Restoration is a network of house churches.
We make disciples, gather together, and
equip people to minister.
All tagged Holy Spirit
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.
The book of Acts is about the proclamation of the Gospel, and the Holy Spirit is the Star. The recurring pattern of this book is that the Holy Spirit does something, and the gospel is preached. Chapter five is no exception. In the first section, we see the account of Ananias and Sapphire lying about their donation to the Church. Pastor Dan clarifies some misconceptions about why these two faced such a severe punishment. Along the way, we learn that the voluntary donation of resources in the church, which provides for the poor, is nothing like Marxism/Communism. The last part of the chapter addresses the apostles’ civil disobedience against the apostate religious leaders of Jerusalem and the magisterial authority of the Roman government, which they welded.
When should we disobey governing authorities? When should we defy religious authorities? Acts 5 provides a clear example of when to obey God rather than men. Praise God that the gospel remains as its enemies are converted, destroyed, or forgotten.
The Holy Spirit is often misrepresented in modern Christianity. We often neglect the fact that He indwells believers and grows spiritual fruit in us (Galatians 5). This sermon addresses the work of God to make us more like Christ.
In this sermon, Pastor Dan discusses the full divinity and personhood of the Holy Spirit, addressing HIs action in the Old Testament and the promise in Jeremiah 31 and Ezekiel 36 that He would indwell believers in the New Testament. We then discuss the work of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament and new as it relates to believers obeying God and preaching the gospel.
1 Peter 2 talks about how every believer has a priestly ministry to bring Jesus to everyone. We discuss what that means on a practical level. We are to make disciples everywhere we go, understanding our role as priests is vital to that task. Dan Samms get's specific and practical about how to bring Jesus into situations as we make disciples and live our lives.
Dan and Kevin talk about what happens when a person puts their trust in God. We discuss forgiveness, the draw of the Holy Spirit, and the miraculous work of God to restore everything.
