Azure Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church

Minute to Thrive | Establish Your Work in Us

We never know the impact our words and actions can have on others. Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!

How Then Do We Love? Pastor Tara VinCross

Even things that are meant to bring people together, can end up bringing more distance and discord. Yet Jesus said, “they will know you are my disciples by how you love each other.” (John 13:34-35). This is easier to read, and harder to live out.

Pastor Tara VinCross explores what it looks like to have unity in our diversity. You will see that love is the essential ingredient to thrive. 

Freedom Songs: Thriving in a Strange Land | Dr. Dilys Brooks

Following the examples of Moses and the Israelites, how do we thrive in 2023? Dr. Brooks reminded us to: "Remember your own story, make room for other people's stories, and then together sing those songs that give you courage and strength."

Minute to Thrive | What does the Lord Require?

What does God require of us? Let’s turn to the Word to find out! Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross.

Stale Salt, Hidden Light, and Outdated Interpretations - Dr. Maury Jackson

We welcome our guest speaker, Dr. Maury Jackson! He serves as an Associate Dean at the HMS Richards Divinity School at La Sierra University, associate professor of Practical Theology, chair of the Pastoral Studies Department, and Coordinator of the Philosophical Studies program. He is an ordained Seventh-day Adventist pastor with nearly two decades of experience in pastoral leadership, serving congregations in the Southern California area. He holds degrees in philosophy, theology, and ministry from Claremont School of Theology, California State University, Los Angeles, Andrews University Theological Seminary, and La Sierra University. Together he and Nathan Brown coedited the book “A House on Fire: How Adventist Faith Responds to Race and Racism (Signs Publishing, 2022).” He is married to Marlene Jackson, and together they share five beloved children.


Minute to Thrive | Fear Not, God is with You | Pastor Tara VinCross

In our doubts, our fears and all the challenges life brings, we can rest assured that our God is with us. Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross. 

A Strong Mind - Thrive Part 4 - Pastor Tara VinCross

Every good routine begins in our minds. We think it’s in the gear we have or the space we have created or what we have around us - and that all matters. But the decision starts in our mind and the way we think about it. Spending time with God, good eating, working out, healthy relationships, and other habits that make for life abundant, all start in our mind.  

Join Pastor Tara VinCross as we progress in our Thrive sermon series, noticing the invitation in the scriptures to have a strong mind. The good news is, God not only invites us, but gives us the necessary strength to fortify our minds!

Minute to Thrive | Breathe Deeply of Grace | Pastor Tara VinCross

It is by grace that we've been saved, not by works. Grace covers our lives. 

Take a moment to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross and breathe deeply of this grace! 

The Heart of the Mission -Thrive Part 3 - Pastor Tara VinCross

We continue with our new sermon series - Thrive: wholistic, wholehearted health. 

 

This is what we are here for, the heart of this calling we are a part of. For us to thrive, we give ourselves to God and join God in what matters most. On Saturday, January 21, we celebrate our 58th Anniversary as a Church, and Pastor Tara VinCross shares a message in our Thrive series - “The Heart of the Mission.”

Minute to Thrive | God Will Provide a Way Out | Pastor Tara VinCross

Whatever you are facing today, God says, “I will provide a way out for you.” Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!