Goodness in a Time of Brokenness
Goodness in a Time of Brokenness by Third Church, RVA
Mar 07, 2021•30 min
Third Church Sermons
Third Church RVA is a Presbyterian church pastored by Corey Widmer in Richmond, Virginia. We believe we are called together for the renewal of all things through Jesus Christ.
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Kindness in a Time of Harshness
This week we look at the fruit of kindness. While kindness has undergone a bit of a popularity surge in our culture (“Be Kind!”), the Biblical notion of kindness is much more than niceness or random acts of service. It is a dedicated, costly commitment to another’s good. Sermon Sources for 2/28 - Philip Kenneson, “Life on the Vine” - Christopher JH Wright, “Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit” - Barry Corey, “Love Kindness: Discover the Power of a Forgotten Hidden Virtue - Arthur Brooks, “Love y...
Feb 28, 2021•34 min
Patience in a Time of Restlessness
This week we look to our next fruit of the spirit: patience. In a time when we are weary and anxious, patience exhorts us to endure what suffering may befall us without retaliation or revenge, and to put up with the weaknesses of others without getting too angry or irritated. In these ways, patience, as we’ll explore together this weekend, is about both our long-suffering, our forbearance and our faithful love and care for the people around us. Sermon Sources: - Philip Kenneson, Life on the Vine...
Feb 21, 2021•39 min
Peace in a Time of Conflict
This Sunday we look at the spiritual fruit of peace. Biblical peace is not really defined as inner state of calm, which is the way we moderns tend to understand it. Biblical peace is more about “wholeness” or “completion,” a state of right relationships between God and others. It is something God accomplishes for us, but then it is also something we pursue in community with others. Sermon Sources: - Philip Kenneson, Life on the Vine - Christopher JH Wright, Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit - ...
Feb 14, 2021•34 min
Joy in a Time of Cynicism
This Sunday we look at “Joy in a Time of Cynicism.” Derek Mondeau, our Pastor of Discipleship and Parish Life, looks at the dangerous power cynicism can hold, and the promise of joy that is found in brokenness and suffering.
Feb 07, 2021•34 min
Love in a Time of Selfishness
This week we take a look at the fruit of love, which is in many ways the crown of all of the fruit of the Spirit. We look at the gift of love and command to practice love. Sermon sources: - Phillip Kenneson, Life on the Vine - Christopher JH Wright, Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit - “Love in a Time of Selfishness,” Sermon by Jon Tyson at Church of the City 3/31/2021 - “How ‘You do you’ perfectly captures our narcissistic culture,” by Colson Whitehead, New York Times, 3/31/2015 - “How a ‘You ...
Jan 31, 2021•33 min
Youth Sunday 2021
Youth Sunday 2021 by Third Church, RVA
Jan 24, 2021•24 min
Renewed by the Spirit
Sermon Sources: - John Stott, The Message of Galatians - Phillip Kenneson, Life on the Vine - Jon Tyson, ’The Spirit in a Time of the Flesh,” Sermon preached for Church of the City NYC, 3/24/20 - “The Wisdom Pyramid” by Brett McCracken. https://www.brettmccracken.com/blog/2017/8/3/the-wisdom-pyramid - “We Worship with the Magi, not MAGA,” by Tish Harrison Warren. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/january-web-only/trump-capitol-mob-election-politics-magi-not-maga.html - “The Roman Road fr...
Jan 17, 2021•30 min
Light Shining In Our Hearts
Light Shining In Our Hearts by Third Church, RVA
Jan 10, 2021•33 min
Shema!
As we begin a new year, we look at God’s call to center our lives on the real meaning of life: to love God and to love our neighbors. Sermon sources: - The Bible Project, www.bibleproject.com. See their video series on the Shema. - Tim Keller sermon archive, Logos Bible software. - Victor Frankl, “Man’s Search for Meaning.”
Jan 03, 2021•26 min
Persevering In Hope
Join us this week as we hear from three of our church leaders, Mike Murchie, Listwella Donaldson and Nan Clarke, as they share some of their own journey walking with God in 2020.
Dec 27, 2020•21 min
Audio Appendix Ep 8: Revelation Series Q&A
You asked, we answered. We're diving in to your questions about the book of Revelation. Corey Widmer is taking some time to go through the most frequently asked Revelation questions (what about the rapture? what is the mark of the beast? what about aliens?!) as we end our series on this important and unique book.
Dec 22, 2020•44 min
Waiting for True Life
This Sunday, we look one last time at the final picture that Revelation gives us of what we are waiting for. In Revelation 22, we get an astounding vision of the garden-city that awaits us, as we see a promise of the true life that is store for all those who know and love God. This is what we are waiting for. Sermon Sources: - “The River of Life,” sermon by Rankin Wilbourne at Pacific Crossroads Church, preached on 8/19/2018 - The Bible Project, “The Water of Life,” “The Tree of Life” videos www...
Dec 20, 2020•36 min
Waiting For the New Creation
This week is the third Sunday of Advent, and we’re also nearing the end of our series on Revelation. We’re spending these last few weeks looking at our future hope, and this Sunday we’re looking at Revelation 21 and the promise of a new creation. Sermon Sources: - https://www.npr.org/2020/12/07/943968767/nearly-50-000-ethiopians-have-fled-to-sudan-to-escape-war - “All Things are Being Made New,” sermon by Rankin Wilbourne at Pacific Crossroads Church, preached on 8/12/2018 - Reading Revelation R...
Dec 13, 2020•32 min
Waiting for Love
This Sunday we are continuing our study of the book of Revelation, and we are nearing the end! This week we’ll be looking at a distinct metaphor to describe our hope : we wait for the wedding feast of the Lamb. Sermon Sources: - “Heaven Looks Like One Long Kiss,” Sermon by Rankin Wilbourne at Pacific Crossroads Church, preached on 6/24/18. - Reading Revelation Responsibly, by Michael Gorman. - Revelation For You, by Tim Chester - Discipleship on the Edge, by Darrell Johnson - Revelation for Ever...
Dec 08, 2020•39 min
Waiting for Wrath
This Sunday we begin Advent with Waiting for Wrath. But when we hear the word “wrath” our whole being wants to recoil and seek shelter. What we find is that we cannot locate nor produce any real shelter for ourselves. Waiting for the wrath of God will not drive us away to find shelter but rather it will draw us nearer to very grace of God.
Nov 29, 2020•37 min
The Beasts
We continue in Revelation this Sunday by looking at one of the most (in)famous chapters in the book, which includes the mention of the “mark of the beast.” This is one of those times that careful biblical interpretation is vital! We dig into these challenging and mysterious images and seek to understand how this portion of Scripture continues to speak to us today. Sermon Sources: - Bible Project Videos, “Revelation” Part 1 and 2. This is where I got the connection between the mark of the beast a...
Nov 22, 2020•38 min
The Great War
Revelation chapter 12 is about the “great war,” the enormous spiritual battle that wages behind the scenes, all the time, between the devil and the powers of God. This week we’ll grapple with this unseen reality on multiple levels: living in the midst of a war, the enemy himself, the defense we have against Satan, and the child who will conquer the enemy.
Nov 16, 2020•29 min
The Suffering Witnesses
Last week we saw an emphasis on the identity of God’s people, as people from all nations are sealed for God. This week, we’ll see the focus on the vocation of God’s people, which is to be witnesses to Jesus and the gospel during the time of the tribulation.
Nov 08, 2020•40 min
The Great Multitude
This week we take a look at Revelation 7 and what it means to be sealed by God in Christ and through the Spirit.
Nov 01, 2020•32 min
Evil and the Justice of God
This week we will look at Revelation 5, which calls us to joy and celebration in the revelation of Jesus, the slain Lamb who has brought salvation, and who alone provides all the answers to our deepest longings.
Oct 25, 2020•38 min
The Lion and the Lamb
This week we will look at Revelation 5, which calls us to joy and celebration in the revelation of Jesus, the slain Lamb who has brought salvation, and who alone provides all the answers to our deepest longings.
Oct 18, 2020•27 min
The Throne of God
In chapters 4 and 5 of the book of Revelation, arguably the core chapters of this book, we are given access to see what is at the very heart of reality: the throne of God, a vision of astonishing beauty that defies language and calls us to worship.
Oct 11, 2020•31 min
The Reproof of Love
This week we look at Revelation 3:14–22.
Oct 04, 2020•30 min
The Love You Had at First
This week we look at Revelation 1:20–2:7.
Sep 27, 2020•32 min
The Cosmic Christ
This week we continue our series on the book of Revelation, titled “The Triumph of the Lamb.“
Sep 20, 2020•30 min
The Triumph of the Lamb
This week we begin our series on the book of Revelation, titled “The Triumph of the Lamb“
Sep 13, 2020•28 min
Psalm 127: The Work Song
On this Labor Day weekend, we’ll close our series on the Psalms of Ascent by looking at Psalm 127, the Work Song.
Sep 06, 2020•21 min
Psalm 134: The Benediction Song
In the closing words of Psalm 134, the final Psalm of Ascent, we are reminded of God’s blessings and told to praise him unceasingly. Even in the midst of difficult situations, we can praise the Lord because of the blessing of faith by grace we’ve received from God, a blessing meant to be shared with others as we continue our journey.
Aug 30, 2020•19 min
Psalm 133: The Unity Song Psalm 133: The Unity Song
This week we look deeply at Psalm 133 and try to understand the meaning of biblical unity, why it’s so important, and how we can take steps to achieve it.
Aug 23, 2020•36 min
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