Hoadley Evangelical Missionary Church

What is the meaning of faith? What is the object of our faith? How do we respond in faith to the gospel? How do we strengthen our faith?

Part 3 in the Basic Faith series explores five biblical perspectives on Jesus’ death. It highlights substitutionary atonement, victory over sin, the demonstration of God’s love, restoration of relationships, and fulfillment of God’s grand story. Each insight underlines the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice and its implications for believers.

What does the Bible say about who Jesus is? Did Jesus actually refer to himself as God? What does history say about who Jesus is? Who do you say he is? Is he a prophet? A good teacher? The Messiah?

The first in this series addresses the statement that Jesus made about himself in John 14:6, that he is the way, the truth, and the life.

The sermon emphasizes evangelism as embodying the gospel through a community shaped by faith, love, and hope. It underscores the importance of personal transformation before sharing the message and the role of the Holy Spirit in preparing hearts for the gospel, advocating genuine relationships and trust.

Matthew Barnett brings a message connecting the days of Noah to today.

This sermon discusses the concept of doubt. It explores stories of John the Baptist, Peter, and Thomas, illustrating how doubt can lead to deeper faith and understanding. The message encourages embracing doubt as a natural component of the Christian journey.

This sermon focuses on the theme of unity in the Christian faith, emphasizing its importance as believers prepare for a study series. It distinguishes between unity and uniformity, discusses how unity can be achieved through love and service, and highlights that true unity reflects the glory of the cross.

Tamera Goller brings part 3 of this year's Advent series, focused on the theme of true joy.

Elliot Fleck brings part 2 of this year's Advent series, focusing on the theme of peace.

This message reflects on the life and ministry of Jesus, emphasizing His miraculous powers and the deep compassion He showed towards the marginalized. As we enter Advent, there's an invitation to explore themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, reminding us to embody and proclaim the imminent arrival of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Today marks the conclusion of the church calendar, celebrated as Christ the King Sunday. This day reminds us of Jesus' sovereignty over all rulers. As we transition to Advent, we reflect on God’s promises fulfilled through Christ, emphasizing love, hospitality, and community, ultimately proclaiming hope in His eternal reign.

This message emphasizes perseverance in faith, likening it to running a marathon. Key themes include discipline, accountability, and belonging to an unshakeable kingdom. The message encourages the church to support one another in their spiritual journeys, and highlights the importance of community.

Faith is hard to define and describe. It is what makes our hope visible. Faith produces action, forward movement, toward God's eternal kingdom. Without faith, we cannot get there. But, we have help, if we trust God.

This sermon explores the profound call to draw near to God, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes through Jesus. It reassures believers of their eternal destiny and the transformative process of faith, while also urging those yet uncommitted to consider the weight of rejection. Ultimately, it champions perseverance in faith amidst life's challenges.

This sermon covers chapter 9 of Hebrews in which the author reviews why the new covenant is better than the old, as well as the meaning and necessity of Christ's sacrifice.

This sermon conveys God's unwavering commitment to restore humanity to our original design as image-bearers of God. It emphasizes the transformative relationship we can have with God, not through rigid laws but through a deep desire for His life-giving guidance, fostering a renewed humanity in Christ.

This sermon highlights the significance of Melchizedek in relation to Jesus, emphasizing their similar priestly order. It inspires hope by illustrating how Jesus fulfills the highest standards of holiness and righteousness, welcoming believers into a loving relationship with God. Embracing this truth brings assurance and profound gratitude for His sacrifice.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of moving from foundational faith to spiritual maturity through the teachings of Hebrews. By embracing maturity, believers can experience fruitful lives anchored in hope and community, ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with Jesus, our eternal high priest.

This sermon emphasizes the integral role of Jesus as our High Priest, mediating between God and humanity. It traces the historical significance of priests in the Old Testament and contrasts them with Jesus, who offers perfect intercession due to his unique position as the Son of God and as fully human. Believers are called to embody this priestly role within the church.

The sermon explores God's deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, emphasizing salvation through grace rather than the law. It highlights the significance of Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice and the relevance of the law for relationship with God. Sabbath-Rest is completeness in fellowship with God.

This sermon discusses the comparison between Moses and Jesus in Hebrews 3:1-6. It emphasizes Jesus' superiority as the final word and encourages believers to embrace Jesus as the answer to their longings. The passage references historical revelations about the Messiah and highlights the significance of God's house as a community of believers.

This is the second in the 13-week series on the book of Hebrews. This message provides additional background and contextual information about the writer's concern with angels and shows how Jesus' humility is an important characteristic of the Son of God, which helps us face our temptations.

The first in the 13-week series on the book of Hebrews. This message introduces the book and examines Jesus' identity and status as God as described in chapter 1.