The Sabbath Deeper

In this guest podcast, SaMonna Watts shares her story...

In this teaching we explore practical aspects of preparation for crisis events such as emergency response and preparedness, country living, and wise financial management.  My apologies for the raspy voice. Photo by Kalen Emsley on Unsplash

In this Easter/Passover teaching we ponder the concept of the fourth dimension: time in Scripture, the Sabbath, Slavery, and consider a prophetic view of the nations in relationship to justice, abortion, and the 7 last plagues of Revelation. Photo by Buzz Andersen on Unsplash

This short exhortation focuses on the importance of vibrant spirituality as the first step in preparing for the end of time.

In this teaching, we consider five characteristics of the end of the world.  1) Increased Disaster & Catastrophes. 2) Spiritualism. 3) The United States of America. 4) Increased Sexual Immorality. 5) Financial Collapse.

In this teaching we briefly consider the scriptural use of the word "love" in both the Old Testament and New Testament.  We also explore the biology of love in attraction and attachment.

Reflections on the birth of Jesus and the joy, energy, and gladness that it still brings.

The last sermon in our 11 part series on a theology of healing.  In this sermon we consider the ministry of healing as exemplified by God in the Old Testament, by Jesus in the Gospels and by the apostles and his church in the New Testament, and what a ministry of healing could look like for the church in the 21st century.

The story of Arland D Williams and the 14th Street Bridge.

The story of Nate Mercer and Peter. Photo by  GEORGE DESIPRIS from  Pexels 

A closer look at what happens in the mind when an individual experiences a "conversion."

Part 10 in our teaching series on wellness.  In this presentation we explore the role God played in the curses pronounced in Genesis 3:14-19 and we wrestle with the concept of whether these curses were prescriptive from God or descriptive.  We consider the mysterious nature of sin and how it affected the human mind and the created world.

A brief homily on forgiveness, as told from the perspective of Corrie ten Boom.

In this teaching, we explore the practical elements of conflict resolution according to Biblical principles and modern conflict resolution theory.

Part 9 in our series on wellness.  In this teaching we consider the phrase of Gen. 3:16 "Your desire will be for your husband and he will rule over you."  We also briefly consider the curse that fell upon males in Gen. 3:17-19.

Part 8 in our teaching series on wellness. In this sermon we consider the real, and physical consequences of the fall on women and the natural world.

In this teaching, we briefly explore the theological understanding of the Tetragrammaton, while considering Jesus' call in Acts 1 to be witnesses.

A controversial presentation focused on the personal reflections of my journey to Florence, Rome, and the Vatican in the late Spring of 2017. We consider Florence's Duomo, Michelangelo's Art, Galileo's scientific contributions, Rome's role in history, and the significance of the Vatican in history and its present day.

Part 7 in our teaching series on wellness. In this sermon we consider a psychological understanding of shame, guilt, and fear and apply it to the story of Adam and Eve.

A call to put God first in our lives from the minor prophets.

Part 6 in our teaching series on Wellness. Herein we explore shame- its Biblical definition, and the origin of this moral emotion as described in the experience of Adam and Eve.

Part 5 in our series on wellness. In this teaching we explore how evil corrupts the mind and emotions.

This teaching explores the historical development of doctrine in the Old Testament, New Testament, early Christian church, the early Adventist church and present day. It also asks questions about the ethical and moral purpose of doctrine.

Part 4 in our series on Wellness. In this teaching we explore the origins and definition of evil as we consider its impact in the Garden of Eden and in our world today.

Part 3 in our sermon series. In this teaching we explore the material blessings of God in creation such as the natural resources, our environmental responsibilities, the blessing of food, green spaces, and social relationships.