Podcast by RestoreChurchYankton
Jesus last prayer before going to the cross was that we would be united. What is God calling you to be a part of? How can we step into His global mission? Find out 3 ways we can step into this mission in this message. Passage: John 17
The word Christianity has come to mean many different things to different people. To some it brings joy & hope. To others it brings hurt or anger. Whatever Christianity means to you, it has ONE true definition & purpose. Let's show the world who Jesus is by the way we love Him & others!! Find out how we can reclaim Christianity in the rest of the message! Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-5
God can be depended on to fulfill His impossible calling on our lives. So "Dream Big, but Dream Biblically!" Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11
When you complain, you aren't complaining against man but against God. You are showing that you don't trust Him, or that you don't appreciate the ways He has provided for you. Check out this message and take the next steps you can take to stop complaining & find JOY! Scripture: Exodus 16:1-8
God has told us about the path and plans for victory. Let's be a people who apply His plan to our battles, relying on His strength. Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13
There are so many blessings intended for the Children of God. Some are easier to appreciate than others. This message dives into the conversation of embracing the blessings God has prepared for us. Check it out. Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34
Don't grow bitter over your own selfishness. When we serve in love it is the perfect antidote for our bitterness! Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8, 14-15
We are God's image bearers meant to spread His glory throughout the earth. Don't believe the lies from the devil telling you are a mistake. Instead, pray for God to bless you and equip you to fulfill His purpose for your life...and maybe fix your posture at the same time. ;-) Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31
You can trust God personally. Cast all your anxieties on Him in the here & now & have faith that the things that He wants for you are better than the things you want for you. Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6
We unite with God at the cross where God washed away our sins by the blood of Jesus. That's also where we should unite with one another. Listen to this powerful message on fighting against division in the church by uniting at the cross of our Savior.
Praying for something really hard? Praying for a long time about something really important? Check out this message about standing in faith when you don't immediately see what God is doing behind the scenes!
"Kneeling in prayer is what gives us strength to stand." Check out this encouraging message on finding strength in God when you lack strength.
Stand Out with Jesus in Faith...learn about this with one of the "sandout-iest guys" around, Daniel! Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8
Get your edge back! Get that fire for the things that are good and godly and righteous. Check out this message! Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7
God is good. He is loving. He provides. Not always in the way we want or expect, but He provides the ways we need. Dont miss this message on God's ridiculous Provision! Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7
You don't have to understand fully to obey immediately and faithfully! Catch up on this first sermon on our Elisha mini series! Scripture: 1 Kings 19
Because Jesus is risen, we can believe with confidence and share with boldness! Check this out and watch this powerful conclusion to our 2 year series on Mark! Scripture: Mark 16:1-8
Commit to one courageous act expressing your love for Jesus! Scripture Mark 15:42-47
May we be a people united at the Cross of Jesus. In this message Pastor Jeff leads us through multiple miracles that took place on the cross and asks us to examine our hearts before God as we look at the sacrifice our Savior made on our behalf. Scripture: Mark 15:22-32
Names and titles matter. Who we say someone is [in our heart] impacts how we act towards them. This is clear in our lives and during the trial of Jesus. Check out this amazing study of the illegal trial of Jesus and examine your heart as you answer the questions" Who do you say He is and what are you doing about it?" Scripture: Mark 15:1-20
In an era of "cancel culture," being self-aware of our personal response to evil is becoming increasingly important. Jesus called Christians to be a light in a dark world. Are we being that light? Are we joining the darkness? Are we condemning rather than loving other with the Gospel. Check out this message as we talk about the illegal trial of Jesus and how to surprise evil with good. Scripture Mark 14:53-65
One particularly difficult passage to study is the time Jesus prayed in the Garden, asking for "the cup" to be taken from Him. Was Jesus unwilling or rebelling against the concept of dying on the cross? We don't think so! On the contrary, we hope studying this passage takes us to a deeper understanding of Jesus' love for us, a better understanding of our own sinfulness, and a greater appreciation for our salvation. Scripture: Mark 14:32-42
Where some use the word "fail" we use the word "fall" because we know Jesus is going to help us get up, brush off the dust, and grow from our mistakes. And that doesn't sound like failure to us. Check out this powerful study on bouncing back when you fall down in life. Scripture: Mark 14:27-31​
This message is all about the practical application of the text. In part one, we discussed the need to be ready to serve Jesus in a variety of situations. In this message we pin down the "how to's" when it comes to battling deception and witnessing during distress. Scripture: Mark 13
Are you ready for the work Jesus has prepared for you? If Jesus returned right now, are you ready for Him? In this message Pastor Jeff Mueller leads through a very important conversation on Christ's expectation of readiness from Christians. Scripture: Mark 13
In this message, guest speaker Mike Stevens walks through two ways to handle the situations we find ourselves in due to the Coronavirus. Listen to this, and answer the question, which person are you?
This message has two goals: 1)If you do not know Jesus, we would love to have you consider Jesus today. Just consider that maybe He is the Son of God, and maybe He died and rose on the third day! And consider that He is offering you eternal life! 2) If you know and love Jesus, we hope this fuels the fire of your love for Him. 3) Oops, looks like theres an extra one if you know Jesus. We hope this message helps you gives you confidence to share why you have such hope in Jesus! Scripture: Mark 12:35-37
Where your treasure is, that's where your heart will focus. Is your heart focused on Heaven or earth? Do you want to change or improve that? In this message Pastor Jeff Mueller leads us in a discussion about investing our lives well to make a big difference in the world for Jesus! Check it out!
You have purpose. It is bigger than you. It may be more than you know. That's how God made you - so that our lives would make a big difference in the lives of others for His glory! Dont think so? Dont think you have any influence or ability to make a difference? Listen to this and see if you still feel the same way!
You are invaluable. That may not mean what you think it does though, so check this out. In this message you will learn to see yourself the same way God sees you, with a great amount of value and purpose. We are so glad to have you worship Jesus with us through this message!
You are not alone. You are not unwanted. You are not outcast. You are invited! You are invited into the family of God. If you have never received or accepted that invitation, listen to this message and receive it today! If you have already embraced this invitation, check out this message to celebrate the joy and love of God's family together!
God rule's His universe with unparalleled authority. Yet, there are instances in the Gospels, for example, where leaders questioned Jesus' authority. As Christians we want to follow Jesus, not question Him. Check out this message for three common ways Christians question Christs authority and find some tips to help overcome a questioning heart. Scripture: Mark 11:27-32
Jesus works through the lives of His followers. The church term we use to talk about this is "producing fruit." In this message pastor Jeff Mueller leads through a discussion on analyzing one's own fruitfulness and ways to shift from "fruitless" to "fruitful." Check it out! Scripture: Mark 11:12-21
The world is rapidly and increasingly becoming accustomed to instant access and custom made things. While this is great when it comes to shoes, watches, cars, houses, and everything under the sun, it is not great when applied to Jesus. Check out this message as we study what it means to worship Jesus as He is, not as we may make Him to be. Scripture: Mark 11:1-11
The very notion that God would serve man may seem outrageous to many people outside of Christianity. Yet, the loving service from God is one of the many things that makes Christianity unlike anything outside of itself! Please enjoy this message, take notes, and study God's Word with a desire to serve God well as He serves you lovingly. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45
Is it possible that Jesus has given people the recipe for overcoming worry and having joy, happiness, and peace? We think so. Check out this message with our good friend and guest speaker Mike Stevens as he shares a biblical perspective on worry and happiness. Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
The posture of your heart will impact the path of your life. Posture plays a big role in one's life. Smiling can trick a sad person's brain into being happier. Holding a "power pose" can help gain confidence. If a physical posture can have that kind of impact, consider what the spiritual posture of a person could do. Check it out in this message to talk about this and much more! Scripture: Mark 10:17-31
We believe God made you for a reason and purpose. That purpose is unique to you but ultimately for the glory of God and well being of others. One of the major hinderances on peoples lives, preventing him or her from experiencing this purposeful living is the past. This message is a must as we study closing the door on your past and stepping into the future God made you for. Scripture: Luke 22:31-34 & 54-62
​LETTING GO OF CONTROL Surrender is often portrayed in a negative way. "Never give up. Never surrender." As if surrender is always associated with loss, but sometimes surrender is a posture of gain rather than defeat. Sometimes a person surrenders, not to an enemy, but to an ally who has one's best interests at heart. Put aside your inner control freak (jk!) and check out this message to grow in your surrender. Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Bitterness, anger, animosity - there's a number of negative emotions people experience and justify. There's a reason for this too. The source of these emotions is usually rooted in some offense committed against the person feeling them. The problem is holding onto those emotions hurt the person who feels bitter more than the person who caused the bitterness and it hinders our worship. Enjoy this important message as we study biblical reasons and ways to let go of bitterness. Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15
There are so many things that try to consume our time and energy that add zero value to our lives. And sometimes life is not about choosing good or bad, but rather about choosing between good and best. Check out this message to learn about choosing best from a Biblical perspective.
The Christmas season is a joyous time for many, and at the same time it can impact peoples other emotions of sadness, bitterness, depression, worry, anxiety and many others. This mini-series will help people unpack and let go of unnecessary baggage with the help of Jesus to travel light and move forward with the passion and purpose God intended! Check out this message on decluttering one's life to have less of what doesnt matter and more of what does! Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:6
Every person fails sometimes. Every person. Wise people learn and grow when that happens. When Christians fail, they fail forward into the loving arms of Jesus. Check out this message with Pastor Jeff Mueller to study this and more from God's Word! Scripture: Mark 9:14-29
What a person believes about death will impact how that person lives life. In fact, death is the ultimate statistic - one out of every one person will die. Looking at life with one's own mortality in mind is the best way to approach this study as Pastor Jeff Mueller leads us through what God says about life after death in hopes that we will approach life with eternity in mind.
There is this special moment Jesus has with a few of His disciples on the mountain. He is transfigured before them. It is a very special moment for them, but it also has great meaning for us today. Check this out as Pastor Jeff Mueller leads a very important discussion about the comfort and confidence we gain through the transfiguration of Jesus.
Having a personal relationship with Jesus is common church conversation. We hope this is something often talked in our churches, homes, at the dinner table, and all over the place! But what about having a relationship with healthy expectations? Check out this message where Pastor Jeff Mueller talks about relationship expectations and much more! Scripture: Mark 8:31-38
BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED. Sometimes life is rough for Christians. Yet, even in the hard times we worship. Join us in this powerful message from Pastor Jeff Mueller on worshipping as a family amidst trials. Scripture: Matthew 5:10
Blessed are the peace makers, not the peace taker or peace keeper. It is easy to find our families and important relationships in a cycle of chaos and disfunction due to a lack of peace. Check out this study on Christ-centered ways of making rather than just keeping the peace in our homes! Scripture: Matthew 5:9
When a person defends their home physically, that person is applauded. When a person does the same for the spiritual/moral protection of their home, they are often made fun of or considered overprotective. Join us in this study with Pastor Jeff Mueller discussing the importance of protecting the purity of our homes.
Have you ever heard the saying, "you are what you eat?" What we consume impacts our lives and our homes. Sometimes we need to change our diet in order to change what we crave and hunger for. In this message Pastor Jeff Mueller leads through a discussion on being a home that hungers and thirsts for righteousness.