Church of the Advent - Sermons

Sabbath Series: Foundations Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 1st November 2015 Passage: Genesis 2:1-25 ------------------- What is Sabbath rest, why do we need it, and how do we get it? Tommy Hinson answers these questions.

Being Human (Part Two) Series: Foundations Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 25th October 2015 Passage: Genesis 1:1-31 ------------------- Tommy Hinson continues his exploration of what it means to be human.

Wrestling with God Preacher: Clay Morrison Date: 18th October 2015 Passage: Genesis 32:1-32 ------------------- If prayer starts to feel like a bunch of empty platitudes, scripture offers a clear antidote: Learn to wrestle with God. And when you do, be bold, know who you're dealing with, and don't let go.

Being Human (Part One) Series: Foundations Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 11th October 2015 Passage: Genesis 1:1-31 ------------------- Tommy Hinson asks what it mean to be human.

Preach on Me Preacher: Michael Wilcock Date: 4th October 2015 Passage: Numbers 11:1-35 ------------------- Guest preacher Michael Wilcock explores the nitty gritty of what it means be a part of God's people.

Creation Series: Foundations Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 27th September 2015 Passage: Genesis 1:1-31 ------------------- Tommy Hinson explores creation.

Vision Sunday Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 20th September 2015 Passage: Romans 12:1-21 ------------------- Who is Church of the Advent and why are we here?

Purpose Series: Foundations Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 13th September 2015 Passage: Genesis 1:1-31 ------------------- Before existence -- before matter or energy, before time or space -- there was God. What does this mean for our world today? This sermon is the first in a series called "Foundations," that explores how Genesis 1-3 forms the basis of our entire understanding of God, ourselv...

The Good Shepherd Series: Imagining the Kingdom Preacher: Rev. Josh Ruiter Date: 6th September 2015 Passage: Luke 15:1-32 ------------------- Throughout Christ's ministry, and especially here in the parable of the Good Shepherd, He is reorienting the way people look at faith, live their lives, and approach their relationship with God.

The Great Banquet Series: Imagining the Kingdom Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman Date: 30th August 2015 Passage: Luke 14:1-35 ------------------- Dan Beilman considers Christ's parable of the Great Banquet, its presentation of the Kingdom as a feast, and how an invitation to the feast is an invitation to belief.

The Persistent Widow Series: Imagining the Kingdom Preacher: Dan Marotta Date: 23rd August 2015 Passage: Luke 18:1-43 ------------------- God reaches out to us, and he invites us to do life with Him, says Dan Marotta of The Falls Church Anglican. And the touchpoint for doing life with God is prayer. This parable gives us the encouragement we need to keep praying, to keep doing life with God.

Lazarus and the Rich Man Series: Imagining the Kingdom Preacher: Bryan Wandel Date: 16th August 2015 ------------------- This parable is set in the afterlife. But what can it teach us about injustice in this world, and how to live right now?

Tenants in God's Vineyard Series: Imagining the Kingdom Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 9th August 2015 ------------------- We must recognize that our lives are God's vineyards in this world. We prefer the illusion that we own the vineyard; but we are merely tenants.

The Mustard Seed Series: Imagining the Kingdom Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman Date: 2nd August 2015 ------------------- God's Kingdom is like the mustard seed, which, though small when planted, grows into the largest garden tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.

Christian Forgiveness Series: Imagining the Kingdom Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 26th July 2015 ------------------- Forgiveness is hard, says Tommy Hinson. But unconditional forgiveness is at the heart of the Kingdom of God. We must understand what that means to truly understand Jesus.

The Treasure and the Pearl Series: Imagining the Kingdom Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 19th July 2015 ------------------- Tommy Hinson dissects the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl then asks, "Who is the Kingdom of God for and what happens when we find it?"

Marriage and the Kingdom of God Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 28th June 2015 ------------------- With the Supreme Court having just legalized same sex marriage, Tommy Hinson asks what it looks like to follow Jesus in this particular cultural moment, preaching on Matthew 19.

Sharing in God's Victory (Part Four) Series: Knowing God Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 14th June 2015 Passage: 1 John 1:1-5:21 ------------------- Tommy Hinson explores how being children of God anchors us in reality.

Living in God's Love (Part Four) Series: Knowing God Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson Date: 3rd May 2015 Passage: 1 John 1:1-5:21 ------------------- Tommy Hinson continues to preach from 1 John with emphasis on love and the source of love.

Living in God's Love (Part Three) Series: Knowing God Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman Date: 26th April 2015 Passage: 1 John 1:1-5:21 ------------------- Dan Beilman discusses how we can test our faith and be certain that we know God.