Downey Seventh-day Adventist Church

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

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