Restoration Point Church

Ready to tackle life head-on? Just like in football, following God’s playbook may bring resistance, but stay strong, stay faithful, and leave it all on the field. 🏈💪

If you’re carrying the ball, expect contact.

Paul reminded Timothy that everyone who desires to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will face resistance. Following Jesus does not mean life gets easier — it means we are no longer living for the enemy’s team.

The hit may come, but God is faithful to carry us through.

“Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”
— 2 Timothy 3:12

What does it take to finish strong in this life? In his final letter, the Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy from a prison cell, knowing his ex*****on was near, and still declared: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7) That is the standard God calls each of us to reach.

This week Pastor Josh walked us through three game plans for the fourth quarter of life: expect the hit, stay in the playbook, and leave it all on the field. Following Christ was never promised to be easy, but God's Word equips us for every attack, every hardship, and every moment of doubt (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Your family needs you in the game. Your community needs you running the play. Do not sit on the sidelines with an unopened Bible. Give God everything you have, and trust Him with the rest.

This Sunday, we’re wrapping up The Gridiron series!

Over the past two weeks, we’ve talked about receiving the Word of God and what it means to wrestle with God in the trenches of life.

But the game is not over yet.

God is still calling us deeper.
Still calling us to surrender.
Still calling us to stop hiding, stop resisting, and start walking fully in His truth.

Join us this Sunday for the conclusion of The Gridiron.

Bring someone with you. You never know what God may do when they get in the room.

Sunday is coming. Let’s finish strong.

Jacob walked away from his encounter with God with a limp.

But that limp was not proof of defeat.
It was proof that he had encountered the Almighty.

Some scars remind us of what we survived.
Some limps remind us of what God brought us through.
Some painful places become testimonies of surrender, grace, and transformation.

Don’t despise the limp.
God may use it to remind you that His blessing is greater than your brokenness.

Your wound can become a witness.

🌟 MVP of the Week! 🌟

This week, we are excited to honor two incredible individuals who exemplify service and dedication in our church community!

Mary Martinez serves on our church board and tirelessly leads in various areas. This past week, she brilliantly handled logistics for our food pantry, organized team leaders, and created an amazing atmosphere for our outreach with her servant's heart.

Jole Jones has shown remarkable effort at the food pantry! He worked diligently, always with a smile and a positive attitude. It’s inspiring to see our young people excited about serving the Lord!

Thank you, Mary and Jole, for your hard work and commitment!

In football, you win by pushing forward.

But in the Kingdom of God, victory often comes when you finally surrender.

Jacob did not win by overpowering God. He won by clinging to Him.

He said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me.”

That is not pride.
That is desperation.
That is surrender.
That is faith.

Some of us have been fighting God when we should be holding on to Him.

Stop resisting the One who holds your victory.

God asked Jacob a question He already knew the answer to:

“What is your name?”

Jacob had spent much of his life deceiving, manipulating, and wearing disguises. But in the presence of God, the performance had to end.

He answered, “Jacob.”

In other words:
“I am the deceiver.”
“This is who I’ve been.”
“This is what I’ve done.”
“This is what I need You to transform.”

God does not ask us to be fake. He asks us to be honest.

Transformation begins when the mask comes off.

What would happen if you stopped pretending and simply told God the truth?

When Adam and Eve sinned, they hid.

And if we’re honest, we still do the same thing.

We hide from confession.
We hide from truth.
We hide from accountability.
We hide from God because shame tells us we are too far gone.

But God already sees. God already knows. And through Jesus, God has already made a way for forgiveness.

The enemy wants your shame to drive you away from God.
Grace invites you to come closer.

What are you still trying to hide from the One who already loves you?