Church of the Advent - Sermons: The Joyful Life

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

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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.

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.

Growing in Christ

Rev. Josh Ruiter — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0100

Growing in Christ

Series: The Joyful Life

Preacher: Rev. Josh Ruiter

Date: 3rd July 2016

Passage: Philippians 3:12-4:1

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Advent Pastoral Assistant Josh Ruiter looks at the key steps to spiritual growth that Paul lays out in Philippians, and asks: Where are you now? Where are you going? How will you get there?

Joy in Christ

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

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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.