The audio podcast of the Azure Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church in Grand Terrace, CA
…
continue reading
1
God Prepares, We Practice | Pastor George Tuyu
23:23
23:23
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
23:23
We are God’s handiwork is what Ephesians 2 tells us. But what does that actually mean? Pastor George Tuyu will unpack what that means and so much more in his sermon entitled: “God Prepares, We Practice.”על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
Strength to Survive | Dr. Janice De-Whyte
37:59
37:59
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
37:59
What do I do now? Will I get through this? Perhaps you have recently asked yourself similar questions. When faced with life’s challenges and crises, it may feel as though you’re permanently besieged. Maybe you have the sense that you have run out of options; the walls are closing in and there does not seem to be an escape route in sight. Amid every…
…
continue reading
1
Resurrected with Christ | Pastor Gabriel Morales
23:00
23:00
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
23:00
Living in the reality of the resurrection can be challenging. Thomas’ story teaches us that sometimes the most faithful disciples wrestle with unbelief, and that inner turmoil sticks around despite being surrounded by witnesses to the Risen Messiah. Nevertheless, Jesus meets us where we are and gives us exactly what we need to he restored; He gives…
…
continue reading
1
Business as Usual in the Kingdom of Heaven | Pastor Mike Leno
31:41
31:41
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
31:41
Do you ever have a hard time talking about money? Of course, we all do at times. I suspect even Jesus had a hard time with that topic, depending on who his audience was. The poor loved it. The wealthy Pharisees, not so much! One of Jesus' most difficult parables has to do with money—the story of the unfaithful steward in Luke 16. It’s a parable tha…
…
continue reading
1
Darkness Will Not Overcome | Pastor Richie Halversen
13:09
13:09
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
13:09
"Darkness Will Not Overcome" is a 4-part series that will inspire, challenge, and empower you. In the book of John, the writer gives 7 signs to not only prove that Jesus is the Son of God, but of the miracle God wants to perform in your life. We will unlock the symbols and signs in the Bible that answer life's biggest questions and will give you ho…
…
continue reading
1
Easter Sabbath Homily | Pastor Tara VinCross
12:41
12:41
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
12:41
על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
The Last Words of Jesus - Pastoral Staff
34:12
34:12
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
34:12
Words spoken to others matter. Final words especially have weight and meaning. The Scriptures share the final words of Jesus, poignant words from the cross. “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” “Amen, I say to you today, you will be with me in Paradise” “Woman, behold, your son….Behold, your mother.” “I thirst.” “My God, my God, why …
…
continue reading
1
Blessings of the Kingdom | Dr. Delroy A. Brooks
36:33
36:33
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
36:33
To give someone a blessing is the most significant affirmation we can offer. - Henri Nouwen Dr. Delroy A. Brooks will share a message titled “Blessings of the Kingdom.” Pastor Brooks serves as youth, young adult and children’s pastor for the Kansas Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church in Riverside, CA. Dr. Brooks is happily married to his wife, Dr. …
…
continue reading
על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
Righteousness In a Paper Bag | Pastor Mike Leno
24:47
24:47
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
24:47
על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
Deep Calling: A Call to Healing, pt. 5 | Pastor Tara VinCross
32:21
32:21
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
32:21
Pastor Tara VinCross will share the message, A Call to Healing, the fifth part in the Deep Calling series, exploring eight calls of God. The call to healing is a call to honesty and transparency. It’s an invitation to begin where you are, not where you wish you were. It’s an invitation to a process of trusting the work of the Holy Spirit over time.…
…
continue reading
1
Following Jesus in a Hostile Environment
30:36
30:36
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
30:36
Jesus lived and worked in a hostile environment. From the beginning of his teaching career to his death on a cross he faced unrelenting criticism, subtle micro aggressions, and blatant threats on his life. Even though his kingdom was about love and not about political power or popularity, many felt threatened. And threatened people often say and do…
…
continue reading
1
Deep Calling: A Call to Community, pt. 4 | Pastor Tara VinCross
21:17
21:17
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
21:17
Pastor Tara VinCross shared the message, "A Call to Community," the fourth part in the Deep Calling series, exploring eight calls of God. The entire Christian life is meant to be done in community. As the people of God ‘do life’ together, the connection and care and compassion exhibited in the body of Christ is the greatest witness to the love of J…
…
continue reading
1
Strengthen My Hands | Pastor Baron Anthony Sovory
34:04
34:04
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
34:04
Pastor Baron Anthony Sovory will share the message entitled: "Strengthen My Hands." Rebuilding what was once torn down can be challenging. It may even feel discouraging, and some may try to prevent the progress. However, when we unite with a shared goal and mission, there are no limits to what can be accomplished. Lord, strengthen our hands to carr…
…
continue reading
1
Deep Calling: A Call to Rest, pt. 3 | Pastor Tara VinCross
34:07
34:07
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
34:07
Pastor Tara VinCross will share the message, A Call to Rest, the third part in the Deep Calling series exploring eight calls of God. Are you tired? Worn out? Needing rest? The stresses of life are real. What God wants us to realize is that the life of a disciple of Jesus is a life of surrender, which leads to rest.…
…
continue reading
1
Deep Calling: The Call to Prayer, pt.2 | Pastor Tara VinCross
26:52
26:52
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
26:52
Church bulletin bloopers can be good for laughs. A simple typo can be deadly in the case of this blooper: “Ushers will eat latecomers.” Or, in another case, could cause some disappointment and missed expectations: "Evening massage – 6 p.m. Communication can be tricky, to be sure. But communication matters, with both people and God. How do we practi…
…
continue reading
1
Deep Calling: The Call to Devotion, pt.1 | Pastor Tara VinCross
23:19
23:19
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
23:19
James K. A. Smith said, "You can’t think your way into new habits. New habits can only emerge as you practice them.” This is so difficult for us! Perhaps because practicing new habits is so routine, so ordinary. We want something bigger, and dare I say flashier, to bring us into deeper relationship with God, others, and our purpose in the world. Ye…
…
continue reading
1
Staying on Message | Pastor Mike Leno
25:27
25:27
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
25:27
How do we stay on message when the world pulls us in so many directions? How do we know which message to listen to when there are so many voices trying to get our attention? Is this just a matter of making a New Year’s resolution to be a better Christian? Pastor Mike Leno will explain how Jesus stayed on message in spite of the pressures of the wor…
…
continue reading
1
A New Beginning | Dr. Erik Carter
25:21
25:21
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
25:21
While it’s fun to get new things for Christmas, all our stuff soon gets outdated. Truth be known, what many of us really want is a new beginning. In tomorrow’s message, Dr. Erik Carter would like to share lessons from the life of Jacob about how all of us can begin anew in 2024.על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
"The great challenge left to us is to cut through all the glitz and glam of the season that has grown increasingly secular and commercial, and be reminded of the beauty of the One who is Christmas."- Bill Crowder We gather to remember the One who is our Hope, Light, and Love this Christmas. In music and in readings, congregational songs and the spo…
…
continue reading
1
The Gift of Presence | Minute to Thrive
1:10
1:10
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:10
The greatest gift you can give your loved ones is your presence! Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
Christmas Is ... | Reflections from Pastoral Team
35:34
35:34
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
35:34
"That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life." 1 John 1:1 Margaret Philbrick, author of Back to the Manger, shares that seeing Christmas through the eyes of her children opened her eyes to the wonder and full…
…
continue reading
God can reconcile us to each other! Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
Hidden in Plain Sight | Pastor Tara VinCross
15:12
15:12
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
15:12
Jesus is not a king who reigns with iron power, but One who reigns by compassion and mercy. He is the King of kings! A different kind of King than the world had ever seen. We turn our attention to King Jesus, the Light of the World -- a God who is truly with us.על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
Showing Up in Love | Minute to Thrive
0:54
0:54
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
0:54
How we show up in love is the most important. Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
Light of the World | Pastor Tara VinCross
26:35
26:35
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
26:35
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. Isaiah 9:2 We can relate to the people of God at the time of Isaiah the prophet: oppression and darkness seem to rule the day. For them, and for us, a light dawns. Hope rises because of Jesus. Pastor Tara VinCross will tur…
…
continue reading
You matter to Jesus! Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
Brené Brown said, “What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude.” Every year, we pause as a community for gratitude, in our annual Gratitude and Missions Sabbath. We recognize that we give because we have received from the lavish love of God (1 John 3). Paul says in Ephesians 5:20 to "Always give thanks to God the Father for everything, i…
…
continue reading
1
Our Actions Make a Difference | Minute to Thrive
1:00
1:00
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:00
Our words and actions have the power to make a difference in someone’s life! Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
Hope In Christ | Pastor Tara VinCross
28:00
28:00
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
28:00
It’s irrational to buy a lottery ticket. Yet millions do, even more when the prize gets huge. According to Seth Godin, the odds of winning the $1.6 billion MegaMillions lottery are minuscule. You’re 400 times more likely to be hit by lightening. He points out that for some people, paying for the ticket is a bargain because it offers them something …
…
continue reading
What are you grateful for? We are invited to remember. Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
The High Calling of Service | Veterans Day Sabbath | Chaplain Tom Smith
30:54
30:54
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
30:54
Lieutenant Commander Tom Smith, Chaplain, US Navy (retired) will be our speaker this Veterans Day Sabbath. Chaplain Smith has been in pastoral ministry for 45+ years; 12 as a pastor, 20 as a Navy Chaplain and 15 years serving as the Chief of Chaplains at the Loma Linda VA. He is the husband of Sue Smith, the father of four children and five grandch…
…
continue reading
We hold on to the hope that there will be a grand reunion one day. Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross.על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
7 Churches of Revelation, pt.7 Laodicea | Pastor Tara VinCross
34:11
34:11
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
34:11
Lawrence Kutner said, "Children learn and remember at least as much from the context of the classroom as from the content of the coursework.” This holds true for the letter written to the church in Laodicea. The context matters just as much as the content of the message. Pastor Tara VinCross concludes our sermon series in the Book of Revelation, ta…
…
continue reading
1
Our God Will Reveal | Minute to Thrive
0:59
0:59
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
0:59
God will reveal to us what we don't know on our own. Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
7 Churches of Revelation, pt.6 Philadelphia - Pastor Tara VinCross
30:30
30:30
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
30:30
What does it mean to be rich? You might immediately point to the things that we possess. What we own and the stuff we manage. Yet, being rich is about so much more. A rich life is about opportunities… open doors… real connection. These are the unshakable things that hold in the chaotic earthquakes and eruptions of life. Pastor Tara VinCross continu…
…
continue reading
1
Celebrate the Work of Your Hands | Minute to Thrive
1:15
1:15
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
1:15
Is there some work of your hands that the Lord is inviting you to celebrate? Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
7 Churches of Revelation, pt.5 Sardis - Pastor Tara VinCross
27:37
27:37
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
27:37
How many of the things that you do really matter? The message to the church in Sardis is not an easy one. As we dig into the history of this city, we hear God’s wake up call for believers then and now to pay attention to what will last. Are you alive or dead? God’s invitation is to freedom, purity, and victory. What a beautiful invitation it is! Wh…
…
continue reading
1
Affect: The Healing Power of Touch - Dr. Randy Speyer
41:04
41:04
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
41:04
The feel of someone's hand in yours, a back rub from your spouse, a warm hug from an old friend, a high-five from a teammate, a reassuring touch from a member of your small group--in whatever form it takes, a welcome touch feels good and often brings us healing. But why? This Sabbath, discover how giving and receiving meaningful touch can increase …
…
continue reading
1
Affirm: Why Encouragement Counts - Dr. Randy Speyer
34:13
34:13
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
34:13
We use words to encourage and affirm. We use words to criticize and diminish. We use words to communicate approval or disapproval, delight or disappointment. We use words to express heartfelt appreciation. Each one of our relationships--personal or professional--hinges on the words we say. Join us this Sabbath morning as we listen to and learn from…
…
continue reading
Our God shows us the way! Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
God is watching you in love! Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
In The Way of Jesus | Pastor Gatra Suhari
24:39
24:39
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
24:39
We are experiencing a crisis of discipleship in our churches because we’ve prioritized baptisms over spiritual transformations and productions over connections; we’ve reduced the Gospel to an information-transference, and we’ve emphasized doing things for Jesus and His teachings, yet we’ve neglected His friendship and the way He’d invited us to liv…
…
continue reading
1
God Offers Refreshment | Minute to Thrive
0:59
0:59
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
0:59
Are you feeling worn down? Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross.על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
7 Churches of Revelation, pt.4 Thyatira
26:23
26:23
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
26:23
Pastor Tara VinCross continues in our sermon series in the Book of Revelation, taking us deeper into the letter to the church in Thyatira. It’s easy for us to forget to factor in evil. We go about our lives day-by-day, and miss the fact that there is an enemy who is distracting you from the things of God. This letter helps us to see the evil around…
…
continue reading
1
Good Gifts from Above | Minute to Thrive
0:50
0:50
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
0:50
What is a good gift that God has given you? Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
7 Churches of Revelation, pt.3 Pergamum
26:04
26:04
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
26:04
Pastor Tara VinCross continues in our new sermon series in the Book of Revelation, taking us deeper into the letter to the church in Pergamum. In this letter written to the people who live in “the city where Satan has his throne,” we are reminded of God’s reign. When everything around you causes you to question that God is Sovereign, God reminds us…
…
continue reading
Where is God? He's closer than you think. Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!על ידי Azure Hills Church
…
continue reading
1
7 Churches of Revelation, pt.2 Smyrna
24:38
24:38
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
24:38
Reading the letters to the seven churches is like reading other people’s mail. These letters in the book of Revelation are profoundly personal and contextual for the people in the churches they were written to in a specific time and place. Yet, because they are inspired by the Holy Spirit, they are also for us, deeply applicable to our lives today.…
…
continue reading