Restoration Community Church

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.

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.

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

Few decisions in King David's reign had quite the negative consequences as the census he took near the end of his reign. Pastor Chris looks at this story, helping us understand why this was morally wrong, and where we can see the mercy of God in the midst of his wrath.

Passage: 2 Samuel 24

Pastor Jon Shaffer continues our sermon series through the life and reign of David. In this installment he investigates the time when David wanted to show kindness to the family of his political rival, Saul. He invites Saul's grandson, Mephiboseth, to eat at his kingly table.

Passage: 2 Samuel 9

Pastor Jon Shaffer preaches through a passionate sermon looking at the place of worship and praise in our lives. He walks us through the journey David undertook to return the ark of the covenant to the Lord's city of Jerusalem.

Passage: 2 Samuel 6

Pastor Jon Shaffer looks at another trial in the life of David. When the Amalekites had pillaged and burned the territory of David and his crew. David, instead of succumbing to despair, strengthened himself in the Lord, and pursued the Amalekites to get back what was his and his men's.

Passage: 1 Samuel 30

Pastor Chris continues our sermon series on David's ascension to the throne. This week he focuses on a time when David struggled to restrain himself from finding his own vindication. If it weren't for the heroism of Abigail, David would likely have gone down the same dark path as his predecessor, Saul.

Passage: 1 Samuel 25

Pastor Jon continues our sermon series through the life of king David. In this message he looks at some of the closest friends of David, how they came to be together and the lengths they would go to care for one another.

Passage: 1 Samuel 22:1-2; 2 Samuel 23:6-23

Continuing our sermon series on David, Pastor Jon Shaffer preaches through a familiar passage, the story of David and Goliath. Whether this is your first, or fiftieth time hearing the story, you will be blessed and find meaning and application to your life.

Passage: 1 Samuel 17