Hoadley Evangelical Missionary Church

This sermon delves into the concept of "shema," which means not just hearing but also paying attention and responding with action. It's emphasized that Israel's covenant with God requires attentiveness and obedience. The message in Deuteronomy is echoed in the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of loving and obeying God. The sermon also addresses the troubling passages about violence a...

This sermon discusses the journey of Israel from Sinai to the plains of Moab across the Jordan River from Jericho. The narrative includes the censuses, Levites' roles, camp cleansing laws, journey hardships, and Balaam's blessing of Israel. It also emphasizes the consequences of disobedience and the importance of trusting God.

This sermon addresses the theme of interruptions in life. There are positive effects of interruptions, such as festivals and the Sabbath, in prompting gratitude and offering opportunities for reflection and devotion. The significance of these interruptions is related to the teachings and work of Christ.

Matthew Barnett brings a message that connects Revelation with Genesis and Exodus.

The sermon explored the book of Leviticus and its relevance to embodying holiness and drawing near to God. It delved into rituals and offerings in Leviticus, connecting them to the New Testament. Leviticus emphasizes living out faith and maintaining fellowship with God through voluntary and mandatory offerings.

The sermon explores God's presence with his people in ancient Israel, the church, and the future New Creation. It describes how God's presence was manifested through the Tabernacle in Israel, and how Jesus' sacrifice removed barriers, providing access to God. It concludes with the vision of God's eternal dwelling with humanity in the New Creation.

This message discusses the concept of rest in a world where our relationship with work is broken, exploring the theological foundations of Sabbath rest and its fulfillment in Christ. It emphasizes that true rest comes from our relationship with God, not our work, and provides practical steps for Sabbath-keeping.

Talitha Peacock brings a message which reminds us of how our values can bring unity and how we can work well together in light of the fact that we are all quite different from one another.

This sermon emphasizes loving family, neighbours, and the vulnerable. It highlights commandments five through ten as foundational to community well-being and renewal.

This sermon delves into the Ten Commandments, the relationship between God and the Israelites, and the significance of loving God. The first three commandments are explored in depth, emphasizing the importance of exclusive devotion, abstention from idolatry, and reverence for God's name.

This section of Exodus is a dramatic story of how God’s people are delivered from bondage to Pharaoh so that they can become their own nation under the rule and protection of God. We look at three main features of this deliverance story: The Passover, The Crossing of the Red Sea, and Provision of Water and Food in the Wilderness.

Entering the book of Exodus, highlighting the Israelites' enslavement, God's promise to deliver them, and the significance of Moses in this narrative. Connections to the New Testament, showing Jesus as the fulfillment of these stories. The message emphasizes God's power, his intention to bless his people, and the parallels between Moses and Jesus.

Tamera Goller presents a message from Joseph's life in Genesis chapters 37-50, highlighting the overarching message of God's redemption within the individual moments of the people in these stories. She introduces the concepts of "both-and-thinking" and "finding our yes," emphasizing openness, humility, and alignment with God's direction.

Jacob had a tendency to struggle with others and with God. He wanted God's blessing, but he went about getting it in the wrong way until he met God and learned how to struggle with the only one who could give a blessing worth having. But this blessing comes at a cost.

Blessing means receiving and passing along the benefits of God's favour. In this message, we see how people handled bearing the blessing of God in the story of Abraham's son Isaac. The missteps of God's people do not hinder the fulfilment of God's promises.

Abraham's life was a testament to God’s faithfulness despite facing hardships and challenges. His story reflects God's promises, blessings, and the significance of faith. Through Abraham's experience, we can understand the depth of God's favour and how it extends to us through Jesus. The Old Testament connections also highlight the importance of faith in the New Testament.

This sermon dives into the significance of the Pentateuch, comprising the first five books of the Bible. Explore the rich narratives, wisdom, and the profound impact of the Old Testament on our faith and understanding of Jesus. This message explores the topics of creation, disobedience, and distorted desires.

Matt Cline talks about the surprising, intimate, involvement of god in our sexuality.

Elliot Fleck shares a message of hope which is found in trusting that God is in control and is making all things new. Just as the hope of spring after a long winter can be messy, the process of God's renewal may not always be easy or tidy, but it will be good.

The Christian faith's central feature is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event is unique and essential, providing the foundation for Christianity's growth and identity. Jesus' resurrection distinguishes him from other historical figures, and it holds significant implications for believers. Ultimately, the resurrection offers hope, purpose, and transformation for those who embrace it.

God made us to love good things, but our nature is impatient and self-indulgent. That is the sin nature. And out of that nature, we do sinful things. But, there is hope because God has made a way for us to have new life.

In today’s world, we see idolatry and hyper-sexualization. We live in a world that, as Paul says, suppresses the truth. But, what he is saying in this pass is, yes, the world is condemned because of their behaviour, but are we who believe in God any different?

This message explores the concept of humility as a transformative force in our lives. Humility is not merely a tactic for effective leadership, but a fundamental aspect of our identity as understood in Scripture. By embracing humility, we can experience rest and live out our vision of commitment to God, our community, and each other.

The sermon is about the importance of waiting with patience in one's relationship with God. There is a distinction between patience as a virtue and waiting as an active expression of longing for God's salvation. It also highlighted the significance of communion in renewing one's commitment to wait and watch for God.