Rio Vista Church Sermons

How often do you hear others ask why bad things happen to good people, while at the same time bad people prosper? Do YOU ask that question? This week, Tom opens Psalm 49 to teach us what wisdom says about how we should react when bad people prosper.

Jesus attends a party at the home of Simon, a Pharisee. A woman comes to him and washes his feet. When Simon objects, Jesus tells him a parable forgiveness and gratitude. Jesus was not the friend even of big sinners, he was the friend ONLY of big sinners.

Principles that should shape our lives as we live in these, the Last Days.

On Father's Day 2010, a sermon on one father's advice to his sons, found in Proverbs chapter 30.

The story of David and how we can experience forgiveness.

Part 5 of a series based on Revelation chapter 21 and chapter 22:1-5. Tom concludes the series by explaining that the vision John saw of a Heavenly City was describing the people of God, finally living as Eden was meant to be!

Part 4 of a series based on Revelation chapter 21 and chapter 22 verses 1 through 5, covering the new heavens and the new earth. What will they be like? This week Tom goes deeper into describing the vision of the new heavenly city that John sees.

Part 3 of a series based on Revelation chapter 21 and chapter 22 verses 1 through 5, covering the new heavens and the new earth. What will they be like? This week Tom explains the new city that John sees as part of his vision.

Part 2 of a series based in Revelation chapter 21 and 22:1-5, covering the new heavens and the new earth. What will they be like?

Do you know someone who is a perfect mother? Do you feel the pressure to be Super Mom yourself? Tom examines the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and discovers what it was about her that earned her the title Most Favored of God.

The start of a new series based in Revelation chapter 21 and 22:1-5, covering the new heavens and the new earth. What will they be like? This week, Tom answers questions people have asked him in the weeks leading up to this series.

A sermon on what our purpose is at Rio Vista Community Church: to share life in Christ with those around us! Part of a special Sunday experience that included a workshop after the service, followed by lunch for the entire church.

How do you handle it when you feel like you're doing the best you can for God, yet things aren't turning out right for you? Where is God at those times? Why doesn't He DO something for you and make your life better? Jesus answers this question in Matthew chapter 20.

The story of Moses, Aaron, and the golden calf. Are we like the people who cried out for a God they could touch, or like Moses who offered himself to save his people?

The story of the resurrection and celebration of Jesus, from Psalm 22. 1000 years before He was born and 300 years before crucifixion was invented, David tells the story of how Jesus would die.

The crowd gathered to watch Jesus enter the city. They spread their cloaks and laid branches before him. They were looking for a king. They got one, not the king they were looking for, but the king they truly needed. From Psalm 72.

Sin likes to hide. So God has shone the light of His Word into the caverns of our lives to expose sin, to search our thoughts and intentions, and to transform us into the image of Christ.

What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the Kingdom and Prayer. How should we pray? When and why should we pray?

What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Matt fills in for Tom and teaches on the kingdom and status.

What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the kingdom and true wealth. When Jesus talks about money, do you listen? Is what you have REALLY yours?

What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the kingdom and security. What do you focus on to provide for your future - God or yourself?

What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the kingdom and forgiveness. What are you holding on to that you should be letting go of?

What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What price must be paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the kingdom and priorities. How are yours set?

What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What price must be paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the subject of evil. Why does God allow it?

What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What price must be paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. The focus this week continues on the kingdom and the lost.