Restoration Community Church

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues a series called Shadows of the Savior, looking at Old Testament passages that foreshadow Jesus. This week we examine Genesis 28, Jacob's Ladder and see how Jesus is the bridge between heaven and earth.

Passages: Genesis 25:23; Genesis 28:10-22; Genesis 11; Psalm 34:8; John 1:43-51; John 3:16

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues a series called Shadows of the Savior, looking at Old Testament passages that foreshadow Jesus. This week we examine Genesis 15, the covenant God made with Abram. We will see God's encouragement to Abram in his seasons of doubt.

Passages: Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 15; Romans 4:1-3; Mark 9:24; Jeremiah 34:18; Genesis 2:21

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church begins a new series called Shadows of the Savior, looking at Old Testament passages that foreshadow Jesus. This week we examine Genesis 1-3 and see how even in the creation narrative and its fall, hope of the gospel and second Adam is promised.

Passages: Luke 24:25-27; Genesis 1-3; John 1:1-3; Romans 5:12-21; 2 Corinthians 5:17

This week we celebrated a joint service with our sister church, Gospel for All Ministries, Come and See Centre. Pastor Chris spoke about how this service gives us a glimpse into the heavenly realities where all nations, tribes, and tongues gather around the throne to praise the Lord.

Passages: Revelation 7:9-10; Ephesians 3:4-6; 10-11

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church hosts a Q&A Sunday. The questions and discussion largely focused on the nature of spiritual warfare with a brief question on suicide.

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church shares an Easter message. In a time when there is so much evil in the world, it is easy to lose sight of the kingdom of God that Christ established. This week we were reminded of the promises of God's coming kingdom that should give us hope.

Passages: Revelation 21:1-22:5; Isaiah 2:4; Genesis 1:2; Isaiah 43:2; Psalm 1; Exodus 33:20; 28:36

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church concludes the series called Sacred Pathways, using themes from a book with the same name by Gary Thomas. The final channel we are looking at is the Intellectual, loving God with the mind. We look at the strengths and pitfalls of this posture.

Passages: Proverbs 4:7; 1 Kings 4:33-34; 1 Kings 11:6; Luke 2:46-47; Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Mark 12:30; Ecclesiastes 1:9; 1 Corinthians 8:1; 1 Corinthians 13:2

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues the series called Sacred Pathways, using themes from a book with the same name by Gary Thomas. The eight channel we are looking at is the Contemplative, loving God through adoration. We look at the strengths and pitfalls of this posture.

Passages: Luke 10:38-42; Psalm 63; Deuteronomy 33:12; John 15:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues the series called Sacred Pathways, using themes from a book with the same name by Gary Thomas. The seventh channel we are looking at is the Enthusiast, loving God with mystery and celebration. We look at the strengths and pitfalls of this posture.

Passages: John 3:8; Genesis 28:10-15; 37:1-11; 1 Kings 3:5-10; Daniel 7:1f; Matthew 1:20; 2:12; 2 Samuel 6:22; Luke 19:40; 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues the series called Sacred Pathways, using themes from a book with the same name by Gary Thomas. The sixth channel we are looking at is the Caregiver, loving God by loving others. We look at the strengths and pitfalls of this posture.

Passages: Exodus 1:15-21; Mark 5:24-34; Luke 10:30-35; 1 John 3:17; Philippians 2:3-4; Hebrews 6:10; James 1:27; Mark 10:42-45