Restoration Community Church

Live Worthy - The End of Hostility

We live in a fractured world. What does the gospel have to say about how we carry ourselves in our relationships with others? Pastor Chris discusses the ramifications of the gospel as a means to tear down obstacles to peace in our churches today.

Passage: Ephesians 2:11-22

Live Worthy - Broken...But...Blessed

We draw to likely the most memorable passage in Ephesians, reminding us that we are saved by grace, not by our works. But what is it that we are saved from? Tune in as Pastor Chris walks us through the passage which describes us as dead to our sins, and the great grace of God which he lavished upon us.

Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10

Live Worthy - How's Your Vision?

Tune in as we continue our sermon series through the book of Ephesians. How is our spiritual vision? In this passage Paul prays that the eyes of our heart would be enlightened to what God is doing around us. Pastor Chris provides some corrective lenses to help us see the reality of God a bit more clearly.

Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23

Live Worthy - You Are Blessed!

When we struggle to obey God, one cause is a lack of intimacy with him. We fail to recognize the way that he loves us and has blessed us. In this passage Pastor Chris looks at some of the blessings that are ours in Christ.

Passage: Ephesians 1:3-14

Live Worthy - Whose Are You?

Tune in as we kick off our new sermon series through the book of Ephesians. This series will look at the mighty work of God in our lives, and the mantle we can take up to live worthy of that calling. In this installment, Pastor Chris looks at the greeting of Paul. The same work and will of God which called and empowered Paul, is at work in the lives of each one of us.

Passage: Ephesians 1:1-2

Since No One Can Keep the Law What is its Purpose?

We continue with question 15 of the New City Catechism which seeks to answer the question, if no one can keep the law, why do we have it? Pastor Chris explains how the law tells us about God, tells us about ourselves, namely our need for a Savior, and instructs us how to live the abundant life God desires for us.

Fond Farewell

As Paul prepares to depart the Ephesian elders, he gives them some closing thoughts. As this man planted the church, he wanted to invest in them once more, giving a message in the Lord for them to hold onto. Pastor Jon Shaffer prepares to transition in ministry and uses this text to share a farewell address to us at CityReach Church Swissvale.

Passage: Acts 20:17-32

Did God Create Us Unable to Keep His Law?

Pastor Chris returns to the New City Catechism to investigate the question, "Did God Create Us Unable to Keep His Law?" In this message he looks at the doctrine of "original sin" and helps us understand the ramifications of the fall even to today.

The Resume of Rubbish

Guest preacher, Andy Moore, brings the word this morning. A resume is a listing of all of the qualities that showcase our credibility. Paul shares his excellent resume and then compares it to the overwhelming splendor of knowing Jesus Christ.

Passage: Philippians 3:1-11

Andy is a campus minister with the CCO in partnership with Bellefield Presbyterian Church. Andy ministers to undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh.

To the Throne - Leaving a Legacy

We wrap up our sermon series on King David with the conclusion of his reign. As he is advanced in years he hands over the kingdom to his son, Solomon. How did David prepare his son to lead? What message is contained in the text for how we can leave our own legacy through our biological or spiritual children?

Passage: 1 Kings 1-2