Sermons by Don Bryan
Compassion on Parade
From Scripture, we discover that God is love. It is the essence of who God is. We also learn that His love is bigger than the Universe. Bigger than two septillion stars. It would stand to reason then, that His compassion, the expression of His love, would also be deeper, wider, and fuller than any tongue could tell. In fact, the writers of the New Testament had to coin a new word, just to try and express God’s compassion as seen in…
He Leads in Right Pathways
In life, it seems that craziness is all around us. Not only does God promise to provide green pastures and cool waters for us, but He promised to do more. He promised to restore our souls and direct our paths. Join us on this journey as we continue to explore Psalm 23. Scripture: Psalm 23 “He Leads in Right Pathways” preached by Pastor Don Bryan on March 4th, 2023 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington
He Makes Me Lie Down…
In the 23rd Psalm, we read that the Good Shepherd makes us lie down in green pastures. Sheep will only lie down if they are not fearful, have no strife in the flock, are not bothered by pests, and are not hungry. The reality is that in order for this to happen the Shepherd must be in their midst, providing what is needed. As with sheep, so it is with us. If we are distracted, discontent, disturbed, and starving we need…
I Shall Not Want
Scripture reminds us in the “Shepherd Psalm” that the LORD, or Yahweh, is our caretaker. And because of that truth, we want for nothing. Yet it may go deeper than that. Could it be that with Yahweh as our caretaker, we can be content in whatever situation or circumstance we find ourselves in? Could it be that when all looks black and foreboding that really we have the capacity to be at peace with Yahweh? Join us as we look…
The Lord is my Shepherd
Are you okay with God Most High being your Shepherd? Are you ok with God in control of your life? Join us as we explore the 23rd Psalm, beginning with “The Lord is my shepherd.” Scripture: Psalm 23, Colossians 1:15-20, Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 43:2-5, Isaiah 53:6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Luke 4:18-19, Matthew 10:29-31 “The Lord is my Shepherd” preached by Pastor Don Bryan on February 4th, 2023 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington
Wisdom-Worship-Work
In Proverbs 4:5 David counsels Solomon to Get Wisdom! In Luke 4:8 Jesus tells Satan that we are to worship God only. In John 9:4 Jesus reminds us to work while it is light outside. Today Get Wisdom! Worship deeply! Work passionately! Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3, Psalm 128:1, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Corinthians 1:24, John 15:4-8, Psalm 118:1-4, Psalm 123:1-2, Psalm 96:9, Romans 8:12-17, Galatians 3:26, John 14:1-6 “Wisdom-Worship-Work” preached by Pastor Don Bryan on January 14th, 2023 at the Mount Vernon…
Worship and the Little Horn
Daniel declares in the midst of the prophecy that the essential reality is Worship. Daniel, his three friends, Nebuchadnezzar and all the kings and their wisemen, were confronted with worship. Will I be faithful or will I be wanting? In Chapters 7 and 8 a new entity arises, a “Little Horn” that opposes God and faithful worship, but instead wants to be worshiped. This entity shows up at the end of time (Revelation 13) and once again God’s faithful are…
Salvation in No Other Name!
Many times we humans forget that Salvation is a “GIFT”. We forget that Salvation began in a manger and ended on a cross. Reality however, shows the miserable state of man without Christ. Humanity is vile, deformed, and leprous with sin. Jesus, and only Jesus can rescue us from the penalty of our sinful state. We must recognize this and surrender our deformed selves to His grace, love and mercy. Then and only then, can we share this miracle of…
Give Thanks
In Philippians 4:4 Paul reminds us to rejoice in the Lord always. In the Book of Psalms we are encourage to come before the Lord with thanksgiving and to bless His name. This Sabbath we want to follow the counsel of scripture and rejoice and give thanks, while we bless the name of Jesus. Scripture: 1 Thess. 5:16-18, Psalm 107:1, Psalm 7:17, Psalm 9:1, Psalm 95:2-3, Psalm 100:4, Philippians 4:6, Col. 3:15, 1 Cor. 15:57, Revelation 11:17 “Give Thanks” preached…
Stewardship: Comes from Love
The concept of Stewardship is as old as earth itself. From the ancient past to the present, God asks humanity to Steward His possessions. We often forget that we have this responsibility. Sin makes us think that everything belongs to us. Join us in person or online as we explore the Biblical truth of Stewardship and our relationship to the Owner of the Universe. Scripture: Psalm 24:1, Malachi 3:8, 1 Corinthians 9:12-16, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:15 “Stewardship: Comes from Love”…