Azure Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church

Naming God: The Legacy of Encounter | Pr. Sabina Vieira

Pastor Sabina Vieira will share the message entitled “Naming God: The Legacy of Encounter,” where she will explore the powerful story of an unexpected mother who will challenge the ways we think about legacy and discipleship.

Neither!, the best bad news we need to hear today | Elder Caleb VinCross

Elder Caleb VinCross preached a sermon titled, "Neither!, the best bad news we need to hear today." You are invited into the presence of God, a place where all belong.

Caleb VinCross is a Seventh-day Adventist pastor, educator, and board certified healthcare chaplain. Caleb has a passion for creating space for people to learn, grow, and authentically express their thoughts and feelings. Caleb joins his wife Tara, son Josiah, and daughter Ava on their many adventures in ministry and beyond. He currently serves veterans and their families, focusing on providing support for severe mental illness, substance use, grief, and moral injury.

The Breakfast Club | Pastor Gabriel Morales

Jesus resurrects and doesn’t immediately ascend; He stays with His disciples for a few weeks longer. John 21 is a reminder that good things don’t have to be rushed. It’s a story that reveals the pathway to forgiveness and is an invitation to participate in the healing of a fractured world.

 

Pastor Gabriel Morales will share a sermon called, “The Breakfast Club.”

Come Worship the King| Resurrection Reflection| Pastor Tara VinCross

Last Words of Jesus | Azure Hills Pastoral Staff

Final words have weight and meaning. The Scriptures share the final words of Jesus, poignant words spoken from the cross.

“Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”

“Amen, I say to you today, you will be with me in Paradise”

“Woman, behold, your son….Behold, your mother.”

“I thirst.”

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

“It is finished.”

“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”

Before we move into celebrating the resurrection, together we meditate on these sacred words. The Azure Hills Pastoral Staff will share short messages on the last words of Jesus. We invite you to take in the depth of the love and sacrifice of Jesus. John 10:18 says, "No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.”

Sabbath, a Pathway of Grace, Part 4: Feasting | Pastor Tara VinCross

Revelation testifies that death and suffering, pain and sadness will not always be a part of our story. The Sabbath is a gift now, and a reminder of this hope that is to come. We rest in God’s grace, we cease from our labors, we embrace a subversive way of life, and we feast in God’s presence. Living in Sabbath rhythm gives structured time for joy and reminds us of all that is to come. For six days we do, we work, we create, we build… The seventh day, we remember the joy of the Lord and how we will spend eternity.

Pastor Tara VinCross will conclude our sermon series, "Sabbath, a Pathway of Grace," Part 4: “Feasting.”

Sabbath, a Pathway of Grace, Part 3: “Sabbath as Resistance" | Pr. Daniel Xisto

What if the Sabbath was never meant to be just a day off work—but a way of life? A way to remember who we are, who God is, and what truly matters. This Sabbath, we’ll explore how God’s gift of rest not only renews our souls but empowers us to resist the pressures of Pharaohs—both past and present. Sabbath is a calling we are asked to embrace!

Pastor Daniel Xisto will continue the sermon series, Sabbath, a Pathway of Grace, Part 3: “Sabbath as Resistance."

Sabbath, a Pathway of Grace, Part 2: “Resting": Pastor Tara VinCross

For six days we do, we work, we create, we build… at times, we worry. The seventh day, we cease. We rest. We reflect. We embrace a different way of life. We feast, and as we do remember our hope for the future. The Sabbath is a sign of our dependence on the grace of God in our lives. By living in Sabbath rhythm, we choose to live a life of trust, walking on the pathway of grace.

Pastor Tara VinCross continues the sermon series, Sabbath, a Pathway of Grace, Part 2: “Resting."

Pt. 3: Dr. Dwight Nelson "American Apocalypse: Counting Down"

“For this nation living on the edge, there is an ancient prophecy about America we can no longer forget or ignore. That it has Jesus’ fingerprints all over it makes its news both good and urgent. American Apocalypse—Counting Down is an invitation to follow the One we can count on. Especially now.”- Dr. Dwight Nelson

We welcome our guest speaker, Dr. Dwight Nelson. He is joining us for three presentations. The theme: “American Apocalypse: Counting Down.”

Pt. 2: Dr. Dwight Nelson "American Apocalypse: Counting Down"

“For this nation living on the edge, there is an ancient prophecy about America we can no longer forget or ignore. That it has Jesus’ fingerprints all over it makes its news both good and urgent. American Apocalypse—Counting Down is an invitation to follow the One we can count on. Especially now.”- Dr. Dwight Nelson

We welcome our guest speaker, Dr. Dwight Nelson. He is joining us for three presentations. The theme: “American Apocalypse: Counting Down.”