 3

Have you ever watched a team get caught for cheating while having an incredible season? They fell into the lie that rules don’t apply to them. Every “rule” has a reason. God’s Word has endured because this guide for living applies in every generation. Passages used in todays message force us to deal with hard truths: sin, punishment and God’s holiness.

Next is Now /// Part 2

Next is Now /// Part 1

New Year /// What's Next?

How many cliche terms have you heard referencing the beginning of a new year? New Year, New You or others. How much time have you spent planning out the changes for your new year? Have you ever reminisced about the good God has done in the previous year before making plans for what's next? Join us as we reminisce 2023 while dreaming about what's next.

The Gift You Needed /// Part 5

Do you get tired of being asked what you want for Christmas? As kids we assumed stuff under the tree would make us happy. As we get older we look for bigger stuff or more expensive stuff which leads to storage problems. Given enough time the day hits us that no purchased gift can really bring us joy when we are broken inside. This is where God does His best work. He didn’t send us Jesus to give us what we want but to offer what we needed most: Peace

Virgin Birth-Death Overcome /// Part 4

Christs birth all the way to His ascension to heaven was predicted hundreds of years before by prophets. We can ask "what is the likelihood" of such happenings but it is more relevant to look at the history of and how each of these prophecies was fulfilled in real life.

Lessons From The Shepherds /// Part 3

When Jesus was born why did God announce the news of the Saviors birth to the Shepherds first? Pastor Brian shares insight into the importance of shepherds hearing of the Saviors birth as well as offering first hand insight into the landscape of Bethlehem and how it played a role in sending a message of salvation to the world.

What The Three Gifts Reveal /// Part 2

The "Wise Men" brought 3 Types of Gifts (Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh) to honor the arrival of Jesus. So what is the symbolic meaning attached to each gift and how can we have better insight into Jesus being our ultimate Prophet, Priest and King?

A Star For All Mankind /// Part 1

What significance does The Star have in the story of Christ coming to earth as Savior of the world? How do the Rich Rulers or Magi play into the story and how does this all pertain to us today? Listen as pastor shares how Gratitude has always lead to Giving throughout Christian history.

Gratitude Leads To Giving /// Part 3

Have you ever heard of a 501c3 or non-profit ask individuals to stop giving because they had too much? How about a church? Ever seen a pastor stand up and tell the congregation that giving is no longer wanted because there is too much to distribute? Scripture tells about a time that deep gratitude led God’s people to give to the Lord so sacrificially Moses had to tell them to stop giving.

Gratitude Changes My Focus /// Part 2

Have you noticed every time there’s major conflict in the middle east our hearts get nervous? Some Christians are quick to say this means Jesus return is imminent, as if it wasn’t already. But isn't the return of Christ supposed to be good news for believers? As we are reminded of the imminent coming of Christ are we challenged to share Him with others or are we just wrapped up in fear and anxiety of what "the end" will look like for us?

Gratitude Draws Me Closer to God /// Part 1

Praising and thanksgiving go hand in hand. It’s impossible to praise God without being thankful and just as impossible to be thankful without praising God. So how can we practice continued gratitude according to scripture. Pastor Marc shares practical applications from scripture of how we can consistently practice gratitude.

Don't Get Lost In the Shuffle

Have you ever felt overlooked or wondered if anyone is noticing you? Psychologists actually believe now that we suffer from something called hurry sickness which is defined as a behavior pattern characterized by continual rushing and anxiousness, or an uncomfortable feeling in which someone feels chronically short of time, and so tends to perform every task faster and to get flustered when encountering any kind of delay.

RHYTHMS /// FIND REST FOR YOUR SOUL

Have you ever come to Sunday and felt so exhausted you considered skipping the fellowship of believers? Maybe you have considered stepping away from Sunday gatherings to gain more personal time during your week. Pastor Brian shares from Mark 6 that if you don’t make time for your wellness you will be forced to make time for your illness.

Dealing With Church Hurt /// WHY JESUS PT 6

Every year, about 2.7 million church members drop from church membership. One of the main reasons is attributed to church members leaving as hurt and wounded by other church members, not God. The church is composed of flawed people, so hurt will inevitably occur so what should I do if the church hurt me?

Four Evidences of the Resurrection

What sets Christianity up as a relationship versus all of the other religions that are observed in the world? Can we know without a doubt that Jesus is God's son and that he not only gave his life but also raised from the dead? And how do the disciples play into giving proof that the gospel is true? This week pastor shares 4 evidences that the resurrection really happened.

No Room For Doubt Here

Maybe you grew up going to church and God became more of a lifestyle than a relationship. Watching other Christians live a seemingly worry free life with no signs of doubt ever obvious. Then as you grew and the doubts began to come you tried to convince yourself there is no room for doubt here. Facing doubt alone can be discouraging but God intended for us to be surrounded by believers who can help us as we navigate our questions and doubts.

Doubt Your Doubts?

"Doubt Your Doubts" sounds like an "oxymoron" when it comes to a believers Faith in God. How is doubting my doubts even possible and can it help me grow in my spiritual walk? Pastor Marc looks to the Psalms to offer a path of dealing with our feelings by praying through them.

Is Doubt Necessary?

Doubt can often bring turmoil in a believers life but how can doubt be necessary? Could our Christian "lifestyle" be a contributing factor to our doubt? This week our guest speaker, Chad Minter, shares how scripture can point to the necessity of doubt in order to lead to spiritual growth!

Why Do You Believe In Jesus?

Maybe you grew up in a home/church that considered doubt to be a reflection of a weak relationship with God. Maybe in turn this has lead to the belief that doubt is a sign of unbelief. While doubt will always be an issue we deal with, the truth is that Church should be a safe place to deal with doubt. After all, doubt is an opportunity for us to grow in our Faith!

NEXT GENERATION

Are we doing our part to pass down the goodness and favor and mercy of our God to the next generation? While Gen Z and Gen Alpha are considered the most connected generations to date they are also the most disconnected generation. But could this be a result former generations not communicating well and keeping God's truths silent?

Change Others /// Romans 12:14-21

Marriages have been full of disappointment when spouses realize that working to change their spouse is impossible which often leads to separation and divorce. Much like marriages, individuals feel that if they could change those around them to be more like themselves that life would be easier. This has been true throughout history but Paul has a very different take on the change that needs to take place in order to be able to make a friend. In the midst of persecution that often lead to deat...

Knowing When Someone Has Changed /// Romans 12:9-13

How do you know when a person has changed? I mean truly changed! We have all faced situations where we have lost trust in a person or persons and when they come back and say, "I'm different now. I have really changed", we proceed with extreme caution. Pastor Marc shares how scripture can help identify true change in others as well as ourselves.

HOW TO HEAR FROM GOD /// Dangerous Prayers Pt 3

Hearing from God is more than waiting for a thundering voice. Many times we miss what God is saying because we are too busy to listen. Check out our Youtube Channel here Follow Restore on Facebook here To support Restore and help us reach more people with the gospel click here:  Give Online Visit our website for more information about the church: restore.church 

HOW & WHY WE FAST /// Dangerous Prayers pt 2

This week Pastor Marc shares the history and practice of fasting.  Check out our Youtube Channel here Follow Restore on Facebook here To support Restore and help us reach more people with the gospel click here:  Give Online Visit our website for more information about the church: restore.church 

CHANGE ME /// Dangerous Prayers Pt 1

Have you ever felt your prayer life isn't making much of a difference? Maybe it seems like you are closing your eyes and wasting time as your mind wanders while you try and talk with God. Our prayers are too often so easy that we can't know if God answered our prayers and sometimes we are praying for God to work in others rather than dealing with us. Jesus had opportunities to speak to individuals Faith while on earth and His teachings on prayer are perfect.

CONSUMERISM VS. SERVITUDE

A restaurant or department stores primary goal is to create a mentality of consumption in order to draw people in for a profit. From sharing how an item will change your life to how a certain food dish will satisfy your hunger we are surrounded by consumerism. This culture of consumerism can easily transfer into the church and deter us from servitude that Christ calls His followers to.

THE CHURCH OFFERS REAL, LIFE CHANGING COMMUNITY!

"The Church" has impacted this world in ways that are often overlooked. Why does the churches impact get a bad wrap or overlooked for its impact? Have we lost our salt and light impact on the world? What causes the church to stop being "The Church"? Pastor Marc shares scripture and history of the church and its impact on the world and a big part is community!

Why Don't I Have Self-Control?

Why don't we practice and live it out self-control on a daily basis? Shouldn't self-control be a natural reaction as a believer of Christ? Self-control will only become a regular habit if it is practiced and checked on a consistent basis!

MEANT TO KNOW EVIL OR GOOD?

If everything that God created was good then why the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil? Wasn't the tree responsible for bringing enmity between man and the Creator? What if we were never created to know evil? What if we were not created to know good? Then what was the purpose of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil and what is my purpose now?

Faithfulness Through Loyalty

Faithfulness is an easy enough concept but oftentimes so hard to remain loyal to. The fruit of the spirit includes faithfulness while scripture gives examples of what faithfulness truly means.

What Makes A Person Good?

"Good" is a basic term that in the English language has many different meaning. So when we ask what makes a person good it is more than just a cliche question. Scripture talks about good and its meaning and we can learn how to be "good" in the midst of societal pressures.

Deep Clean // Kindness

The saying, "It is free to be kind" is referring to surface level kindness. Pastor Marc continues the series on The Fruit of the Spirit and dives into what Kindness from scripture really looks like.

Peace in the Midst of Chaos

You are not alone in the feeling of living a chaotic life all while trying to find peace. Everyone faces "chaos" in their lives each day but we can live with peace in the midst of chaos.

Deep Clean // Joy

Who is the most joyful person you know? Would my name or your name come up as being joyful if our family and friends were asked this question? If not, Why? Pastor Marc shares items that scripture points out as being Joy killers in our lives.

DEEP CLEAN // GALATIANS 5:17-25

Isn't it frustrating when we clean and organize only to turn around a few moments later to do it all over again? Dishes never end, laundry continues to pile up and no-one seems to care about the work that goes into de-cluttering, organizing and keeping an area clean. And our lives are very much the same way. Sin can rule our lives if and when we focus on the sin rather than focusing on the cure or path to freedom. Pastor Marc shares wisdom given by Paul in Galatians and I Corinthians about d...

Easter Sunday 2023

Hope was confirmed when Christ resurrected. Many individuals, including some of the disciples felt hopeless, dejected and alone because they didn't realize Jesus would resurrect after 3 days.

Palm Sunday 2023

Palm Sunday reminds us that the reign of Christ is far greater than any man's mind could ever conceive or plan. God had the ultimate plan of sending His Son to fight the final battle over death. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey symbolizing peace reather than hostility. Jesus was reminding followers that He is the Prince of Peace.

Can You Grow in Confidence?

Who is the most confident person you know? There is a difference between confidence and cockiness. Confidence is an unwavering and steadfast demeanor in all situations. So where do we find true confidence that will carry us through the inevitable ups and downs life?