Restoration is a network of house churches.
We make disciples, gather together, and
equip people to minister.
Everything that is wrong in the world can be traced backed to the events recorded in Genesis 3. Man sinned, and brought death to men. God put curses on man, woman, and the serpent, but He also gave use. promise that a the Seed of Woman would crush the head of the serpent’s seed. Pastor Dan walks us through Genesis 3 in this sermon.
God gives us a clear description of why man is created and why woman is created as his helper in the dominion mandate. Genesis 2 provides tremendous insights on marriage, creation, and the purpose of humanity.
Genesis 1-11 provide the foundation for the Christian worldview. Understanding how God made the universe and why He made it as He did sets the stage for the rest of Scripture and gives Christians clarity on how to approach the issues of our day. Genesis 1 gives us insight to God, His creation, and how we are supposed to live.
The Philippian church faced trails and persecution just like the church now. Surprisingly, Paul admonishes us to dwell on what is true, good, and beautiful, making merry and enjoying contentment in all circumstances. How is this possible? Purely through Christ. This chapter is a practical guide to joyful Christian living.
After teaching us to have the mindset of Christ, Paul turns his focus against false teaching, using strong language to point out that the Jews who rejected Christ were in error. He contrasts circumcision of the heart with the outward ceremony of Judaism. Pastor Dan applies this principle to point out that all religions that reject Christ are anti-christ. The problem with Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Marxism, et al is theological not racial. Repent and believe the gospel! Christ is Lord!
We are commanded to have the mind of Christ. When Scripture describes this, it points to the fact that the Son of God humbled Himself by taking on flesh, even the form of a Servant. He died, even a lowly death on the cross, and God has raised Him up! This sermon addresses key theological points about the fact that Jesus is truly God and truly man (hypostatic union) and the implications for us. If our God and Savior humbled himself for us, we should do the same for one another.
The church at Philippi faced persecution for the gospel just as Paul did. Paul writes to admonish them to loving unity, employing both knowledge and discernment. Likewise, Paul point out that everything that happens can be used as an opportunity for the Gospel and that god has planned our trials just as He has elected us for salvation. We may hope boldly as God will finish the work in us that He started!
Paul wrote his Epistle to the Philippians while in prison to encourage the church he had planted on one of his previous missionary journeys. The book provides insight into how to build up the body of Christ and how to endure persecution and suffering. Before studying the book itself, we will study Luke’s account of the establishment of the Philippian Church in Acts 16.
Christ Jesus commanded us to make disciples, baptising them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This sermon covers the details about what baptism is and what purpose it serves. It has profound implications for the Kingdom of God.
Our fight is first spiritual and second physical. God has equipped us with the spiritual weapons necessary to stand firm and advance the gospel. This final passage of Ephesians gives us a charge to maintain unity through spiritual militancy.
We are commanded to submit to one another out of reverence to Christ. Paul explains in detail how that relates to husbands and wives, children and fathers, and slaves and masters. The practical implications here are critical.
Restoration Church will meet at 4:30 pm Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2025) at Paper Moon Vineyards (2008 State Road Vermillion, OH) to pray, sing carols, and hear a brief message from Scripture. Join us as we worship the King of Kings.
There is a stark contrast between the fruitfulness of the Light and the destruction of darkness. People who are filled with (led by) the Holy Spirit bear spiritual fruit. Those who live in darkness destroy what is good, true, and right. Ephesians 5:1-21 gives us instructions on being filled with the Holy Spirit and exposing that which is evil.
The unity provided to the Church by Christ brings God glory. As such, it must be preserved. Thus, God calls us to walk worthy, putting off the old life and putting on the new life in Christ. Unity is preserved by putting on the righteousness of Christ as we put off the old life.
God’s plan to save the Gentiles along with the Jews in Christ was in place all along. It was a mystery in that it was only partially known in the Old Testament. Ephesians 3 provides a clear explanation of how God has brought this plan to fruition. Pastor Daniel walks us through Ephesians 3.
Paul outlines how salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, for the glory of God alone. Subsequently, God has brought together Jews and Gentiles into one Body of Christ. This Church is built on the foundation of Christ and the testimony of Scripture. Pastor Dan walks us through the gospel message of Ephesians 2.
Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church addresses essential theological realities related to salvation by grace through faith in Christ. then, it goes on to explain basic aspects of Christian living. Pastor Daniel walks us through Chapter 1 which explains our election, unity, redemption, and inheritance in Christ.
Critical Theory in various forms has made its way into the dominant thought of western culture and sadly into much of the “evangelical church.” We live in a season in which “social justice” is esteemed over biblical justice and in which man’s feelings are valued over God’s commands. At the root of all of this is man’s rebellion against God (Romans 1:18ff).
Specifically, the atheistic theories of Marxism reformulated into social (rather than economic) terms has infused itself into culture. This system of thought propagated by Antonio Gramsci and the Frankfurt school seeks to overthrow the “hegemony” of Christendom. It’s tool for destruction is Critical Theory which exists for the expressed purpose of causing division. It sees all relationships through the lens of oppressor/oppressed and attacks “systems” of injustice rather than individual sin. It denies objective truth and implements deconstruction (a la Jaques Derrida) as a means of denying that which is plainly true. It denies the Law of God, and esteems the feelings of the “oppressed” as the authority on morality.
This short letter written by Paul to a Christian slave owner urging him to release his slave (Onessimus) is a practical example of how the gospel dissolves the societal problems caused by sin. As such, it provides believers with a model of how to redeem culture through evangelism and discipleship. Pastor Dan walks us through this short and often overlooked epistle (When was the last time you heard. sermon on Philemon?).
After emphasising that salvation is by grace through faith in Christ and not by works of the law, Paul made clear that our freedom in Christ should not lead us to sin. Rather, as we walk in the Spirit we grow spiritual fruit rather than do the works of the flesh. In Chapter 6, he explains how to restore a brother who has fallen into sin and how in caring for one another we sow spiritual seed to reap a harvest of eternal life. Pastor Dan teaches through he end of Galatians 6 in this sermon.
