Adventure Christian Church: Sermons & Messages

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.

Because of God brings His holy, unlike any other kind of justice back on to Himself, it is possible for us to shift from ruined by sin to royal sons and daughters of God through His holy mercy, grace, and love. This week we also introduced our newest mission partner, Safe Passage.

God's peace doesn't remove conflict from our lives, it brings wholeness and completeness in the midst of the tension and conflict we face. God's undecorated peace arrives as promises but in ways we least expect.

Un-Decorated Joy is not an emotion tied to our situations and circumstances, instead it is a mindset, attitude, and posture of our hearts, minds, and souls that goes beyond and is ever-present in spite of our situations and circumstances.

Un-Decorated Hope points us to the fact that God choose people we'd never choose, to do things we never thought possible, in ways that we never considered.

David, faced immense challenges—from being hunted as a young man to experiencing personal failures as a king. Despite David's flaws and the turbulence of his life, he was known as "a man after God's own heart" because of his genuine willingness to invite God into his circumstances. David’s last words express his gratitude for God's unwavering faithfulness throughout every moment of his life. David...

There are times in our lives when our own choices or the choices of others cause throw us for a loop. When David's life goes upside down, we see the power of repentance in the midst of brokenness .

The challenges we face in our daily lives often cause us to feel as if we're on an "emotional rollercoaster." Our feelings hijack our sense of well-being and decision-making, often leaving us unaware of the impact this has on both ourselves and those around us. We must learn to acknowledge our emotional nature and navigate our feelings in alignment with God's design. Through David's encounter with...

Today, we are beginning a new series that explores our emotions and feelings in light of our faith, using the life of David as a guide. We see in David's life that we can express our feelings authentically while remaining rooted in faith. This week we are unpacking the significance of waiting in life’s uncertainties, as exemplified by Samuel’s and David’s experiences, emphasizing that God is at wo...

In the conclusion of the series "We, the Kingdom", Brad emphasizes the transformative nature of Jesus' teachings, highlighting that they are often challenging and can feel overwhelming. He argues that true understanding of righteousness is not about adhering to rules, but about embodying the character of Jesus in our lives. Jesus offers an invitation to rethink our approach to living, prioritizing...

Jesus opens the doors of His kingdom, offering a new way of life to those who have been deemed by the world to be unworthy. Accepting Jesus means recognizing Him as both Savior and Lord, which involves a choice between continually submitting to worldly powers or embracing the transformative life found in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus speaks openly about the pressures and oppositions believers will face wh...