The Signs of Christmas - Restore Portsmouth

The Gift You Needed /// Part 5

December 24, 2023 • Pastor Marc Neppl • Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 11:6–9, Isaiah 53:5, Nehemiah 2:14, John 16:33

Do you get tired of being asked what you want for Christmas? As kids we assumed stuff under the tree would make us happy. As we get older we look for bigger stuff or more expensive stuff which leads to storage problems. Given enough time the day hits us that no purchased gift can really bring us joy when we are broken inside. This is where God does His best work. He didn’t send us Jesus to give us what we want but to offer what we needed most: Peace

Lessons From The Shepherds /// Part 3

December 10, 2023 • Pastor Brian Burgess

When Jesus was born why did God announce the news of the Saviors birth to the Shepherds first? Pastor Brian shares insight into the importance of shepherds hearing of the Saviors birth as well as offering first hand insight into the landscape of Bethlehem and how it played a role in sending a message of salvation to the world.

What The Three Gifts Reveal /// Part 2

December 3, 2023 • Pastor Marc Neppl • Matthew 21:11, Luke 4:24, Exodus 30:34–37, Revelation 19:16, Matthew 2:10–12

The "Wise Men" brought 3 Types of Gifts (Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh) to honor the arrival of Jesus. So what is the symbolic meaning attached to each gift and how can we have better insight into Jesus being our ultimate Prophet, Priest and King?

A Star For All Mankind /// Part 1

November 26, 2023 • Pastor Marc Neppl • Numbers 2:15–17, Matthew 2:1–10, Daniel 1:3–4, Daniel 2:2

What significance does The Star have in the story of Christ coming to earth as Savior of the world? How do the Rich Rulers or Magi play into the story and how does this all pertain to us today? Listen as pastor shares how Gratitude has always lead to Giving throughout Christian history.