Good News of Great Joy

Week Five

December 26, 2021 • Will Buschmann • Luke 7:41–43

Will Buschmann, Director of Student Ministries, preaching on the Parable of the Two Debtors from Luke chapter 7. Who will love Jesus more? The one who has been forgiven little or the one who has been forgiven much?

Christmas Eve

December 24, 2021 • Tom Hendrikse

Tom Hendrikse with a special message for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.

Week Four

December 19, 2021 • Tom Hendrikse • Luke 2:1–7

From Luke's Gospel, we have the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and the announcement of that birth through shepherds who were in the surrounding area. It was portrayed then as "good news of great joy," and it still is today. So go out and share it!

Week Three

December 12, 2021 • Tom Hendrikse • Isaiah 11:1–10

This time we are considering the first ten verses of Isaiah chapter 11. This prophecy describes a future king and kingdom that is literally a utopia of peace and serenity.

Week Two

December 5, 2021 • Tom Hendrikse • Isaiah 9:1–7

Our Advent series continues with Pastor Tom preaching from Isaiah chapter 9. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given—the ultimate gift! Tom explores the meaning behind the names Isaiah tells us this child shall be called.

Week One

November 28, 2021 • Sam Kastensmidt • Isaiah 7:14

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt begins our Advent season from Isaiah chapter 7, where we see the Lord providing a sign. A virgin will conceive and bear a son, his name will be called Immanuel. That name comes at great cost, as Pastor Sam will explain.

Rio Vista Church

Advent 2021