Sermons (Page 37)
Feast of Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles was the crowning feast of the year. The Feast of Tabernacles acknowledged God’s goodness for the bountiful crops that had yielded fruits, oils, and the juice from the vines. Now God’s people came with their tributes of thanksgiving to God, who had so richly blessed them. There was much joy and rejoicing being at one with God and with each other. The people encouraged one another and sang together in praising God. Join Rozella as she…
Mountain Birthday
She was chained like a slave to fear . . . afraid of riding on the horse merry-go-round; afraid of the dark; afraid of the clothes in the closet that might move; afraid her parents would die. How old do you think she was? He was chained like a slave to loneliness . . . longing to be friends with the boys who were good at sports; longing to wear the latest clothes; longing to be noticed by the girls,…
Show a Little Bit of Jesus Each Day
“Home Missions”…what does that mean? “Our work for Christ is to begin with the family, in the home…There is no missionary field more important.” (Testimonies Vol.6 p429). It is our biblical responsibility to serve our family adequately, as well as reaching other’s hearts for Christ. If we serve outside our home to the point that our family is starved for our presence, are we truly doing God’s work and His will? Join Brenda as she explores “Home Missions” from personal…
20/20 Medical Missionaries
[quote name=’Rabbi Abraham Heschel’]. . . when faith becomes an heirloom rather than a living fountain; when religion speaks only in the name of authority rather than with the voice of compassion—its message becomes meaningless.[/quote] Today I want to convince you that the church is at her best when the homes she represents become little emergency rooms for sinners. And I want to help you become effective medical missionaries by acquiring five pieces of a life-saving package. Would you join…
Workplace Missions
How do can we witness at work? Is it different than witnessing at other places? Why don’t I seem to connect with those who work around me? This sermon is a practical application and uses my own experience of having been witnessed to in the workplace. Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Joel 2:28, Matthew 4:1, Matthew 17:14, 1 Corinthians 9:22, Acts 17:22-23, Isaiah 55:8 “Workplace Missions” by Steve Ebsen preached May 14th, 2016 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in…
Missionary Mothers
Where do they have snakes slithering out of kitchen water faucets and mice in the powdered milk? A missionary wife’s kitchen, of course. Who was missing the day Jesus left this earth after telling his disciples that he wanted them all to be missionaries. Where does the the word “martyr” come from. Find out its true meaning as demonstrated by the first martyr whose name rhymes with mine. What famous missionary with a PhD and MD won the Nobel Peace…
Compassionate David
Showing mercy and giving grace when they don’t deserve it. What this message is all about. David is a sin-full man and yet his heart shows compassion in a way that is parallel to Jesus when He says “Love your enemy’s” Matt 5:44 Video Link: https://youtu.be/B_X8ior8Yfo Scripture: Psalms 100:3; Revelation 19:7; 1 Samuel 22 and 24; 2 Samuel 9, Matt 7:1,2; Romans 2:1; 2 Chronicles 20; Genesis 14:7 “Compassionate David” by Elder Mark Everett preached April 30th, 2016 at the…
Compassionate Shepherd
Our compassionate, gentle Shepherd, Jesus invites us to be with Him every day; to dwell in His presence all the time, as the sheep spend all their time with their shepherd. Join Rozella as she shares the ways that Jesus, the compassionate, gentle Shepherd, has guided her in her life to compassion for others. Learn how to surrender to Him, to accept the gift of being His sheep. Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, John 10:14, Psalm 23, Hebrews 4:15, Psalm 139:1-14 &…
Compassionate Church
What is it like to be poor? Are there any poor in our families, congregation, community? Was Jesus poor? Does one have to be poor to be a faithful Christ-follower? Does poverty have anything to do with redemption? Expect to feel some guilt . . . followed by a profound sense of relief. This teaching will help you the next time you stop and see someone panhandling on the side of the road. Plan to bring some food for the…
The Waiting Father
The unending compassion of our Heavenly Father is fueled by a radical love that embraces us no matter what we do, say, or think. He gives us complete freedom to respond to His love, or not. His whole being is focused on a single minded longing to draw each of us close to His heart. To just sit and talk with us again; what a pleasure that would be. The Father is waiting, longing for that moment when we turn…