Azure Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church

Advent is preparation for Christmas; anticipation, not celebration. There is a work being done in the secret place. Emmanuel, knit together in human flesh in the hidden place of the womb. 

The darkness has always been a space where God works in might and power, creativity and creation. The space where God brings forth something new.

Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. - Genesis 1:2

The people living in darkness have seen a great light…a light has dawned. - Matthew 4:16  

Pastor Tara VinCross will offer a message titled, The Gift of Darkness and Light.

Gratefulness Sabbath is a time of testifying of God's blessings, lifting our voices in praise, and celebrating our mission projects.

What if the moments of your deepest pain are the very places where Jesus draws closest? As Thanksgiving weekend approaches, and we prepare to gather around tables with family and friends to share meals and stories, this Sabbath we’ll explore a sacred encounter Jesus had ‘at the table’. In Luke 24:13-32, two heartbroken followers of Jesus discover hope and healing in His presence. Come and experience how Jesus transformed their sorrow into joy—and how He can do the same for you!

The enemy tries to intimidate. At times you feel weak, powerless, vulnerable. Yet the truth is, you are not alone. That doesn’t mean we always feel the strength that we have. Poet Elisabeth Elliot writes that, "Sometimes fear does not subside and one must choose to do it afraid.” This is courage. The Word of God and prayer are two powerful weapons that God has given us to take up courageously in the fight. As we seek God, God fills us with courage to believe the Word of God spoken over our lives, families, and communities.

Pastor Tara VinCross will offer a message titled, "The Sword of the Spirit and the Power of Prayer - The Armor of God," pt. 7.

Join us as Azure Hills Church celebrates 60 years of ministry on January 17-19! Here’s a special message from our senior pastor, Pastor Tara VinCross, sharing a glimpse of the joy and inspiration awaiting us during this milestone weekend. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

"Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." -Ephesians 6:17, NIV.

In warfare, the helmet and the sword were the last two pieces of armor picked up by the soldier. After fastening the rest of the armor on, the helmet, which was hot and uncomfortable, would be placed on just before heading off, protecting the soldier in battle.

Often the believer’s battle with the enemy takes place in the mind. The helmet of salvation protects us, giving us safety and assurance as we fight. Salvation is more than something off in the future, it affects our lives today.

Pastor Tara VinCross will offer a message titled, The Helmet of Salvation - The Armor of God, pt. 6.

The most frequently used word in this section on the armor of God is stand. The Scripture even compels us, put on the full armor of God so that "you may be able to stand your ground,” then it for emphasis, "and after you have done everything, to stand.”

The enemy works to throw off our faith, using other people and situations to cause us to stumble. We are flooded with discouragement, temptation, and even numbness. But we aren’t meant to do this alone. We see in this study of the shield of faith this truth: we stand strongest in our faith when we stand together.

Pastor Tara VinCross will offer a message titled, The Shield of Faith - The Armor of God, pt. 5. In this message we learn again how essential community is in the journey of faith.