Downey Seventh-day Adventist Church

The new year tends to be a time of renewal. Vows and resolutions are taken, and written down. Hope, anticipation, or a sense of relief for a fresh start. This week we will look back and reflect on 2022, but also the coming new year, and promises from scripture of a life with Jesus. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Flip the Page Pastor Chris Famisaran 31 Dec. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

The Escape God's plans and provisions are something we don't always understand. Sometimes it's not till years later we understand why things happened, sometimes not till heaven. God may ask us to wait and we don't know why. Or act now, even though it doesn't seem like the right time to us.  Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Escape What if...? Pastor Chris Famisaran 24 Dec. 2022 www.downeychu...

We don't always get expensive gifts to help us meet our needs. But God has some amazing ways to provide for our needs.   Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Visit What if...? Pastor Chris Famisaran 17 Dec. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

The Birth Just when you think you are alone, God provides resources. Mary and Joesph probably would have appreciated a modern birthing center, but what God provided was sufficient. Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Birth What if...? Pastor Chris Famisaran 10 Dec. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

Life's hard. It is tough and scary at times to follow God's will and plan. But he doesn't leave us. And helps us get through the difficulties of life.  Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Journey What if...? Bill Aumack 03 Dec. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

Did I Not Say? We’ll be going back to the Old Testament and studying the story of a woman whose name we do not even know, but who exemplified faithfulness and commitment to the Lord. She endures hardship, yet is faithful in the midst of tragedy. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Did I Not Say? Pastor Chris 26 Nov. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

Just like today, there are many who scoff at the idea of Jesus' second coming. This week we'll look at Peter's advice for early church on how to deal with scoffers, but more importantly take hold of the practical advice for believers who await Jesus' return. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Know Pain Know Gain series When Lord? Bill Aumack 12 Nov. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

Much like today, Peter and the early believers dealt with a tremendous amount of hate, suspicion, and unrest. How do we deal with those who intentionally cause division and unrest, both in the faith and outside? Join us this week as we study some practical wisdom from Peter on how to deal with the "haters". Downey Adventist Church Sermon Know Pain Know Gain series Rise Above Chris Famisaran 05 Nov...

To make a great cake, it takes time, effort, and great ingredients. Likewise, to build our faith, we need a solid foundation. This week we'll be looking at what ingredients are necessary to build a strong faith foundation from Peter's second letter. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Know Pain Know Gain series Ingredients For Faith Chris Famisaran 29 Oct. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

Have you ever felt misunderstood, or you just can't win? Or perhaps the deck is stacked against you? How should we respond when adversity strikes? This week we'll be looking at how we should respond when challenging times come, and the responsibility of those who are older in the faith have to mentoring younger believers. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Know Pain Know Gain series Can I Get Just One...

As we continue through our small group series, Peter calls for us to submit to various authorities. But what does that mean for us in today's context? Is Peter's suggestion even relevant for today? Find out this week as we continue to learn from Peter's first letter. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Know Pain Know Gain series Submission To Authority & Peer Pressure Chris Famisaran 15 Oct. 2022 w...

To begin our new small group series, we'll be studying the first chapters of 1st Peter, and the great inheritance of hope and salvation we have as God's children. We'll also see why Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith, and why we must develop our relationship with Him. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Know Pain Know Gain series The Backstory Bill Aumack 08 Oct. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

In preparation for our upcoming small group series in 1st and 2nd Peter, we'll be looking at various themes such as who God is, how do we handle authority, to better understand what God expects from us, and be better equipped for a journey in faith. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Know Pain Know Gain series The Backstory Bill Aumack 01 Oct. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

Forgiveness and redemption, two words that can have the power to transform someone's life through Jesus. This week we will be studying the book of Titus in preparation for our communion service. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Forgiveness and Redemption Chris Famisaran 24 Sept. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

When it comes to the Bible, there is one common question asked by many people…why are there so many translations, and which one is the best, or that I can trust? This week we'll address these questions and more surrounding the Bible. Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Bible, part 2 Chris Famisaran 17 Sept. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

Have you ever wondered, how did the come Bible come to be? Who wrote it, and how was it put together? This week we are going to look at how the Bible was formed and collated into a collection of powerful books that would change the world. Downey Adventist Church Sermon The Bible, part 1 Chris Famisaran 10 Sept. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

Have you ever thought…that person will never change? This week we look at the story of Onesimus in the book of Philemon, a very small and often overlooked book. We'll be studying the themes of forgiveness, grace, and reconciliation  Downey Adventist Church Sermon Welcome Home? Chris Famisaran 03 Sept. 2022 www.downeychurch.org

Today's church faces a tough future and must be united in purpose and mission. This week, we'll summarize the lessons we've learned from the past, but also look to the future, and how we can apply the principles we've learned to the church's future mission. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Passing the Baton series The Church and The Challenging Road Ahead Bill Aumack 27 Aug 2022 www.downeychurch.org

This week we'll continue our sermon series on lessons from our past as an Adventist church, how the pioneers of the Adventist church went out into the world to share the good news of Jesus' return, but also struggled to be united on the topic of salvation. We'll compare and contrast these lessons with the early church, and the present church. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Passing the Baton series...

This week we'll be looking specifically at the early history of the Adventist church, and the hard and humbling lessons that the early Adventist church pioneers learned from and continue to inform us as a church. We'll take these lessons and compare them to the present church and glean the lessons that can better equip us for ministry in today's context. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Passing the...

This week we'll be looking at the early church found in the Bible, and the lessons that we can take from this time period that has shaped the church and compare it to our present context. We'll find that there are many similarities, but also differences from which we can learn. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Passing the Baton series Building A Firm Foundation Chris Famisaran 06 Aug 2022 www.downey...

This week we are fortunate to have our friend Pastor Bob Wong come and preach about God's faithfulness and the importance of making great decisions in following Jesus. Downey Adventist Church Sermon Your Choice Bob Wong 30 July 2022 www.downeychurch.org

To conclude our series we will look at chapter 16 where three women go to visit the tomb of Jesus and are surprised by the angels who tell them to go and tell the disciples that He is risen.  Downey Adventist Church Sermon He Is Risen…What Next? The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Mark series Chris Famisaran 23 July 2022 www.downeychurch.org

As we march closer to the end of our series, we will look at the most pivotal points of Jesus life through His arrest, trial, and death. All of this will build to the centurion who proclaims "truly this man was God's Son!". 

Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey, not the majestic rollout that is usually afforded a ruler. This week we will see that Jesus must patiently and firmly deal with a  contentious religious leadership team that opposes Him, and the disciples continually missing the mark.  Downey Adventist Church Sermon Jesus' Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem? The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Mark ser...