Restoration Church Bryan: Recent Episodes
Restoration Church Bryan
This week, Pastor Jonathan explores Philippians 1:18b-26 and unpacks our Life in Christ.
This week, Pastor Jonathan examines Philippians 1:12-18 and Paul's gospel-forward focus even through his trials.
This week, Pastor Jonathan looks at prayer points for pressing on from Philippians 1:6-11.
This week Pastor Jonathan dives into Philippians 1:1-5 and examines "the posture of those who press on."
This week, Pastor Jonathan concludes with Part 3 of Moving but Unmoved by examining Titus 2:11-14 and a call to "get a grip on grace."
This week, Pastor Jonathan digs into 1 Chronicles 12 and the first of a three part series unpacking Restoration's 2024 Vision of "Moving but Unmoved.
This week, Pastor Jonathan unpacks "who all" gets to experience the presence of God from Psalm 145:14-21.
This week, Pastor Jonathan looks at Psalm 143 and three action steps every Christian must take . . ."for the sake of your soul!"
This week Pastor Billy Bernhard, of Acts Community church in Pasadena, preached through Proverbs 11:30 and encouraged us to be soul winners.
This week, Pastor Matt Prine walks us through Psalm 127 and unpacks The Keys to Provision and Protection.
"When our work is sanctified, and when we trust the Lord to be the decisive actor for our provision and protection, we reach the end of our work day and sleep is a sweet gift from the Lord."
Pastor Matt Ullrich walks us through three questions we have to answer when seeking to abide in Christ.
"When you are certain of the Lord’s promises, and when you are certain of the Lord’s goodness showing up, waiting seems more bearable. Wait for the Lord, be strong, and let your heart take courage, wait for the Lord. Our good, gracious, loving God is coming!"
This week Pastor Matt Prine walks us through praying Psalm 1 corporately as a church body.
"Christian, you must understand, that when it comes to being happy in Jesus, the battle begins in your mind - in how you think. If you do not guard your mind and control your thoughts, it is a slippery slope to walking in the way of sinners and sitting in the seat of scoffers. "
This week, Pastor Jonathan kicks off Praying through the Psalms by examining Psalm 16 and a "Prayer for Presence."
This week, Pastor Jonathan closes out our Jonah series by looking at three "grace gauges" from Jonah 4.
This week, Pastor Jonathan unpacks Jonah 3 and the recipe for real repentance and revival.
This week, Pastor Jonathan opens up to Jonah 2 and looks at some tell-tale signs of trampling God's grace.
This week, Pastor Jonathan concludes Hebrews (13:20-25) drawing three critical questions from the benediction.
This week, Pastor Jonathan covers Hebrews 13:7-19 and part two of moving from "revelation to responsibility."
This week, Pastor Jonathan explores Hebrews 13:1-6 and the call to move from gospel revelation to responsibility.
On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Jonathan looks at the necessity of the "right confession" from Matthew 16:13-17.
This week, Pastor Jonathan preaches Hebrews 12:4-11 and looks at the call to embrace discipline as part of the discipleship journey.
This week, Pastor Jonathan closes out Hebrews 11 and examines faith as the path of paradox.
This week, Pastor Jonathan points to the nonnegotiable of love as Restoration prays through 1 Corinthians 13 together.
This week, Pastor Jonathan looks at the example of Moses' faith in Hebrews 11:23-29 and the call to "take a stand."
This week, Pastor Jonathan covers Hebrews 11:8-22 and God's call to "live faith forward."
Pastor Jonathan unpacks the first 7 verses of Hebrews 11, highlighting the fundamentals of faith.
This week, Pastor Jonathan closes out Hebrews 10:32-39, looking at the call and exhortation to not give up!
This week, Pastor Jonathan introduces Restoration's 2024 vision of "Moving, but Unmoved" by examining Nehemiah 6:1-3.
Note: Due to a technical issue, the recording audio is busier than usual.
This week, Pastor Jonathan tackles the fourth warning passage in Hebrews 10:26-31 and God's call for the "saved to be set apart.
This week, Pastor Jonathan explores Hebrews 10:19-25 and the "follow-through of faith."
This week, Pastor Jonathan explores Hebrews 10:11-18 and every Christian's journey in navigating the "now and the not yet."
"This week pastor Jonathan answers two questions from Hebrews 9:14-22: How could the God of the universe bleed? And if he did, what in the world would that accomplish for us?"
Brandon Sweeney breaks down Hebrews 9:1-14, showing how Jesus has made it possible for us to have full access to God.
This week, Pastor Jonathan explores the second half of Hebrews 8, the new covenant, and "all things new" in Christ.
This week, Pastor Jonathan dives back into Hebrews 8:1-7 and explores Jesus as the sovereign servant Savior and the "real thing" we're looking for.
This week, Pastor Jonathan explores 2 Chronicles 30-31 and God's call for his people to dismantle their idols . . .to the last one!
This week, Pastor Jonathan closes out our Foundations Series in Genesis 45 and examines the call to be a people of grace.
This week, Pastor Jonathan announces the next phase of our Bryan and Beyond Campaign and unpacks Restoration's core value of communal giving from 2 Samuel 24:18-25.
This week, Pastor Jonathan walks through 2 Kings 6:8-17 and Restoration's core value of spiritual faith.
This week, Pastor Jonathan examines 2 Chronicles 20 and examines Restoration's core value of expectant worship.
This week, Pastor Jonathan launches into our "Foundations" series and examines Deuteronomy 31 and Restoration's core value of Relational Discipleship.
This week, Pastor Jonathan walks through Hebrews 7:22-28 and looks at our faithful, forever priest.
This week, Pastor Kevin walks through how Jesus' priesthood supersedes the Levitical Priesthood. Pursuing Jesus in your life is in essence pursuing perfection – it is pursuing something better.
Pastor Matt unpacks Hebrews 7:1-10 and shows how Melchizedeck serves as a precursor to Christ.
This week, Pastor Jonathan closes out Hebrews 6:13-20 and looks at the encouragement and hope we have in the promises of God.
This week, Pastor Jonathan tackles the third warning of Hebrews 6:1-12 and the call to move on to maturity.
"The purpose of this warning is not to horrify you, it’s to make you hopeful. It’s not to make you anxious, but to give you assurance. It’s not to drive doubt but to drive diligence in your Christian walk. It is meant to mortify (to put to death) our spiritual sluggishness and laziness and to stir up the faith of our salvation, so that we might pursue the promises of our inheritance!"
Brandon Sweeney, Church Planting Resident at RCB, unpacks what it means to be Salt and Light to our culture.
This week, Pastor Jonathan closes out Hebrews 5 and explores what it is to be Christ-centered in a culture of confusion.
This week, Pastor Jonathan jumps back into Hebrews 5:1-10 and continues to unpack the Priesthood of Christ.
This week, Pastor Jonathan dives into Psalm 56 and walks Restoration through a Prayer for Trust.
This week in Praying through the Psalms, Pastor Jonathan dives into Psalm 101 and calls the church to a prayer for holiness.
This week, Pastor Jonathan closes out Hebrews 4:14-16 by looking at Jesus, the better Priest.
This week, Pastor Jonathan concludes the second warning passage in Hebrews 4:8-13 and explores God's rest, God's Word, and the "staying power" of the Christian.
The conclusion and 3 important reminders from Acts 28 . . . 1. Always be on mission
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Your proximity doesn't equal perception (v. 16-26)
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Your heart is what needs healing (v. 27-31)
This week, Pastor Jonathan examines Acts 25 and the call to "live every moment on mission."
This week, Pastor Jonathan covers Acts 24:22-27 and examines the necessity of faith and when "there's no fixing Felix."
This week, Pastor Jonathan dives back into Acts 23 to look at God's movement through trials, temperament, and through the explicit gospel.
Point #1 - An Intelligent and Intentional Design (v. 13)
Point #2 - A Living Response of Praise (v. 14)
Point #3 - A Life Worth Fighting For (vv. 15-16)
Sermon Points: Bad Theology Equals Bad Perspective Bad Theology Equals Jealousy Of Sin Good Theology Equals Right Perspective
Prayer Points:
Pray for a growing understanding of God’s word Pray for unbelievers at your job, in your family, or in your neighborhood.
You don't have to kill the customs (v. 17-22) Your customs do need to be informed by Christ (v. 17-22) Compromise comes when you step off the gospel (v. 23-26)
Live with hope (v. 3-4) Live in light of your power source (v. 5) Live in the tension of triumph & trial (v. 6-9)
A Gospel of Grace... -Propels an intentionally relational lifestyle (v. 17-18) -Produces an emotional connectedness (v. 19) -Promotes a bold biblical witness (v. 20-27)
Watch your reaction. (v.29, 32-34) Rightly understand community. (v. 30-31) Rest in His sovereignty. (v. 35-41)
The gospel disturbs belief systems (v. 21-23) The gospel disrupts & drives work & wealth (v. 24-26) The gospel dethrones all lesser gods (v. 26-28)
We need the framework of a spiritual battle (v. 11-16) We need faith in the power of Jesus’ name (v. 13-17) We need to stand firm on the only Word that lasts (v. 18-20)
The mission is bigger than you (v. 18-23, 27-28) The message is bigger than "repent" (v. 24-25) The means is not something bigger than discipleship (v. 26)
Make tents but stay tethered to the gospel (v. 1-5) Make sure your gospel is for all people (v. 4-8) Make up your mind to trust God (v. 9-11)
Christ started the community party (v. 9) Christ’s commands are not negotiable (v. 10) Christ’s joy can be yours (v. 11) Christ’s community needs you all in! (v. 12-13)
Christian, don't settle for a fruitless life(v. 2) Christian, you are clean (v. 3) Christian, crucify the self-reliance(v. 4-5) Christian, you're not going to hell(v. 6) Christian, if you're in theWord, askBIG(v. 7) Christian, prove it (v. 8)
Christian, don't settle for a fruitless life(v. 2) Christian, you are clean (v. 3) Christian, crucify the self-reliance(v. 4-5)
Obey the Lord's instructions (v 22-24)
Wait on the Lord's plans (v 25-26)
Act on the Lord's prompting (v 27- 32)
Get to the heart (v. 22-23) Give them a glimpse of God’s character (v. 24-27) Glean from but don’t lean on the culture (v. 28-30) Get to Jesus (v. 31-34)
The futility of idols (v. 16) The futility of pleasure & pride (v. 17-18) The futility of the "Quest for New" (v. 19-21)
You put in the R-E-Ps (v. 1-3) God provides the results (v. 4-6) God pulls rank (v. 7-9)
Let your witness be unwavering (v. 25-29) Let your gospel be on point (v. 30-32) Let baptism be urgent (v. 33-34)
Salvation is greater than sustenance (vv. 1-4) Safety isn't a prerequisite for mission (vv. 5-7) Significance isn't found in self-glory (vv. 8-11)
This week, Pastor Jonathan examines Micah 6 & 7 and Restoration's core value of spiritual faith.
This week, Pastor Jonathan examines Micah 6 & 7 and Restoration's core value of spiritual faith.
This week, Pastor Jonathan examines Micah 7:18-20 and Restoration's core value of gracious character.
This week, Pastor Jonathan examines Micah 4 and Restoration's core value of relational discipleship.
This week, Pastor Jonathan examines Micah 3 and Restoration's core value of communal giving.
Spiritual warfare is real (v. 16-18a) The authority of Jesus is real (v. 18b-19) Oppression is real (v. 20-24)
When the Spirit says "no" (v6-8) When the Spirit enhances the mission of Jesus (v9-12) When the Spirit draws people to Jesus (v13-15)
Boldly follow-up and follow through (v. 1a) Bring others into the mission (v. 1b-4) Build faith and bolster the Church (v. 5)
The strategy (v. 36) The squabble (v. 37-39a) The solution (v. 39b-41)
Application: Don't lose your bearings Don't lose heart when the resolution isn’t immediate Don't lose sight of the gospel
Drives gospel unity in the Church (v. 22-26) Is directed by the Holy Spirit (v. 27-30) Delivers encouragement & peace to the Church (v. 31-35)
Identity: A people for his name (v. 12-18) Ideology: A fellowship of "others first" (v. 19-21)
Needs to be confronted (v. 1-3, 7) Disregards the work of God (v. 4, 7-9) Leads to more burden, not freedom (v. 10)
The Shepherd guides the sheep The Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep The Shepherd is compassionate The Shepherd cares about the spiritual well-being of the sheep The Shepherd shares not His glory
The gospel addresses the physical to get to the spiritual (v. 8-10, 16) The gospel is the cure for self-glory (v. 11-15a) The gospel exposes the vanity of our idols (15b)
Prayer for freedom from sin(v. 1-5) prayer of thankfulness(v. 13-19) prayer for thesupremacyofJesus(v. 20-26)
This past Sunday, Pastor Matt lead us through Psalm 146, reminding us that the center mission is to praise and glorify the Lord.
vv. 1-4 - Jesus, my soul's desire vv. 5-8 - Jesus, my soul's delight vv. 9-11 - Jesus, my soul's defense
1) Confess your sin (v. 1-5) 2) Pray for protection (v. 6-12) 3) Seek true satisfaction (v. 13-15)
This week, Pastor Billy Bernhard of Acts Community Church walks us through how to pray according to the principles of Psalm 85.
You need a gospel game plan (v. 1) You need gospel grit (v. 2-7) You need gospel grace (v. 3)
Speak God’s Word boldly (v. 42-46) Share God’s heart for all people (v. 46-47) Shake off the hate! (v. 48-52)
The resurrection was foretold and fulfilled (v. 26-37) The resurrection sealed your forgiveness and freedom (v. 38-39) A warning: Don't be a scoffer, be surrendered (v. 40-41)
Trials are meant to point you to Jesus (v. 13) The Old Testament points to Jesus (v. 15-23) John’s baptism pointed to Jesus (v. 24-25)
- Gospel ministry will be met with opposition (vv. 4-8)
- We must boldly rebuke evil and call people to repentance (vv. 9-11)
- Opposition can be a tool for gospel transformation (v. 12)
Recognize God is not limited by “hopeless” (v. 6-11) Remember that rescue is two-fold (v. 11-17) Run YOUR race well
Be sensitive to the Spirit (v. 27-28) Make up your mind (v. 29) Let your giving be a demonstration of the gospel (v. 29-30)
Keys to a diverse disciple-making movement:
You need bridge building gospel sharers (v. 19-21) You need grace-focused encouragers (v. 22-24) You need disciple-making Bible teachers (v. 25-26)
See beyond distinctions to a common deliverance (v. 1-3, 15-18) Don’t put up gospel barriers (v. 17) Watch what you celebrate (v. 18)
This week, Pastor Jonathan looks at 1 Peter 4:12-19 and the truth that God's people are forged to reflect his glory.
The gospel-centered church...
Points to real peace (v. 34-36) Preserves its witness (v. 37-43) Provides evidence of the Spirit (v. 44-48)
v. 17-23, 28-29: Let the GOSPEL tear down barriers v. 24-27: Look for the person of peace (& connect them to Jesus!) v. 30-33: Lean on the power of prayer
God is about preparation (v. 9-10) God is about people (v. 11-15) God is about persistence (v. 16)
God is at work in unexpected places and people (v. 1) Everyone, without distinction, has access to God (v. 2-4)
Scripture alone should determine direction and decision-making. (Psalm 119:105)
You will not find real life apart from a biblical worldview. (Psalm 119:108)
Faithfulness to the Word requires heart work, not just hard work. (Psalm 119:112)
Three things to remember about Jesus this Christmas: 1. Christ is theKing(vv. 1-3) 2. Christ is thePriest(v. 4) 3. Christ is theWarrior(vv. 5-7)
1) Preview of Christ. (v. 1-4) 2) Purpose of Christ. (v. 5-10) 3) Priesthood of Christ. (v. 11-14)
Redeemed people…
Declare Jesus (v. 19-21, v. 27-28) Defend Jesus (v. 22, 29) Make disciples of Jesus (v. 25)
How to be a low-key life changer…
Be available (v. 10) Be courageous in the face of fear (v. 11-16) Be a gracious connector (v. 17-19)
The mercy of God is not limited by the depth of your failure The mercy of God reveals a personal God The mercy is meant to lead to mission
Rely on the engineer (v. 26-31) Resolve to be faithful (v. 26-31, 35-40) Rest on the gospel (v. 32-35)
Your self-glory jacks something that belongs to God alone (v. 9-11) The gospel kills your greatness (v. 12-13)
Persecution is meant to scatter the church, not crush it (vv. 1-2) Persecution reveals true faith and unleashes Christian witness (vv. 3-5) Persecution can be a catalyst for joy (vv. 6-8
Faith draws you from your comfort zone (v. 1- 5a)
Faith drives obedience (v. 5b - 14)
Faith demands the Lordship of Christ (v. 15)
Jesus was the House of God (v. 44-50) The religious leaders were the lawbreakers (v. 51-56) Stephen was the only one who was alive! (v. 57-60)
The Moses They Missed... "My way" Moses (v. 23-28) Moses, the runner (v. 29-34) Moses, the law giver (v. 35-40)
God makes promises to pagans (v. 1-2) God is down with mobile church! (v. 3-8) God guided before the torah & the temple (v. 9-16)
Gospel movements... Are fueled by grace and power (v. 8) Are fortified by wisdom & the leadership of the Spirit (v. 9-10) Are filled with counter-cultural speech (v. 11-15)
Gospel Movements come with conflict (vv.1-3) Gospel Movements need Spirit-filled leaders (vv. 3-6) Gospel Movements are driven by the Word of God (v. 7)
We must discern the measure of a movement (v. 33-39) Is it Christ-centered or man-centered? We must be devoted to a theology of suffering (v. 40-42)
This week, Pastor Jonathan examines Acts 5:33-42 and two must-have tools the Church desperately needs to navigate through trials.
Gospel Disruption The gospel wrecks our control mechanisms and brings real freedom (v. 21-25) The gospel releases us from people-pleasing to one primary allegiance (v. 26-29) The gospel reveals who is leading your life (v. 30-32)
What value system are you relying on? (v. 17-18) - World's value system: ______________________________ - God's value system: _______________________________ What savior are you looking to? (v. 19) What speech is coming out of your mouth? (v. 20-21)
When you ignore the heart, you ignite hypocrisy (v. 1-4) When you presume on grace, you trample it (v. 1-4) When you love God, you can still fear him (v. 5-11)
v. 32-33a: We sacrificially share the gospel v. 33b: We sacrificially share grace v. 34-35: We sacrificially share our goods
v. 23-24a: Response: Prayer or “poor me”? v. 24b-28: Response: Sovereignty or “it’s on me”? v. 29-31: Response: Boldness or “preserve me”?
Prayer for joy Prayer for perseverance and protection Prayer for sanctification by the Word of God
The LEADERS oppose God. (v. 13-18, 21) The APOSTLES proclaim God. (v. 13, 19-20) The PEOPLE praise God. (v 21)
Whose KINGDOM are you SERVING? (v.1-4) Whose POWER are you RELYING ON? (v.5-10) Who or what are you TRUSTING for SALVATION? (v.11-12)
Jesus is the better voice (v. 22-23) Jesus is the better King (v. 24) Jesus is the better blessing (v. 25-26)
Healing is not accomplished through the power or righteousness of man (v. 11-12) Healing comes through the power of the WHOLE gospel (v. 13-19) Heaven is not our final landing spot! (v. 19b - 21)
The Heart of the Matter is the Heart Wrong gate (v. 1-2) Wrong expectation (v. 3-5) Right time for Jesus (v. 6-10)
This week Pastor Jonathan encourages us to continue to be missional and care for others in the midst of COVID-19
Sovereign Savior: The cross was always the plan (vv. 22-32) Sovereign Lord: God’s authority was always our problem (vv. 33-36)
Testimony: The Spirit moves us from silence to spokespeople (v. 14-15) Tension: We live in the “already, not yet” (v. 16-20) Target: The Gospel is for everyone (v. 21)
The Spirit wants all of us (vv. 1-4) The sign of the Spirit is gospel speech (vv. 4-11) The Spirit will not conform to our expectations (vv. 6-7, 12-13)
There is power in unified prayer Our witness is built on the foundation of the witness of the 12 The office is closed…but the gifting continues!
The abiding presence of the Spirit. (vv.4-5) The abundant power of the Spirit. (v. 8) The always purpose of the Spirit. (v. 8)
The purpose of the mission is to proclaim Christ crucified & raised. The power source of the mission is the Holy Spirit. The promise is that Jesus will return.
Addressing head on the evils of sexual abuse and exploitation. Looking at God's heart for those that have experienced injustice.
Notes: The problem with the paralytic (vs. 1-2) The priority of faith(v. 2) The progression of revelation(vs. 2-8)
Notes: An unexpected outpouring (vs. 6-9) A statement on poverty(vs. 10-11) A gospel preview(vs. 12-13)
Notes: To follow Jesus, there is no dual allegiance (v. 25-27) To follow Jesus, you need to begin with the end in mind (v. 28-32) To follow Jesus, start with surrender (v. 33)
This week Pastor Jonathan covers Exodus 36:1-7 and preaches on \Givers Flow from Mercy to Ministry.\""