Downey Seventh-day Adventist Church

Our world is full of heroes. First Responders, athletes, entertainers, movies and comic books. Seems like there are heroes everywhere. But did you know that we can all be heroes? This week Bill leads us through 2 Samuel 23 and we'll see what we can learn from some heroes that applies to us today. Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Last Stand Unsung Heroes series Bill Aumack 26 August 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Have you ever been in a position to help make a positive difference that would have large ramifications? In 1 Samuel 16, there's a servant whose name we do not even know, but was in the right place at the right time, makes a suggestion to King Saul. Though it was probably seen as something small then, it sets off a chain reaction that will have big implications for God's people. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Are You Ready And Willing To Serve? Unsung Heroes series Chris Famisaran 19 August 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Sometimes God's goodness comes from unexpected places. This week we will be studying from Joshua 2, and discover that God uses many people that we probably would not expect to be faithful to God's calling. Downey Adventist Church Sermon God's Providence Will Surprise You Unsung Heroes series Chris Famisaran 12 August 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Have you ever been given an order by your boss that you felt was out of line? In the first chapter of Exodus, we find a group of midwives who face an ethical and moral conundrum. We'll look at their courageous and faithful testimony on how they followed God, and played a part in altering Israel's history. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Because I Said So! Unsung Heroes series Chris Famisaran 5 August 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Bill leads us today as talk about AI (Artificial Intelligence). Should we be worried about the future of the human race? Does the Bible say anything that will help us? Downey Adventist Church Sermon AI: The Future or the End? Bill Aumack 29 July 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Downey Adventist Church Sermon Why Should I Listen to Ellen White? The Mini-Fundamentals series Chris Famisaran 22 July 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Ellen White, author, church pioneer, and leader in the Seventh-day Adventist church made many important contributions to the church. However she is often misunderstood. This week we will go back and share her story, and glean a few lessons from her life's work. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Who is Ellen White? The Mini-Fundamentals series Chris Famisaran 15 July 2023 www.downeychurch.org

The notion of death is generally regarded as a scary proposition. Many have tried to avoid death and live as long as possible. Yet scripture has an abundance of promise through various scriptures. This week we will study and discover that though death is scary and painful when we lose a loved one, there is hope. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Death... is it the Final End? The Mini-Fundamentals series Chris Famisaran 8 July 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Sabbath, a gift that God blessed us with. Yet some may not fully understand the importance of it. This week we will study and learn why it is important to incorporate it into our lives, but also how to practically observe it. Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Rejected Gift The Mini-Fundamentals series Bill Aumack 1 July 2023 www.downeychurch.org

One of the big lessons in life we have learned is nothing is guaranteed. Our life, job, security. And to be frank that can be scary. Yet Jesus shares a promise that we can trust God to care for us. This week we finish our series on stewardship with the promise that God does not abandon his children and will provide for them Downey Adventist Church Sermon Don't Worry, Be Faithful Rags to Riches series Bill Aumack 17 June 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Who or what are you loyal to? Jesus said that no one can serve two masters. In this day and age, we are so busy, it's easy to put God and important relationships to the side. This week we will be discussing how to have a healthy balance between material, relationships, and our ultimate loyalty to God. Downey Adventist Church Sermon God's Always First, Right? Rags to Riches series Chris Famisaran 10 June 2023 www.downeychurch.org

What is the ultimate goal of a follower of Jesus? Our modern day culture tells us that we should try and make as much money, and buy as many luxuries as possible. But is that what Jesus taught us? This week we begin a new series from Matthew and see that greed is not only selfish, but can have serious implications for our faith. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Don't Be A Scrooge Rags to Riches series Chris Famisaran 03 June 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Many have harbored a desire to be a professional athlete on the biggest stage, but most people will not make it to the top. As a follower of Jesus, we can actually have an impact on the court, and make a difference. This week we will show the importance that we can't be casual fans on the side, but the necessity of being an active player in sharing the Gospel as a united community. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Are You a Player or a Seat-warmer? Discipleship: Not a Spectator Sport series Bill Aumack 27 May 2023 www.downeychurch.org

A fan's love for their favorite sports team will also fuel a desire to want to share that same love with others. In a similar fashion, we fell in love with Jesus, and He wants us to share to the good news of the Gospel with others. This week we will be discussing several ways that we can share Jesus with others. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Let's Go to the Ballgame Discipleship: Not a Spectator Sport series Chris Famisaran 20 May 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Every sports team has a fan base that wants to represent their favorite team. Some will casually wear hats, and others may dedicate a whole room to team memorabilia. We are also called to represent Jesus as ambassadors of the kingdom. This week we will be discussing how we can better represent Jesus to the world, and some of the challenges that we will need to overcome. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Are You a Spectator or a Fan? Discipleship: Not a Spectator Sport series Chris Famisaran 13 May 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Blessed are those who are persecuted…to be honest many of us probably cringe at that thought because we don't want to add trouble to our lives. But to be faithful may require going against the grain. This Sabbath we'll learn how to add some tools to help us when times get tough and our faith needs to be strengthened. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Why Would I be Happy to be Persecuted? Upside Down series Chris Famisaran 29 Apr. 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Happy are the peacemakers…in a world that is filled with conflict, Jesus calls us to be the difference and be an example of peace. This coming Sabbath we'll learn how we can be ambassadors of peace and help others deal with conflict. Downey Adventist Church Sermon How to be a Peacemaker When You're Hot-Blooded Upside Down series Chris Famisaran 22 Apr. 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Blessed are the pure in heart…how do I live a life of faithfulness to God, and protect myself when it seems like everything around me is trying to pull me away from God? This coming week we'll learn from several Bible characters who were not swayed away from their faith and the lessons we can take and apply to our lives. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Staying Pure in a Dirty World Upside Down series Chris Famisaran 15 Apr. 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Happy are the merciful…do we truly know what it means to be forgiving and show grace? Join us this coming Sabbath as we study and learn what mercy looks like, and the necessity to learn to forgive others. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Mercy, Not Just For The Weak Upside Down series Chris Famisaran 08 Apr. 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness… Often times we might read righteousness as perfection, but that is not the case. This Sabbath Bill will lead us as we look at a biblical example of how to do this. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Hunger and Thirst for What? Upside Down series Bill Aumack 01 Apr. 2023 www.downeychurch.org