Restoration Church Bay Point Sermons

This week we will explore Gratitude in the Grind. There are things that we do every day that cause us to be exhausted, anxious, and weary. The daily tasks of life take a toll on you spiritually, emotionally and physically. The grind of being a parent, spouse, employee, employer, caregiver, student. The grind of just getting through another day can deplete our ability to express gratitude. However, when we serve God with our whole heart and follow his plan for our life we can grow and learn to have Gratitude in the Grind.

God has called us to be disciples who make disciples. Our relationship with Jesus should always be growing—and as we grow, we’re called to share that growth with others so they, too, can grow in their faith. When we live with a heart of gratitude, we are naturally compelled to share what God has taught us and to help others become disciples of Jesus. Jesus commands His followers to “go into all the world.” One way we live out that calling is through global missions. Today, we’re excited to interview Brent and Sara Kelderman, who are answering that call by heading to Trinidad & Tobago to make disciples who will make disciples.

 

  This week starts a new sermon series!  We will explore what it looks like to live our everyday life with a heart of gratitude. Gratitude comes from the posture of our heart. Is your heart full of the things of God or do you leave room for other things. When we give thanks to God for who he is, when we love and serve him with all our heart there is no room for anything else. There is no room for fear, worry, hate, or bitterness. A growing relationship with Jesus will fill your heart with praise and gratitude that will overflow through your mouth and actions.

Life can often feel like one storm after another — sometimes a hurricane, sometimes a sudden downpour that catches us off guard. But you don’t have to face the storms alone. When you choose to walk with God and be connected to His church, you gain the strength and stability that comes from standing together as one body in Christ.

This Sunday, come hear Brother Mike bring a powerful word in our series The Power of We. Through the Scriptures we are reminded that “two are better than one… a cord of three strands is not quickly broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12). The Church is not just individuals walking alone, but one body—diverse gifts, united purpose, working together in harmony. 🕊️ Join us as we discover how true synergy in Christ transforms our community, our worship, and our mission. 

 

  Pastor Steve teaches on “The Power of We: The Unity and Diversity of the Body.” The body is the perfect analogy for how the church is meant to function: many people with different gifts and talents, united by the power of the Holy Spirit, becoming one body that demonstrates the love of Jesus to the world.

Living in a world that is divided in every aspect of life, we are given the Holy Spirit to have the power to bring unity. To cultivate a culture that gives a glimpse of God’s kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. On this Culture Sunday we start the theme “The Power of We” as we explore how the power of the Holy Spirit working in our life will build a community that is united no matter the background that you came from or the language that you speak the Holy Spirit brings us together to form one church, one body.

We often believe that good things are of God and bad things are of Satan. However, the Holy Spirit will lead you into the wilderness and Satan will offer you good things. How can we know the difference? Join us this week for the answers as we continue our series Rest on Us and talk about "The Holy Spirit and the Wilderness."