Restoration Church - Chicago, IL

Hue spoke from the second half of 1 John chapter 1 continuing on the Divine Fellowship series.

Hue kicked off our new sermon series on the book of 1 John, speaking about our Divine fellowship with God through the Holy Spirit and exploring what authentic, biblical fellowship looks like within the church community.

Vanessa spoke about worship from Revelation 4 and 5. Worship centers our lives in Jesus, gives us revelation that transforms our hearts and minds, and moves us to respond with awe and devotion. It causes us to sing and praise Jesus with everything within us, offering our whole being in humble adoration.

Hue Reminded us of the eternal and only hope of salvation that we have in Jesus, the only one who has defeated the power of Sin and Death.

Hue continued our sermon series on Elijah.

Hue continued the life of Elijah series speaking from 1 Kings 18. He reminded us to trust in God’s timing and commit to our calling and know our role.

Joel continued our series on the Life of Elijah speaking from 1 Kings 17:17-24 reminding us to walk in the freedom of trusting in God’s plan and not lose heart.

Hue kicked off our new sermon series about the life of the Old Testament prophet Elijah. Elijah had nothing outwardly notable and no prominent pedigree or notable public history — his life was defined instead by earnest prayer, steadfast faith, and consistent obedience to the Lord. Hue reminded us that God often uses ordinary, faithful people — those who simply trust and obey — to accomplish extraordinary things.

Hue continued the power of gospel sermon series speaking about justification and sanctification. we are justified not because of our own doing but because we are covered by the cloak of Jesus’ righteousness. The Holy Spirit sanctifies us so that we are also cleaned from the inside out!

Vanessa kicked off our new sermon series “The Power of the Gospel”. The gospel offers us a new life in Jesus and teaches us a new way of living, free from the power of sin, free from the fear of man, a renewed mind and transformed life.

Joel spoke about pursuing Jesus, finishing off our three-part sermon series on Restoration’s core values. He encouraged us to pursue Jesus wholeheartedly, both individually and corporately, by spending time with Him in prayer, meditating on His Word, serving His body, and carrying one another’s burdens.

Dave shared about what it means to be a part of God's family and and what it looks like to be a part of the church community, the only community that scripture describes as the Body of Christ. The church is a comminity under construction, a community of caring and a community to contribute to and we are all called to be active members of His Body. This is God’s plan for His family!

Mike shared about one of our core values as a church– Advancing God’s Kingdom. He reminded us of the God’s calling to us to live as citizens of His kingdom and partner in His mission as He makes all things new. He also challenged us with some practical tips to be more intentional in living out this mission.

Hue concluded our series speaking about the church in Laodicea warning the church against complacency and becoming lukewarm.

"It's one thing to be grateful. It's another to give thanks. Gratitude is what you feel. Thanksgiving is what you do" - Tim Keller Tim shared about the importance of being thankful and the practicing thanksgiving as a lifestyle as we entered this holiday week.

Hue continued our seven churches series speaking about the church in Philadelphia

Vanessa continued our seven churches series speaking about the Church in Sardis from Revelation 3:1-6

Chanelle encouraged the church to take a step further into all that God has called us to trusting that He will equip and encourage us as we step out in faith!

Hue continued our 7 churches of Revelation Series talking about the church in Thyatira.

Hue continued the 7 churches series speaking about the church in Pergamum

Hue continued our 7 churches of Revelation series speaking about the church in Smyrna.

Binay spoke about Biblical Community and Fellowship - one of the core values of Restoration Church.

Vanessa opened the Seven churches series from Revalation by giving us an introduction to the book and reminding us to approach this book with humility and prayer, asking the holy spirit to give us understanding rather than coming up with speculation and end time theories.

Hue finished the Ephesians sermon series speaking from Ephesians 6 encouraging us to “put on the whole armor of God” and to become tuned to His Spirit.

Mike continued our Ephesians series with chapter six, discussing Paul's guidance for Christian households, focusing on parent-child and workplace relationships renewed in Christ.

Hue finished Ephesians 5 by focusing on verses 21-32. He urged us to “submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” He carefully explained what this mutual submission looks like, especially in the context of Paul’s specific instructions to husbands and wives within this passage. Hue emphasized the importance of understanding these roles as part of a deeper spiritual relationship rooted in respect and love.

Toby spoke from Ephesians chapter 5 about what it means to live in the kingdom of light. He encouraged us to reject darkness and actively pursue walking in the light, and walk in love, walk in wisdom and walk in the Spirit.

Anthony continued the Ephesians sermon series by focusing on chapter 4, verses 17-24, exploring what it truly means to be renewed in Christ. He emphasized the importance of letting go of our old self, shedding former habits and ways of thinking. Instead, we are called to “put on Christ” and embrace a new life. This transformation is not meant to happen alone but through growing together in faith with His church community.

Hue shared from Ephesians 4:1-16, emphasizing the essential need for unity within the church community and highlighting how this unity is strengthened through the active outworking of the fivefold apostolic gifting. This process is empowered by the fullness of the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to grow together in faith, build up the body of Christ, and fulfill their calling effectively.

Joel spoke from Ephesians 3:14-21 about what it means to be filled with the “fullness of God” by being rooted in Christ and being strengthened with His spirit to to grasp God’s infinite love.

Hue continued our series on Ephesians, speaking from Ephesians 3:1-6.

Hue closed chapter 2 speaking about the unveiling of the new temple. He reminded us that we are living stones and christ is the corner stone upon which His church is built.

David spoke from Ephesians 2, reminding us of God’s great gift of grace, what that means for us and how we ought to respond. We are to receive the gift with gladness, use it for his Glory and not lose sight of our past and where we would be without His grace.

Hue kicked off our new series on Ephesians speaking from chapter 1.

Hue shared a gospel message about what the resurrection of Jesus means for us and our Salvation in Him!