Church of the Advent - Sermons: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Searching for Hope

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100

Searching for Hope

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 12th April 2026

Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-9

News that has to be shared

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0100

News that has to be shared

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 5th April 2026

Passage: John 20:1-18

Hope in suffering

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Hope in suffering

Series: Lent

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd March 2026

Passage: John 11:17-35

Finding satisfaction

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Finding satisfaction

Series: Lent

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th March 2026

Passage: John 4:5-26

Hope in our suffering

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Hope in our suffering

Series: Lent

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 18th February 2026

Restoring Joy

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Restoring Joy

Series: Lent

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 17th February 2026

Passage: Psalm 51:1-12

Faith That Changes the World

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Faith That Changes the World

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th February 2026

Passage: Acts 1:1-8

A united, witnessing Church

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

A united, witnessing Church

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st February 2026

Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

A Messy Church

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

A Messy Church

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 18th January 2026

Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

The Baptism of Jesus

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000

The Baptism of Jesus

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 11th January 2026

Passage: Matthew 3:13-17

Waiting in the Now but not Yet

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Waiting in the Now but not Yet

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 14th December 2025

Passage: James 5:7-20

Accepting one another

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Accepting one another

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 7th December 2025

Passage: Romans 15:1-13

Ready for the second Advent?

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Ready for the second Advent?

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 30th November 2025

Passage: Matthew 24:29-44

The Suffering King

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

The Suffering King

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 23rd November 2025

Passage: Luke 23:35-43

Being a member of the church

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Being a member of the church

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 16th November 2025

Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-16

The God of the Living

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

The God of the Living

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 9th November 2025

Passage: Luke 20:27-40

Keep your. head

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Keep your. head

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th October 2025

Passage: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

A full-fat faith

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0100

A full-fat faith

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 12th October 2025

Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1-15

Spreading the Gospel

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Onesimus and Philemon, Beloved Brothers

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 7th September 2025

Passage: Philemon 1-25

Overflowing With Thankfulness

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

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)

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

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)

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

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)

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Paul in Athens: Evangelism in a Post-Christian Culture (Part 1)

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 29th June 2025

Passage: Acts 17:16-21

Bridegroom and Warrior

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100

Bridegroom and Warrior

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 18th May 2025

Passage: Revelation 19:1-9

The Lion and the Lamb

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Easter Mindset

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th April 2025

Passage: Colossians 3:1-4

The Cure for Soul Sickness

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100

The Cure for Soul Sickness

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 16th April 2025

Passage: Philippians 2:5-11

Warfare in the Wilderness

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Warfare in the Wilderness

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 23rd March 2025

Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

The Narrow Door

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Narrow Door

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 16th March 2025

Passage: Luke 13:22-30

Confessing, Believing, and Following

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Confessing, Believing, and Following

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 9th March 2025

Passage: Romans 10:3-10

The Calling of Peter

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A Prophet In His Hometown

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 2nd February 2025

Passage: Luke 4:21-32

Rebirth

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Rebirth

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 5th January 2025

Passages:

Mary and Elizabeth

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Mary and Elizabeth

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd December 2024

Passage: Luke 1:39-56

Advent's Prophetic Hope

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Advent's Prophetic Hope

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 15th December 2024

Passage: Luke 3:7-20

Rejoice, Renewal, Relapse

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

People of the Covenant

Series: For the City

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 17th November 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39

Rebuilding Through Worship

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Rebuilding Through Worship

Series: For the City

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 3rd November 2024

Passages:

Justice and Compassion

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Justice and Compassion

Series: For the City

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 27th October 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Opposition and Perseverance

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Opposition and Perseverance

Series: For the City

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th October 2024

Building Together

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Building Together

Series: For the City

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 13th October 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Gratitude in Action

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Gratitude in Action

Series: For the City

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 6th October 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Faith and Risk

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Faith and Risk

Series: For the City

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd September 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 2:1-4

Praying the Foundation

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Praying the Foundation

Series: For the City

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 15th September 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 1:4-11

A Holy Discontent

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

A Holy Discontent

Series: For the City

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th September 2024

Passage: Nehemiah 1:5-11

Spiritual Warfare

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Spiritual Warfare

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st September 2024

Passage: Ephesians 6:10-20

Spiritual Relationships

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Spiritual Relationships

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 25th August 2024

Passage: Ephesians 5:15-6:9

Unity Through Maturity

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Unity Through Maturity

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 11th August 2024

Passage: Ephesians 4:17-5:2

Unity Through Maturity

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Unity Through Maturity

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 4th August 2024

Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16

#blessed

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

#blessed

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 14th July 2024

Passage: Ephesians 1:1-14

Rapture and Thorns

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Rapture and Thorns

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 7th July 2024

Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Lunatic, Liar, Lord?

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Lunatic, Liar, Lord?

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 9th June 2024

Passage: Mark 3:20-35

Redemptive Suffering

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Redemptive Suffering

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 2nd June 2024

Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

A Divine Encounter

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

A Divine Encounter

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 26th May 2024

Passage: Exodus 3:1-6

The Urban Church

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

The Urban Church

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 5th May 2024

Passage: Acts 11:19-30

The Ethiopian

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

The Ethiopian

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 28th April 2024

Passages:

The Good Shepherd

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

The Good Shepherd

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 21st April 2024

Passage: John 10:11-16

Resurrection Revisited

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Resurrection Revisited

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 31st March 2024

Passage: Mark 16:1-8

The Jesus Insurrection

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Jesus Insurrection

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 24th March 2024

Passage: Mark 15:1-15

Grace

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Grace

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 10th March 2024

Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10

The Absence of Fear

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Absence of Fear

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 25th February 2024

Passage: Genesis 22:1-14

Identity Crisis

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Love Across the Divide

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 28th January 2024

Passage: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Lord of the Feast

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Lord of the Feast

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th January 2024

Passages:

The First Sexual Revolution

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

God's Promise To Our Children

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 7th January 2024

Passages:

The Mother of God

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Mother of God

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 24th December 2023

Passage: Luke 1:26-38

Bearing God's Image

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Bearing God's Image

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 17th December 2023

Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:42-49

Don't Waste Your Life

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Don't Waste Your Life

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th November 2023

Passage: Matthew 25:14-30

True Worship

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

True Worship

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 12th November 2023

Passage: Amos 5:18-24

Follow the Money

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Follow the Money

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd October 2023

Passages:

Helping vs. Enabling

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Helping vs. Enabling

Series: Sharing Our Burdens

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th October 2023

Passages:

Safeguarding Spiritual Freedom

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Safeguarding Spiritual Freedom

Series: Sharing Our Burdens

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st October 2023

Passages:

Adversity and Maturity

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Adversity and Maturity

Series: Sharing Our Burdens

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 24th September 2023

Passages:

The Spiritual Family

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100

The Spiritual Family

Series: Sharing Our Burdens

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 17th September 2023

Passages:

Genuine Love

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Genuine Love

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 10th September 2023

Passages:

Jesus and the Church

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Jesus and the Church

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 27th August 2023

Passage: Matthew 16:13-20

The Canaanite

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100

The Canaanite

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th August 2023

Passage: Matthew 15:21-28

Get Out of the Boat!

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100

The Ballast of God's Love

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 6th August 2023

Passage: Romans 8:35-39

Paul in Athens: Evangelism in a Post-Christian Culture (Part 4)

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Paul in Athens: Evangelism in a Post-Christian Culture (Part 4)

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th July 2023

Passage: Acts 17:32-34

Mercy, Not Sacrifice

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Mercy, Not Sacrifice

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 11th June 2023

Passages:

The Trinity

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100

The Trinity

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 4th June 2023

Passage: Matthew 28:16-20

Fruitfulness

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Fruitfulness

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 14th May 2023

Passage: John 15:1-11

Joy in Grief

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Joy in Grief

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 16th April 2023

Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-9

The Gardener

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100

The Gardener

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 9th April 2023

Passage: John 20:1-18

But If Not

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100

But If Not

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th April 2023

Passage: Daniel 3:1-28

Suffering Transformed

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Suffering Transformed

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 7th April 2023

Passage: Isaiah 52:13-53:6

Betrayal in the Garden

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Betrayal in the Garden

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 2nd April 2023

Passage: Matthew 26:47-56

Seeing Is Believing

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Seeing Is Believing

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th March 2023

Passage: John 9:1-41

Spiritual Thirst

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Spiritual Thirst

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 12th March 2023

Passage: John 4:5-42

The Wilderness

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Wilderness

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 26th February 2023

Passage: Matthew 4:1-11

Confirmed

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Confirmed

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd January 2023

Passage: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Called

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Called

Series: The Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 15th January 2023

Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

The New You

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The New You

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th January 2023

Passage: Matthew 3:13-17

Justice and Mercy

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Justice and Mercy

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 11th December 2022

Passages:

The King of Peace

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The King of Peace

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 4th December 2022

Passage: Isaiah 11:1-10

God's Word Is Authoritative

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

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 Understandable

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

God's Word Is Understandable

Series: Read, Mark, Learn

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 16th October 2022

Passages:

Hope and Grief

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Hope and Grief

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 16th October 2022

Passage: John 11:17-37

God's Word Is Sublime

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Preach the Word

Series: Teaching Eucharist

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 2nd October 2022

Passages:

Reconciling All Things

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Reconciling All Things

Series: Advent DNA 2022

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 25th September 2022

Passage: Colossians 1:15-23

Community

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Community

Series: Advent DNA 2022

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 18th September 2022

Passage: Isaiah 56:1-8

A Tale of Two Sons

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

A Tale of Two Sons

Series: Advent DNA 2022

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 11th September 2022

Passages:

Judgment and Mercy

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Judgment and Mercy

Series: Music in the Wilderness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 4th September 2022

Passages:

Troubled Waters

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Troubled Waters

Series: Music in the Wilderness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 28th August 2022

Passages:

Bespoke Religion

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Bespoke Religion

Series: Music in the Wilderness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 7th August 2022

Passages:

The Pit of Envy

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100

The Pit of Envy

Series: Music in the Wilderness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 31st July 2022

Passages:

Loving the Messy Church

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100

The Gift of Thorns

Series: Power Through Weakness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 12th June 2022

Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Gospel Truthiness

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Gospel Truthiness

Series: Power Through Weakness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 5th June 2022

Passage: 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Strongholds

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Strongholds

Series: Power Through Weakness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 29th May 2022

Passage: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Generosity

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Generosity

Series: 2 Corinthians

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 15th May 2022

Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15

Godly Grief

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Godly Grief

Series: 2 Corinthians

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st May 2022

Passage: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Easter Sunday

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Easter Sunday

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 17th April 2022

Power Through Weakness Pt 7

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

How the Gospel Transforms Suffering

Series: Power Through Weakness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th March 2022

Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Countercultural Christian Ministry

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Paul's Gracious Boast

Series: Power Through Weakness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 27th February 2022

Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:11

Home Campaign: Commitment

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Home Campaign: Commitment

Series: Home Campaign

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 13th February 2022

Passage: Luke 14:25-35

Home Campaign: Risk

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Home Campaign: Risk

Series: Home Campaign

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 6th February 2022

Passage: Matthew 25:14-30

Home Campaign: Priorities

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Home Campaign: Priorities

Series: Home Campaign

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 30th January 2022

Passage: Luke 16:1-13

Home Campaign: Center

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Home Campaign: Center

Series: Home Campaign

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 23rd January 2022

Passage: Luke 18:18-30

Home Campaign: Trust

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Home Campaign: Trust

Series: Home Campaign

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 16th January 2022

Passage: Luke 12:13-34

Waiting for Consolation

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Waiting for Consolation

Series: Lectionary

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 2nd January 2022

Passage: Luke 2:22-40

The Resurrection Body

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Resurrection Body

Series: This Is My Body

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th December 2021

Passages:

Living Sacrifice

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Living Sacrifice

Series: This Is My Body

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 12th December 2021

Passage: Romans 12:1-8

The Nature of Embodiment

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Gift of Embodiment

Series: This Is My Body

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 21st November 2021

Passages:

This is My Body

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

This is My Body

Series: This is My Body

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 14th November 2021

Passages:

The Three-Dimensional Life

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Joining People to God

Series: Advent DNA

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 3rd October 2021

Passage: Isaiah 55:1-13

Public Truth

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Public Truth

Series: Acts

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th September 2021

Passage: Acts 26:19-29

Almost Christian

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Almost Christian

Series: Acts

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 12th September 2021

Passage: Acts 24:22-27

Public Witness

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Public Witness

Series: Acts

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 5th September 2021

Passage: Acts 21:37-22:16

We Need Each Other

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100

We Need Each Other

Series: Acts

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 29th August 2021

Passage: Acts 21:7-24

Gods Made with Hands

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Gods Made with Hands

Series: Acts

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd August 2021

Passage: Acts 19:11-28

Gospel Renewal

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Gospel Renewal

Series: Acts

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th August 2021

Passage: Acts 16:11-33

The Gospel-Centered Church

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100

The Gospel-Centered Church

Series: Acts

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st August 2021

Passages:

Jesus, Us, and Them

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Jesus, Us, and Them

Series: Acts

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th June 2021

Passages:

Saul Meets Jesus

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Saul Meets Jesus

Series: Acts

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 13th June 2021

Passage: Acts 9:1-19

Ministry on the Fringes

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Ministry on the Fringes

Series: Acts

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 6th June 2021

Passages:

Being the Bad Guys

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 30 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Being the Bad Guys

Series: Acts

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 30th May 2021

Passages:

Family Matters

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Family Matters

Series: Turning the World Upside Down

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 16th May 2021

Passage: Acts 6:1-7

A Revolutionary Church

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 02 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0100

To the End of the Earth

Series: Turning the World Upside Down

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 25th April 2021

Passages:

Attention

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0100

Attention

Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 18th April 2021

Passage: Matthew 6:22-33

The Stories We Tell

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Limits and Loss

Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 21st March 2021

Passage: Job 42:1-10

The Wall

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Wall

Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 14th March 2021

Passage: Psalm 13:1-6

Renewing the Spirit of Our Mind

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 21st February 2021

Passage: 1 Samuel 15:10-26

Path of Discipleship

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Path of Discipleship

Series: Walking in Christ

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 14th February 2021

Passages:

Walking in Christ

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Walking in Christ

Series: Walking in Christ

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 24th January 2021

Passage: Colossians 2:6-8

Working Out Our Salvation

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Working Out Our Salvation

Series: Walking in Christ

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 17th January 2021

Passage: Philippians 2:12-18

Our Servant King

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Our Servant King

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 10th January 2021

Passage: Isaiah 42:1-9

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Doubt and Discipleship

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Doubt and Discipleship

Series: Waiting for the Lord

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th December 2020

Passage: Luke 1:18-38

He Must Increase

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

He Must Increase

Series: Waiting for the Lord

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 13th December 2020

Passage: John 3:22-30

Responses to the Gospel

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Subversive Fulfillment

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st November 2020

Passage: Acts 17:22-23

Confronting Cultural Idols Pt. 3

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Confronting Cultural Idols

Series: Confronting Cultural Idols

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 11th October 2020

Passage: Acts 17:16-34

Salt & Light

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Salt & Light

Series: Gospel and Culture

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 4th October 2020

Passage: Matthew 5:13-16

Confession, Repentance, and True Change Part 2

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Worship God, Do Justice

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 14th June 2020

Passage: Psalm 33:1-22

God's Glory & Human Dignity

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100

God's Glory & Human Dignity

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 7th June 2020

Passage: Psalm 8:1-9

A Holy Discontent

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100

A Holy Discontent

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st June 2020

Passage: Romans 8:15-25

Kingdom, Power & Glory

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 May 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Kingdom, Power & Glory

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 24th May 2020

Passages:

Deliver Us

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 May 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Deliver Us

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 17th May 2020

Passage: James 1:12-15

Forgiving the Unforgivable

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 10 May 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Forgiving the Unforgivable

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 10th May 2020

Passage: Matthew 18:21-35

Bread in the Wilderness

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 03 May 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Bread in the Wilderness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 3rd May 2020

Passage: Exodus 16:4-12

Kingdom Come

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Kingdom Come

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 26th April 2020

Passage: Matthew 11:2-6

Our Father

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Our Father

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th April 2020

Passages:

Easter People

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Easter People

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 12th April 2020

Passage: John 20:1-10

Finding Peace in Humility

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0100

Finding Peace in Humility

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 5th April 2020

Passage: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Facing Uncertainty

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Facing Uncertainty

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 29th March 2020

Passage: Psalm 121:1-8

Practicing Peace

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Practicing Peace

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd March 2020

Passage: Philippians 4:4-9

Priorities

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Priorities

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 15th March 2020

Passage: Luke 16:1-13

Center

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Center

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th March 2020

Passage: Luke 18:18-30

Trust

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Trust

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st March 2020

Passage: Luke 12:13-34

The Luminous Life

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The Luminous Life

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 26th February 2020

Passages:

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Ash Wednesday Service - Feb 26, 2020

The Great Physician

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The Great Physician

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 16th February 2020

Passage: Luke 5:12-32

More Healing

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

More Healing

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 9th February 2020

Passage: Luke 4:31-44

Today this Scripture is Fulfilled

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Today this Scripture is Fulfilled

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 2nd February 2020

Passage: Luke 4:14-30

Temptation

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Temptation

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 26th January 2020

Passage: Luke 4:1-13

Prepare the Way

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Prepare the Way

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 12th January 2020

Passage: Luke 3:1-22

Longings Fulfilled

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Longings Fulfilled

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 5th January 2020

Passage: Luke 2:22-40

Cosmic Renewal

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Cosmic Renewal

Series: Renewal (2019)

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd December 2019

Passage: Genesis 2:5-15

Social Renewal

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Social Renewal

Series: Renewal (2019)

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 15th December 2019

Passages:

Personal Renewal

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Personal Renewal

Series: Renewal (2019)

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th December 2019

Passage: Ephesians 4:17-24

Spiritual Renewal

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Spiritual Renewal

Series: Renewal (2019)

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st December 2019

Passage: Mark 1:40-2:17

Lord of All

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Lord of All

Series: Esther

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 24th November 2019

Passage: Colossians 1:15-20

Sorrow Into Joy

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Sorrow Into Joy

Series: Esther

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 17th November 2019

Passages:

Confirming Your Calling

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Confirming Your Calling

Series: Esther

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 3rd November 2019

Passage: 2 Peter 1:3-11

If I Perish, I Perish

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100

If I Perish, I Perish

Series: Esther

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th October 2019

Passage: Esther 4:1-17

The Great King

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The Great King

Series: Esther

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 29th September 2019

Passages:

Come

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Come

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd September 2019

Passage: Revelation 22:6-21

Home

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Home

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th September 2019

Passage: Revelation 21:1-22:5

Alpha and Omega

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Alpha and Omega

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st September 2019

Passage: Revelation 21:6

The Good News of God's Judgment

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The Good News of God's Judgment

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 25th August 2019

Passage: Revelation 20:11-15

The Millennium

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The Millennium

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 18th August 2019

Passage: Revelation 20:1-10

The Wedding and the War

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The Wedding and the War

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 11th August 2019

Passage: Revelation 19:6-16

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 4th August 2019

Passage: Revelation 19:1-10

Beyond Babylon

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Beyond Babylon

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 30th June 2019

Passage: Revelation 15:1-18:24

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100

People of the Beast

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 23rd June 2019

Passage: Revelation 13:11-14:7

Politics and Religion

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Politics and Religion

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 16th June 2019

Passage: Revelation 12:1-13:18

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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.

Witness

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Witness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 2nd June 2019

Passage: Revelation 10:1-11:19

The Seven Trumpets

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 26 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The Seven Trumpets

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 26th May 2019

Passage: Revelation 8:1-9:21

The Seven Seals

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The Seven Seals

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 12th May 2019

Passage: Revelation 6:1-8:13

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 05 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100

The Reorienting Power of Worship

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 5th May 2019

Passage: Revelation 4:1-5:14

Easter Sunday: Jesus Revealed

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Easter Sunday: Jesus Revealed

Series: Holy Week 2019

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 21st April 2019

Passage: Revelation 1:1-20

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Easter Vigil: Home in the Desert

Series: Holy Week 2019

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th April 2019

Passage: Isaiah 35:1-10

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Good Friday Meditation

Series: Holy Week 2019

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th April 2019

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Reflecting on the Lord’s great love and sacrifice on the day of His crucifixion.

Letters to Philadelphia and Laodicea

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100

Letters to Philadelphia and Laodicea

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 14th April 2019

Passage: Revelation 3:7-22

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Looking at Jesus’ responses to the Philadelphian and Laodicean church, we can learn from the encouragement and rebuke he gives.

A Letter to Pergamum: Seduction

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

A Letter to Pergamum: Seduction

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 24th March 2019

Passage: Revelation 2:12-17

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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 Ephesus

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

A Letter to Ephesus

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 10th March 2019

Passage: Revelation 2:1-7

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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?

Galatians: Spiritual Relationships

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Galatians: Spiritual Relationships

Series: Galatians

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 3rd March 2019

Passages:

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The first sign that you have a Spirit-led church is in the relationships — what do spirit-filled relationships look like?

Galatians: Human Freedom

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Galatians: Human Freedom

Series: Galatians

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 24th February 2019

Passage: Galatians 5:1-26

Galatians

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Galatians

Series: Galatians

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 17th February 2019

Passage: Galatians 4:1-31

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Gender and the Gospel

Series: Galatians 3:28

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 10th February 2019

Passage: Galatians 3:28

Class and the Gospel

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Class and the Gospel

Series: Galatians 3:28

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 3rd February 2019

Passage: Galatians 3:28

Gospel and Race

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Gospel and Race

Series: Galatians 3:28

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th January 2019

Passage: Galatians 3:23-29

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Epiphany: Good News for All People

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 6th January 2019

Passage: Matthew 2:1-12

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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: The King's Highway

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Advent: The King's Highway

Series: Advent 2018

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 9th December 2018

Passage: Luke 3:1-6

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Advent

Series: Advent 2018

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 2nd December 2018

Passage: Luke 21:25-36

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Grace and the Law

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 25th November 2018

Passage: Galatians 3:15-29

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Curse and Promise

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 18th November 2018

Passage: Galatians 3:6-14

Gospel Identity

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Gospel Identity

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 4th November 2018

Passage: Galatians 2:15-21

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100

The Essence of the Gospel

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 28th October 2018

Passage: Galatians 2:11-21

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100

One Gospel, One Family

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 21st October 2018

Passage: Galatians 1:18-2:10

Galatians: No Man's Gospel

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100

Galatians: No Man's Gospel

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 7th October 2018

Passage: Galatians 1:9-17

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0100

Galatians: The One True Gospel

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 30th September 2018

Passage: Galatians 1:1-9

Humility

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0100

Humility

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 16th September 2018

Passage: Romans 12:3-13

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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.

Grace and Knowledge: Spiritual Growth, Part 2

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 06 May 2018 00:00:00 +0100

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100

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: Light for the Darkness

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100

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

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100

Grace and Knowledge

Series: Grace and Knowledge

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th April 2018

Passage: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Easter Sunday

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0100

Easter Sunday

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st April 2018

Passage: John 20:19-31

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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.

Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth

Series: Seven Deadly Sins

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 18th March 2018

Passage: Luke 10:38-42

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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: Lust

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Seven Deadly Sins: Lust

Series: Seven Deadly Sins

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 4th March 2018

Passages:

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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: Gluttony

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony

Series: Seven Deadly Sins

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 18th February 2018

Passage: Genesis 25:27-34

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Ash Wednesday: Pride

Series: Seven Deadly Sins

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 14th February 2018

Passage: Luke 18:9-14

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Ash Wednesday offers a chance to reflect on our own sin and need for a savior.

Beloved: Love

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Beloved: Love

Series: Beloved

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 11th February 2018

Passage: Song of Solomon 8:1-14

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Beloved: Expectation and Affirmation

Series: Beloved

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 28th January 2018

Passage: Song of Solomon 5:2-6:1

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Beloved: Covenant

Series: Beloved

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 21st January 2018

Passage: Song of Solomon 3:5-5:1

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Beloved: Vulnerability

Series: Beloved

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 14th January 2018

Passage: Song of Solomon 1:8-3:5

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Beloved: Longing for Intimacy

Series: Beloved

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 7th January 2018

Passage: Song of Solomon 1:1-8

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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.

Christmas Eve: Mary Said 'Yes'

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Christmas Eve: Mary Said 'Yes'

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 24th December 2017

Passage: Luke 1:26-38

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Lessons and Carols: Bright Hope For Dark Times

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 17th December 2017

Passage: Isaiah 9:2-7

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How does Christmas enable us to deal with the darkness in our world -- not just escape it, but actually face it?

Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewards of Grace

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewards of Grace

Series: Stewardship as Counterculture

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 26th November 2017

Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-10

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What does faithful stewardship look like when it comes to grace?

Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewarding Our Wealth

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewarding Our Wealth

Series: Stewardship as Counterculture

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th November 2017

Passages:

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewards of Time

Series: Stewardship as Counterculture

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 12th November 2017

Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewards of Our Bodies

Series: Stewardship as Counterculture

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 5th November 2017

Passages:

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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)

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewards of Creation (Brookland)

Series: Stewardship as Counterculture

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 29th October 2017

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Stewardship as Counterculture: Stewardship by Design

Series: Stewardship as Counterculture

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd October 2017

Passages:

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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.

How Long, Oh LORD?: Pride and Glory

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0100

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

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100

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

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100

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

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Work From the Soul

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 10th September 2017

Passages:

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How can we practice missionary faithfulness in whatever vocation the Lord has placed us in?

Green Pastures, Still Waters

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Green Pastures, Still Waters

Series: Psalm 23

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 30th July 2017

Passage: Psalm 23:2

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100

The Lord is My Shepherd

Series: Psalm 23

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 23rd July 2017

Passage: Psalm 23:1

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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.

Joy and Peace

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Joy and Peace

Series: The Joyful Life

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 10th July 2017

Passage: Philippians 4:2-9

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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-Centered Community

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Alive in Christ: Christ-Centered Community

Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 2nd July 2017

Passage: Colossians 3:12-17

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Alive in Christ: Putting on Christ

Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 25th June 2017

Passage: Colossians 3:1-17

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Colossians 3 shows how the resurrected power of Jesus Christ has an enormous impact on our identity.

Alive in Christ: Virtue Signaling and the Victory of God

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100

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

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0100

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

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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 | Suffering Christ, Suffering Church

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 21 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100

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

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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.

Knowledge of God

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Knowledge of God

Series: Colossians: Alive in Christ

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 30th April 2017

Passage: Colossians 1:9-14

Easter

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Easter

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 16th April 2017

Passage: Romans 8:18-28

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The reality of the Gospel means Christians can face tremendous suffering without losing hope, and tremendous blessing without losing touch.

Missionary Faithfulness

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Missionary Faithfulness

Series: Advent Vision and Values 2017

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 9th April 2017

Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-12

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100

Spiritual Formation

Series: Advent Vision and Values 2017

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 2nd April 2017

Passages:

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Generous Hospitality

Series: Advent Vision and Values 2017

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 26th March 2017

Passage: Hebrews 13:1-6

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Building Gospel-Centered Communities

Series: Advent Vision and Values 2017

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th March 2017

Passage: Acts 2:36-47

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

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

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

As A Church

Series: Advent Vision and Values 2017

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 5th March 2017

Passage: Ephesians 2:19-22

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Ash Wednesday: Ashes and Truth

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st March 2017

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Spiritual Growth

Series: He Prays For Us

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th February 2017

Passage: John 17:12-26

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Protection

Series: He Prays For Us

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 5th February 2017

Passage: John 17:6-19

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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.

Freedom and Sacrifice

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Freedom and Sacrifice

Series: The Boy King

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd January 2017

Passage: Matthew 2:13-23

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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 Child Born King

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

The Child Born King

Series: The Boy King

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th January 2017

Passage: Matthew 2:1-3

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Rev. Hinson examines what the visit of the Magi to Jesus, as seen in Matthew 2, signifies for both seekers and Christians.

Coming Home

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Coming Home

Series: Certain Hope in Uncertain Times

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 11th December 2016

Passage: Isaiah 35:1-10

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

The Banner of Hope

Series: Certain Hope in Uncertain Times

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 4th December 2016

Passage: Isaiah 11:1-10

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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?

The Way Forward

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

The Way Forward

Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 13th November 2016

Passage: Daniel 9:1-23

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

The God of History

Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 6th November 2016

Passage: Daniel 8:15-27

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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.

Christian Character

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Christian Character

Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 23rd October 2016

Passage: Daniel 6:10-28

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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?

Spiritual Gifts (Part III)

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Spiritual Gifts (Part III)

Series: Advent Retreat 2016

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 9th October 2016

Spiritual Gifts (Part II)

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Spiritual Gifts (Part II)

Series: Advent Retreat 2016

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 9th October 2016

Spiritual Gifts (Part I)

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Spiritual Gifts (Part I)

Series: Advent Retreat 2016

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 9th October 2016

Faith in the Furnace

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Faith in the Furnace

Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 25th September 2016

Passage: Daniel 3:1-30

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100

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

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The second chapter of Daniel reveals the contrast between human kingdoms and the Kingdom of God.

University of Babylon

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100

University of Babylon

Series: Daniel and the Faithfulness of God

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 11th September 2016

Passage: Daniel 1:1-21

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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 | Psalm 118

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Sermon | Psalm 118

Series: Hallel Psalms

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 28th August 2016

Passage: Psalm 118:1-29

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Psalm 118 tells us that God’s steadfast love endures forever.

The Joy of Generosity

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0100

The Joy of Generosity

Series: The Joyful Life

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 24th July 2016

Passage: Philippians 4:10-23

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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.

Joy in Christ

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Joy in Christ

Series: The Joyful Life

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 26th June 2016

Passage: Philippians 3:1-8

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Imitation

Series: The Joyful Life

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th June 2016

Passage: Philippians 2:19-30

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Lights in the World

Series: The Joyful Life

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 12th June 2016

Passage: Philippians 2:12-18

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 May 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Joyful Faith

Series: The Joyful Life

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd May 2016

Passage: Philippians 1:27-30

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In his letter to the Philippians, Paul says that faith is healthy, vibrant, and joy-filled when it is public, communal, and costly.

Joy and Purpose

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 May 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Joy and Purpose

Series: The Joyful Life

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th May 2016

Passage: Philippians 1:12-26

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Growing in Love

Series: The Joyful Life

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st May 2016

Christian Identity

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Christian Identity

Series: The Joyful Life

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 24th April 2016

Passage: Philippians 1:1-8

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0100

The Birth of a Church

Series: The Joyful Life

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 17th April 2016

Passages:

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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.

Easter Sunday 2016 | Resurrection Hope

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Easter Sunday 2016 | Resurrection Hope

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 27th March 2016

Passage: 1 Peter 1:3

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Because we live in a Holy Saturday culture, we must look to the hope that the resurrection offers.

Easter Vigil 2016 | Doubt and Longing

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Easter Vigil 2016 | Doubt and Longing

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 26th March 2016

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Palm Sunday 2016 | The Triumphal Entry

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th March 2016

Passage: Luke 19:28-48

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What's our agenda?

Gratitude

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Gratitude

Series: Habits of Holiness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 13th March 2016

Passage: Romans 1:1-32

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Every good gift comes from God.

Contentment

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Contentment

Series: Habits of Holiness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 28th February 2016

Passage: Philippians 1:1-4:23

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Scripture

Series: Habits of Holiness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 21st February 2016

Passage: 2 Timothy 3:14-16

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Tommy Hinson looks at the origin and purpose of Scripture, and the central role it plays in the lives of Christians.

Submission

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Submission

Series: Habits of Holiness

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 14th February 2016

Passage: James 4:1-10

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Ash Wednesday 2016: Our Holy Calling

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 10th February 2016

Passage: Ephesians 5:20-6:10

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Tommy Hinson explains how God's purpose in our lives is to make us holy and righteous through Jesus Christ.

God's Family Established

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

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

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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.

God's Extended Family

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000

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

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000

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

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Tommy Hinson explores what it means to be a church.

The City of Light

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The City of Light

Series: Arise, Shine

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th December 2015

Passage: Isaiah 60:1-22

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Tommy Hinson looks at God's vision for his church.

Lessons & Carols: The True Hope of Christmas

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Lessons & Carols: The True Hope of Christmas

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 13th December 2015

Passage: Isaiah 9:1-21

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What is true hope in a dark and difficult world?

Seek the Lord

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Seek the Lord

Series: Arise, Shine

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 6th December 2015

Passage: Isaiah 55:1-13

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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.

Christ the King Sunday: The True King

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Christ the King Sunday: The True King

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 22nd November 2015

Passage: John 18:1-40

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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.

Work

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Work

Series: Foundations

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 8th November 2015

Passage: Genesis 2:1-25

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Sabbath

Series: Foundations

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 1st November 2015

Passage: Genesis 2:1-25

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What is Sabbath rest, why do we need it, and how do we get it? Tommy Hinson answers these questions.

Being Human (Part Two)

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100

Being Human (Part Two)

Series: Foundations

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 25th October 2015

Passage: Genesis 1:1-31

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Tommy Hinson continues his exploration of what it means to be human.

Being Human (Part One)

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100

Being Human (Part One)

Series: Foundations

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 11th October 2015

Passage: Genesis 1:1-31

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Tommy Hinson asks what it mean to be human.

Creation

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100

Creation

Series: Foundations

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 27th September 2015

Passage: Genesis 1:1-31

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Tommy Hinson explores creation.

Vision Sunday

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100

Vision Sunday

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 20th September 2015

Passage: Romans 12:1-21

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Who is Church of the Advent and why are we here?

Purpose

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100

Purpose

Series: Foundations

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 13th September 2015

Passage: Genesis 1:1-31

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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.

Tenants in God's Vineyard

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0100

Tenants in God's Vineyard

Series: Imagining the Kingdom

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 9th August 2015

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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.

Christian Forgiveness

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100

Christian Forgiveness

Series: Imagining the Kingdom

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 26th July 2015

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0100

The Treasure and the Pearl

Series: Imagining the Kingdom

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 19th July 2015

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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

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100

Marriage and the Kingdom of God

Preacher: Rev. Thomas Hinson

Date: 28th June 2015

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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)

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0100

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

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Tommy Hinson explores how being children of God anchors us in reality.

Living in God's Love (Part Four)

Rev. Thomas Hinson — Sun, 03 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100

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

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Tommy Hinson continues to preach from 1 John with emphasis on love and the source of love.