Restoration Community Church

I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues our series looking at the seven "I AM" statements of Jesus in the gospel of John. The sixth statement is, "I AM the way, the truth, and the life." The context of this statement is Jesus comforting his disciples that he is leaving to prepare a place for them with the Father. Even though there are strong exclusive claims to his statement, the scope of who is invited to follow Jesus as the way is universal. All are invited to participate with him.

Passages: John 14:1-14

I AM the Resurrection and the Life

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues our series looking at the seven "I AM" statements of Jesus in the gospel of John. The fifth statement is, "I AM the resurrection and the life." Jesus pairs this statement with his most epic miracle, raising Lazarus from the dead. In this encounter we see Jesus' outrage and fury at the intruder, death.

Passages: John 11:17-27; John 11:33-46

I AM the Good Shepherd

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues a new series looking at the seven "I AM" statements of Jesus in the gospel of John. The fourth statement is, "I AM the good shepherd." With this statement, Jesus draws on significant examples of both good and bad leadership in the Old Testament and highlights his affection for those in his flock.

Passages: John 10:1-18; Jeremiah 23:1-2; Ezekiel 34:2-4; Isaiah 40:10-11; Psalm 23; Luke 15:4-7

I AM the Door

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues a new series looking at the seven "I AM" statements of Jesus in the gospel of John. The third statement is, "I AM the door." In it we see Jesus not only highlight that he is the gatekeeper into the kingdom of God, but also he expresses the potential presence of evil and suffering on this side of paradise.

Passages: John 10:1-18; Psalm 118:19-21

I AM the Light of the World

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues a new series looking at the seven "I AM" statements of Jesus in the gospel of John. The second statement is, "I AM the light of the world."

Passages: John 1:1-5; 8:12-20; 9:1-7

I AM the Bread of Life

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church starts a new series looking at the seven "I AM" statements of Jesus in the gospel of John. The first statement is, "I AM the bread of life." Jesus expresses his life sustaining provision and our need to feast upon him for life.

Passages: John 6:25-51

What is the Church For?

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church conclude our series looking at the church of Jesus Christ. This week he addresses the "why" question, by helping understand the purpose of the church. The church is a place of equipping meant to unleash the followers of Jesus Christ upon the world in order to seek the kingdom of God in their midst.

Passages: Deuteronomy 5:15; Ephesians 4:7-12; Psalm 68:18

The Rhythms of the Church

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues our series looking at the church of Jesus Christ. This week he addresses the "how" question, by walking through the rhythms of the church. Like musical themes in a movie, the rhythms and melodies we learn at church are meant to be taken with us outside of the walls to help us connect with God through the remainder of our weeks.

Passages: Acts 2:42; Isaiah 55:1-2; 1 Corinthians 11:27-29

Who is the Church?

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues a new series looking at the church of Jesus Christ. This week he addresses the "who" question, who is the church? What are the defining characteristics of the body of believers and what makes this community unique to others in the world?

Passages: Romans 12:4-5; Revelation 7:9; Galatians 3:26-28; 1 Corinthians 12:14-20

What is the Church?

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church begins a new series looking at the church of Jesus Christ. This week he addresses the definition of the church. What is it? Is it merely the building we have our worship services in? Is it an event we attend? Or is it something more?

Passages: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Hebrews 10:23-25