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We must not be people who throw in the towel or bury our heads in the sand. We must be people who step up and work for justice, because thatâs what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Join us as Zach W. Lambert talks about how we love the vulnerable as Jesus commanded.
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
Resources Referenced:
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson The Moral Teachings of Jesus by David Gushee Thou Shalt Not Be A Jerk by Eugene Cho Brown Church by Robert Chao Romero -
Today, we are talking about loving our enemies. The level of polarization in our country is the highest itâs been in the most of our lifetimes and, according to experts, we are at risk for significant civil unrest a political violence during this election season. Join us as Zach W. Lambert talks about how we love our enemies, as Jesus commanded, in the midst of so much division.
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
Resources Referenced:
Why Weâre Polarized by Ezra Klein The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt Selected Writings by Dorothy Day -
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Today we are starting a new series called Kingdom Politics which is all about how we follow Jesus in the area of political engagement. Join us today as Zach W. Lambert talks about the politics of Jesus and how we can follow him in this area of our lives.
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
Resources Referenced:
The Liturgy of Politics by Kaitlyn Schiess The Politics of Jesus by Obery Hendricks Jesus and Politics by Marcus J. Borg -
What happens when we divide the world into âusâ vs. âthemâ? And what might happen if we chose to resist polarization and have our minds transformed by the Way of Jesus? Join us today as Jonathan Merritt teaches through the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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Sometimes Godâs Kingdom work looks like challenging corrupt rulers or speaking truth to power, but Ruth shows us that Godâs Kingdom work most often looks like small acts of sacrificial love. Join us today as Zach W. Lambert dives into Ruthâs story and looks at how she models a Christlike way of doing justice work!
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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Esther is not a mascot for powerful, she is a woman of valor who survived unspeakably traumatizing events and then risked her life to stand up against the leaders of an Empire to save her people. Join us today as Zach W. Lambert dives into Estherâs story and looks at how we can learn from her leadership about how to stand for justice.
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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Today is Family Sunday and we are so excited to have our kids and teenagers leading alongside adults in every area of our gathering today! Join us as we talk about Daniel and how he models the way we can engage in resistance work.
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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Godly resistance means standing up against the harmful ways of Empire and standing up for the flourishing of the people inside it. Join us today as Zach W. Lambert kicks off our new teaching series called Kingdom Resistance, looking at resistance movements and their leaders from the Old Testament.
We are here and live-streaming every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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As members of Godâs family and representatives of Godâs Kingdom, we have a sacred calling to love people and care for them. Join us today as Zach W. Lambert continues our Kingdom Origins series and we look at our Kingdom Calling. We will also be ordaining Kelsie Rogers into pastoral ministry!
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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Even if we turn our backs on God, God never turns his back on us. Join us today as Zach W. Lambert continues our Kingdom Origins series and we look at Adam, Eve, and the fall of God's first kingdom.
We also have our annual report available at www.restoreaustin.org/annualreport. If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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What does Genesis and the First Kingdom teach us about God and the story of creation? Join us today as Zach W. Lambert kicks a series called Kingdom Origins as we start our journey through A Year of Discovering God's Kingdom. Over the next few weeks weâll look at the origin stories in Genesis to see Godâs original designs for this Kingdom where God, humanity, and creation all flourish together.
We also have our annual report available at www.restoreaustin.org/annualreport. If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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Do you know what subject Jesus talked about more than any other? It wasnât heaven and hell, it wasnât prayer or faith, it wasnât money (although that comes in second), and it wasnât sin. More than anything else, Jesus talked about something he called The Kingdom of God. Join us today as Zach W. Lambert kicks off our Year of Discovering Godâs Kingdom!
We also have our annual report available at www.restoreaustin.org/annualreport. If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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Instead of a traditional gathering, this morning we will be answering your burning questions on the spot without seeing them in advance. Pastors Zach Lambert, Matt Gonzalez, and Lindsay Contreras will be answering questions about Restore, God, life and faith on our Hot Seat Panel hosted by Kelsie Rogers. Hope you join us!
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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How do we see the children in our midst? As annoyances and distractions or as humans deeply loved by God? This Sunday, Ashleigh Surratt is going to be preaching through the story of Jesus saying, âlet the little children come to me.â Here is the truth: we have no business making it harder for kids to have a seat at the tableânot the kids table off to the side; the family table.
We are here and live-streaming every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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Even when dealing with life's challenges, we can trust that God can give us rest for the journey ahead. The story of Elijah helps us see that itâs ok not to be ok. Today we will hear from Dr. Kan'Dace Brock as we continue in our Summer Mixtape Series!
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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What does it look like to hold on to Jesus when things around us are falling apart. Paul said, âWe are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.â Join us as Mark Jordan shares some of his story and how this text helped him through one of the hardest times of his life.
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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âScripture is a spring of life-giving, life-altering truth, but when we donât understand how and why it came to us, we end up misusing it.â Today scholar and author Karen Keen is preaching about the origins, inspiration, and interpretation of Scripture. The Bible and its origins reveal a humble God who invites us to imitate that humilityâa humility that is itself the most powerful antidote to the misinterpretation and abuse of Scripture.
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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âScripture is a spring of life-giving, life-altering truth, but when we donât understand how and why it came to us, we end up misusing it.â Today scholar and author Karen Keen is preaching about the origins, inspiration, and interpretation of Scripture. The Bible and its origins reveal a humble God who invites us to imitate that humilityâa humility that is itself the most powerful antidote to the misinterpretation and abuse of Scripture.
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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Jesus shows us that we are called to recognize our blind spots when it comes to privilege and engage others with humility, curiosity, and inquiry. This Sunday we'll hear from our very own Dave Conner as we continue in our Summer Mixtape series!
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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Jesus washing feet is one of the most famous stories in the entire Bible, but did you know most preachers skip over a very important part of it? Join us today as Lindsay Contreras continues our Summer Mixtape series and unpacks this amazing story!
If youâd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.
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