Downey Seventh-day Adventist Church

The notion of death is generally regarded as a scary proposition. Many have tried to avoid death and live as long as possible. Yet scripture has an abundance of promise through various scriptures. This week we will study and discover that though death is scary and painful when we lose a loved one, there is hope. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Death... is it the Final End? The Mini-Fundamentals ser...

Sabbath, a gift that God blessed us with. Yet some may not fully understand the importance of it. This week we will study and learn why it is important to incorporate it into our lives, but also how to practically observe it. Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Rejected Gift The Mini-Fundamentals series Bill Aumack 1 July 2023 www.downeychurch.org

One of the big lessons in life we have learned is nothing is guaranteed. Our life, job, security. And to be frank that can be scary. Yet Jesus shares a promise that we can trust God to care for us. This week we finish our series on stewardship with the promise that God does not abandon his children and will provide for them Downey Adventist Church Sermon Don't Worry, Be Faithful Rags to Riches...

Who or what are you loyal to? Jesus said that no one can serve two masters. In this day and age, we are so busy, it's easy to put God and important relationships to the side. This week we will be discussing how to have a healthy balance between material, relationships, and our ultimate loyalty to God. Downey Adventist Church Sermon God's Always First, Right? Rags to Riches series Chris Fam...

What is the ultimate goal of a follower of Jesus? Our modern day culture tells us that we should try and make as much money, and buy as many luxuries as possible. But is that what Jesus taught us? This week we begin a new series from Matthew and see that greed is not only selfish, but can have serious implications for our faith. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Don't Be A Scrooge Rags to Riches...

Many have harbored a desire to be a professional athlete on the biggest stage, but most people will not make it to the top. As a follower of Jesus, we can actually have an impact on the court, and make a difference. This week we will show the importance that we can't be casual fans on the side, but the necessity of being an active player in sharing the Gospel as a united community. Downey Adve...

A fan's love for their favorite sports team will also fuel a desire to want to share that same love with others. In a similar fashion, we fell in love with Jesus, and He wants us to share to the good news of the Gospel with others. This week we will be discussing several ways that we can share Jesus with others. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Let's Go to the Ballgame Discipleship: Not a Sp...

Every sports team has a fan base that wants to represent their favorite team. Some will casually wear hats, and others may dedicate a whole room to team memorabilia. We are also called to represent Jesus as ambassadors of the kingdom. This week we will be discussing how we can better represent Jesus to the world, and some of the challenges that we will need to overcome. Downey Adventist Church Ser...

Blessed are those who are persecuted…to be honest many of us probably cringe at that thought because we don't want to add trouble to our lives. But to be faithful may require going against the grain. This Sabbath we'll learn how to add some tools to help us when times get tough and our faith needs to be strengthened. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Why Would I be Happy to be Persecuted? Ups...

Happy are the peacemakers…in a world that is filled with conflict, Jesus calls us to be the difference and be an example of peace. This coming Sabbath we'll learn how we can be ambassadors of peace and help others deal with conflict. Downey Adventist Church Sermon How to be a Peacemaker When You're Hot-Blooded Upside Down series Chris Famisaran 22 Apr. 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Blessed are the pure in heart…how do I live a life of faithfulness to God, and protect myself when it seems like everything around me is trying to pull me away from God? This coming week we'll learn from several Bible characters who were not swayed away from their faith and the lessons we can take and apply to our lives. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Staying Pure in a Dirty World Upside Down...

Happy are the merciful…do we truly know what it means to be forgiving and show grace? Join us this coming Sabbath as we study and learn what mercy looks like, and the necessity to learn to forgive others. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Mercy, Not Just For The Weak Upside Down series Chris Famisaran 08 Apr. 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness… Often times we might read righteousness as perfection, but that is not the case. This Sabbath Bill will lead us as we look at a biblical example of how to do this. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Hunger and Thirst for What? Upside Down series Bill Aumack 01 Apr. 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Happy are those who mourn…does Jesus really want us to be sad, or is there something deeper in this message? This coming Sabbath we'll look to Scripture and see what regret and loss can affect our faith, culminating with communion. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Does Jesus Want Sad Christians? Upside Down series Chris Famisaran 25 Mar. 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Happy are the meek…some of you may be wondering what does the word meek even mean? Join us this coming Sabbath as we look to scripture on how we can be meek and humble, but also firm as Jesus lived. Downey Adventist Church Sermon How to be Meek in a Mean World Upside Down series Bill Aumack 18 Mar. 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Have you heard someone say something that seemed backwards? This week we begin our new small group series "Upside Down" based on the beatitudes in Matthew 5. Jesus begins with blessed or happy are the poor…does Jesus want us to be poor? Join us and find out as we dive in on how to live a better way of life.

Building on from week 1, we will continue to discuss how ministry isn't always planned, oftentimes it interrupts our day. Sometimes it happens at the most unexpected moment. This week we will look to the story of a paralyzed man, and the grace that he finds in Jesus. Downey Adventist Church Sermon God Please Interrupt Me Love Your Neighbor(hood) series Pastor Chris Famisaran 04 Mar. 2023 www.downe...

When pain and grief come, it's easy to withdraw. Jesus himself experienced grief when his cousin John was murdered.  Yet Jesus showed that it is possible to minister even when dealing with loss. This week we will look at a side of Jesus that shows pain and grief can help inform us of how we can be better equipped to serve. Downey Adventist Church Sermon I'm Hurting Jesus Love Your Neighbor(ho...

A common thread in Jesus' ministry was ministering to and fighting for the vulnerable. Jesus calls us to do the same today as he did in his time. This week we will look at several stories that show our calling to be compassionate, empathetic, and bring hope. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Get Uncomfortable Love Your Neighbor(hood) series Pastor Chris Famisaran 18 Feb. 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Often times children are considered an afterthought. Yet In the gospels, children played a fundamental role in Jesus' ministry. This week we will look at the Bible and learn how children are a necessary key component to ministry. Downey Adventist Church Sermon What About Us? Love Your Neighbor(hood) series Bill Aumack 11 Feb. 2023 www.downeychurch.org

Have you ever had a day where you kept getting interrupted? Does it seem like people keep calling and texting you when you are trying to accomplish your list of tasks? There are needs in every community. Jesus was regularly interrupted and we can learn from Him how to intentionally live and meet the needs of those around us. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Stop Interrupting Me Love Your Neighbor(ho...

To close out our series on mission, Bill will focus on the last part of the bike wheel, and that is the rim & tire. The rim and tire are both circular and represent the sphere of influence we have around those we live and work with. This week we will discuss when tire meets the road, how we can faithfully represent Jesus to those to which we are connected. Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Ri...

On a bike wheel, the spokes connect the rim and the hub, thereby holding it up in place. This week, we will be looking at the Holy Spirit and God's Word that connects and guides us as we move forward in faith the share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Spokes Keep the Rubber Side Down Pastor Chris Famisaran 21 Jan. 2023 www.downeychurch.org

When you look at a wheel, the hub is the one piece that connects the wheel to your bike. Without the hub, you are not able to go anywhere. It's the base that connects with all parts of the wheel giving it the opportunity to move forward. This week we will begin a series on mission and looking at the church as the hub that serves to help us understand who God is, and helps us to share the gospel of...

What are the thoughts and dreams that you have? Are they big, small, scary, or captivating? As we begin a new year, we'll look at a couple of bible figures who dreamed big and learn from their stories, and how it applies to our faith today. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Dream Big Pastor Chris Famisaran 07 Jan. 2023 www.downeychurch.org