Azure Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church

Keeping Venden’s Voice Alive - Dr. Karl Haffner

Dr. Haffner's sermon is entitled, Keeping Venden's Voice Alive. Here's a preview: 

 

Pastor Morris Venden as his son Lee says, “Had one string on his violin, Jesus,” and oh how beautifully he played that string. Join us this Sabbath at Azure Hills SDA Church as we listen to that song. Jesus. Only. Always.

 

Dr. Haffner has served as senior pastor of the Kettering SDA Church and the Walla Walla University Church, and as Mission Strategist for Kettering Health. He is an award-winning author of thirteen books such as No Experience Necessary, Are you more spiritual than a 5 th-grader?, Destiny: Who you are and what you’re here to do, and The Cure for Soul Fatigue. He has also written hundreds of articles for a variety of journals. 

Saying Goodbye to Worry - Philippians, pt.10 - Pastor Tara VinCross

Every so often I get the opportunity to bowl. Earlier this year was one such opportunity, as our pastoral staff took some time to have fun together. I ended up people watching, looking to our left at the people bowling next to us. One person was very good. Another was not. I overheard the instruction that the one gave to the other. “You have to let go of the ball. You have to trust.” You have to trust.

This is life, isn’t it? It’s hard for us to trust. We worry and hold onto things. Paul speaks directly to this difficulty in this letter to the Philippians. He invites us to rejoice, pray, petition, and thank God, right in the middle of our own struggles!

”Day of Opportunity” - Dr. Andrea King

We welcome Dr. Andrea King as our guest speaker. Dr. King has pastored for over 20 years in the Southeastern California Conference and is currently serving as Director of Communication and Media for SECC. She has worked in communications and media for over 25 years and has authored two books: Finding Christ and The Queen in Me. Her sermon entitled, "Day of Opportunity." Here's a preview:

 

"The Bible tells us to make the most of every opportunity, but often we don’t know how. This week, we will learn how to transform our obstacles into opportunities. And with God’s help, we will stand as overcomers." -Dr. Andrea King 

Example - Philippians, Pt. 9 - Pastor Tara VinCross

Albert Schweitzer said, “There are only three ways to teach a child. The first is by example, the second is by example, the third is by example.”

The Apostle Paul agrees. Follow my example as I follow Christ. But some will try to lead you away. What does this look like in our day-in, day-out life?

Pastor Tara VinCross preached a sermon titled, “Example” from Philippians 3:17-21. You’re invited to engage with God, this scripture, and one another as we discover what this means for our lives today.

The Prize, Philippians, Pt. 8 - Pastor Tara VinCross

Your focus is one of your greatest strengths. Really. This superpower of attention is the design of our Creator, who gave us the ability to press on and push through situations, seasons, and stressors that may at first feel impossible. This is where Paul finds himself as he writes this letter. He affirms that he consciously chooses to “press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” Perhaps you’re finding yourself needing to ‘press on’ in a particular area of your life? Perhaps you need a dose of encouragement, strength, and hope?

Pastor Tara VinCross will preach a sermon titled, “The Prize” from Philippians 3:12-16. You’re invited to engage with God, this scripture, and one another as we discover what this means for our lives today.

How Much More - Pastor Steve McHan

I still remember in my younger years, sitting in a friend’s kitchen and watching lemonade pour over the sides of my glass onto her table. She had asked me to say when to stop and I hadn’t said anything. It is possible to have too much of a good thing. The Bible speaks about being weighed and measured. It is easy to fixate on whether we will have too much or too little when the time for accountability comes. Today, we ask, "How much more?" whether about money, health, righteousness or hard times. God’s word answers with good news.

Righteousness by Faith - Philippians, pt.8 - Pastor Tara VinCross

Where are your feet planted? What do you place your confidence in? According to Paul, this question is of supreme importance. You’re invited to engage with God and this scripture, as we discover what this means for our lives today.

The Faithfulness of Christ Changes Everything - Philippians, pt.7 - Pastor Mike Leno

Paul emphasizes in Philippians and elsewhere that righteousness comes by faith, not by works. We’ve heard that message and we’ve taught it for a long time. But do we know what it means? Do we know what it means to live by faith, not just in theory but in real life.

Pastor Mike Leno explores the meaning of Paul’s teaching on faith and righteousness in Philippians 3:1-11. It’s not just good advice. It’s good news!

The Interests of Christ - Philippians Pt. 6 - Pr. Tara VinCross

We live in a world where the default motto is, "Every man for himself.” Consciously or subconsciously, it’s easy to fall into a life focused on our needs and the needs of those closest to us. What Paul says in Philippians 2:21, could be affirmed today: “For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.”

It’s a rare gift when you see something other than this. Yet, we find ourselves longing for something different. Selfless love is the calling of every believer. A call modeled by Paul, Timothy, and the lesser-known disciple, Epaphroditus.

Pastor Tara VinCross' sermon is titled, “The Interests of Christ,” from Philippians 2:19-30. You’re invited to engage with God, this scripture, and one another as we discover what this means for our lives today.

Shine - Philippians Pt. 5 - Pastor Tara VinCross

This section of Philippians draws on the history of the people of Israel and points the current people of God to a hope-filled future. Using metaphors of work and sports, perspective and team work, the people of God are called to lift up their eyes and see their higher calling: shine like stars! What does this look like in our lives, as we now “work out our salvation” in the every day?

Pastor Tara VinCross's sermon is titled, “Shine,” from Philippians 2:12-18. You’re invited to engage with God, this scripture, and one another as we discover what this means for our lives today.