Downey Seventh-day Adventist Church

Do you find yourself trying to differentiate what is sacred and spiritual? Do you consider Sabbath a special sacred day, and the rest of the week as a secular time that you need to get through in order to reach Sabbath again. This Sabbath we begin a new series on worship and try to find the balance between the sacred and the secular. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Blurring the Lines: Sacred Vs Sec...

Major on the Majors What is most important to you in this life, and what are you living for? Essentially what are you priorities and where are you headed? This is our last sermon on the 7 Woes, and we’ll learn what's most important in this life. We’ll also have the opportunity to participate in our quarterly communion service. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Major on the Majors The 7 Woes sermo...

Have you ever been out with your friends and one of them starts to act differently when they see another friend group? In our 3rd set of woes, we find Jesus calling out the Pharisees for not being two faced. We will learn how to live an authentic life rooted in faithfulness, justice, and mercy. Downey Adventist Church Sermon No More Loopholes The 7 Woes sermon series by Chris Famisaran 20 June 202...

In our second week of the series, we see that the Pharisees are very zealous to make converts, but they're bringing them into a system, and not a relationship with God. Is that dangerous or beneficial? BIll leads today as we see what God is really interested in. Downey Adventist Church Sermon When Zeal Goes Off the Rails The 7 Woes sermon series by Bill Aumack 13 June 2026 www.downeychurch.org...

Good Intentions, Wrong Direction Have you ever been misled by someone who had good intentions, but in the end, it held you back? In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus confronts the Pharisees & teachers of the Law on how they are spiritually gatekeeping people from God. Is it possible that we can do the same in today's age? Join us as we dive into the 7 Woes. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Good I...

It's an age-old question: Why do bad things happen to good people? It seems so unfair. Almost like God doesn't care. Bill will present this week as we look at this difficult topic. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? by Bill Aumack 30 May 2026 www.downeychurch.org Online sermon notes: https://bit.ly/49x4VC9 PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are availab...

This Sabbath as we come together to reflect and share the lessons we have learned over the last six weeks through our small group series "Standing On Grace." Downey Adventist Church Sermon Standing On Grace series Celebration Sabbath by Chris Famisaran 23 May 2026 www.downeychurch.org

To close out our small group series, we will look to the last chapter in Galatians and answer a couple questions related to the theme of am I my brother's keeper, how can we serve one another, and what does it mean to live as a new creation in Christ. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Standing On Grace series - Week 6 Am I My Brother's Keeper? by Chris Famisaran 16 May 2026 www.downeychurch.o...

In Galatians 5, we see that Paul cuts to the heart of the matter. What does it mean to live a heart transformed by the Holy Spirit. This week, Bill will lead as we look to scripture to learn how we can find freedom through Christ, and live a fruitful life. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Standing On Grace series - Week 5 What Matters Most? by Bill Aumack 09 May 2026 www.downeychurch.org

In Galatians 4, Paul writes that the gospel is more than freedom from sin-it is an invitation to join God's family. Through the Spirit of God's Son, we no longer relate to God as fearful slaves but cry out with confidence, "Abba, Father." This week we'll learn how adoption reshapes our identity, secures our belonging, and calls us to live through a grace-filled relationship....

No More Add Ons Have you ever tried to accomplish a task on your own and failed miserably? If we try and save ourselves, we will fail. Our salvation and redemption lies only in Jesus. Join us this Sabbath, as we continue our study of Galatians by learning that it is only through Christ that we are redeemed. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Standing On Grace series - Week 3 No More Add Ons by Chris F...

Every day we make decisions that will affect our future. As you make decisions, do you make them through the lens of Christ? Bill will speak this Sabbath as we continue our series in the book of Galatians and the importance of recognizing Jesus as our North Star. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Standing On Grace series - Week 2 Jesus the North Star by Bill Aumack 18 Apr. 2026 www.downeychurch.org O...

Have you ever given someone instructions on how to complete a task, but then they go and do something completely different from what you asked of them? This week, we are kicking off a new small group series, "Standing on Grace". We'll be focusing on Paul's love for the Galatians and how important it is to him that they understand the gospel. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Standin...

It is Easter weekend and the story of Jesus' death and resurrection is one that can be difficult to believe. What is our belief based on? Is it solid? And can I share that with others? Downey Adventist Church Sermon Is the Resurrection Believable? by Chris Famisaran and Bill Aumack 04 Apr. 2026 www.downeychurch.org

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke share a story of a woman who needs healing and in faith, reaches out and touches Jesus and is healed. Join us this Sabbath, as we study and learn how this woman is restored, and participate in communion. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Reaching by Chris Famisaran 28 Mar. 2026 www.downeychurch.org

Comparison is the thief of joy. When you look around and see that somebody has something that you don't have, do you desire to have it, or are you content? Join us this Sabbath as we look to the Bible and learn the principles of contentment. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Are You Content? 10 Ways to a Better Life series by Chris Famisaran 21 Mar. 2026 www.downeychurch.org Online sermon notes:...

Telling the truth is not always the easiest thing to do, but at the end of the day it will allow you to sleep at night. We will look to the Bible and learn the blessings and benefits of living with integrity, and reflecting Christ by being faithful and true. Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Freedom Of Telling The Truth 10 Ways to a Better Life series by Chris Famisaran 14 Mar. 2026 www.downeychu...

In the eighth Commandment, we see that God charges the Israelites not to steal. But is God really trying to send a message of don't take something from someone else, or is there a deeper meaning to this commandment? Bill leads this week as we learn that theft goes beyond taking something, and at the heart of it is, are you willing to trust God with everything. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Do...

Does God care about our desires? They shape our hearts and our vows. And when desire turns dangerous, it can lead to broken hearts and promises. Pastor leads out as we discuss the importance of safeguarding and honoring marriage. Downey Adventist Church Sermon When Desire Turns Dangerous 10 Ways to a Better Life series by Chris Famisaran 28 Feb. 2026 www.downeychurch.org

In a world consumed by anger, broken promises, and fractured relationships, God calls us to live in a manner contrary to what the world would say-peace. Pastor Chris shares how our thoughts and words can be used for good and evil. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Peace In An Age Of Rage 10 Ways to a Better Life series by Chris Famisaran 21 Feb. 2026 www.downeychurch.org Online sermon notes: https://...

Respect and honor is easy when it's mutual, but what about when it's not? God calls us to honor our parents and elders, even when it's hard. Join us this Sabbath as we journey through the Bible and study several examples of what it means to honor our parents and elders. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Restoring Honor In A Broken World 10 Ways to a Better Life series by Chris Famisaran 1...

The 4th Commandment is maybe the most misunderstood commandment. Bill leads us in how our Creator and Designer knew what we needed before we were even made. Downey Adventist Church Sermon God's Words to the Busy and Distracted 10 Ways to a Better Life series by Bill Aumack 07 Feb. 2026 www.downeychurch.org Online sermon notes: https://bit.ly/3LTnJTK PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are avai...

Words…do they mean anything? Words have the ability to lift people up, and tear someone down, to bring honor, and to curse one another. More importantly, how do we speak of God? Join us this Sabbath as we discuss and breakdown the third commandment, and the importance of how can honor God with our words. Downey Adventist Church Sermon R-E-S-P-E-C-T 10 Ways to a Better Life series by Chris Famisara...

What do you consider to be an idol? In the second commandment, God said to make any idols. In today's age can idol look like ambition, possessions, or even relationships or even our own image. Join us this Sabbath as we look to see what the Bible says. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Modern Idols: What's on your alter? 10 Ways to a Better Life series by Chris Famisaran 24 Jan. 2026 www.down...

Who do you serve? In the first of ten commandments, God said you are to have no other Gods. Seems simple enough, but it may not be that simple. This week we kickoff the first of ten sermons based on the 10 Commandments. Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Subtle Gods We Serve 10 Ways to a Better Life series by Chris Famisaran 17 Jan. 2026 www.downeychurch.org