http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/ en-us ℗ & © 2009 Rio Vista Community Church Sermons from our Sunday worship services Tom Hendrikse Rio Vista Community Church serves Broward County, Florida from its Fort Lauderdale location. Our purpose is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We believe this is done in three ways, which we summarize as GPS. Gather for worship each week, Plug in to community groups for fellowship and encouragement, and Serve others. These are our sermons. You will hear messages by our dynamic pastor, Tom Hendrikse, and other members of our ministry team. Rio Vista Community Church serves Broward County, Florida from its Fort Lauderdale location. Our purpose is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. These are our sermons. Mark Lautenschlager marklautenschlager+podcasts@gmail.com clean Two responses to sexual temptation, Joseph and his brother Judah. Joseph was confident that God had control of his life and refused to give in to sin. Judah was exposed as a hypocrite and learned a lesson about righteousness. Tom Hendrikse Does God really control ALL things? Two responses to sexual temptation, Joseph and his brother Judah. Joseph was confident that God had control of his life and refused to give in to sin. Judah was exposed as a hypocrite and learned a lesson about righteousness. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100725_Providence_of_God_Joseph.mp3 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EDT 40:53 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Tom begins a new series on the providence of God, based upon the life of Joseph. Seemingly favored by God, Joseph was crushed by one bad circumstance after another. But he never lost sight of God. Tom Hendrikse Does God really control ALL things? Tom begins a new series on the providence of God, based upon the life of Joseph. Seemingly favored by God, Joseph was crushed by one bad circumstance after another. But he never lost sight of God. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100718_Providence_of_God_Joseph.mp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EDT 39:41 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus How often do you hear others ask why bad things happen to good people, while at the same time bad people prosper? Do YOU ask that question? This week, Tom opens Psalm 49 to teach us what wisdom says about how we should react when bad people prosper. Tom Hendrikse How should you react when the wicked prosper? How often do you hear others ask why bad things happen to good people, while at the same time bad people prosper? Do YOU ask that question? This week, Tom opens Psalm 49 to teach us what wisdom says about how we should react when bad people prosper. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100711_Wisdom_Psalm_49.mp3 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EDT 40:35 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Jesus attends a party at the home of Simon, a Pharisee. A woman comes to him and washes his feet. When Simon objects, Jesus tells him a parable forgiveness and gratitude. Jesus was not the friend even of big sinners, he was the friend ONLY of big sinners. Brad Schmidt Jesus wasn't a friend EVEN to big sinners, he was a friend ONLY to big sinners. Jesus attends a party at the home of Simon, a Pharisee. A woman comes to him and washes his feet. When Simon objects, Jesus tells him a parable forgiveness and gratitude. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100704_Friend_of_Sinners_Brad_Schmidt.mp3 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EDT 38:18 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Principles that should shape our lives as we live in these, the Last Days. Matt Lomenick How then should we live? Following up to Tom's series on what the new city in heaven will be like, Matt Lomenick preaches a sermon on how we should be living in these, the Last Days. No end of the world gloom here, just good, practical principles. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100627_Living_in_the_Last_Days_Matt.mp3 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EDT 42:04 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus On Father's Day 2010, a sermon on one father's advice to his sons, found in Proverbs chapter 30. Tom Hendrikse A father's advice On Father's Day 2010, a sermon on one father's advice to his sons, found in Proverbs chapter 30. In this instance, the father chose to share this advice in the form of a riddle. Why? Listen to the sermon and find out. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100620_One_Thing_Fathers_Day.mp3 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EDT 40:45 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The story of David and how we can experience forgiveness. Tom Hendrikse Finding forgiveness The story of David and how we can experience forgiveness. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100613_Forgiven_Psalm_51.mp3 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EDT 37:01 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Part 5 of a series based on Revelation chapter 21 and chapter 22:1-5. Tom concludes the series by explaining that the vision John saw of a Heavenly City was describing the people of God, finally living as Eden was meant to be! Tom Hendrikse What will heaven be like? Part 5 of a series based on Revelation chapter 21 and chapter 22:1-5. Tom concludes the series by explaining that the vision John saw of a Heavenly City was describing the people of God, finally living as Eden was meant to be! http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100606_The_Hope_of_Heaven_part_5.mp3 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EDT 30:02 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Part 4 of a series based on Revelation chapter 21 and chapter 22 verses 1 through 5, covering the new heavens and the new earth. What will they be like? This week Tom goes deeper into describing the vision of the new heavenly city that John sees. Tom Hendrikse What will heaven be like? Part 4 of a series based on Revelation chapter 21 and chapter 22 verses 1 through 5, covering the new heavens and the new earth. What will they be like? This week Tom goes deeper into describing the vision of the new heavenly city that John sees. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100530_The_Hope_of_Heaven_part_4.mp3 Sun, 30 May 2010 11:00:00 EDT 32:05 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Part 3 of a series based on Revelation chapter 21 and chapter 22 verses 1 through 5, covering the new heavens and the new earth. What will they be like? This week Tom explains the new city that John sees as part of his vision. Tom Hendrikse What will heaven be like? Part 3 of a series based on Revelation chapter 21 and chapter 22 verses 1 through 5, covering the new heavens and the new earth. What will they be like? This week Tom explains the new city that John sees as part of his vision. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100523_The_Hope_of_Heaven_part_3.mp3 Sun, 23 May 2010 11:00:00 EDT 32:27 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Part 2 of a series based in Revelation chapter 21 and 22:1-5, covering the new heavens and the new earth. What will they be like? Tom Hendrikse What will heaven be like? Part 2 of a series based in Revelation chapter 21 and 22:1-5, covering the new heavens and the new earth. What will they be like? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100516_The_Hope_of_Heaven_part_2.mp3 Sun, 16 May 2010 11:00:00 EDT 40:58 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Do you know someone who is a perfect mother? Do you feel the pressure to be Super Mom yourself? Tom examines the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and discovers what it was about her that earned her the title Most Favored of God. Tom Hendrikse Can anyone be a perfect mother? Do you know someone who is a perfect mother? Do you feel the pressure to be Super Mom yourself? Tom examines the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and discovers what it was about her that earned her the title Most Favored of God. A warm, funny, and engaging message that will touch the heart of any mother. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100509_Mothers_Day.mp3 Sun, 09 May 2010 11:00:00 EDT 31:08 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The start of a new series based in Revelation chapter 21 and 22:1-5, covering the new heavens and the new earth. What will they be like? This week, Tom answers questions people have asked him in the weeks leading up to this series. Tom Hendrikse Questions from the silly to the serious The start of a new series based in Revelation chapter 21 and 22:1-5, covering the new heavens and the new earth. What will they be like? This week, Tom answers questions people have asked him in the weeks leading up to this series. Some of them are, perhaps, light-hearted (will your pet join you in heaven?), while others of them are more theologically serious (what about the end times – will there be this “Rapture” we’ve heard about?). Tom spends this sermon addressing the questions, to clear the decks for his teaching from Revelation chapter 21 and 22. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100502_The_Hope_of_Heaven_questions_and_answers.mp3 Sun, 02 May 2010 09:00:00 EDT 37:40 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus A sermon on what our purpose is at Rio Vista Community Church: to share life in Christ with those around us! Part of a special Sunday experience that included a workshop after the service, followed by lunch for the entire church. Tom Hendrikse How and why we do it A sermon on what our purpose is at Rio Vista Community Church: to share life in Christ with those around us! Part of a special Sunday experience that included a workshop after the service, followed by lunch for the entire church. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100425_Share_Life.mp3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EDT 35:12 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus How do you handle it when you feel like you're doing the best you can for God, yet things aren't turning out right for you? Where is God at those times? Why doesn't He DO something for you and make your life better? Jesus answers this question in Matthew chapter 20. Dr. Sam Lamerson Facing disappointment How do you handle it when you feel like you're doing the best you can for God, yet things aren't turning out right for you? Where is God at those times? Why doesn't He DO something for you and make your life better? Jesus answers this question in Matthew chapter 20. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100418_What_To_Do_When_Life_Isnt_Fair_Sam_Lamerson.mp3 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EDT 23:27 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The story of Moses, Aaron, and the golden calf. Are we like the people who cried out for a God they could touch, or like Moses who offered himself to save his people? Carter Brown The story of Moses, Aaron, and the golden calf. Are we like the people who cried out for a God they could touch, or like Moses who offered himself to save his people? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100411_Like_Them_Or_Like_Him_Carter.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EDT 29:11 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The story of the resurrection and celebration of Jesus, from Psalm 22. 1000 years before He was born and 300 years before crucifixion was invented, David tells the story of how Jesus would die. Tom Hendrikse The story of the resurrection and celebration of Jesus, from Psalm 22. 1000 years before He was born and 300 years before crucifixion was invented, David tells the story of how Jesus would die. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100404_One_Story_Part_Two_Easter.mp3 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EDT 29:49 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The crowd gathered to watch Jesus enter the city. They spread their cloaks and laid branches before him. They were looking for a king. They got one, not the king they were looking for, but the king they truly needed. From Psalm 72. Tom Hendrikse The crowd gathered to watch Jesus enter the city. They spread their cloaks and laid branches before him. They were looking for a king. They got one, not the king they were looking for, but the king they truly needed. Psalm 72 http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100328_One_Story_Palm_Sunday.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EDT 35:21 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Sin likes to hide. So God has shone the light of His Word into the caverns of our lives to expose sin, to search our thoughts and intentions, and to transform us into the image of Christ. Ryan Brasington Sin likes to hide. So God has shone the light of His Word into the caverns of our lives to expose sin, to search our thoughts and intentions, and to transform us into the image of Christ. Exodus 34:29-35 http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100321_Gods_Word_The_Searchlight_(Ryan).mp3 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EDT 25:42 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the Kingdom and Prayer. How should we pray? When and why should we pray? Tom Hendrikse What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the Kingdom and Prayer. How should we pray? When and why should we pray? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100314_The_Kingdom_and_the_Heart_of_Man_part_10.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EDT 24:13 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Matt fills in for Tom and teaches on the kingdom and status. Matt Lomenick What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Matt fills in for Tom and teaches on the kingdom and status. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100307_The_Kingdom_and_the_Heart_of_Man_part_9_Matt.mp3 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST 29:32 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the kingdom and true wealth. When Jesus talks about money, do you listen? Is what you have REALLY yours? Tom Hendrikse What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the kingdom and true wealth. When Jesus talks about money, do you listen? Is what you have REALLY yours? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100228_The_Kingdom_and_the_Heart_of_Man_part_8.mp3 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST 26:16 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the kingdom and security. What do you focus on to provide for your future - God or yourself? Tom Hendrikse What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the kingdom and security. What do you focus on to provide for your future - God or yourself? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100221_The_Kingdom_and_the_Heart_of_Man_part_7.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST 27:15 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the kingdom and forgiveness. What are you holding on to that you should be letting go of? Tom Hendrikse What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What does it ask of you and what does it offer you? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the kingdom and forgiveness. What are you holding on to that you should be letting go of? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100214_The_Kingdom_and_the_Heart_of_Man_part_6.mp3 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST 30:24 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What price must be paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the kingdom and priorities. How are yours set? Tom Hendrikse What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What price must be paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the kingdom and priorities. How are yours set? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100207_The_Kingdom_and_the_Heart_of_Man_part_5.mp3 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST 26:17 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What price must be paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the subject of evil. Why does God allow it? Tom Hendrikse What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What price must be paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. This week Tom teaches on the subject of evil. Why does God allow it? Is the presence of evil somehow beneficial to us? You might be surprised at what Jesus has to say about it. His disciples certainly were. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100131_The_Kingdom_and_the_Heart_of_Man_part_4.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST 30:33 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What price must be paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. The focus this week continues on the kingdom and the lost. Tom Hendrikse What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What price must be paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. This week, Tom continues to talk about the kingdom and the lost. How does God feel about those who are not yet a part of the kingdom? What should we do for them? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100124_The_Kingdom_and_the_Heart_of_Man_part_3.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST 38:39 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What price must be paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. The focus this week is on the kingdom and the lost. Tom Hendrikse What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for this kingdom to be built? What price must be paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. This week, Tom talks about the kingdom and the lost. How does God feel about those who are not yet a part of the kingdom? What should we do for them? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100117_The_Kingdom_and_the_Heart_of_Man_part_2.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST 29:34 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for it to be built? What price has been paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. Tom Hendrikse What is the Kingdom of God? How does God intend for it to be built? What price has been paid by those seeking to build it? This series explores these questions. This week, Tom tells us about the circumstances surrounding Calvin's seminary in the 16th century and what those early builders of the kingdom faced. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100110_The_Kingdom_and_the_Heart_of_Man_part_1.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST 26:40 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus A pharisee and a tax collector walked into a temple to pray. Which one found forgiveness? Which one are you? Dr. Sam Lamerson A pharisee and a tax collector walked into a temple to pray. Which one found forgiveness? Which one are you? This message, delivered by Dr. Sam Lamerson, Professor of New Testament at Knox Seminary, explores the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector and examines how one should seek true forgiveness. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20100103_The_Great_Conversation_Sam_Lamerson.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST 33:58 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The sheep and the goats stand before Jesus at the final judgment. How can you know which one YOU are? Dr. Sam Lamerson The sheep and the goats stand before Jesus at the final judgment. How can you know which one YOU are? This message, delivered by Dr. Sam Lamerson, Professor of New Testament at Knox Seminary, explores the passage in Matthew where Jesus gathers all the nations of the world before Him and separates the sheep from the goats. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20091227_How_to_keep_the_new_year_from_getting_your_goat_Sam_Lamerson.mp3 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST 25:29 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Christmas Eve! What is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about? Tom Hendrikse Christmas Eve! What is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about? This series examines what Christmas means to most of us, and contrasts that with what Jesus said Christmas was really all about. Where will you fall on this scale? This episode was the final message, delivered on Christmas Eve. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20091224_Jesus_came_into_the_world_part_5_Tom.mp3 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST 24:10 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about? Tom Hendrikse What is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about? This series examines what Christmas means to most of us, and contrasts that with what Jesus said Christmas was really all about. Where will you fall on this scale? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20091220_Jesus_came_into_the_world_part_4_Tom.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST 35:48 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about? Matt Lomenick What is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about? This series examines what Christmas means to most of us, and contrasts that with what Jesus said Christmas was really all about. Where will you fall on this scale? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20091213_Jesus_came_into_the_world_part_3_Matt.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST 39:23 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about? Tom Hendrikse What is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about? This series examines what Christmas means to most of us, and contrasts that with what Jesus said Christmas was really all about. Where will you fall on this scale? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20091206_Jesus_came_into_the_world_part_2_Tom.mp3 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST 29:14 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus What is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about? Tom Hendrikse What is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about? This series examines what Christmas means to most of us, and contrasts that with what Jesus said Christmas was really all about. Where will you fall on this scale? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20091129_Jesus_came_into_the_world_part_1_Tom.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST 33:41 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. Tom Hendrikse What the Church looks like when it's working right The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. This week we conclude the series with the story of Paul and the snake on the island of Malta. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/200911122_AWAKE_series_part_8_Tom.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST 30:26 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. Tom Hendrikse What the Church looks like when it's working right The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. This week, we follow Paul to the city of Athens and witness his speech before the altar of the unknown god. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20091025_AWAKE_series_part_7_Tom.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:15:00 EST 32:24 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. Tom Hendrikse What the Church looks like when it's working right The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. This week we study the story of Paul and Silas and the Philippian jailor. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20091025_AWAKE_series_part_6_Tom.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:15:00 EDT 31:44 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. Tom Hendrikse What the Church looks like when it's working right The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. This week we study the time when Herod persecuted the church. Suffering is real, but it always ends in glory. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20091018_AWAKE_series_part_5_Tom.mp3 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:15:00 EDT 34:33 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. Tom Hendrikse What the Church looks like when it's working right The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. Today we examine the story of the conversion of Saul. How a kingdom destroying ladder climber becomes the ultimate kingdom builder. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20091011_AWAKE_series_part_4_Tom.mp3 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:15:00 EDT 35:53 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. Tom Hendrikse What the Church looks like when it's working right The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. This week we study Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. What is the face of the one God will use to build the kingdom? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20091004_AWAKE_series_part_3_Tom.mp3 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:15:00 EDT 34:09 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. Tom Hendrikse What the Church looks like when it's working right The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. This week we look at the story of Stephen and his matyrdom. What does adversity do to the church when the church is working right? http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20090927_AWAKE_series_part_2_Tom.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:15:00 EDT 35:53 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. Tom Hendrikse What the Church looks like when it's working right The AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts. The author of the Book of Acts goes to great length to let us know that what is recorded there is a continuation of what Jesus had already begun. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20090920_AWAKE_series_part_1_Tom.mp3 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:15:00 EDT 33:52 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Final sermon in the Serve series. The gospel and you. Find out what your thing is and then do it! Matt Lomenick Growing in Christ through Serving Final sermon in the Serve series. The gospel and you. Find out what your thing is and then do it! http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20090913_Serve_part_5_You_%28Tom%29.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:15:00 EDT 36:12 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Seeing the world we need to serve. Matt Lomenick Growing in Christ through Serving Seeing the world we need to serve. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20090906_Serve_part_4_The_World_%28Matt%29.mp3 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:15:00 EDT 31:35 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Serving together as the church. Tom Hendrikse Growing in Christ through Serving Serving together as the church. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20090830_Serve_part_3_The_Church_%28Tom%29.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:15:00 EDT 30:24 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus Mercy is the love language of God. We must speak it, if we wish to serve others. Tom Hendrikse Growing in Christ through Serving Mercy is the love language of God. We must speak it, if we wish to serve others. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20090823_Serve_part_2_Mercy_%28Tom%29.mp3 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:15:00 EDT 26:43 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus The first message in a new series where we journey outside of our walls and ourselves, and step into a world full of need. Matt Lomenick Growing in Christ through Serving The first message in a new series where we journey outside of our walls and ourselves, and step into a world full of need. http://www.riovistachurch.com/sermons/20090816_Serve_part_1_%28Matt%29.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:15:00 EDT 25:22 christian, christianity, church, faith, service, jesus