Downey Seventh-day Adventist Church

Bill leads in a study of the Magi and what we can learn about generosity from them. Downey Adventist Church Sermon How to be Generous like the Magi Living a Generous Life series by Bill Aumack 10 Jan. 2026 www.downeychurch.org

Time is a resource that we cannot stop, and it does not wait for you. How do you prioritize your time, and how can you honor God with it? Join us this coming Sabbath as we journey together and learn the value of time. Downey Adventist Church Sermon How To Steward Your Time Living a Generous Life series by Chris Famisaran 03 Jan. 2026 www.downeychurch.org Online sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4phK9M1...

What a year we have experienced. To close out our last Sabbath, we will hold communion, share some of the lessons learned, and things to look forward to in the new year Downey Adventist Church Sermon No Regrets by Chris Famisaran 27 Dec. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

We are have a very special musical program with some guest musicians. Christmas is the time when we remember the birth of Jesus and how he brought light into our dark world. Join us for this special service and bring some friends. Downey Adventist Church Sermon A Light in the Darkness Christmas Program by Chris Famisaran 20 Dec. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

Jesus birth was day one of a journey that would ultimately lead to our salvation and redemption. This week, Bill will share about what we can learn from Joseph on his trip home on that first Christmas. Downey Adventist Church Sermon A Baby Will Come Home for Christmas series by Bill Aumack 13 Dec. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

While many look to Christmas as a time of joy and happiness, not everyone feels the same way. Some may feel a sense of trepidation and hesitancy due to conflict. Join us this Sabbath as we look to the promise that Jesus has for us, that we can always come home. Downey Adventist Church Sermon O Little Town of Bethlehem Home for Christmas series by Chris Famisaran 06 Dec. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

The song I'll Be Home For Christmas conjures up nostalgic feelings of family and the comforts of home. This week we look to the very beginning where God created humanity and families. We also will look to the One who came into the world and through love, saved His loved ones. Downey Adventist Church Sermon I'll Be Home for Christmas Home for Christmas series by Chris Famisaran 29 Nov. 2025...

Over the last 6 weeks we have studied and learned about the Sabbath. What important lessons have you taken from the series? Join us this week and be prepared to share the lessons you have learned from this series. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Celebration Sabbath Rest without Rigidity series by Chris Famisaran 22 Nov. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

What does Sabbath look like from a group perspective? Is it simply coming together and worship, or is there something deeper that we can look forward to together as a community. Join us this coming Sabbath as we study the importance of Sabbath as a community.   Downey Adventist Church Sermon You Matter Rest without Rigidity series by Chris Famisaran 15 Nov. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

The Rhythms of Rest Has Sabbath been a sacred and transformative experience in your life? Sabbath is a rhythm of rest that is key to having a healthy balance. This week, Bill will help us look to the Bible to see how the disciples experienced the Sabbath.  Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Rhythms of Rest Rest without Rigidity series by Bill Aumack 08 Nov. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

Unplug to Recharge We previously have studied the necessity to have rest, but some may ask what does resting look like, and what's appropriate? Join us this coming Sabbath as we study the look at way to experience the Sabbath. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Unplug to Recharge Rest without Rigidity series by Chris Famisaran 01 Nov. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

What barriers or hindrances do you have to finding and experiencing the gift of rest? Bill leads us as we learn to find peace and rest in the Sabbath. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Calm in the Chaos Rest without Rigidity series by Bill Aumack 25 Oct. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

Oftentimes Sabbath observance will come into conflict with commonly held cultural beliefs such as the hustle culture, or "I will sleep when I am dead". Join us this week as we study the Bible and find the necessity to rest. Downey Adventist Church Sermon A Sacred Defiance Rest without Rigidity series by Chris Famisaran 18 Oct. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

Do you find yourself tired and exhausted? In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus asked "are you tired and weary?" God gave us the beautiful gift of the Sabbath. This week we kick off a new small group series and will go back to the roots of the Sabbath. Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Rest You've Been Looking For Rest without Rigidity series by Chris Famisaran 11 Oct. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

Bill leads us this week as we look at how we respond to Bible texts that appear to be in conflict. This will be an introduction to our upcoming series on the Sabbath. Downey Adventist Church Sermon What Should I Do Now? by Bill Aumack 04 Oct. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

This week join as we come together and celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This is a renewal service that can help us all. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Communion by Chris Famisaran 27 Sept. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

One of the most critical tasks as a leader is to educate, equip, and empower others to complete the tasks to accomplish the goals. This week we will look at how Jesus mentored and prepared the disciples to go and share the Gospel. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Go Taking Ownership series by Chris Famisaran 20 Sept. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

As a leader, you are helping to focus and move towards completing the objective. How do I prioritize God and complete the tasks that need to be completed? Join us this Sabbath as we learn from the Bible how to prioritize and execute on the important things and be a more effective leader. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Eyes on the Prize Taking Ownership series by Chris Famisaran 13 Sept. 2025 www.d...

As a leader, one of the important principles to lead by is making things simple. How do we have promote clear communication and simplify things. Join us as Bill leads us as we learn and apply the K.I.S.S. principle from a biblical perspective. Downey Adventist Church Sermon KISS Taking Ownership series by Bill Aumack 06 Sept. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

Everyone is a leader, whether in the home, your job, and local community. And how do I create a united team environment? This Sabbath, we begin a new series called "Taking Ownership", where we will focus on taking ownership and creating healthy teams. Downey Adventist Church Sermon It's On Me Taking Ownership series by Chris Famisaran 30 Aug. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

Paul famously says in the letter to the Philippians, "rejoice in the Lord always." What does that mean when hardship comes? Am I supposed to pretend? Join us this coming Sabbath as we learn to rejoice and lead with faith. Downey Adventist Church Sermon P to D What Me, Worry? series by Chris Famisaran 23 Aug. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

Burnout can not only lead to stress and exhaustion, but also cynicism and pessimism. Join us this coming Sabbath as we study and learn lessons on how to deal with and avoid burnout. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Running on Empty What Me, Worry? series by Chris Famisaran 16 Aug. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

What do you fear most, and when does it strike? Join us this week as we look at several bible characters who lived in fear, and were able to overcome adversity. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Whispers In The Dark What Me, Worry? series by Bill Aumack 09 Aug. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

Our bodies are not designed to deal with stress and anxiety long-term. Over the next several weeks, we will be tackling the topic of anxiety and how we can reduce stress, fear, and burnout. Downey Adventist Church Sermon I'm Done Being Sick & Tired What Me, Worry? series by Chris Famisaran 02 Aug. 2025 www.downeychurch.org

Have you ever been promised something and then been betrayed? Or do you feel alone and unseen? Hagar was left and abandoned by Abraham and Sarah. This week, we will study and learn how God's faithfulness to Hagar is a lesson that God does not abandon His children. Downey Adventist Church Sermon El Roi: The God Who Sees Me The Names of God part II series by Chris Famisaran 26 July 2025 www.down...