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Do you knock on wood or avoid walking under ladders to keep bad luck away? In ancient Ephesus, people lived in fear of the unseen, using chants and rituals to keep the gods from turning against them.…
What can happen in just one hour? In this message, we look at Jesus’ final hour before the cross and how it became the most powerful moment in history. From shame to glory, from death to eternal life…
What’s your most painful experience with love? A breakup? Divorce? Loss? We’ve all faced love that ended—but Jesus shows us a love that doesn’t. In this episode, we dive into John 13 and the night Je…
What’s been the most meaningful hour of your life? In John 12, Jesus faced His darkest hour—betrayal, denial, and death—not with fear, but with purpose: “For this purpose I have come to this hour.” H…
Have you ever felt like God was taking too long? In John 2, at a week-long wedding in Cana, the wine runs out—a disaster in that culture. Mary, knowing the weight of shame, turns to Jesus. But He res…
Let's explore four essential principles to a steadfast life as we await the return of the Lord: WORK in peace and holiness, diligently preparing for His coming; TRUST in God’s faithful promises, know…
Have you heard the warning that the day of the Lord will come suddenly, and everything—evil, injustice, and even the earth itself—will be destroyed. So, how should we live? Join us as we look at 2 Pe…
Are you being misled about the end times? In 2 Peter 3:1-9, we see how false teaching distorts God’s truth—fueling fear, doubt, and confusion. It always starts with sinful desire, leading people to q…
False teachers don’t just want your attention—they want your devotion. 2 Peter 2 warns how they lure you in through temptation, manipulate your awe, and disguise deception as truth, all to pull you a…
Peter’s warning in 2 Peter 2:12-17 is a timeless truth—false teachers are driven by: Greed – Seeking wealth over God's truth. Lust – Using religion to justify sin. Power – Controlling people rather t…
False teachers who secretly introduce destructive heresies, exploit others with deceptive words, and deny the Lord who redeemed them are still active in church today. Their doom is certain, as seen i…
In a world filled with uncertainty, we often wonder what we can truly rely on. Peter reminds us that God’s Word is trustworthy and reliable. First, he shows us a death worth living as he faces his ow…
Peter reminds us that through Christ, we’ve been given a new nature, equipped with everything we need for life and Godliness. This transformation empowers us to escape the corruption of sin and live …
Today, we celebrate 9 years of God's faithfulness at Restore Church in Portsmouth, VA! Vision Sunday is here, and we’re reflecting on all God has done while looking ahead to the exciting future He ha…
In this sermon, we’ll explore the powerful story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1:3-20 and learn how to pray when life doesn't go as planned—when bad news hits, or when we feel too weary to even pray.
Hanna…
What is the big deal about confessing sin if we as believers already acknowledge personally what we have done wrong? Through the voices of prophets, the prompting of the Holy Spirit, and moments of p…
Where does prayer start, and what makes it powerful? Prayer is meant to align our hearts with God’s will, trusting that He will move in our lives and bring His kingdom on earth. It’s not just about a…
Are you in a season of waiting? In this sermon, we’ll explore Acts 1:4-11 and how faithful waiting always involves faithful working. Waiting isn’t passive, it’s an opportunity to focus on God’s etern…
Are you waiting on God to do a miracle in your life? In today’s message from Luke 1, we’ll see how sometimes the miracles we’re looking for are already happening in ways we don’t expect. We often foc…