Azure Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church

The Last Words of Jesus - Pastoral Staff

Words spoken to others matter. Final words especially have weight and meaning. The Scriptures share the final words of Jesus, poignant words 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?”
“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”
“It is finished.” 

Before we jump into celebrating the resurrection, we move together to 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.”

Blessings of the Kingdom | Dr. Delroy A. Brooks

To give someone a blessing is the most significant affirmation we can offer. - Henri Nouwen

Dr. Delroy A. Brooks will share a message titled “Blessings of the Kingdom.” Pastor Brooks serves as youth, young adult and children’s pastor for the Kansas Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church in Riverside, CA. Dr. Brooks is happily married to his wife, Dr. Dilys Brooks, Campus Chaplain at Loma Linda University. Their union has produced two blessings, their legacy, Micah and Matea. He is an author, blogger, podcaster, avid cultural critic, comic book and sci-fi reader, music enthusiast, and sports fan.

Pathfinder Sabbath Sermons

Adventurer Sabbath Sermons

Righteousness In a Paper Bag | Pastor Mike Leno

Deep Calling: A Call to Healing, pt. 5 | Pastor Tara VinCross

Pastor Tara VinCross will share the message, A Call to Healing, the fifth part in the Deep Calling series, exploring eight calls of God. The call to healing is a call to honesty and transparency. It’s an invitation to begin where you are, not where you wish you were. It’s an invitation to a process of trusting the work of the Holy Spirit over time.

Following Jesus in a Hostile Environment

Jesus lived and worked in a hostile environment. From the beginning of his teaching career to his death on a cross he faced unrelenting criticism, subtle micro aggressions, and blatant threats on his life. Even though his kingdom was about love and not about political power or popularity, many felt threatened. And threatened people often say and do extreme things, even violent things. How do we live and work in a world like that?

How can the peaceful principles of the Kingdom survive in the face of such hostility? How can we defend our faith in a way that is constructive and helpful?

We will discover the way Jesus answered those questions. Pastor Mike Leno will speak on “Following Jesus in a Hostile Environment,” based on the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:33–48.

Deep Calling: A Call to Community, pt. 4 | Pastor Tara VinCross

Pastor Tara VinCross shared the message, "A Call to Community," the fourth part in the Deep Calling series, exploring eight calls of God. The entire Christian life is meant to be done in community. As the people of God ‘do life’ together, the connection and care and compassion exhibited in the body of Christ is the greatest witness to the love of Jesus in the world. We need each other.

Strengthen My Hands | Pastor Baron Anthony Sovory

Pastor Baron Anthony Sovory will share the message entitled: "Strengthen My Hands." 

 

Rebuilding what was once torn down can be challenging. It may even feel discouraging, and some may try to prevent the progress. However, when we unite with a shared goal and mission, there are no limits to what can be accomplished. Lord, strengthen our hands to carry out your kingdom's work on earth as we prepare for our heavenly kingdom.

Deep Calling: A Call to Rest, pt. 3 | Pastor Tara VinCross

Pastor Tara VinCross will share the message, A Call to Rest, the third part in the Deep Calling series exploring eight calls of God. Are you tired? Worn out? Needing rest? The stresses of life are real. What God wants us to realize is that the life of a disciple of Jesus is a life of surrender, which leads to rest.