Downey Seventh-day Adventist Church

The choices that we make today will determine the future. The Bible is filled with wisdom and shows us how we can make better life decisions. Join us as we see how we can proactively make better life choices. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Better Choices Better sermon series #3 Chris Famisaran 20 January 2024 www.downeychurch.org

They say who you spend the most time with will influence who you are as a person. Relationships are key to life. This week Bill will lead as we look at several key passages on building healthy and sustainable relationships.  Downey Adventist Church Sermon Better Relationships Better sermon series #2 Bill Aumack 13 January 2024 www.downeychurch.org Online sermon notes: https://bit.ly/3tUocvJ PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

2024 is just beginning and some of us may be reflecting and wondering how can I grow personally and faithfully. One of the first things we must take stock of is our priorities. What are the most important things in our lives, and how are we investing in them? This week we will be looking to the Scriptures and see where God wants us to prioritize and use our time faithfully. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Better Priorities Better sermon series #1 Pastor Chris 06 January 2024 www.downeychurch.org Online sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4aJT2ry PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

God has been great. As we close 2023 out, we'll look back and share the awesome blessings God has done at the Downey church, some of the lessons learned, and a peek into 2024 as we "Press Forward". Downey Adventist Church Sermon Press Forward Communion Pastor Chris 30 December 2023 www.downeychurch.org

After Jesus was born, angels appeared to shepherds, and they shared the good news that Jesus had arrived. Much like the shepherds, Jesus desires that we continue to share of his love, grace, and soon coming. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Who Are You Going to Tell? Christmas Mixtape series Bill Aumack 23 December 2023 www.downeychurch.org

In a world where headlines seem to inform us that the world is on fire and at war,  the songs "The First Noel" and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" remind us that Jesus is the Lord and in control. Join us as we dissect and look at the scriptural basis for these songs. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Peace On Earth? Christmas Mixtape series Chris Famisaran 16 December 2023 www.downeychurch.org

When Jesus came down to earth, he came to save and redeem us. We'll be looking at the hymn of O Holy Night, and several other songs, that point to Jesus' salvation. Downey Adventist Church Sermon He Brings Salvation & Redemption Christmas Mixtape series Chris Famisaran 09 December 2023 www.downeychurch.org

This week we begin a new series called the Christmas Mixtape. We'll be looking at various Christmas-related songs, their origin stories, and the lessons that we can learn from them. This week we'll be looking at several songs that focus on the antiquation of the long-awaited King. Downey Adventist Church Sermon When Will You Return? Christmas Mixtape series Chris Famisaran 02 December 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Downey Adventist Church Sermon Four Tests Bob Wong 25 November 2023 www.downeychurch.org

This week as we come together and share stories and lessons gleaned from the last 5 weeks of small groups. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Celebration Sabbath Created for Significance series Small Groups 18 November 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Building on a previous week’s lesson on being a faithful steward is the importance of relationships and sharing with others. This week Bill will lead us as we will be looking at the parable of Lazarus and rich man, and the implications of our actions towards others, and the life to come. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Short Sighted Created for Significance series Bill Aumack 11 November 2023 www.downeychurch.org

God gives us many talents and resources…how are you managing and investing in them? This week we will be looking at the often misunderstood parable of the shrewd manager in Luke 16, and the lessons that Jesus has for us to be faithful stewards. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Where Are You Investing Your Life? Created for Significance series Chris Famisaran 04 November 2023 www.downeychurch.org Online sermon notes: https://bit.ly/408UAqa PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

Have you ever thought I have rejected and ran away from God, and I don’t think God can forgive me? God loves you and is waiting for you. In the parable of the prodigal son we see a young man who abandons the farm and a father’s love, only to experience hardship, and redemption when he gains the courage to come home. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Can I Come Back Home? Created for Significance series Danny Chan 28 October 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Many people ask themselves “do I matter”. When you read Luke 15, you find three items that were lost, and when found, they rejoiced. This week we will be looking at the parables of the lost sheep, and the lost coin, and how they reflect how much we matter to God. Downey Adventist Church Sermon How Can I Be Significant When I Feel So Lost? Created for Significance series Bill Aumack 21 October 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Have you ever asked yourself what is my purpose in life? Does it have meaning, or have meaning, or am I fulfilled? This week we begin our small group series by studying the parable of Luke 14, and finding our purpose in life. Downey Adventist Church Sermon What's My Purpose? Created for Significance series Chris Famisaran 14 October 2023 www.downeychurch.org

This week our friends from AUS will be joining us for worship. They’ll be sharing music and story with us. Education is the theme of the day. Downey Adventist Church Sermon What's That and Why? Chris Famisaran 07 October 2023 www.downeychurch.org

The beauty of the church is that it is incredibly diverse. However, it is not without its challenges. We come from different backgrounds and cultures and do not always agree. This week we will be emphasizing the diversity of the church, and explore several passages from the Bible on why it is important to lift up Jesus as one body. Downey Adventist Church Sermon One Mind & One Mission International Sabbath Chris Famisaran 23 September 2023 www.downeychurch.org

We don't know much about Tabitha. But she's had an impact on churches for centuries. Bill leads us in this message as we learn how to move from being insignificant to being a doer. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Insignificant or Doer? Unsung Heroes series Bill Aumack 16 September 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Have you ever felt impressed by God to go and do something, but hesitate out of fear? Such was the case for Ananias when the Lord visited him in a vision to go and meet with Saul. This week we will study and learn from Ananias' story to be faithful, even when it can be uncomfortable. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Are You Sure God? Unsung Heroes series Chris Famisaran 09 September 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Have you ever been given information that you know is true, but hesitant to speak out? Ebed-Melek, an official in the king's court is given information that he knows may put his life at risk. This week we will study and learn from Ebed-Melek's story that doing the right thing is still prudent, and necessary for Jesus followers. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace Unsung Heroes series Chris Famisaran 02 September 2023 www.downeychurch.org