Message from Adrian Jackson - 12th December, 2021
The subversive story of Christmas.
The subversive story of Christmas.
Message from Adrian Jackson, 5th December, 2021
Adrian takes look at 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 and encourages us to check-in with where we're at as disciples of Jesus and where our priorities lie.
What does it actually look like to be a Christian? How do we as the Church stand out and make a positive impact in the world?
Message by Adrian Jackson. Recorded on November 14th, 2021
Here at Restore Church we listen to great messages week in and week out. We agree with them. We share them. But do we live them out? What does it look like to put them into practice?
PASSAGE:
Matthew 23:1-7
‘Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses. So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but don’t follow their example. For they don’t practice what they teach. They crush people with unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden. “ Everything they do is for show. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and they wear robes with extra long tassels. And they love to sit at the head table at banquets and in the seats of honor in the synagogues. They love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi.
Message by Jakin Mai. Recorded on November 7th, 2021
Adrian wraps up the topic of Forgiveness by talking about how to practically forgive others. An awful lot easier said than done, but we are able to through the power of Jesus!
Message by Adrian Jackson. Recorded on October 31st, 2021
Is there a point where forgiveness isn't needed? Where someone has gone to far? Forgiveness is NOT easy. Especially when the one we are forgiving doesn't show remorse.
This week Adrian takes us through The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant in Matthew 18.
Message by Adrian Jackson. Recorded on October 10th, 2021
This week Adrian takes us through the story of Samson. We learn about how bitterness and resentment can destroy and how forgiveness can set us free.
Message by Adrian Jackson. Recorded on October 10th, 2021
Power-house prayer warrior Gift Otieno shares about the power of calling on Jesus name.
PASSAGE:
Luke 8:22-25
One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and started out. As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm came down on the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in real danger.
The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!”
When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and the raging waves. Suddenly the storm stopped and all was calm. Then he asked them, “Where is your faith?”
The disciples were terrified and amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “When he gives a command, even the wind and waves obey him!”
Message by Gift Otieno. Recorded on September 19th, 2021
Jakin talks to us about making good-decisions and how fear will limit your thinking. We look at 1 Samuel and how FEAR led to Sauls downfall and how FAITH made David a great king and leader.
NOTES:
1 Samuel 15:24 Then Saul admitted to Samuel, “Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the Lord ’s command, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded. ‘
1 Samuel 30:6 ‘David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the Lord his God.’
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”
- Frank Herbert, Dune
Message by Jakin Mai. Recorded at Restore Church on September 12th, 2021
This week Adrian shares how focusing on God's kingdom instead of our present troubles can expell fear form our lives.
Message by Adrian Jackson. Recorded at Restore Church on September 6th, 2021
Reading: John 11:1-44
Adrian looks at the story of Lazarus and how Jesus often responds differently than we might expect. We are encouraged to look at what God is doing in the middle of our trials and trust in His goodness.
Message by Adrian Jackson. Recorded at Restore Church on August 29th, 2021
What do you do when it seems hopeless? When you just want to retreat? Adrian takes us through Romans 8 and how we can embrace this time and our place in it.
Message by Adrian Jackson. Recorded at Restore Church on August 22nd, 2021
We have a bunch of special guests this week on our Virtual Panel talking about "Why we gather". Thanks to Tom, Chloe, Brad, Tracey, & Kira for being on the panel. Such great insight and wisdom!
Recorded during our All In Zoom on August 8th, 2021
This week Adrian teaches us why we value Giving at Restore Church.
Passage: Matthew 6:19-34
Message by Adrian Jackson. Recorded at Restore Church on August 8th, 2021
Community is something we value highly at Restore Church. For us church is more than gathering on Sundays. Hannah takes us through what real community looks like and how we build it into our lives.
Message by Hannah Mai. Recorded at Restore Church on August 1st 2021
Jakin talks to us about how to be the greatest, live a life of significance, and serve God. Hint: it has ALOT to do with others...
Passage: Luke 22:24-30
Then they began to argue among themselves about who would be the greatest among them. Jesus told them, “In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people, yet they are called ‘friends of the people.’ But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant. Who is more important, the one who sits at the table or the one who serves? The one who sits at the table, of course. But not here! For I am among you as one who serves.
Message from 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MtFQU0_wvU&t=1088s
Sermon recorded at Restore Church on the 25th of July 2021
Adrian kicks off our new series with a challenging word on convenience and our calling as the church. What has COVID taught us about ourselves? What does the Church look like going forward? What can we do today?
Passage: Matthew 16:13-18
Video: How has COVID changed the Church? https://youtu.be/dUjDLUTtB6s
Sermon by Adrian Jackson. Recorded on the 18th of July 2021.
We have a fiery one for you today! Listen in on a conversation between two friends at Restore Church who have differing opinions when it comes to God's wrath, sin, and punishment.
At Restore Church we value being able to disagree and still be a community of people who loves each other. Hats off to Dave & Brad who set such a good example of how to disagree well!
Recorded at Restore Church on the 11th of July 2021. Message by David Owen & Brad Young.
Passage:
John 5:39-40
'“You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you’ll find eternal life there. But you miss the forest for the trees. These Scriptures are all about me ! And here I am, standing right before you, and you aren’t willing to receive from me the life you say you want. “You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you’ll find eternal life there. But you miss the forest for the trees. These Scriptures are all about me ! And here I am, standing right before you, and you aren’t willing to receive from me the life you say you want.'
https://my.bible.com/bible/97/JHN.5.39-40
Recorded at Restore Church on the 4th of July 2021. Message by Adrian Jackson