Azure Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church

A Journey through the Book of Mark pt.7 | Pastor Mike Leno

What good did it do for Jesus to walk on water? What good did it do to feed 5000 (or 10k+) people? Those amazing miracles didn’t seem to change anything in Jerusalem, or Rome, ...or Washington!

Pastor Mike Leno continues the pastors’ sermon series on Mark with “Miracles and Misunderstandings.” This message probes the very human tendency to misunderstand Jesus’ message about his kingdom. Lest we think the Jewish leaders or even Jesus’ followers were the problem, let’s consider our own kingdom goals. What kind of Messiah are we looking for? Are we ready to follow? Or do we want to modify Jesus to match our expectations?

Is This Mic On? | Pastor Linda Biswas

In Mark 7, we continue to follow the Miracles of God as Jesus encounters a man who is both deaf and mute. Imagine the man's confusion, consider his thoughts as friends ushered him over to a stranger, someone he'd never heard of...yet would change his life forever. In this text, we learn about what it means to be a community of miracles, and our response to the Gospel once we've witnessed one! Pastor Linda Biswas will share the message, "Is This Mic On?"

Leaving Points of No Return | Pastor Steve McHan

We humans too easily, too quickly find ourselves in situations so low we can’t get out; so overwhelming we are hopeless. Three stories in Mark 5 clearly demonstrate Jesus is more than able to overcome evil. Nothing is too hard for him. He is here to take us back to community. He will come to take us home. At our 9am and 11:45am worship services, Pastor Steve McHan will share a message titled "Leaving Points of No Return."

Diving into Deep Peace | Pastor Tara VinCross

This week we celebrate the culmination of Vacation Bible School. Our theme this year is Scuba: Diving into Deep Friendship with God! Each day, the kids have focused on a different aspect of friendship with God. As we continue in our series on the book of Mark, we look at a story that takes place on the sea, and a time when Jesus’ disciples learned that their friendship with Jesus can bring them deep peace. Pastor Tara VinCross will share a message titled “Diving into Deep Peace."

Taking Charge of Jesus | Pastor Mike Leno

Jesus was out of control! People thought it was great that he healed people and even cast out demons. But to many, he was reckless in the way he went about his work. He offended influential people. Even his family thought he was a little crazy at times. They decided that if Jesus was going to succeed, he would need some supervision before he blew it completely. Certainly he needed advice before rashly forgiving sins in front of the Pharisees, letting his disciples eat out on the Sabbath, or doing unnecessary healings on the Sabbath.

 

Pastor Mike Leno presents a challenging message titled, “Taking Charge of Jesus.” We will then celebrate communion as a sign that we follow the real Jesus, the one who died and rose again—and the one who loved the whole world, not just our little corner of it.

Forgiveness and Healing | Pastor Gabriel Morales

In Mark 2, Jesus forgives and heals a paralyzed man. In this encounter, we find that the power of friendship can carry us through trying times. We also learn that Jesus isn’t interested in a superficial healing that only affects the body, but a deep transformation that binds the fractured soul. Pastor Gabriel Morales will share the message, "Forgiveness and Healing."

The Beginning of the Good News| Mark Series Part 1 | Pastor Tara VinCross

Mark opens the gospel in the most moving way, with the words the beginning of the good news. In Jesus Christ, we orient ourselves to what is true and good. We hold space for beauty and safety, hope and love. Some days, some weeks, it’s a fight to stay rooted and connected to the goodness of God. As Gabor Mate, Hungarian-Canadian physician says, "Safety is not the absence of threat; it is the presence of connection.” Pastor Tara VinCross will share the message, The Beginning of the Good News.

Hermeneutics Series - Part 4 | Dr. Kendra Haloviak

Hermeneutics Series - Part 3 | Dr. Kendra Haloviak

Hermeneutics Series - Part 2 | Dr. Kendra Haloviak