Dec 26, 2021
Sermon: Heaven Come Down
By: Pastor Ben Hulst
Series: Advent: Heaven Come Down
Revelation 21.1-8: John is given for us a vision of that which is truly Real, the coming kingdom. It drives our hope as we live in this world littered with death and decay. But as those saved by Christ, we serve a witnesses to another world, a new world, one reborn to its original purpose of glory in worship to God. We live faithfully for Christ as we anticipate heaven coming down.
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- Dec 26, 2021Sermon: Heaven Come Down
Dec 26, 2021Sermon: Heaven Come DownBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: Advent: Heaven Come DownRevelation 21.1-8: John is given for us a vision of that which is truly Real, the coming kingdom. It drives our hope as we live in this world littered with death and decay. But as those saved by Christ, we serve a witnesses to another world, a new world, one reborn to its original purpose of glory in worship to God. We live faithfully for Christ as we anticipate heaven coming down.
- Dec 19, 2021Sermon: The Writing on the Wall of Our World
Dec 19, 2021Sermon: The Writing on the Wall of Our WorldBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: Advent: Heaven Come DownDaniel 5: The writing is on the wall in regard to the worthiness of humanity. We are found wanting in our sin and idolatry. We need to recognize this hard news in order to weigh correctly the solution. If we recognize the fragile state of our existence, we will seek protection through the gift of God, his Son, who we welcome at Christmas.
- Dec 12, 2021Sermon: The Heavenly Hedge
Dec 12, 2021Sermon: The Heavenly HedgeBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: Advent: Heaven Come DownII Kings 6.8-23: This story of Elisha asks us if we are seeing what is really there? What he brings his servant to see is the heavenly hedge of protection in the midst of earthly danger and fear. The events of Christmas solidify that hedge of protection that we might live lives filled with joy, and not with fear.
- Dec 5, 2021Sermon: The Gate of Heaven
Dec 5, 2021Sermon: The Gate of HeavenBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: Advent: Heaven Come DownGenesis 28.10-22: In Advent, we find ourselves in the in-between, a time filled with anticipation, yet not quite being there yet. With this story of Jacob, we are confronted with this insecurity and God gives us a path through it. He opens heaven up so Jacob can see what is Real to guide him on his earthly and challenging journey. He goes forth in promise. So do we.
- Nov 28, 2021Sermon: Stairway to Heaven?
Nov 28, 2021Sermon: Stairway to Heaven?By: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: Advent: Heaven Come DownGenesis 11.1-9: In Advent, we are awaiting heaven come down. We celebrate the coming of Jesus and anticipate him coming again. But we must resist the desire to reach heaven by our own strengths and efforts. Ultimately, those efforts will fail. We must keep our eyes lifted, to seek his higher kingdom, and to await his coming on the clouds.
