“Understand that I HAVE a special gift- and that I AM a special gift to the body of Christ”
Steve and Teri Barr are trusted friends of restoration and they encouraged the church to follow Jesus’ example of humble service and use our gifts to serving Christ and one another wholeheartedly with humility and enthusiasm.
Read MoreWorship is the proper response to God’s revalation. Paul calls believers to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice in light of God’s incredible mercy , as an appropriate response . This is our true and proper worship. Wholehearted, unreserved devotion to Him in response to a proper understanding of God's unfailing love for us His unwavering faithfulness.
Read MoreThe Christian mandate of proclaiming the Gospel and advancing the Kingdom of God is at core of our identity and misssion as a Church and it shapes our vision and values . Hue shared about pushing back the darkness and taking ground against the enemy by shining the light of eternal life, evident through Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit, as we advance the Kingdom of God.
Read MoreEphesians 2:11-22 lays out the different stages of our position before God. Once we were without God, separated from Him, excluded from His covenant and promise. But God, brought us into his fold through Christ and reconciled us with Himself and allowed us to share in his inheritance.
Read MoreRyan spoke about what it means to say that “ the Lord is my Shepherd and I shall not want”. This implies a posture of daily surrender to God, complete obedience to Him and a maintains a close relationship with him through prayer and meditation of His word.
Read More“We are in the Business of Restoration!” Last week Jody encouraged us to share the Good news of the Gospel with our neighbors. The Good news of reconciliation and restorationwith God who wills for ALL to be saved. Our neighbors are everyone who we find ourselves amongst and we have the mandate and privilege to share God’s love with them.
Read MoreHue reminds us of the amazing memorials of what God has done in and through Restoration Church throughout the years. God’s presence and guidance has helped us to stay steadfast and focused on him from it’s humble beginnings through challenging times during COVID-19, and see Him at work, building his church and experiencing his manifold blessings.
Read MoreHue spoke about the importance of having a vision in our lives in order for us to live a purposeful and meaningful life. Having a godly vision means to have a revelation of God. Having a godly vision helps us know our destination and gives us clarity along the journey, provides momentum and hope of the inheritance that awaits us. It is the only way for us to truly find our identity, and it defines how we lead our lives, as we focus on Jesus and seek his vision for our lives.
Read MoreToby spoke about the spiritual gift of encouragement and teaching. God’s promises are our biggest source of encouragement which gives us courage and confidence.
Teaching is a spiritual gift that often comes with the weight of being in positions of visibility and attention but even more responsibility that is often invisible. Teachers are students first, and teach not only through their words but through their actions and how they lead their personal lives.
Read MoreThis week Hue spoke about the spiritual gift of leadership. The gift of leading is one of the spiritual gifts in Romans 12:3-8. Biblical definition of leading means to motivate others to work together to achieve a common purpose or goal; to advance the kingdom of Jesus.
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Restoration Church- We are a local church located in Irving Park, Albany Park, Old Irving Park Chicago.
Read MoreThis week Hue spoke about the gift of giving. We are called to live generously and give cheerfully, not out of compulsion but with gratitude as a response to the revelation of Jesus and our complete reliance in Him.
Read MoreHue shared about the significance of Easter or Resurrection Day, the resurrection of Jesus.
Resurrection of Jesus mean 2 things
1 – His death was an acceptable sacrifice for our sins – the sins of mankind
2 – Jesus did what He said He would do and He is who He said He is – the Son of God
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