Adventure Christian Church: Sermons & Messages

SERMON SUMMARY: What if the trajectory of your life, and the lives of those you love, hinges on the choices you make today? In the kick off to this new series we’re challenged to examine who or what we allow to influence our lives and how this shapes our families and communities. We will become committed, compromised, or complacent. As we embark on this journey together, we must engage deeply with...

Jesus tells us that we are to stay ready for His return, but staying ready isn't an issue of waiting, it's an issue of character. Our character in waiting for Jesus is revealed in how we care for others, when given the opportunity.

This week, we delve into the transformative power of perspective and truth as taught through Jesus's parables. Our discussion centers on the importance of renewing our minds, as highlighted in Romans 12:2, and how this renewal can lead to profound life changes. We explore the spiritual battle between truth and lies, drawing from John 8, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees and reveals the devil as...

Are you lost, or are you simply unaware of how far off your path you’ve wandered? In this transformative sermon, Brad McMahan takes us on a journey through the nuances of spiritual lostness, drawing parallels to everyday experiences like family road trips that can sometimes go awry. With vivid anecdotes about getting lost and the various stages of disorientation, he powerfully illustrates that bei...

What if the very foundations of how we view right and wrong, just and unjust, were turned upside down? In his thought-provoking sermon, Brad McMahan challenges us to reconsider our perspectives and priorities through the lens of Jesus' parable of the vineyard workers in Matthew 20:1-16. This powerful story shows how our human tendency to compare ourselves to others can lead to envy and resentment,...

Jesus tells a story about a servant who had an un-payable debt to a king completely and totally forgiven only to then turn around and demand that a debt owed to him be paid back or else! This story helps us to understand that in Jesus Kingdom, we are expected to forgive others as fully and as completely as He has forgiven us.

Jesus tells 2 stories about a tiny mustard seed that's planted in a garden and yeast that's worked through dough to help us understand how His Kingdom is infused into our lives and expands through our lives.

Jesus uses a story about buried treasure to reveal that His Kingdom is for messy and broken people like us. He tells a story about an extremely valuable pearl to reveal that He is for people like us. The King and the Kingdom are for us, but our new life will cost us our old one.

Jesus uses a story about weeds and wheat as well as a story about good fish and bad fish to help us see that we have blindspots in our lives that in left unchecked can have serious implications.

This week, Brad introduces our summer sermon series focused on the parables of Jesus, explaining how these stories reveal the Kingdom of God in ways that traditional theology cannot. He emphasizes that parables help people understand divine truths that are often challenging to grasp solely through logical reasoning, as they engage the hearts and minds of listeners. By using relatable narratives, J...

In the midst of a loneliness crisis, Proverbs offers wisdom on how make quality friends and how to be one as well. The reason that loneliness has such a powerful affect on our lives, isn't due to some cultural phenomenon or the advent of social media. It's because trying to go through life alone pushes back against the current of wisdom that's woven into the fabric of creation.

The words that come out of our mouths reveal the real climate and condition within our hearts. Nothing can distort our words like pride and anger when they set up shop in our hearts. In Proverbs (and really throughout the Bible) we are encouraged and commanded to use our words wisely for the benefit of others. It’s just another example of how wise living causes life to flourish while foolishness p...

Brad kicks off the new sermon series "Wise Up," by focusing on the importance of pursuing, activating, and applying wisdom in our lives. He emphasizes that biblical wisdom offers vital guidance for living successfully according to God's standards, contrasting it with foolishness, which leads to catastrophic consequences. In the book of Proverbs, Solomon explains that true wisdom begins with revere...

Jesus did tangible and physical things that hadn't ever been done before so that we would know that He really is who He says He is, and He can do everything He promised.

Joining Jesus movement of reaching the lost and making disciples means we must be willing to pay what may feel like an immense cost in a moment, in order to offer something infinite to others.

This week, we explore the challenges faced by the early church in Acts as they encountered internal discontent and disgruntledness. Dealing with this requires addressing our own pre-existing prejudices and attitudes that we brought with us into the Christian life by repenting (rethinking and reconsidering) and believing (trusting that Jesus offers a new a better way). Serving others and preaching...

This week emphasized the enduring truth of Jesus' message and the importance of genuine faith in the movement of evangelism and discipleship. While early Christians faced external and internal opposition, the church today has a responsibility to confront hypocrisy and cultivate authentic community. The story of Ananias and Sapphira, warns against the danger of presenting a false image of generosit...

esus met people in their circumstances, we too must learn to engage with the lost and make disciples, demonstrating characteristics like devotion, gladness, sincerity, and generosity. While acknowledging fears related to rejection and opposition in evangelism, we must prioritize faith over approval. True courage comes from trusting in God's promises.

Success in discipleship and evangelism happens when our preparation though prayer and the word, meets the opportunities provided by the Holy Spirit.

SERMON SUMMARY: Evangelism and disciple-making not only bring others closer to Jesus but also deepen our own experience of His promise and power.  We must be driven by the Word of God, mission of God, and Spirit of God to reach the lost and particpate in the awakening and revival of believers. Courageous devotion to these elements builds a community that thrives on generosity, worship, and the sha...

Because of Jesus' goodness, our wounds can be transformed in to ways of healing instead of being transferred onto others. Our past pain, can become our present platform from which we share and show the Gospel of Jesus.

With the acceptance of GREAT RESPONSIBILITY comes the promise of GREAT POWER.

We create space for God in our lives, through the practice of tithing. Courageous Generosity is a central and essential act of faith that cultivates spiritual growth. Tithing is not merely as a financial obligation, but a spiritual exercise that shifts our attitude from ownership to stewardship, promoting a mindset of courageous generosity. Our resources belong to God and by actively participating...

The sermon this week emphasizes the importance of understanding holiness and sanctification as practical aspects of daily living. Engaging in sacred practices like fasting, Sabbath, tithing, and prayer helps individuals shift away from sin while moving towards the abundant life God promises. This week focuses on the concept of Sabbath, highlighting that true intimacy with God leads to genuine rest...

What if your struggles with sin aren't a sign of something wrong, but instead are a sign that something is right? Spiritually dead people don't fight against sin. Jesus didn't set us free from the fight, He set us free for the fight.