Church of the Advent - Sermons

Covenant Love Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman Date: 28th July 2019 Passage: Psalm 100:5

The Secret to Life, the Universe, and Everything Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz Date: 21st July 2019 Passage: Psalm 100:4

His Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman Date: 14th July 2019 Passage: Psalm 100:3

What Worship Does Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz Date: 7th July 2019 Passage: Psalm 100:1-2 ------------------- What does it mean to worship God? Beginning a sermon series on Psalm 100, we look at verses 1 and 2 to see the enthusiastic call and command to worship.

Beyond Babylon Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 30th June 2019 Passage: Revelation 15:1-18:24 ------------------- How does God view cities? How are Christians called to live in the city? We examine these questions using the framework of Babylon in Revelation.

People of the Beast Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 23rd June 2019 Passage: Revelation 13:11-14:7

Politics and Religion Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 16th June 2019 Passage: Revelation 12:1-13:18 ------------------- As Christians, how should we interact with politics and political leaders, and how do we serve as witnesses within the culture we live in? We examine that question through the lens of Revelation 12 and 13.

Life in the Spirit Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz Date: 9th June 2019 Passage: Acts 2:1-21 ------------------- As we celebrate Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles, we look at what it means to life life in tune with the Spirit.

Witness Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 2nd June 2019 Passage: Revelation 10:1-11:19

Ascension Meditation Preacher: Ellen Vest Date: 30th May 2019 ------------------- Ellen Vest shares a beautiful meditation on the rich symbolism found in the mosaic cross at Canaan Baptist, where we worship on Sunday evenings.

The Seven Trumpets Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 26th May 2019 Passage: Revelation 8:1-9:21

Following Jesus Preacher: Bishop Steve Breedlove Date: 19th May 2019 Passage: Ezekiel 36:22-28 ------------------- What does it mean to follow Jesus? Our Bishop Steve Breedlove looks at the importance of companionship, obedience, and imitation.

Ordination Preacher: Bishop Steve Breedlove Date: 19th May 2019 Passage: Psalm 119:33-40 ------------------- At Rev. Kevin Antlitz’s ordination to the priesthood, Bishop Steve Breedlove talks about the importance of prayer and humility, in the life of a minister, and a Christian.

The Seven Seals Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 12th May 2019 Passage: Revelation 6:1-8:13 ------------------- Looking at the next three chapters in the book of Revelation, we focus on the seven seals, and what they teach us about the journey of the Christian life: victory, conflict, martyrdom, death, resurrection, and worship.

The Reorienting Power of Worship Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 5th May 2019 Passage: Revelation 4:1-5:14

Doubt and the Resurrection Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson Date: 28th April 2019 Passage: John 20:24-31 ------------------- How do we walk by faith in the midst of life’s storms? As we look at the apostle Thomas’ reaction to the resurrected Christ, we see how Jesus tenderly answered his doubts and how He is able to answer ours.

Easter Sunday: Jesus Revealed Series: Holy Week 2019 Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 21st April 2019 Passage: Revelation 1:1-20 ------------------- John’s revelation of Jesus shows us how he can be found in His word and in His church.

Easter Vigil: Home in the Desert Series: Holy Week 2019 Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 20th April 2019 Passage: Isaiah 35:1-10 ------------------- The Bible tells us the story of Israel in the wilderness is our story — that we’re all pilgrims in a spiritual desert, and this world is not our home. Yet, as we see the resurrected Jesus as the first sign of a resurrected world, we wait with expect...

Good Friday Meditation Series: Holy Week 2019 Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 19th April 2019 ------------------- Reflecting on the Lord’s great love and sacrifice on the day of His crucifixion.

Letters to Philadelphia and Laodicea Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 14th April 2019 Passage: Revelation 3:7-22 ------------------- Looking at Jesus’ responses to the Philadelphian and Laodicean church, we can learn from the encouragement and rebuke he gives.

Letter to Sardis: Wake Up Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz Date: 7th April 2019 Passage: Revelation 3:1-6 ------------------- Jesus exhorts the church in Sardis to wake up, remember, and repent. How do we live as one alive, not as one with “the reputation of being alive, but…dead” (Revelation 3:1.)

A Letter to Thyatira: The Bride Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman Date: 31st March 2019 Passage: Revelation 2:18-29 ------------------- Examining the fourth letter to the churches in Revelation, we see God’s jealous love for His bride, the church.

A Letter to Pergamum: Seduction Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 24th March 2019 Passage: Revelation 2:12-17 ------------------- The third letter in our series on the letters to the seven churches in Revelation, we look at Jesus’ warning against the seductive power of idols, and his promise to those who remain faithful.

A Letter to Smyrna: Suffering Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz Date: 17th March 2019 Passage: Revelation 2:8-11 ------------------- The call to be a Christian is not the call to be a hero, but to be a saint: faithful unto death. What does the letter to Smyrna in Revelation 2 teach us about following Christ?

A Letter to Ephesus Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 10th March 2019 Passage: Revelation 2:1-7 ------------------- As we begin a new sermon series on the book of Revelation, we examine the letter to the church in Ephesus. What is John’s encouragement, warning, and challenge for the church, and for us?