“To know Jesus is to Know God”
Jesus does not point us to the way of life. Jesus IS the Way, the Truth and the Life. HE is the light of the world and the bread of life. HE is the resurrection and life. Jesus is not pointing us to something other than himself.
Listen to the message now on our website or through Apple podcasts. Restoration Church- We are a local church located in Irving Park, Albany Park, Old Irving Park Chicago.
Read MoreHue Spoke about our call to generous giving to those in need and one another with cheerful hearts and unconditionally as an outworking of our faith in Jesus who is our gift and the ultimate example of God’s Generosity towards us.
Read More“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 MoreVanessa continued our sermon series from 1 Thessalonins and spoke from chapter 3 about Pauls encouragement to the thessalonians to grow and abounding in love for each other and others around them.
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 MoreMike addressed the gifts of service and mercy as listed in Romans 12:3-8. As Jesus is our example we were encouraged to pray for ways to show service and mercy, ponder our motives, and persevere in each. And, as with all things, we are to rely on God’s strength.
Read MoreThis message defines the Holy Spirit as one of the three persons in the Trinity.
Read MoreHue answers the question, “What does the Holy Spirit do?”
Read MoreHue’s message on prayer helps make this spiritual discipline practical to everyone. Prayer is essential to having a relationship with God, so above all else we were encouraged to pray often!
Read MoreMat Philip was with us this Sunday and he preached on eldership and the calling of the elder’s of the church to guide, guard, and govern. We are so thankful to him and his wife Sheetal for ministering to us!
Read MoreThis week’s message explored the questions, “What is faith?” “What should we have faith in?” and “How should we have faith?” We were encouraged to act in faith by putting our trust in the person of Jesus. We were also challenged as believers to be intentional in praying for and seeking out opportunities to share our faith with others in our lives.
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