Church of the Advent - Sermons

The God of History Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 6th November 2016 Passage: Daniel 8:15-27 ------------------- God gives Daniel a vision that not only describes a number of historical events, but cuts through his – and our – perceived reality to illuminate a spiritual truth.

The Everlasting Kingdom Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman Date: 30th October 2016 Passage: Daniel 7:1-28 ------------------- After the first six chapters, Daniel begins to shift in tone, becoming more difficult to understand but offering beauty, epic drama, horrible enemies, and resplendent heroes. If we can unlock its meaning, we can draw unceasing encourage...

Christian Character Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 23rd October 2016 Passage: Daniel 6:10-28 ------------------- After a lifetime of cultivating Christian character, Daniel, as an old man, is cast into the lion’s den. What does his story tell us about the formation of Christian character today?

Persistence in Prayer Preacher: Bryan Wandel Date: 16th October 2016 ------------------- How do you fit prayer into your life? Bryan Wandel suggests ways we may be persistent in prayer.

Spiritual Gifts (Part I) Series: Advent Retreat 2016 Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 9th October 2016

Spiritual Gifts (Part II) Series: Advent Retreat 2016 Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 9th October 2016

Spiritual Gifts (Part III) Series: Advent Retreat 2016 Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 9th October 2016

Faith in the Furnace Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 25th September 2016 Passage: Daniel 3:1-30 ------------------- The third chapter of Daniel offers a lesson on idols that prompts three questions: Where do idols come from? How do we acquire them? And how can we resist them?

The Stone that Became a Mountain Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 18th September 2016 Passage: Daniel 2:1-49 ------------------- The second chapter of Daniel reveals the contrast between human kingdoms and the Kingdom of God.

University of Babylon Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 11th September 2016 Passage: Daniel 1:1-21 ------------------- Is it possible to follow God faithfully, and to thrive, in a culture that is hostile to Christian beliefs? Rev. Thomas Hinson kicks off a new sermon series on the Book of Daniel that examines this question.

Sermon Preacher: Rev. Josh Ruiter Date: 4th September 2016 ------------------- In Christ, we have a new attitude about and motivation for our work.

Sermon | Psalm 118 Series: Hallel Psalms Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 28th August 2016 Passage: Psalm 118:1-29 ------------------- Psalm 118 tells us that God’s steadfast love endures forever.

Sermon | Psalm 116 Series: Hallel Psalms Preacher: Bryan Wandel Date: 21st August 2016 Passage: Psalm 116:1-19 ------------------- How can we respond to distress in a way that is in accord with who we are and is glorifying to God? Psalm 116 offers guidance.

Sermon | Psalm 115 Series: Hallel Psalms Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman Date: 14th August 2016 Passage: Psalm 115:1-18 ------------------- Psalm 115 offers a scathing commentary on the practice of idolatry that seems easy to dismiss – most of us are not bowing in worship to idols carved from silver and gold. Yet, as Martin Luther observed, “Anything on which your heart relies and depends, I say, th...

Sermon | Psalm 114 Series: Hallel Psalms Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman Date: 7th August 2016 Passage: Psalm 114:1-8 ------------------- Psalm 114 recalls not only the Exodus and God’s redemption of Israel from Egypt; it is also Jesus’ story, and our story as well.

Sermon | Psalm 113 Series: Hallel Psalms Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman Date: 31st July 2016 Passage: Psalm 113:1-9 ------------------- Dan Beilman opens a six-week sermon series on the Book of Psalms with a question posed in Psalm 113: Who is like the Lord our God?

The Joy of Generosity Series: The Joyful Life Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 24th July 2016 Passage: Philippians 4:10-23 ------------------- In Paul’s final words to the Philippians, he writes about generosity, which he says flows from contentment, helps us grow spiritually, and glorifies God.

Who is Jesus? Preacher: Emmanuel Kwizera Date: 17th July 2016 Passage: Matthew 16:13-20 ------------------- Emmanuel Kwizera, mission director of African Evangelistic Enterprise in Nairobi, Kenya, asks us to ponder the question, Who is Jesus?

Growing in Christ Series: The Joyful Life Preacher: Rev. Josh Ruiter Date: 3rd July 2016 Passage: Philippians 3:12-4:1 ------------------- Advent Pastoral Assistant Josh Ruiter looks at the key steps to spiritual growth that Paul lays out in Philippians, and asks: Where are you now? Where are you going? How will you get there?

Joy in Christ Series: The Joyful Life Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 26th June 2016 Passage: Philippians 3:1-8 ------------------- As Paul admonishes the Philippians, we must recognize the surpassing worth of faith in Christ and that our faith is futile if it exists apart from Christ.

Imitation Series: The Joyful Life Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 19th June 2016 Passage: Philippians 2:19-30 ------------------- Rev. Tommy Hinson examines the place of imitation in Christian life and Paul’s observation that there are different people who reflect different aspects of Christ in ways that we can imitate.

Lights in the World Series: The Joyful Life Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 12th June 2016 Passage: Philippians 2:12-18 ------------------- God is always with us and always at work in our lives, regardless of whether we’re aware of it or even ask for it. So the Christian life is not about convincing God to intervene and work on our behalf; it’s about recognizing that God has intervened, that He...

Joyful Faith Series: The Joyful Life Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 22nd May 2016 Passage: Philippians 1:27-30 ------------------- In his letter to the Philippians, Paul says that faith is healthy, vibrant, and joy-filled when it is public, communal, and costly.

Pentecost Preacher: Rev. Stephen Arpee Date: 15th May 2016 ------------------- In a guest appearance, the Rev. Stephen Arpee preaches about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit.

Joy and Purpose Series: The Joyful Life Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 8th May 2016 Passage: Philippians 1:12-26 ------------------- Rev. Thomas Hinson continues his exploration of Paul's letter to the Philippians and examines what it says about God's purposes, how those purposes shape Paul's perspective, and what the implications are for how we measure our own lives.