One of the key attributes of Jesus’s disciples is this: they always gather together. Gathering isn’t just a tradition—it’s a vital part of living out our faith. Let’s explore why this matters and what happens when we do.

One of the key attributes of a disciple of Jesus is this: we are praying disciples. Prayer isn’t just something we do occasionally—it’s our lifestyle. What does Jesus tell us about the importance and frequency of prayer, and what does it mean to be watchful in prayer?

One of the greatest marks of a disciple is this: we are filled with His love.

Jesus gave us a new commandment to love others the way He has loved us, but this isn’t about copying Jesus or trying harder—it’s about receiving His love first.

You can’t give what you haven’t received. But when you encounter the love of Christ, you can love others with His love.

This isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a commandment 📜. And here’s a reminder of the good news…

One of the greatest marks of a disciple is this: we are filled with His love. Jesus said:

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you.” (John 13:34)

This is not just a suggestion—it’s a commandment 📜. And here’s the good news…

We’ve been asking an important question lately: What does it really mean to be a disciple of Jesus? One key attribute stands out—disciples are baptised with the Holy Spirit 🙌.

Why Does This Matter? 🤔

At Restoration Church, our vision is simple yet profound: to restore the glory of God to the Church and fill the world with the knowledge of Him. Why? Because we were created for His glory (Isaiah 43:7).

In this final episode in this mini-series, we take a look at the origin story of mankind, how we got into the mess we are in, and the journey to get back to displaying forth His glory with ever increasing impact.

At Restoration Church, our first core value is simple but powerful: Encounters. We say it like this:

“We encounter God daily in the glory of Jesus—hungering for His voice, thirsting for His presence, and praying in such a way as to invade Earth with the breakthrough of heaven.”

But why do we value encounters so deeply? In this episode we explore why encounters should matter to you.

We were never meant to live distant from God. In fact, we were created for His glory—to know Him, reflect Him, and reveal Him to the world around us. And one of the most powerful ways we do that is through encounter.

In this episode, we explore what it means to truly encounter God — not just once, but daily, in the glory of Jesus.

Colossians 3:1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 

We are the triumphant church, we are the resurrected church, we are now risen with Christ and seated with Him in heavenly places and our life is now hidden with Christ in God.  

The Word says in Psalm 16:11 that at God’s right hand are pleasures forevermore. We are seated right there, in Christ, where every true pleasure is to be found in Him.

Can you imagine finding another gift under the tree long after Christmas is over? It's not likely is it, especially with young children around. We don't leave presents under the tree, we unwrap them, read the instruction manuals, put in batteries, and enjoy them. We need to do the same with the gift of Jesus.

When you get a present, you want to unwrap it to see what's inside. Jesus is a gift given to us so we can know God. We need to unwrap Jesus to see who God really is.

Colossians 3:11 In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.

It doesn’t matter if you are a republican or a democrat, a lawyer or a thief, a beggar or a rich man, Christ is all that matters and Christ is King.

In this episode, we take a look at Pontius Pilate and his desire to know who Christ claimed to be. Was He a king?

Are you a person of faith? Do you trust Jesus? Do you trust Him with your pain, your joy, your success, your heart? Do you trust Him with your life?

Do you trust Him to feed you like the sparrow that neither sows nor reaps but never goes without? Do you trust Him to clothe you like He does the poppy, like the bluebell, that is clothed more beautifully than the finest clothes for the richest King that ever lived?

Will He not much more clothe you?

What captivates you? Is it the beauty of your spouse? Maybe the morning sunrise or the crashing waves of the ocean.

To be captivated is to be influenced and dominated by some special charm, or trait with an irresistible appeal. What has captivated you lately? Maybe it was your latest summer holiday, but now you are back to reality?

We are to live our whole life in Him (Col 3:3). It says in James 1.2 to count it all joy - the good, the bad, and everything in between.

Let’s take a look at the Book of Jude together. There is so much we can learn from this letter.

We will focus mainly on verse 3 and verses 20 and 21. We are to contend earnestly for the faith by keeping ourselves in the love of God. If we are to keep ourselves in the love of God that means we can come out of His love, yet God says nothing can separate us from His love. So what does this mean?

Faith speaks, and faith has a voice. Faith calls those things that do not exist as though they do.

Faith comes from hearing the word about Christ. His Word causes us to see what is possible. In order for us to have the faith to say what He says we need to see what He sees. His Word brings us into His vision for our life

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see your mistakes? Do you see your successes? What do you see when you look at your neighbour, your children, your enemy?

Do you see sin, or do you see redemption? Do you see the Father's love looking back at you?

Justification and sanctification are two important words we should have some understanding of to help us grow in our walk with God.

But what do they mean and how important are they to our walk as a disciple of Jesus?

Understanding the depth of God's love for us will propel us to experience the abundance of His provision.

God's love for us is linked to His provision for us. What Father would not provide for his own? And what about God? He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us, how will He not also along with Him freely give us all things (Romans 8:32)?

Our mission is to become like Christ, that’s the goal of every Christian.

In this episode we look at how guarding our heart makes us more like Jesus.