Restoration Church Bay Point Sermons

Dive deep into the role of the Holy Spirit as the ultimate source of power for believers. Starting with a review of the Holy Spirit's power in creation (Acts 1), Mike explores Jesus' promise to His followers: "Wait and you will receive power to be My witnesses," and the baptism in the Spirit soon to come. We'll unpack the events of Pentecost (Acts 2), where Peter addresses the crowd during the Feast of Weeks, quoting the prophet Joel to show that the Spirit is poured out on every believer—male, female, young, old, servant, and master. Building on last week's message about demonstrations making instructions clearer (like using a shovel), Mike emphasizes being led by the Spirit (Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:25) and knowing God's voice to move with Him. Discover why we need this power: The Holy Spirit is the evidence of your salvation, a seal proving you belong to God (Ephesians 1:13-14), and a deposit guaranteeing your inheritance (2 Corinthians 1:21-22)—just like a genuine license, passport, or brand logo authenticates the real thing.

Join us as we lay the groundwork for our new theme titled Rest On Us. In this theme we will explore the often-misunderstood person and promise of the Holy Spirit and his work in the lives of his people from Creation to today. Being God means that the Holy Spirit is the same yesterday, today and forever so why does it seem that the Holy Spirit of the Bible is different than what we may experience today?

Praise Rewind Celebration! Recalling all the amazing things God did at Summer Camp with our returning youth, sharing powerful testimonies, and lifting up every student and teacher in prayer as they head into the new school year. 🏕️📚🔥 Expect: ✨ Inspiring camp testimonies from our youth 🙌 Heart-stirring worship 🎒 Dedicated back-to-school prayers 🎉 A big, faith-building celebration! “The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)

Praise flows when we remember. Reflect on your life before Jesus. Recall the joy of your salvation. Choose holiness over sin. As we walk in God’s grace, mercy, forgiveness, and holiness, our hearts overflow with overwhelming praise.

 

In this powerful message from Pastor Steve's "Praise" series, discover the transformative impact of choosing to praise God amid life's toughest trials, drawing from biblical examples like David's unwavering worship in Psalm 34, Paul's instructions in 1 Thessalonians, and the midnight praises of Paul and Silas in Acts 16 that led to miraculous salvation. Through personal stories of loss, pain, and recovery, Pastor Steve illustrates how praise deepens our spiritual roots, shifts our perspective on circumstances, and serves as a beacon of hope to others, reminding us that God's will is for us to rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all situations, ultimately glorifying Him and restoring hope in our lives and communities.

 

Pastor Steve explores how shame from our past can feel like a barrier to approaching God, but through repentance, we can find freedom and restoration. Drawing from King David’s heartfelt plea in Psalm 51 after his sin with Bathsheba and the loss of their child, we learn that no matter how deep our failures, God’s mercy allows us to repent, move forward, and worship Him with renewed praise.

God expects and deserves our praise—no matter the circumstances! Drawing from Luke 19:37-40 and Isaiah 55:10-13, Mike Elceser explores how even creation cries out in praise, and how we, as disciples, must share the truth of God's mercy and saving power. Discover the "sacrifice of praise" as a root issue, not a fruit one: just like trees grow deeper roots in wind and drought to bear good fruit, our trials deepen our connection to God, enabling consistent praise amid money woes, shame, fear, or any storm. Learn how leading others to Jesus is the ultimate praise, and be encouraged to proclaim His attributes with unwavering faith. Sing along to "Praise Him" and end with a powerful prayer for courage and truth. If this message blesses you, like, subscribe, and share to spread the Good News! #PraiseGod #SacrificeOfPraise #RestorationChurch #ChristianSermon

Discover the true meaning of praise! It's more than singing songs at church—praise is a heartfelt expression of your relationship with Jesus. Join us to explore how a growing connection with Him transforms every area of your life. How’s your praise? 🙌 #Sermon #Faith #ChristianLiving