Rio Vista Church Sermons
677 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsFrom its base in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Rio Vista Church serves to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. These are our weekly messages.
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The Hope of Heaven part 1: Questions and answers
May 02, 2010 13:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBThe 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.
Share Life
April 25, 2010 15:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBA 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.
What To Do When Life Isn't Fair
April 18, 2010 15:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBHow 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.
Golden Calf
April 11, 2010 15:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBThe 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?
One Story Part Two. Easter morning. Our King is risen!
April 04, 2010 15:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBThe 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.
One Story. Palm Sunday. Not the king you expect, but the king you need.
March 28, 2010 13:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBThe 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.
God's Word The Searchlight
March 21, 2010 13:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBSin 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.
The Kingdom and the Heart of Man part ten
March 14, 2010 15:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBWhat 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?
The Kingdom and the Heart of Man part nine
March 07, 2010 14:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBWhat 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.
The Kingdom and the Heart of Man part eight
February 28, 2010 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBWhat 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?
The Kingdom and the Heart of Man part seven
February 21, 2010 16:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBWhat 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?
The Kingdom and the Heart of Man part six
February 14, 2010 16:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBWhat 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?
The Kingdom and the Heart of Man part five
February 07, 2010 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBWhat 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?
The Kingdom and the Heart of Man part four
January 31, 2010 16:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBWhat 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?
The Kingdom and the Heart of Man part three
January 24, 2010 16:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat 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.
The Kingdom and the Heart of Man part two
January 17, 2010 16:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBWhat 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.
The Kingdom and the Heart of Man part one
January 10, 2010 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBWhat 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.
The Great Conversation
January 03, 2010 14:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBA pharisee and a tax collector walked into a temple to pray. Which one found forgiveness? Which one are you?
How to keep the new year from getting your goat
December 27, 2009 14:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBThe sheep and the goats stand before Jesus at the final judgment. How can you know which one YOU are?
Jesus came into the world, part 5
December 24, 2009 22:30 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBChristmas Eve! What is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about?
Jesus came into the world, part 4
December 20, 2009 16:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBWhat is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about?
Jesus came into the world, part 3
December 13, 2009 16:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBWhat is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about?
Jesus came into the world, part 2
December 06, 2009 14:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBWhat is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about?
Jesus came into the world, part 1
November 29, 2009 14:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBWhat is Christmas really all about to YOU? And what is Christmas REALLY all about?
The AWAKE series part 8
November 22, 2009 14:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBThe AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts.
The AWAKE series part 7
November 08, 2009 16:15 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBThe AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts.
The AWAKE series part 6
October 25, 2009 15:15 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBThe AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts.
The AWAKE series part 5
October 18, 2009 15:15 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBThe AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts.
The AWAKE series part 5
October 11, 2009 15:15 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThe AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts.
The AWAKE series part 3
October 04, 2009 15:15 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBThe AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts.
The AWAKE series part 2
September 27, 2009 15:15 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThe AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts.
The AWAKE series part 1
September 20, 2009 15:15 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBThe AWAKE series examines what the church looks like when it is working right. This is a study in the Book of Acts.
The Serve series, part 5.
September 13, 2009 14:15 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBFinal sermon in the Serve series. The gospel and you. Find out what your thing is and then do it!
The Serve series, part 4.
September 06, 2009 14:15 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBSeeing the world we need to serve.
The Serve series, part 3.
August 30, 2009 14:15 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MBServing together as the church.
The Serve series, part 2.
August 23, 2009 14:15 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBMercy is the love language of God. We must speak it, if we wish to serve others.
The Serve series, part 1.
August 16, 2009 14:15 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBThe first message in a new series where we journey outside of our walls and ourselves, and step into a world full of need.
Good News of Great Joy | Week 4
December 19, 2001 16:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBFrom 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!
Good News of Great Joy | Week 3
December 12, 2001 14:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBThis 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.
Good News of Great Joy | Week 2
December 05, 2001 14:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBOur 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.
Good News of Great Joy | Week 1
November 28, 2001 14:00 - 34 minutes - 15.5 MBPastor 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.
Awaken: Live Like It Matters | Week 3
November 21, 2001 14:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBThe conclusion of Awakened is from Acts 4, where Peter and John had been arrested and threatened with imprisonment if they continued to preach and teach in the name of Jesus. Their answer? Praying for boldness to do just that!
Awaken: Live Like It Matters | Week 2
November 14, 2001 16:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBFrom the story of Phillip the Evangelist and the Ethiopian eunuch, we have a clear example of the power of the gospel and God's commitment to bringing the gospel to everyone who is ready to receive it.
Awaken: Live Like It Matters | Week 1
November 07, 2001 14:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBIn the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, we learn that no matter what your story is, regardless of what you have gone through, God still has a purpose for you. You are called to go into your city and be an agent of transformation!
Isaiah: A Voice of Hope | Week 11
October 31, 2001 13:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBIn the conclusion of our series from Isaiah, Pastor Tom lets the voice of the Messiah ring out from Isaiah chapter 61. He has come to open blind eyes and set the prisoner free. The one who comes to him will never be cast out.
Isaiah: A Voice of Hope | Week 10
October 24, 2001 13:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBIsaiah prophesies about a day when all nations on earth will be united into one, under one king, and that kingdom will last forever. Jesus is the king and he wants us to reflect his light to the world so as many as possible can enter into that kingdom.
Isaiah: A Voice of Hope | Week 9
October 17, 2001 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBIsaiah prophecies about a time when God would call all the nations into the tent of his people. It's a foretelling of the Gospel Age, and of the Gentiles being grafted in. Direct of Student Ministries Will Buschmann is preaching this week.
Isaiah: A Voice of Hope | Week 8
October 10, 2001 13:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBIn the fourth servant song, Pastor Tom comes to Isaiah 53. This remarkable prophecy of God's suffering servant connects with precise detail to the life and death of Jesus Christ. The actions of God's servant forever settle the debt of our transgressions.
Isaiah: A Voice of Hope | Week 6
September 26, 2001 13:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBIn the second servant song we are told how the servant will go about his mission. God's servant Jesus, as he did everything needed to secure our salvation, suffered every indignity that we have, so he might identify with our weaknesses.
Isaiah: A Voice of Hope | Week 5
September 19, 2001 13:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBWhat moves God's heart and occupies his mind is the salvation of God's people through the work of his servant. That is the message of the servant songs. Have you personally experienced the salvation that Jesus came into the world to bring?