Church of the Advent - Sermons: Recent Episodes
Church of the Advent
Entrusted with the Gospel
Series: Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 1st October 2025
Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
Walking in the way of the righteous
Preacher: Bishop Brian Wallace
Date: 28th September 2025
Passage: Psalm 1:1-6
Spreading the Gospel
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 21st September 2025
Passage: 1 Timothy 2:1-15
The Life Changing Mercy of Jesus Christ
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 14th September 2025
Passage: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Onesimus and Philemon, Beloved Brothers
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 7th September 2025
Passage: Philemon 1-25
The Emptiness of Knowledge
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 3rd August 2025
Passage: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18
Overflowing With Thankfulness
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 27th July 2025
Passage: Colossians 2:6-15
Paul in Athens: Evangelism in a Post-Christian Culture (Part 3)
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 13th July 2025
Passage: Acts 17:22-31
Paul in Athens: Evangelism in a Post-Christian Culture (Part 2)
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 6th July 2025
Passage: Acts 17:22-23
Paul in Athens: Evangelism in a Post-Christian Culture (Part 1)
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 29th June 2025
Passage: Acts 17:16-21
My Soul Clings to You
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 22nd June 2025
Passage: Psalm 63:1-11
Experiencing the Trinity
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 15th June 2025
Passage: John 16:5-15
Bridegroom and Warrior
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 18th May 2025
Passage: Revelation 19:1-9
A Great Multitude
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 11th May 2025
Passage: Revelation 7:9-17
The Lion and the Lamb
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th May 2025
Passage: Revelation 5:1-14
The Voice of a Great Multitude
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 27th April 2025
Passage: Revelation 1:1-20
The Easter Mindset
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 20th April 2025
Passage: Colossians 3:1-4
The Cure for Soul Sickness
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 16th April 2025
Passage: Philippians 2:5-11
Pressing On
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Bishop Steve Breedlove
Date: 6th April 2025
Passage: Philippians 3:7-16
A Tale of Two Sons
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 30th March 2025
Passage: Luke 15:11-24
Warfare in the Wilderness
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 23rd March 2025
Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
The Narrow Door
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 16th March 2025
Passage: Luke 13:22-30
Confessing, Believing, and Following
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 9th March 2025
Passage: Romans 10:3-10
The Invitation of Jesus
Preacher: Rev. Robert Krech
Date: 2nd March 2025
Passage: John 17:16-23
Missions
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Chris Moreland
Date: 23rd February 2025
Passage: Acts 13:1-12
The Calling of Peter
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 9th February 2025
Passage: Luke 5:1-11
A Prophet In His Hometown
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 2nd February 2025
Passage: Luke 4:21-32
Water Is Thicker Than Blood: Radical Faithfulness in Singleness and Marriage
Series: Sexuality and the Gospel
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Aubrey Spears
Date: 26th January 2025
Passages:
- Genesis 4:8-10
- Psalm 133:1-3
- Mark 3:31-35
- 1 Corinthians 7:7-16
Rebirth
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 5th January 2025
Passages:
- Psalm 97:1-12
- Isaiah 62:6-12
- Luke 2:15-20
- Titus 3:1-11
Mary and Elizabeth
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 22nd December 2024
Passage: Luke 1:39-56
Advent's Prophetic Hope
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 15th December 2024
Passage: Luke 3:7-20
Advent Apocalypse
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Dr. Jeff Bailey
Date: 8th December 2024
Passage: Luke 3:1-6
Advent Begins In the Dark
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 1st December 2024
Passage: Luke 21:25-33
Rejoice, Renewal, Relapse
Series: For the City
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th November 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 11:1-13:31
People of the Covenant
Series: For the City
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 17th November 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39
Hearing and Responding to God's Word Through Repentance
Series: For the City
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 10th November 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-18
Rebuilding Through Worship
Series: For the City
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 3rd November 2024
Passages:
- Nehemiah 7:1-7
- Nehemiah 7:66-73
Justice and Compassion
Series: For the City
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 27th October 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 5:1-19
Opposition and Perseverance
Series: For the City
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 20th October 2024
Building Together
Series: For the City
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 13th October 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 3:1-32
Gratitude in Action
Series: For the City
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 6th October 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 2:9-20
A Well-Laid Plan
Series: For the City
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 29th September 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 2:1-8
Faith and Risk
Series: For the City
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 22nd September 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 2:1-4
Praying the Foundation
Series: For the City
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 15th September 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 1:4-11
A Holy Discontent
Series: For the City
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 8th September 2024
Passage: Nehemiah 1:5-11
Spiritual Warfare
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 1st September 2024
Passage: Ephesians 6:10-20
Spiritual Relationships
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 25th August 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:15-6:9
Walking in Love
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 18th August 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:1-14
Unity Through Maturity
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 11th August 2024
Passage: Ephesians 4:17-5:2
The Body of Christ
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th August 2024
Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16
Taming the Tongue
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 28th July 2024
Passage: James 3:1-12
Baptism
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 21st July 2024
Passages:
- Genesis 17:1-13
- Psalm 51:1-12
- Matthew 3:13-17
blessed
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 14th July 2024
Passage: Ephesians 1:1-14
Rapture and Thorns
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 7th July 2024
Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
The Healing Power of Jesus
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Robert Krech
Date: 30th June 2024
Passage: Mark 5:22-43
The Ministry of Reconciliation
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 23rd June 2024
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Embodied Hope
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 16th June 2024
Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10
Lunatic, Liar, Lord?
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 9th June 2024
Passage: Mark 3:20-35
Redemptive Suffering
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 2nd June 2024
Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12
A Divine Encounter
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 26th May 2024
Passage: Exodus 3:1-6
Insiders
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 12th May 2024
Passage: John 17:1-26
The Urban Church
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 5th May 2024
Passage: Acts 11:19-30
The Ethiopian
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 28th April 2024
Passages:
- Acts 8:26-40
- John 14:15-21
The Good Shepherd
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 21st April 2024
Passage: John 10:11-16
A New Story
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Dr. Jeff Bailey
Date: 14th April 2024
Passage: Luke 24:36-49
Doubt and Faith
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 7th April 2024
Passage: John 20:19-31
Resurrection Revisited
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 31st March 2024
Passage: Mark 16:1-8
The Jesus Insurrection
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th March 2024
Passage: Mark 15:1-15
The Road to the Cross
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Robert Krech
Date: 17th March 2024
Passage: John 12:20-33
Grace
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 10th March 2024
Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10
The Law of Freedom
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 3rd March 2024
Passage: John 7:12-25
The Absence of Fear
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 25th February 2024
Passage: Genesis 22:1-14
Identity Crisis
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 18th February 2024
Passage: Mark 1:9-13
The Good News of God's Authority
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 11th February 2024
Passage: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Love Across the Divide
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 28th January 2024
Passage: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Calling
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 21st January 2024
Passages:
- Mark 1:14-20
- 1 Corinthians 7:8-24
The First Sexual Revolution
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 14th January 2024
Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20
God's Promise To Our Children
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 7th January 2024
Passages:
- Colossians 2:8-15
- Genesis 15:1-6
- Luke 18:15-17
- Genesis 17:9-13
God With Us
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 31st December 2023
Passages:
- Isaiah 7:10-17
- Matthew 1:18-25
The Mother of God
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th December 2023
Passage: Luke 1:26-38
Bearing God's Image
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 17th December 2023
Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:42-49
Comfort for Exiles
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 10th December 2023
Passage: Isaiah 40:1-11
Judgment, Justice, and Jesus
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 26th November 2023
Passage: Matthew 25:31-46
Don't Waste Your Life
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 19th November 2023
Passage: Matthew 25:14-30
True Worship
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 12th November 2023
Passage: Amos 5:18-24
The Presence of God
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Robert Krech
Date: 5th November 2023
Passage: John 11:25-27
Loving Those God Loves
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 29th October 2023
Passage: Exodus 22:21-27
Follow the Money
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 22nd October 2023
Passages:
- Matthew 22:15-22
- Malachi 3:6-12
Mercy, Not Sacrifice
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Sulmane Maigadi
Date: 15th October 2023
Passages:
- Matthew 9:9-13
- Isaiah 25:1-9
Helping vs. Enabling
Series: Sharing Our Burdens
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 8th October 2023
Passages:
- John 5:2-9
- Galatians 5:25-6:5
Safeguarding Spiritual Freedom
Series: Sharing Our Burdens
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 1st October 2023
Passages:
- John 8:21-29
- Galatians 5:25-6:5
Adversity and Maturity
Series: Sharing Our Burdens
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th September 2023
Passages:
- Matthew 5:1-12
- Galatians 5:25-6:5
The Spiritual Family
Series: Sharing Our Burdens
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 17th September 2023
Passages:
- Psalm 68:1-6
- Matthew 12:46-50
- Galatians 5:25-6:5
Genuine Love
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 10th September 2023
Passages:
- Matthew 18:15-20
- Romans 12:9-21
Take Up Your Cross
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 3rd September 2023
Passage: Matthew 16:21-27
Jesus and the Church
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 27th August 2023
Passage: Matthew 16:13-20
The Canaanite
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 20th August 2023
Passage: Matthew 15:21-28
Get Out of the Boat!
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 13th August 2023
Passage: Matthew 14:22-33
The Ballast of God's Love
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 6th August 2023
Passage: Romans 8:35-39
Participation in God
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 30th July 2023
Passage: Romans 8:26-34
The Scandal of Mercy
Series: Jonah
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 16th July 2023
Passages:
- Jonah 4:1-4
- Jonah 3:1-10
The Scandal of Mercy
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 9th July 2023
Passage: Jonah 2:1-10
Running From God
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 2nd July 2023
Passage: Jonah 1:1-17
Overcoming Fear
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Dr. Jeff Bailey
Date: 25th June 2023
Passages:
- Matthew 10:16-33
- Jeremiah 20:7-13
Incongruous Grace
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 18th June 2023
Passage: Romans 5:1-11
Mercy, Not Sacrifice
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 11th June 2023
Passages:
- Hosea 5:15-6:6
- Matthew 9:9-13
The Trinity
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th June 2023
Passage: Matthew 28:16-20
Ascension People
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 21st May 2023
Passage: Acts 1:1-11
Fruitfulness
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 14th May 2023
Passage: John 15:1-11
Home
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 7th May 2023
Passage: John 14:1-14
The Good Shepherd
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 30th April 2023
Passages:
- Ezekiel 34:1-16
- Psalm 23:1-6
- John 10:1-10
The God Who Weeps
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 26th March 2023
Passage: John 11:1-57
Seeing Is Believing
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 19th March 2023
Passage: John 9:1-41
Spiritual Thirst
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 12th March 2023
Passage: John 4:5-42
A New Birth
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 5th March 2023
Passage: John 3:1-21
The Wilderness
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 26th February 2023
Passage: Matthew 4:1-11
The Glory of the Lord
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Robert Krech
Date: 19th February 2023
Passages:
- Matthew 17:1-9
- Exodus 24:12-18
The Foolishness of the Cross
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 29th January 2023
Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Called
Series: The Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 15th January 2023
Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
The New You
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 8th January 2023
Passage: Matthew 3:13-17
The Sign of Immanuel
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 18th December 2022
Passage: Isaiah 7:1-17
Justice and Mercy
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 11th December 2022
Passages:
- Isaiah 64:1-9
- Isaiah 65:17-19
The King of Peace
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th December 2022
Passage: Isaiah 11:1-10
God's Word Is Authoritative
Series: Read, Mark, Learn
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 27th November 2022
Passage: 2 Peter 1:16-21
God's Word Is Missional
Series: Read, Mark, Learn
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 20th November 2022
Passage: Matthew 28:16-20
An Encounter With Jesus
Preacher: Rev. Robert Krech
Date: 13th November 2022
Passage: John 11:1-16
God's Word Is Reliable
Series: Read, Mark, Learn
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 6th November 2022
Passages:
- Psalm 119:129-136
- Luke 1:1-4
- 1 John 1:1-9
God's Word Is Sufficient
Series: Read, Mark, Learn
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 30th October 2022
Passages:
- John 1:1-4
- Hebrews 1:1-4
- John 1:10-14
Ordination Sermon
Preacher: Bishop Steve Breedlove
Date: 23rd October 2022
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
God's Word Is Understandable
Series: Read, Mark, Learn
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 16th October 2022
Passages:
- Deuteronomy 6:4-9
- Psalm 119:33-40
- John 20:24-31
- 2 Peter 3:14-18
Hope and Grief
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 16th October 2022
Passage: John 11:17-37
God's Word Is Sublime
Series: Read, Mark, Learn
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 9th October 2022
Passage: Psalm 119:1-176
Preach the Word
Series: Teaching Eucharist
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 2nd October 2022
Passages:
- Luke 24:13-37
- 2 Timothy 3:16-4:5
Reconciling All Things
Series: Advent DNA 2022
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 25th September 2022
Passage: Colossians 1:15-23
Community
Series: Advent DNA 2022
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 18th September 2022
Passage: Isaiah 56:1-8
A Tale of Two Sons
Series: Advent DNA 2022
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 11th September 2022
Passages:
- Luke 15:11-32
- Luke 15:1-2
Judgment and Mercy
Series: Music in the Wilderness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th September 2022
Passages:
- Psalm 106:34-48
- Judges 2:1-5
- Psalm 106:1-6
Troubled Waters
Series: Music in the Wilderness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 28th August 2022
Passages:
- Psalm 106:32-33
- Numbers 20:2-13
- Psalm 106:1-6
A Jealous God
Series: Music in the Wilderness
Preacher: Rev. Jeff Simpson
Date: 21st August 2022
Passages:
- Psalm 106:28-31
- Numbers 25:1-18
- Psalm 106:1-6
Unbelief
Series: Music in the Wilderness
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 14th August 2022
Passages:
- Numbers 14:1-45
- Psalm 106:24-27
- Psalm 106:1-6
Bespoke Religion
Series: Music in the Wilderness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 7th August 2022
Passages:
- Psalm 106:19-23
- Exodus 32:1-14
- Psalm 106:1-6
The Pit of Envy
Series: Music in the Wilderness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 31st July 2022
Passages:
- Psalm 106:1-5
- Psalm 106:16-18
- Numbers 16:1-11
- Numbers 16:20-24
- Numbers 16:31-35
The Anatomy of Discontent
Series: Music in the Wilderness
Preacher: Jeff Simpson
Date: 24th July 2022
Passages:
- Psalm 106:1-15
- Numbers 11:1-35
Remember Your Baptism: Hope in Times of Exile
Series: Music in the Wilderness
Preacher: Rev. Jacob Rodriguez
Date: 17th July 2022
Passage: Psalm 106:1-12
Discipline and Restoration
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 10th July 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14
Jesus, the Exodus, and the Path to Freedom
Preacher: Dr. Jeff Bailey
Date: 3rd July 2022
Passages:
- Matthew 16:21-27
- Exodus 14:1-31
Jesus Brings Freedom
Preacher: Rev. Robert Krech
Date: 26th June 2022
Passage: Isaiah 58:1-10
Loving the Messy Church
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 19th June 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21
The Gift of Thorns
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 12th June 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Gospel Truthiness
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 5th June 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 11:1-33
Strongholds
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 29th May 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18
Generosity
Series: 2 Corinthians
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 15th May 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15
Loving Your Enemies
Preacher: Dr. Jeff Bailey
Date: 8th May 2022
Passage: Matthew 5:38-48
Godly Grief
Series: 2 Corinthians
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 1st May 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16
Temples of the Living God
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Jeff Simpson
Date: 24th April 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
Authentic Leadership
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Jeff Simpson
Date: 10th April 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13
Power Through Weakness Pt 7
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 3rd April 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2
Courage to Face Suffering
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 27th March 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10
How the Gospel Transforms Suffering
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 20th March 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18
Glory to Glory
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 13th March 2022
Passages:
- Exodus 34:29-35
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-18
Ukraine, Foreign Policy, and the Church
Preacher: Dr. Jeff Bailey
Date: 6th March 2022
How should Christians be thinking about the current events in Ukraine? A conversation on Zoom hosted by Rev. Canon Dr. Jeff Bailey, interviewing Walter Mead and other members of our church with background expertise in the country with a time of Q&A at the end.
Countercultural Christian Ministry
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 6th March 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:6
Paul's Gracious Boast
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 27th February 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11
Sharing in Suffering and Comfort
Series: Power Through Weakness
Preacher: Jeff Simpson
Date: 20th February 2022
Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
Home Campaign: Commitment
Series: Home Campaign
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 13th February 2022
Passage: Luke 14:25-35
Home Campaign: Risk
Series: Home Campaign
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 6th February 2022
Passage: Matthew 25:14-30
Home Campaign: Priorities
Series: Home Campaign
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 30th January 2022
Passage: Luke 16:1-13
Home Campaign: Center
Series: Home Campaign
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 23rd January 2022
Passage: Luke 18:18-30
Home Campaign: Trust
Series: Home Campaign
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 16th January 2022
Passage: Luke 12:13-34
New Beginnings
Series: Lectionary
Preacher: Dr. Jeff Bailey
Date: 9th January 2022
Passage: Luke 3:15-22
Waiting for Consolation
Series: Lectionary
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 2nd January 2022
Passage: Luke 2:22-40
Good News of Great Joy
Series: Lectionary
Preacher: Jeff Simpson
Date: 26th December 2021
Passage: Luke 2:1-20
The Resurrection Body
Series: This Is My Body
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 19th December 2021
Passages:
- John 11:21-27
- Psalm 42:1-7
- 1 Corinthians 15:35-41
- 1 Corinthians 15:50-55
Living Sacrifice
Series: This Is My Body
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 12th December 2021
Passage: Romans 12:1-8
The Nature of Embodiment
Series: This Is My Body
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 5th December 2021
Passage: Genesis 2:4-7
God's Image and Likeness
Series: This is My Body
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 28th November 2021
Passage: Genesis 1:24-27
The Gift of Embodiment
Series: This Is My Body
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 21st November 2021
Passages:
- Psalm 139:7-16
- Genesis 1:24-26
This is My Body
Series: This is My Body
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 14th November 2021
Passages:
- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- John 1:14-18
His Glorious Inheritance
Series: Lectionary
Preacher: Jeff Simpson
Date: 7th November 2021
Passage: Ephesians 1:11-23
Exile, Faith, Hope, Love, and Joy
Series: Lectionary
Preacher: Bishop Steve Breedlove
Date: 31st October 2021
Passage: 1 Peter 1:1-9
The Three-Dimensional Life
Series: Advent DNA
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th October 2021
Passage: John 15:1-17
Joining People to God's Work of Renewal
Series: Advent DNA
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 17th October 2021
Passage: 1 Peter 2:9-12
Joining People to One Another
Series: Advent DNA
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 10th October 2021
Passage: Ephesians 2:11-22
Joining People to God
Series: Advent DNA
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 3rd October 2021
Passage: Isaiah 55:1-13
Without Hindrance
Series: Acts
Preacher: Jeff Simpson
Date: 26th September 2021
Passage: Acts 28:1-10
Public Truth
Series: Acts
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 19th September 2021
Passage: Acts 26:19-29
Almost Christian
Series: Acts
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 12th September 2021
Passage: Acts 24:22-27
Public Witness
Series: Acts
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 5th September 2021
Passage: Acts 21:37-22:16
We Need Each Other
Series: Acts
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 29th August 2021
Passage: Acts 21:7-24
Gods Made with Hands
Series: Acts
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 22nd August 2021
Passage: Acts 19:11-28
The Gospel Advances
Series: Acts
Preacher: Jeff Simpson
Date: 15th August 2021
Passage: Acts 18:1-23
Gospel Renewal
Series: Acts
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 8th August 2021
Passage: Acts 16:11-33
The Gospel-Centered Church
Series: Acts
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 1st August 2021
Passages:
- Acts 15:1-11
- Acts 15:22-29
Racial Healing
Series: Healing and the Holy Spirit
Preacher: Rev. Robert Krech
Date: 18th July 2021
Passage: Acts 15:1-11
The Holy Spirit and Physical Healing
Series: Healing and the Holy Spirit
Preacher: Rev. Robert Krech
Date: 11th July 2021
Passage: Acts 5:12-16
Inner Healing
Series: Healing and the Holy Spirit
Preacher: Rev. Robert Krech
Date: 4th July 2021
Passage: Acts 2:1-13
Jesus, Us, and Them
Series: Acts
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 20th June 2021
Passages:
- Acts 10:25-28
- Acts 10:34-48
Saul Meets Jesus
Series: Acts
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 13th June 2021
Passage: Acts 9:1-19
Ministry on the Fringes
Series: Acts
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 6th June 2021
Passages:
- Acts 8:9-13
- Acts 8:34-38
Being the Bad Guys
Series: Acts
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 30th May 2021
Passages:
- Acts 6:8-15
- Acts 7:54-8:1
Jesus, Our Healer
Series: Lectionary
Preacher: Jeff Simpson
Date: 23rd May 2021
Passage: Matthew 8:1-4
Family Matters
Series: Turning the World Upside Down
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 16th May 2021
Passage: Acts 6:1-7
A Revolutionary Church
Series: Turning the World Upside Down
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 9th May 2021
Passage: Acts 4:7-20
A Beautiful Community
Series: Turning the World Upside Down
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 2nd May 2021
Passage: Acts 2:27-42
To the End of the Earth
Series: Turning the World Upside Down
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 25th April 2021
Passages:
- Acts 1:6-11
- Acts 2:1-6
- Acts 2:37-41
Attention
Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 18th April 2021
Passage: Matthew 6:22-33
Jesus Heals
Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Preacher: Rev. Robert Krech
Date: 11th April 2021
Passage: Mark 1:40-45
The Stories We Tell
Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th April 2021
Passage: John 21:1-17
Going Back to Move Forward
Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 28th March 2021
Passage: Galatians 1:11-17
Limits and Loss
Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 21st March 2021
Passage: Job 42:1-10
The Wall
Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 14th March 2021
Passage: Psalm 13:1-6
Time Well Spent
Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 7th March 2021
Passage: Ephesians 5:15-21
Renewing the Spirit of Our Mind
Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 28th February 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:20-24
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 21st February 2021
Passage: 1 Samuel 15:10-26
Path of Discipleship
Series: Walking in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 14th February 2021
Passages:
- Romans 12:1-2
- 1 Corinthians 4:15-17
- Ephesians 4:11-15
Fix Your Eyes
Series: Walking in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 7th February 2021
Passage: Hebrews 12:1-2
Walking in Christ
Series: Walking in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th January 2021
Passage: Colossians 2:6-8
Working Out Our Salvation
Series: Walking in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 17th January 2021
Passage: Philippians 2:12-18
Our Servant King
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 10th January 2021
Passage: Isaiah 42:1-9
Listen Here - https://adventdc.org/sermons/2021/1/10/our-servant-king-isaiah-421-9
Zeal For My Father's House
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 3rd January 2021
Passage: John 2:13-22
Guest Sermon
Preacher: Rev. Josh Ruiter
Date: 27th December 2020
Passage: Colossians 3:5-11
Doubt and Discipleship
Series: Waiting for the Lord
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 20th December 2020
Passage: Luke 1:18-38
He Must Increase
Series: Waiting for the Lord
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 13th December 2020
Passage: John 3:22-30
Waiting for the Day of the Lord
Series: Waiting for the Lord
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 6th December 2020
Passage: 2 Peter 3:11-18
Living Between the Times
Series: Waiting for the Lord
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 29th November 2020
Passage: John 11:1-44
Responses to the Gospel
Series: Gospel and Culture
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 22nd November 2020
Passage: Acts 17:29-34
The God We Need Pt. 2
Series: The God We Need
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 15th November 2020
Passage: Acts 17:26-31
The God We Need Pt. 1
Series: The God We Need
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 8th November 2020
Passage: Acts 17:24-28
Subversive Fulfillment
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 1st November 2020
Passage: Acts 17:22-23
Confronting Cultural Idols Pt. 3
Series: Confronting Cultural Idols
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 25th October 2020
Passage: Acts 17:16-34
Confronting Cultural Idols Pt. 2
Series: Confronting Cultural Idols
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 18th October 2020
Passage: Acts 17:16-34
Confronting Cultural Idols
Series: Confronting Cultural Idols
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 11th October 2020
Passage: Acts 17:16-34
Salt & Light
Series: Gospel and Culture
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th October 2020
Passage: Matthew 5:13-16
Christians in Exile
Series: Gospel and Culture
Date: 27th September 2020
Passage: 1 Peter 2:9-12
Culture Matters
Series: Gospel and Culture
Date: 20th September 2020
Passages:
- Genesis 1:27-29
- Colossians 1:15-20
I was wrong, I am sorry, and I love you
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 26th July 2020
Passage: Psalm 51:1-19
The Lord is My Shepherd
Preacher: Rev. David Taylor
Date: 19th July 2020
Passage: Psalm 23:1-6
God's Home
Preacher: Rev. Sulmane Maigadi
Date: 12th July 2020
Passage: 2 Chronicles 25:1-28
Prayer in Times of Cholera
Preacher: Bishop Steve Breedlove
Date: 5th July 2020
Passage: Psalm 90:1-17
Confession, Repentance, and True Change Part 2
Series: Confession, Repentance, and True Change
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 29th June 2020
Passage: Psalm 32:1-11
Confession, Repentance, and True Change Part 1
Series: Confession, Repentance, and True Change
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 21st June 2020
Passage: Psalm 32:1-11
Worship God, Do Justice
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 14th June 2020
Passage: Psalm 33:1-22
God's Glory & Human Dignity
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 7th June 2020
Passage: Psalm 8:1-9
A Holy Discontent
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 1st June 2020
Passage: Romans 8:15-25
Kingdom, Power & Glory
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th May 2020
Passages:
- Revelation 4:9-11
- Revelation 5:1-6
- Revelation 4:1-2
Forgiving the Unforgivable
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 10th May 2020
Passage: Matthew 18:21-35
Bread in the Wilderness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 3rd May 2020
Passage: Exodus 16:4-12
Kingdom Come
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 26th April 2020
Passage: Matthew 11:2-6
Our Father
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 19th April 2020
Passages:
- Matthew 6:5-9
- Galatians 4:1-10
Finding Peace in Humility
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 5th April 2020
Passage: 1 Peter 5:6-11
Facing Uncertainty
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 29th March 2020
Passage: Psalm 121:1-8
Practicing Peace
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 22nd March 2020
Passage: Philippians 4:4-9
The Luminous Life
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 26th February 2020
Passages:
- Matthew 6:1-6
- Matthew 6:11-21
Ash Wednesday Service - Feb 26, 2020
You Must Change Your Life
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 23rd February 2020
Passage: Luke 5:1-11
The Great Physician
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 16th February 2020
Passage: Luke 5:12-32
More Healing
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 9th February 2020
Passage: Luke 4:31-44
Today this Scripture is Fulfilled
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 2nd February 2020
Passage: Luke 4:14-30
Prepare the Way
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 12th January 2020
Passage: Luke 3:1-22
Longings Fulfilled
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 5th January 2020
Passage: Luke 2:22-40
The Gospel of Christmas
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 29th December 2019
Passage: Luke 2:1-20
Cosmic Renewal
Series: Renewal (2019)
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 22nd December 2019
Passage: Genesis 2:5-15
Social Renewal
Series: Renewal (2019)
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 15th December 2019
Passages:
- Ephesians 2:14-16
- Luke 2:8-14
Personal Renewal
Series: Renewal (2019)
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 8th December 2019
Passage: Ephesians 4:17-24
Spiritual Renewal
Series: Renewal (2019)
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 1st December 2019
Passage: Mark 1:40-2:17
Lord of All
Series: Esther
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th November 2019
Passage: Colossians 1:15-20
Sorrow Into Joy
Series: Esther
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 17th November 2019
Passages:
- Esther 9:1-2
- Esther 9:20-22
- Esther 9:26-32
Surprise
Series: Esther
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 10th November 2019
Passage: Esther 6:14-7:10
Confirming Your Calling
Series: Esther
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 3rd November 2019
Passage: 2 Peter 1:3-11
If I Perish, I Perish
Series: Esther
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 20th October 2019
Passage: Esther 4:1-17
When Exile Hits Home
Series: Esther
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 13th October 2019
Passage: Esther 3:1-4:3
The Great King
Series: Esther
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 29th September 2019
Passages:
- Esther 1:10-17
- Esther 2:1-8
Come
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 22nd September 2019
Passage: Revelation 22:6-21
The Unity and Maturity Needed for the Mission
Series: Parish Retreat 2019
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley
Date: 15th September 2019
Passage: Ephesians 4:1-32
Sunday Sermon
A History of Racial Segregation in the Church
Series: Parish Retreat 2019
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley
Date: 14th September 2019
Session 3
The Church’s Witness to the Watching World
Series: Parish Retreat 2019
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley
Date: 14th September 2019
Passages:
- Ephesians 3:1-21
- Ephesians 2:1-22
Session 2
From War in a Dead Kingdom to Life in a Multi-ethnic Family
Series: Parish Retreat 2019
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley
Date: 13th September 2019
Passage: Ephesians 2:1-22
Session 1
Home
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 8th September 2019
Passage: Revelation 21:1-22:5
Alpha and Omega
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 1st September 2019
Passage: Revelation 21:6
The Good News of God's Judgment
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 25th August 2019
Passage: Revelation 20:11-15
The Millennium
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 18th August 2019
Passage: Revelation 20:1-10
The Wedding and the War
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 11th August 2019
Passage: Revelation 19:6-16
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th August 2019
Passage: Revelation 19:1-10
The Secret to Life, the Universe, and Everything
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 21st July 2019
Passage: Psalm 100:4
What Worship Does
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 7th July 2019
Passage: Psalm 100:1-2
What does it mean to worship God? Beginning a sermon series on Psalm 100, we look at verses 1 and 2 to see the enthusiastic call and command to worship.
Beyond Babylon
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 30th June 2019
Passage: Revelation 15:1-18:24
How does God view cities? How are Christians called to live in the city? We examine these questions using the framework of Babylon in Revelation.
People of the Beast
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 23rd June 2019
Passage: Revelation 13:11-14:7
Politics and Religion
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 16th June 2019
Passage: Revelation 12:1-13:18
As Christians, how should we interact with politics and political leaders, and how do we serve as witnesses within the culture we live in? We examine that question through the lens of Revelation 12 and 13.
Life in the Spirit
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 9th June 2019
Passage: Acts 2:1-21
As we celebrate Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles, we look at what it means to life life in tune with the Spirit.
Witness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 2nd June 2019
Passage: Revelation 10:1-11:19
Ascension Meditation
Preacher: Ellen Vest
Date: 30th May 2019
Ellen Vest shares a beautiful meditation on the rich symbolism found in the mosaic cross at Canaan Baptist, where we worship on Sunday evenings.
The Seven Trumpets
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 26th May 2019
Passage: Revelation 8:1-9:21
Ordination
Preacher: Bishop Steve Breedlove
Date: 19th May 2019
Passage: Psalm 119:33-40
At Rev. Kevin Antlitz’s ordination to the priesthood, Bishop Steve Breedlove talks about the importance of prayer and humility, in the life of a minister, and a Christian.
Following Jesus
Preacher: Bishop Steve Breedlove
Date: 19th May 2019
Passage: Ezekiel 36:22-28
What does it mean to follow Jesus? Our Bishop Steve Breedlove looks at the importance of companionship, obedience, and imitation.
The Seven Seals
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 12th May 2019
Passage: Revelation 6:1-8:13
Looking at the next three chapters in the book of Revelation, we focus on the seven seals, and what they teach us about the journey of the Christian life: victory, conflict, martyrdom, death, resurrection, and worship.
The Reorienting Power of Worship
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 5th May 2019
Passage: Revelation 4:1-5:14
Doubt and the Resurrection
Preacher: Jeff Simpson
Date: 28th April 2019
Passage: John 20:24-31
How do we walk by faith in the midst of life’s storms? As we look at the apostle Thomas’ reaction to the resurrected Christ, we see how Jesus tenderly answered his doubts and how He is able to answer ours.
Easter Sunday: Jesus Revealed
Series: Holy Week 2019
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 21st April 2019
Passage: Revelation 1:1-20
John’s revelation of Jesus shows us how he can be found in His word and in His church.
Easter Vigil: Home in the Desert
Series: Holy Week 2019
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 20th April 2019
Passage: Isaiah 35:1-10
The Bible tells us the story of Israel in the wilderness is our story — that we’re all pilgrims in a spiritual desert, and this world is not our home. Yet, as we see the resurrected Jesus as the first sign of a resurrected world, we wait with expectation for the day that God will turn the desert into a garden.
Good Friday Meditation
Series: Holy Week 2019
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 19th April 2019
Reflecting on the Lord’s great love and sacrifice on the day of His crucifixion.
Letters to Philadelphia and Laodicea
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 14th April 2019
Passage: Revelation 3:7-22
Looking at Jesus’ responses to the Philadelphian and Laodicean church, we can learn from the encouragement and rebuke he gives.
Letter to Sardis: Wake Up
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 7th April 2019
Passage: Revelation 3:1-6
Jesus exhorts the church in Sardis to wake up, remember, and repent. How do we live as one alive, not as one with “the reputation of being alive, but…dead” (Revelation 3:1.)
A Letter to Thyatira: The Bride
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 31st March 2019
Passage: Revelation 2:18-29
Examining the fourth letter to the churches in Revelation, we see God’s jealous love for His bride, the church.
A Letter to Pergamum: Seduction
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th March 2019
Passage: Revelation 2:12-17
The third letter in our series on the letters to the seven churches in Revelation, we look at Jesus’ warning against the seductive power of idols, and his promise to those who remain faithful.
A Letter to Smyrna: Suffering
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 17th March 2019
Passage: Revelation 2:8-11
The call to be a Christian is not the call to be a hero, but to be a saint: faithful unto death. What does the letter to Smyrna in Revelation 2 teach us about following Christ?
A Letter to Ephesus
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 10th March 2019
Passage: Revelation 2:1-7
As we begin a new sermon series on the book of Revelation, we examine the letter to the church in Ephesus. What is John’s encouragement, warning, and challenge for the church, and for us?
Ash Wednesday: Dying to Live
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 6th March 2019
Passage: Genesis 3:1-21
On Ash Wednesday, we receive ashes on our face to remember that “you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” How do we reframe the way we think about dying to help us to see more clearly the glory of the resurrection?
Galatians: Spiritual Relationships
Series: Galatians
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 3rd March 2019
Passages:
- Galatians 5:25-6:5
- Galatians 4:12-20
The first sign that you have a Spirit-led church is in the relationships — what do spirit-filled relationships look like?
Galatians: Human Freedom
Series: Galatians
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th February 2019
Passage: Galatians 5:1-26
Galatians
Series: Galatians
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 17th February 2019
Passage: Galatians 4:1-31
Paul talks about the elementary principles of the world” that enslave us — the sin that’s been written into the code of our society and world? How does the Gospel reformat and shape us?
Gender and the Gospel
Series: Galatians 3:28
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 10th February 2019
Passage: Galatians 3:28
Class and the Gospel
Series: Galatians 3:28
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 3rd February 2019
Passage: Galatians 3:28
Fulfilled in Your Hearing
Preacher: Rev. Hunter Van Wagenen
Date: 27th January 2019
Passage: Luke 4:14-21
Rev. Hunter Van Wagenen joins us from Church of the Redeemer in Greensboro, North Carolina, and preaches on Jesus’ startling speech to the synagogue in Nazareth. How does Jesus’ fulfillment of the Old Testament prophesy reveal the good news of salvation?
Gospel and Race
Series: Galatians 3:28
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 20th January 2019
Passage: Galatians 3:23-29
The first of a three-part series on Galatians 3:28, this sermon explores how and why the Gospel offers the only true hope for overcoming the racial division that plagues our society.
Epiphany: Good News for All People
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 6th January 2019
Passage: Matthew 2:1-12
The story of the Magi journeying by star to worship the Christ child shows us how God is able to use various cultures and people to reveal the truth of his sovereign power.
Advent Between the Advents
Series: Advent 2018
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 30th December 2018
Passage: John 1:1-18
Advent: Rejoicing in the God of Reversal
Series: Advent 2018
Preacher: Jeff Simpson
Date: 16th December 2018
Passage: Luke 1:39-55
In the season of Advent, we recognize that like the people of Israel, we are a people in wait. Examining Luke’s account of Mary and Elizabeth, it’s clear how God can bring rejoicing, even in the ache of waiting.
Advent: The King's Highway
Series: Advent 2018
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 9th December 2018
Passage: Luke 3:1-6
Repentance isn’t about feeling ashamed of our actions, it’s about building the “king’s highway” — remembering that if we want true renewal, we need Jesus.
Advent
Series: Advent 2018
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 2nd December 2018
Passage: Luke 21:25-36
As we begin the season of Advent, we wait not just for the birth of Jesus, but for his return to Earth as the conquering King. How do we “stay awake,” as He tells us to do in Luke’s Gospel, and wait well?
Grace and the Law
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 25th November 2018
Passage: Galatians 3:15-29
Are the law and grace fundamentally opposed? Continuing in our study of Galatians, we see how the law serves to expose and reveal sin, but is not opposed to grace — on the contrary.
Curse and Promise
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 18th November 2018
Passage: Galatians 3:6-14
The Gift of the Spirit
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 11th November 2018
Passage: Galatians 3:1-6
The church in Galatia experienced miracles, and yet still they lost sight of the Gospel — how can we be aware of our blindspots and be continually aware of our need for the presence and help of the Holy Spirit?
Gospel Identity
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th November 2018
Passage: Galatians 2:15-21
What does it mean that Christ is in us, and we are in Christ? Continuing in our study of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, we see how the Gospel fundamentally changes our hearts and offers us power and assurance.
The Essence of the Gospel
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 28th October 2018
Passage: Galatians 2:11-21
Paul writes of his godly confrontation with Peter over false teachers in the church. How do we remain a community that’s rooted in the truth of the Gospel?
One Gospel, One Family
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 21st October 2018
Passage: Galatians 1:18-2:10
Greatness and Goodness to Every Generation
Preacher: Matt Wilcoxen
Date: 14th October 2018
Passage: Psalm 145:1-21
Matt Wilcoxen from Church of the Resurrection preaches on Psalm 145, and how this song of David teaches us to worship God.
Galatians: No Man's Gospel
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 7th October 2018
Passage: Galatians 1:9-17
If we want the true Gospel to actually change our hearts we have to be willing to go to the core of our identity and see ourselves through the lens of the Gospel.
Galatians: The One True Gospel
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 30th September 2018
Passage: Galatians 1:1-9
The Most Important Thing About You
Preacher: Rev. Kevin Antlitz
Date: 23rd September 2018
Passage: 1 John 3:1-3
What is the most important thing for people to know about you? Kevin Antlitz preaches on how God thinks of us as a beloved son or daughter, and how we perceive He thinks about us.
Parish Retreat: Gratitude is the Attitude
Series: Parish Retreat 2018
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince
Date: 23rd September 2018
Passage: Colossians 3:15-17
Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince preaches at the final day of our 2018 retreat, on what it takes to live in beautiful community together, and how we grow in thankfulness in God for the community we’re a part of.
Parish Retreat Session 2: Formed For Image and Identity in Community
Series: Parish Retreat 2018
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince
Date: 22nd September 2018
We’re formed by God to image Him and to be His image-bearers in community - we are made not simply to be individuals but are hard-wired by God to commune with others. When we’re lacking diversity in redeemed communities we’re missing facets of what it means to be the image of God.
Parish Retreat Session 1: Formed For Identity in Christ
Series: Parish Retreat 2018
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince
Date: 21st September 2018
Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince teaches the first session of our Parish Retreat, showing the call is to root our sense of who we are primarily in Him as image-bearers who have immeasurable dignity, value and worth.
Humility
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 16th September 2018
Passage: Romans 12:3-13
Rector Tommy Hinson preaches on humility: how our assessment of ourselves needs to change, and how we can use the Gospel as the true yardstick for the measure of our self-worth.
The Greatest Enemy of Freedom is Freedom
Preacher: Dr. Os Guinness
Date: 9th September 2018
Passage: Exodus 7:1-7
Social critic and author Dr. Os Guinness speaks on how we can embrace the Biblical idea of freedom and liberty in today’s time of crisis.
To Be or Not to Be
Preacher: Devin Turner
Date: 2nd September 2018
Passage: Matthew 5:1-48
Pastor and hip-hop artist Devin Turner preaches on righteousness: it's not just doing things the Bible says I should do, but having the attitude of my heart being like Christ in what I pursue.
Wisdom and Salt
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 26th August 2018
Passage: Colossians 4:2-6
How do we share the gospel with others? Dan Beilman shows the importance of vulnerability, listening and testimony in how we talk about our Father.
Let Me Be Great
Preacher: Perrin Roberts
Date: 19th August 2018
Passage: John 13:1-17
Pastor Perrin Roberts from the Triumphant Church preaches on being great -- what does that mean in the context of God's kingdom?
Two Mothers, One God, and a Savior
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince
Date: 12th August 2018
Passage: Exodus 2:1-10
Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince preaches on Exodus 2:1-10 and shows how God is pleased to regularly work through the ordinary to bring about His extraordinary purposes.
They Don't Die, They Multiply
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince
Date: 5th August 2018
Passage: Exodus 1:1-14
The Mystery of Christ
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 29th July 2018
Passage: Colossians 4:2-6
The Speed of Flourishing
Preacher: Justin Fung
Date: 22nd July 2018
Passage: Matthew 11:28-30
Justin Fung from Christ City Church preaches on flourishing and encourages us to remember no matter how busy we are, the peace that comes from being found in Christ is ours.
In the Beginning, God
Preacher: TL Rogers
Date: 15th July 2018
Passage: Genesis 1:1
Pastor TL Rogers joins us and shares a message on how God takes the initiative in drawing us into a relationship with Him as our father.
Disciples as Citizens
Preacher: Dr. Jeff Bailey
Date: 8th July 2018
Passage: Mark 12:13-17
How should Christians engage in the political culture? Dr. Jeff Bailey from Church of the Resurrection preaches on ways the church serves as the model for God's kingdom.
In the Midst of the Storm
Preacher: Rev. Sulmane Maigadi
Date: 1st July 2018
Passage: Matthew 14:22-33
Sulmane Maigadi looks at Matthew's account of Jesus walking on water and what that means for us in the midst of life's storms.
The Struggle of Faith
Preacher: Blake Johnson
Date: 17th June 2018
Passage: Mark 9:14-29
Loved to Love
Preacher: Jahill Richards
Date: 10th June 2018
Passage: 1 John 4:7-12
What is love? Pastor Jahill Richards shows how God's love moves beyond words and feelings to actions -- to Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.
The Resurrection of the Just
Preacher: Jahill Richards
Date: 3rd June 2018
Passage: Luke 14:12-14
How do we live a life that reflects the character of Jesus? Pastor Jahill Richards from Anacostia River Church speaks on serving the least, the left out, and the marginalized.
Common Grace For the Common Good
Preacher: Steve Garber
Date: 27th May 2018
Passage: Zechariah 14:1-21
Zephaniah 14
The Ascension
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 13th May 2018
Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23
What does Christ's ascension into heaven after his resurrection mean to us? The Ascension illustrates God's love and shows we can have confidence that Christ has secured our place with Him.
Grace and Knowledge: Spiritual Growth, Part 2
Series: Grace and Knowledge
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 6th May 2018
Passage: 2 Peter 3:14-18
Grace and Knowledge: The Day of the Lord
Series: Grace and Knowledge
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 29th April 2018
Passage: 2 Peter 3:1-13
Grace and Knowledge: Waterless Springs
Series: Grace and Knowledge
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 22nd April 2018
Passage: 2 Peter 2:1-22
Peter sees young Christians being lured away by false teachers and reacts with righteous anger. How can we make sure we know the real truth?
Grace and Knowledge: Light for the Darkness
Series: Grace and Knowledge
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 15th April 2018
Passage: 2 Peter 1:12-21
Peter urges those reading his letter to trust in the authority of Scripture and to use it as a lamp to illuminate the path into relationship with God.
Grace and Knowledge
Series: Grace and Knowledge
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 8th April 2018
Passage: 2 Peter 1:1-11
Easter Sunday
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 1st April 2018
Passage: John 20:19-31
Looking at the story of the apostle Thomas, we see that doubt is not a sign of unbelief, but can be beneficial and actually help draw us closer to the risen Christ.
Advent Columbia Heights: Palm Sunday
Preacher: Bishop Steve Breedlove
Date: 25th March 2018
Passage: Luke 22:39-53
As Holy Week begins, our Bishop Steve Breedlove challenges us to meditate on the fact that Jesus is our friend, the beauty and the life that comes from obedience to the Father, and that the hour of darkness is followed by eternal day.
Advent Brookland: Palm Sunday
Preacher: Bishop Steve Breedlove
Date: 25th March 2018
Passage: Luke 22:14-27
Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth
Series: Seven Deadly Sins
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 18th March 2018
Passage: Luke 10:38-42
Sloth most often manifests itself in unnecessary busyness that is distracting us from the thing that matters most: our relationship with Jesus.
Seven Deadly Sins: Envy
Series: Seven Deadly Sins
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 11th March 2018
Passage: Genesis 4:1-16
Envy comes from a feeling of lack, that what we've been given isn't sufficient. How do we combat the pervasiveness of envy in our lives?
Seven Deadly Sins: Lust
Series: Seven Deadly Sins
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th March 2018
Passages:
- 2 Samuel 11:1-6
- 2 Samuel 11:26-27
- 2 Samuel 12:1-7
God created us with the capacity and the desire for sexual union within marriage, but lust is an over-desire that puts getting our needs met ahead of sacrificial love.
Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath
Series: Seven Deadly Sins
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 25th February 2018
Passage: Jonah 3:6-4:11
Anger is an emotion that's common to every person but can destroy relationships and lives. We look at anger's source, its anatomy and the antidote for anger.
Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony
Series: Seven Deadly Sins
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 18th February 2018
Passage: Genesis 25:27-34
Gluttony isn't simply an overconsumption of food and drink, but rather it's about placing more importance on created things, rather than our Creator.
Ash Wednesday: Pride
Series: Seven Deadly Sins
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 14th February 2018
Passage: Luke 18:9-14
Ash Wednesday offers a chance to reflect on our own sin and need for a savior.
Beloved: Love
Series: Beloved
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 11th February 2018
Passage: Song of Solomon 8:1-14
If we enthrone human love we will crush our marriage with expectations or be crushed if we don't get married. How can we focus on the only love that will never disappoint us, the unearned gift of Jesus Christ?
Beloved: Sexual Intimacy
Series: Beloved
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th February 2018
Passage: Song of Solomon 6:11-7:13
Beloved: Expectation and Affirmation
Series: Beloved
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 28th January 2018
Passage: Song of Solomon 5:2-6:1
These verses in the Song of Songs challenge us to examine the role of expectations in our relationship with each other, and with God. How can we truly sense God's overwhelming love for and delight with us?
Beloved: Covenant
Series: Beloved
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 21st January 2018
Passage: Song of Solomon 3:5-5:1
Continuing in the Song of Songs, we see that true intimacy is only found inside a covenant -- between us and others in friendship or marriage, and ultimately in God's perfect covenant with us.
Beloved: Vulnerability
Series: Beloved
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 14th January 2018
Passage: Song of Solomon 1:8-3:5
The only way to have the vulnerability necessary for intimate relationships, but be able withstand the possibility of pain and loss, is by building our relationships on the foundation of the only person who will never forsake us -- Jesus Christ.
Beloved: Longing for Intimacy
Series: Beloved
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 7th January 2018
Passage: Song of Solomon 1:1-8
Beginning our sermon series on the Song of Songs, we examine it through two lenses - as wisdom literature that instructs us on love, sex, and marriage, and as a window that we can use to look into the deeper intimacy that is possible with God and his people through Jesus Christ.
The Word Became Flesh
Preacher: Matt Wilcoxen
Date: 31st December 2017
Passage: John 1:1-18
Christmas Eve: Mary Said 'Yes'
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th December 2017
Passage: Luke 1:26-38
Mary's response to the angel's proclamation that she would bear the Christ child challenges us to relinquish our plan for our life in favor of God's perfect plan.
Lessons and Carols: Bright Hope For Dark Times
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 17th December 2017
Passage: Isaiah 9:2-7
How does Christmas enable us to deal with the darkness in our world -- not just escape it, but actually face it?
Advent
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 17th December 2017
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
How do we live faithfully in the "already but not yet," as we wait for Jesus to return and make all things new?
Brookland: Facing the Future: Awake, Alert, and unAfraid
Preacher: Victor Sheldon
Date: 3rd December 2017
Passage: Mark 13:24-37
Where do we find our confidence and trust? Victor Sheldon explores how we can face the future unafraid, even when all is shaken and swept away.
Columbia Heights: Fret Not
Preacher: TL Rogers
Date: 3rd December 2017
Passage: Psalm 37:1-7
We were blessed to hear from Pastor TL Rogers at the Columbia Heights Parish, on how we can rest in God's promises and learn how to wait patiently.
Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewards of Grace
Series: Stewardship as Counterculture
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 26th November 2017
Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-10
What does faithful stewardship look like when it comes to grace?
Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewarding Our Wealth
Series: Stewardship as Counterculture
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 19th November 2017
Passages:
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
- 2 Corinthians 8:8-15
Faithful stewardship can be boiled down to one concept: generosity. We learn how true generosity is evidence of spiritual health, an exercise of faith, and that it flows out of an abundance of joy in the Lord.
Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewards of Time
Series: Stewardship as Counterculture
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 12th November 2017
Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
How can we cultivate a healthy relationship with the time that God has given us? Stewardship of time requires we relinquish control, rest in the Son of God and then restructure our lives around God.
Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewards of Our Bodies
Series: Stewardship as Counterculture
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 5th November 2017
Passages:
- 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
- Romans 12:1-2
- Psalm 139:13-16
What does it mean to be stewards of our bodies -- to recognize that our bodies themselves have been entrusted to us?
Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewards of Creation (Brookland)
Series: Stewardship as Counterculture
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 29th October 2017
We look at what it means to be a steward -- how stewards cultivate while consumers take, and how that mindset is countercultural in today's world.
Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewardship by Design
Series: Stewardship as Counterculture
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 22nd October 2017
Passages:
- Matthew 25:14-30
- Acts 17:22-28
- Genesis 1:26-28
- Psalm 24:1-10
In the first sermon in our new series, we see that though God owed us nothing, He gave us everything. That influences how we live out our calling to serve as a steward of what God has created.
The Enemy of My Enemy is Love
Preacher: Matt Wilcoxen
Date: 15th October 2017
Passage: Jonah 3:10-4:11
Looking at Jonah's reaction to God sparing the people of Ninevah, we receive the invitation to embrace God's love for our enemies.
Parish Retreat 2017: Flourishing From the Inside Out
Series: Parish Retreat 2017
Preacher: Chuck DeGroat
Date: 15th October 2017
Passage: Matthew 5:1-10
We were blessed to hear from Chuck DeGroat, Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at Western Theological Seminary and author of Wholeheartedness. Looking at the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, we examine how to move from a life of hiddenness to one of wholeness.
How Long, Oh LORD?: Statement of Faith
Series: How Long, Oh LORD?
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 8th October 2017
Passage: Habakkuk 3:1-19
In the worst of times, Habakkuk teaches us how to still rejoice in God and take joy in Him.
How Long, Oh LORD?: Pride and Glory
Series: How Long, Oh LORD?
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 1st October 2017
Passage: Habakkuk 2:4-20
We look at how the sin of pride affects our world and our relationship with God and others, and how the glory of Jesus on the cross burns our pride away.
How Long, Oh LORD?: Living by Faith
Series: How Long, Oh LORD?
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th September 2017
Passage: Habakkuk 2:1-4
How do we endure when life is overwhelming and difficult? We examine the Bible's call for us to keep "living by faith" despite insurmountable odds.
How Long, Oh LORD?: Faith and Doubt
Series: How Long, Oh LORD?
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 17th September 2017
Passage: Habakkuk 1:1-17
Beginning a new series on the Old Testament book of Habakkuk, we look at the role doubt plays in our faith and the promise in our pain, as we cry out, "how long, Oh LORD?"
Work From the Soul
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 10th September 2017
Passages:
- Colossians 3:22-4:1
- Colossians 3:17
How can we practice missionary faithfulness in whatever vocation the Lord has placed us in?
Goodness, Mercy, and Cynicism
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 27th August 2017
Passage: Psalm 23:6
When events in the world, and our lives, make it easy to be cynical, how do we experience the goodness and mercy of our Shepherd's presence?
Psalm 23:5
Series: Psalm 23
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 20th August 2017
Passage: Psalm 23:5
Continuing our series on Psalm 23, we see David switching from describing the Lord as a shepherd, to describing Him as a host, and learn how community is solidified by showing Biblical hospitality to each other.
Psalm 23:4
Series: Psalm 23
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 13th August 2017
Passage: Psalm 23:4
When we are walking through "the valley of the shadow of death," we can see our shepherd more clearly, a shepherd who has experienced the deepest darkness and separation from God.
Green Pastures, Still Waters
Series: Psalm 23
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 30th July 2017
Passage: Psalm 23:2
Continuing our study on Psalm 23, we see that if we apply the metaphor of sheep to ourselves, our deepest need is to know our Shepherd and be led to rest.
The Lord is My Shepherd
Series: Psalm 23
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 23rd July 2017
Passage: Psalm 23:1
Starting a new series on Psalm 23, we take a deeper look at the familiar words, seeing that whatever we believe about God's character will shape how we view the trials and anxieties in our own lives.
Celebration of Discipline
Preacher: Jay Traylor
Date: 16th July 2017
Passage: Hebrews 12:3-14
What happens when we face times of adversity, even as we experience new life in Christ? Jay Traylor looks at what to do when God disciplines us, and how we discipline ourselves.
Joy and Peace
Series: The Joyful Life
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 10th July 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:2-9
We cannot hope to promote peace and reconciliation in the world until we have experienced peace with God and peace within ourselves. As Paul suggests in his letter to the Philippians, to find this peace we must practice the presence of God, practice grateful prayer, and practice good spiritual hygiene.
Alive in Christ: Christ at Home and Christ at Work
Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 9th July 2017
Passage: Colossians 3:18-4:1
In these verses Paul unfolds what the new nature in Christ looks like, and presses that reality into our relationships at home and at work.
Alive in Christ: Christ-Centered Community
Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 2nd July 2017
Passage: Colossians 3:12-17
What does a new identity in Christ actually look like in our day-to-day lives? We see it in the peace of Christ, the word of Christ and the name of Christ.
Alive in Christ: Putting on Christ
Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 25th June 2017
Passage: Colossians 3:1-17
Colossians 3 shows how the resurrected power of Jesus Christ has an enormous impact on our identity.
Alive in Christ: Things Above
Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 18th June 2017
Passage: Colossians 3:1-4
Now that our life is hidden with Christ, how do we live focused on Him as the "true north," and not the numerous distractions that try to pull our focus away?
Alive in Christ: Virtue Signaling and the Victory of God
Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 11th June 2017
Passage: Colossians 2:16-23
What does it mean to be a "good person" and how does the resurrection of Jesus impact our understanding of that idea?
Colossians: Alive in Christ | Colossians 2:6-15
Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th June 2017
Passage: Colossians 2:6-15
Amid the competing voices and philosophies weighing in our lives, we must compare our interpretation of fact against the plumb line of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, because only then will we know what is really truth.
Colossians: Alive in Christ | Colossians 2:1-7
Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 28th May 2017
Passage: Colossians 2:1-7
Paul urges the Colossians to not let the structure of their faith be battered by the cultural climate, but to protect their foundation, being rooted in Jesus Christ.
Colossians: Alive in Christ | Suffering Christ, Suffering Church
Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 21st May 2017
Passage: Colossians 1:24-29
Though our culture does all it can to eliminate any feelings of pain, Paul shows how suffering causes growth and brings us closer to Christ, and offers hope for those that are suffering as they follow Him.
Colossians: Alive in Christ | Colossians 1:21-23
Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Josh Ruiter
Date: 14th May 2017
Passage: Colossians 1:21-23
These verses compel us to ask ourselves, "what does it mean to be a Christian?" and invites us to be honest about who we are, and who God is, and who we were made to be.
Colossians: Alive in Christ | Colossians 1:15-20
Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 7th May 2017
Passage: Colossians 1:15-20
These verses in the first chapter of Colossians reveal how Jesus was fully human, and yet fully the creator and ruler of the universe, and ask us to examine what we are allowing to have lordship over our lives instead of Him.
Knowledge of God
Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 30th April 2017
Passage: Colossians 1:9-14
Colossians | Colossians 1:1-8
Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 23rd April 2017
Passage: Colossians 1:1-8
Beginning our new series, Dan Beilman looks at Paul's letter to the church at Colossae, where the apostle cautions members of the church not to exchange the riches of the Gospel for the rags of other idols.
Easter
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 16th April 2017
Passage: Romans 8:18-28
The reality of the Gospel means Christians can face tremendous suffering without losing hope, and tremendous blessing without losing touch.
Missionary Faithfulness
Series: Advent Vision and Values 2017
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 9th April 2017
Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-12
As we conclude our series on Advent's vision and values, we examine what it means to have a faith that is communal, integrated and public -- that is not compartmentalized from the rest of our life, but living every part before the face of God.
Spiritual Formation
Series: Advent Vision and Values 2017
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 2nd April 2017
Passages:
- 2 Peter 1:3-11
- John 15:1-8
Spiritual formation is the process through which we're inwardly transformed such that the characteristics of Jesus flow out of us -- converting faith into fruit.
Generous Hospitality
Series: Advent Vision and Values 2017
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 26th March 2017
Passage: Hebrews 13:1-6
Generous hospitality means having a heart posture of love that community comes first, and having a mindset of grace -- all that I have is a gift, and that motivates me to give generously out of what I have.
Building Gospel-Centered Communities
Series: Advent Vision and Values 2017
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 19th March 2017
Passage: Acts 2:36-47
The strength of any community depends on what that community is centered on. We look at how the church can live out the liberation of the Gospel, where we don't just repent of our obvious sins but experience a full-scale abandonment of our plan for our life in favor of God's perfect plan.
We Seek the Flourishing of Washington, DC
Series: Advent Vision and Values 2017
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 12th March 2017
Passage: Jeremiah 29:1-14
Continuing our series on Advent's vision and values, we look at Jeremiah's account of the Israelites in exile and what it means as a church to seek the flourishing of the city to which we're called.
As A Church
Series: Advent Vision and Values 2017
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 5th March 2017
Passage: Ephesians 2:19-22
Beginning a new series on Church of the Advent's vision and values, Pastor Tommy looks at what it means to be a church, and how we are built together on God's word with Christ as the cornerstone.
Ash Wednesday: Ashes and Truth
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 1st March 2017
As the season of Lent begins, we see how the ashes placed on our foreheads tell the truth about who we are as sinners and the truth about God's faithfulness and love for us.
Spiritual Growth
Series: He Prays For Us
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 19th February 2017
Passage: John 17:12-26
In our last week studying Jesus' prayer to the Father on our behalf, we look at his prayer for our sanctification - that we may grow in our "set-apartness" as we align with God's unique and holy purpose.
Protection
Series: He Prays For Us
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 5th February 2017
Passage: John 17:6-19
Beginning a new series looking at what Jesus prays on our behalf to the Father, we see that Jesus prays for our protection in the world, and how we receive that protection.
What Were You Thinking?
Series: The Boy King
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 29th January 2017
Passage: Luke 2:39-52
Looking at the account of twelve-year old Jesus found in the Book of Luke, we see that Jesus was both fully God, and fully human, and he is the Wonderful Counselor who can sympathize with our weaknesses and frustrations -- not just in the big things.
Freedom and Sacrifice
Series: The Boy King
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 22nd January 2017
Passage: Matthew 2:13-23
To all of us who are desperate for God, and those determined to remain in control of our own lives, this invitation remains: to lay our crowns at the feet of the God who lay His crown down for us.
The Desire of Nations
Series: The Boy King
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 15th January 2017
Passage: Luke 2:21-40
Daniel Beilman examines Luke's account of the infant Jesus' presentation in the temple, and how He fulfilled Simeon's longing.
The Child Born King
Series: The Boy King
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 8th January 2017
Passage: Matthew 2:1-3
Rev. Hinson examines what the visit of the Magi to Jesus, as seen in Matthew 2, signifies for both seekers and Christians.
Engaging Homelessness
Preacher: Allison McGill
Date: 1st January 2017
Allison McGill of Lazarus teaches practical tools that can be put into practice on a daily basis as we relate to the homeless around us with dignity and kinship, and gives us a long-term vision for how we can care for the homeless in our neighborhoods.
The Word Became Flesh
Preacher: Bryan Wandel
Date: 1st January 2017
Passage: John 1:1-18
Examining one of the most philosophical passages in the Bible, which illustrates that the highest thing that you can say is love, and the highest thing you can love is God.
Christmas: The Day God's Grace Appeared
Preacher: Rev. Josh Ruiter
Date: 25th December 2016
Passage: Titus 2:11-14
What is this gift of grace, and what are we to do with it?
The Hope of Immanuel
Series: Certain Hope in Uncertain Times
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 18th December 2016
Passage: Isaiah 7:10-16
This Advent season, we find hope in the presence of Immanuel - which means 'God with us.'
Coming Home
Series: Certain Hope in Uncertain Times
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 11th December 2016
Passage: Isaiah 35:1-10
The message of Christmas is the way to address the sense of homesickness and longing we feel for our true home.
The Banner of Hope
Series: Certain Hope in Uncertain Times
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 4th December 2016
Passage: Isaiah 11:1-10
In a time of deep cynicism and promises that are never fully realized, how can we focus on the real and lasting hope that comes from the promises of God?
Swords into Plowshares
Series: Certain Hope in Uncertain Times
Preacher: Bryan Wandel
Date: 27th November 2016
Passage: Isaiah 2:1-5
How can the Lord bring peace into our hearts, our families, and our communities in the midst of uncertain and anxious times?
The End of Days
Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 20th November 2016
Passage: Daniel 12:1-13
What is God trying to teach us through Daniel's vision about the time of the end? To trust Him, and that He is in control - the King has appointed all things.
The Way Forward
Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 13th November 2016
Passage: Daniel 9:1-23
Moving forward from a traumatizing election, what does it mean to be a Christian who has a faithful missionary presence in our culture? Scripture offers us the example of Daniel, who in turbulent times is thoughtfully biblical and prayerfully repentant.
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 encouragement from its message.
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 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
Spiritual Gifts (Part I)
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, that is really your God.” With this in mind, Dan Beilman looks at some of our modern-day idols and how we can be free of them.
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 is at work, and understanding what it means to respond to this truth.
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.
Growing in Love
Series: The Joyful Life
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 1st May 2016
Christian Identity
Series: The Joyful Life
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 24th April 2016
Passage: Philippians 1:1-8
Rev. Thomas Hinson launches a new sermon series that looks at Paul's letter to the Philippians and traces one of the book's central themes: Joy.
The Birth of a Church
Series: The Joyful Life
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 17th April 2016
Passages:
- Acts 16:1-40
- Philippians 1:1-30
Rev. Thomas Hinson looks at Acts 16 and asks what kinds of things we should expect to see in a church where God is at work.
Holy Spirit + You = Awesome
Preacher: Bryan Wandel
Date: 3rd April 2016
Passage: Acts 5:27-32
Guest preacher Bryan Wandel looks at how and why we must obey God rather than men.
Easter Sunday 2016 | Resurrection Hope
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 27th March 2016
Passage: 1 Peter 1:3
Because we live in a Holy Saturday culture, we must look to the hope that the resurrection offers.
Easter Vigil 2016 | Doubt and Longing
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 26th March 2016
Rev. Thomas Hinson talks about the doubt that inevitably arises from living in a culture where atheism and a longing for the transcendent coexist, and then explores two possible ways we can respond.
Palm Sunday 2016 | The Triumphal Entry
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 20th March 2016
Passage: Luke 19:28-48
What's our agenda?
Gratitude
Series: Habits of Holiness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 13th March 2016
Passage: Romans 1:1-32
Every good gift comes from God.
Contemplation
Series: Habits of Holiness
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 6th March 2016
Passage: Isaiah 30:1-18
In silence we encounter God's grace.
Contentment
Series: Habits of Holiness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 28th February 2016
Passage: Philippians 1:1-4:23
When is the last time you had an extended span of days, weeks, or months when you were content? Contentment must be learned and cultivated. It’s a habit of the heart that requires trusting God’s purposes over our priorities, trusting God’s providence over our preferences, and trusting God’s character over our circumstances.
Scripture
Series: Habits of Holiness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 21st February 2016
Passage: 2 Timothy 3:14-16
Tommy Hinson looks at the origin and purpose of Scripture, and the central role it plays in the lives of Christians.
Submission
Series: Habits of Holiness
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 14th February 2016
Passage: James 4:1-10
As the season of Lent begins, Tommy Hinson opens a new sermon series on cultivating habits of holiness. This week, he looks at the habit of submission — realigning our hearts with God — and how submission leads to freedom.
Ash Wednesday 2016: Our Holy Calling
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 10th February 2016
Passage: Ephesians 5:20-6:10
Tommy Hinson explains how God's purpose in our lives is to make us holy and righteous through Jesus Christ.
God's Family Established
Series: Church: God's Family in the World
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 7th February 2016
Passage: Ephesians 1:3-14
God calls us to be a unified family even when division is what comes most naturally. Tommy Hinson examines the potential causes of this division and explains how the gospel overcomes them.
Born from Above
Series: Church: God's Family in the World
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 31st January 2016
Passage: John 3:1-36
In part three of a sermon series on God's family, Dan Beilman looks at how we are born into God's family and how matters of life and death figure into this new birth.
God's Extended Family
Series: Church: God's Family in the World
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 17th January 2016
Passage: Isaiah 56:1-12
After Jesus came into the world and suffered for us, God’s family became unlike any other family. In the second part of this sermon series, Tommy Hinson asks why do we need a new family, what’s so new about God’s family, and how do we join God’s family?
God Promises a Family
Series: Church: God's Family in the World
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 10th January 2016
Passage: Genesis 12:1-20
Tommy Hinson explores what it means to be a church.
Unity Descending
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 3rd January 2016
Passage: Psalm 133:1-3
Dan Beilman explores the nature of Christian unity.
The City of Light
Series: Arise, Shine
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 20th December 2015
Passage: Isaiah 60:1-22
Tommy Hinson looks at God's vision for his church.
Lessons & Carols: The True Hope of Christmas
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 13th December 2015
Passage: Isaiah 9:1-21
What is true hope in a dark and difficult world?
Seek the Lord
Series: Arise, Shine
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 6th December 2015
Passage: Isaiah 55:1-13
What does it mean to be a spiritual seeker? In light of Jesus coming, seeking the Lord entails four things: responding to God's call, embracing God's thoughts and ways, trusting God's word, and hoping for God's renewal.
In All the Earth
Series: Arise, Shine
Preacher: Rev. Daniel Beilman
Date: 29th November 2015
Passage: Isaiah 12:1-6
It is God who has chosen to forgive and comfort, to reclaim the sinner, Dan Beilman says. Because we've been reconciled with God, we repent, we have trust, we have joy, and we're sent on mission.
Christ the King Sunday: The True King
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 22nd November 2015
Passage: John 18:1-40
Jesus is not just a teacher, healer, or crusader for reform; He is also a king. On Christ the King Sunday, Tommy Hinson focuses on how humanity views authority, how Jesus transforms authority, and why we need authority.
Baptism
Series: Foundations
Preacher: Dan Marotta
Date: 15th November 2015
Passage: 1 Peter 3:1-22
Dan Marotta explains why holy baptism offers a good reason for Christians to have confidence in their faith, particularly in the face of cultural opposition to their beliefs.
Work
Series: Foundations
Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson
Date: 8th November 2015
Passage: Genesis 2:1-25
Complementing last week's sermon on Sabbath rest, Tommy Hinson looks at what the Bible says about work -- the necessity of work, the distortion of work, and the rebalancing of work in our lives.
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, ourselves and the world in which we live.
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.