Church of the Advent - Sermons

Ash Wednesday: Dying to Live Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz Date: 6th March 2019 Passage: Genesis 3:1-21 ------------------- On Ash Wednesday, we receive ashes on our face to remember that “you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” How do we reframe the way we think about dying to help us to see more clearly the glory of the resurrection?

Galatians: Spiritual Relationships Series: Galatians Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 3rd March 2019 Passages: Galatians 4:12-20 Galatians 5:25-6:5 ------------------- The first sign that you have a Spirit-led church is in the relationships — what do spirit-filled relationships look like?

Galatians: Human Freedom Series: Galatians Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 24th February 2019 Passage: Galatians 5:1-26

Galatians Series: Galatians Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 17th February 2019 Passage: Galatians 4:1-31 ------------------- Paul talks about the elementary principles of the world” that enslave us — the sin that’s been written into the code of our society and world? How does the Gospel reformat and shape us?

Gender and the Gospel Series: Galatians 3:28 Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 10th February 2019 Passage: Galatians 3:28

Class and the Gospel Series: Galatians 3:28 Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 3rd February 2019 Passage: Galatians 3:28

Fulfilled in Your Hearing Preacher: Rev. Hunter Van Wagenen Date: 27th January 2019 Passage: Luke 4:14-21 ------------------- Rev. Hunter Van Wagenen joins us from Church of the Redeemer in Greensboro, North Carolina, and preaches on Jesus’ startling speech to the synagogue in Nazareth. How does Jesus’ fulfillment of the Old Testament prophesy reveal the good news of salvation?

Gospel and Race Series: Galatians 3:28 Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 20th January 2019 Passage: Galatians 3:23-29 ------------------- The first of a three-part series on Galatians 3:28, this sermon explores how and why the Gospel offers the only true hope for overcoming the racial division that plagues our society.

Epiphany: Good News for All People Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 6th January 2019 Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 ------------------- The story of the Magi journeying by star to worship the Christ child shows us how God is able to use various cultures and people to reveal the truth of his sovereign power.

Advent Between the Advents Series: Advent 2018 Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz Date: 30th December 2018 Passage: John 1:1-18

Advent: Rejoicing in the God of Reversal Series: Advent 2018 Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson Date: 16th December 2018 Passage: Luke 1:39-55 ------------------- In the season of Advent, we recognize that like the people of Israel, we are a people in wait. Examining Luke’s account of Mary and Elizabeth, it’s clear how God can bring rejoicing, even in the ache of waiting.

Advent: The King's Highway Series: Advent 2018 Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 9th December 2018 Passage: Luke 3:1-6 ------------------- Repentance isn’t about feeling ashamed of our actions, it’s about building the “king’s highway” — remembering that if we want true renewal, we need Jesus.

Advent Series: Advent 2018 Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 2nd December 2018 Passage: Luke 21:25-36 ------------------- As we begin the season of Advent, we wait not just for the birth of Jesus, but for his return to Earth as the conquering King. How do we “stay awake,” as He tells us to do in Luke’s Gospel, and wait well?

Grace and the Law Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 25th November 2018 Passage: Galatians 3:15-29 ------------------- Are the law and grace fundamentally opposed? Continuing in our study of Galatians, we see how the law serves to expose and reveal sin, but is not opposed to grace — on the contrary.

Curse and Promise Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 18th November 2018 Passage: Galatians 3:6-14

The Gift of the Spirit Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman Date: 11th November 2018 Passage: Galatians 3:1-6 ------------------- The church in Galatia experienced miracles, and yet still they lost sight of the Gospel — how can we be aware of our blindspots and be continually aware of our need for the presence and help of the Holy Spirit?

Gospel Identity Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 4th November 2018 Passage: Galatians 2:15-21 ------------------- What does it mean that Christ is in us, and we are in Christ? Continuing in our study of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, we see how the Gospel fundamentally changes our hearts and offers us power and assurance.

The Essence of the Gospel Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 28th October 2018 Passage: Galatians 2:11-21 ------------------- Paul writes of his godly confrontation with Peter over false teachers in the church. How do we remain a community that’s rooted in the truth of the Gospel?

One Gospel, One Family Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 21st October 2018 Passage: Galatians 1:18-2:10

Greatness and Goodness to Every Generation Preacher: Matt Wilcoxen Date: 14th October 2018 Passage: Psalm 145:1-21 ------------------- Matt Wilcoxen from Church of the Resurrection preaches on Psalm 145, and how this song of David teaches us to worship God.

Galatians: No Man's Gospel Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 7th October 2018 Passage: Galatians 1:9-17 ------------------- If we want the true Gospel to actually change our hearts we have to be willing to go to the core of our identity and see ourselves through the lens of the Gospel.

Galatians: The One True Gospel Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 30th September 2018 Passage: Galatians 1:1-9

Parish Retreat: Gratitude is the Attitude Series: Parish Retreat 2018 Preacher: Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince Date: 23rd September 2018 Passage: Colossians 3:15-17 ------------------- Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince preaches at the final day of our 2018 retreat, on what it takes to live in beautiful community together, and how we grow in thankfulness in God for the community we’re a part of.

The Most Important Thing About You Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz Date: 23rd September 2018 Passage: 1 John 3:1-3 ------------------- What is the most important thing for people to know about you? Kevin Antlitz preaches on how God thinks of us as a beloved son or daughter, and how we perceive He thinks about us.

Parish Retreat Session 2: Formed For Image and Identity in Community Series: Parish Retreat 2018 Preacher: Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince Date: 22nd September 2018 ------------------- We’re formed by God to image Him and to be His image-bearers in community - we are made not simply to be individuals but are hard-wired by God to commune with others. When we’re lacking diversity in redeemed communities we’re m...