Village Seventh-day Adventist Church

Anime, a captivating form of Japanese entertainment, extends its influence beyond mere enjoyment, shaping personal identity and faith. With its detailed art and intricate storytelling, anime resonates deeply with viewers, often reflecting their insecurities and desires. However, it also carries subtle messages that can impact beliefs and behaviors, sometimes normalizing negative influences. A pers...

A powerful testimony reveals a journey from childhood abuse and addiction to healing and transformation through faith in God. Dr. James Dotson shares how acknowledging the abuse, seeking professional help, and relying on spiritual practices led to profound change. Key principles like choosing God, living by the Holy Spirit, and staying vigilant are emphasized for ongoing recovery and spiritual gro...

Toni John's journey from pain to purpose is a powerful testimony of redemption. Raised with the expectations of a boy, Toni faced gender confusion and emotional abandonment. Childhood abuse led to severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Seeking acceptance, Toni entered a dysfunctional gay relationship. A divine intervention and her son's love led her back to faith, transforming her life. The chur...

In Matthew 26, Jesus transforms a diverse group of disciples into a cohesive family, teaching us the power of truth, humility, and love. Honesty about our family systems opens the door to healing, while humility and service foster healthy relationships. Jesus' patience and sacrificial love exemplify the path to restoration, reminding us to be patient and loving as we grow in faith. Communion serve...

Join Michael Carduuci and the rest of Coming Together Ministries for an introduction to the Jesus and Wholistic Sexuality programming. Meet a number of the presenters and learn their stories.

Join Ron Price for a lesson in avoiding the 'germs' that sicken our relationships: Escalation, Negative Interpretations, Invalidation, Avoidance/Withdrawal, and No Fun. But once we're aware of them, we can work to fight against them.

Join Ron Price for a sometimes humorous look at our relationship in the church, and our responsibility to our siblings in Christ.

Join guest Ron Price for a special presentation about perceptions shaping our life and viewpoint, and our responsibility to choose to think positively.

Join Michael Carducci of Coming Together Ministries for his testimony. God delivered him from an unhealthy lifestyle, and enabled him to overcome his anger toward his estranged mother.

Join Pastor Kelly for a frank discussion of how Christians should relate to people who claim to be gay. People do not choose to have same-sex attraction, but they do choose to act on that attraction.

Join Pastor Patel for a look at how people's early childhood environments affect the rest of their lives.

Join Elder Gerhard Erbes for a sobering look at the SDA Church under Nazi Germany - how the leadership appeased Hitler to avoid repercussions, how the church literature repeated bigotry and Anti-Semitism, and how Jewish believers were disfellowshipped.

Join Dr. Hendrikus Hietkamp for a sobering look at the German state's pressure on the Adventist Church to support the first World War, and how the church leadership agreeing split the institution.

Join Eva Tompkins in an exploration of the future of currency and banking, and what Bible prophecy has to say about today's concerns.

Join Dr. Hugo Leon on a journey into the health benefits provided by the Bible's diet advice. God's commands for the Israelites in the wilderness are just as important to us today.

Join Attorney and CPA Jonathan Cherne to explore recent legal arguments surrounding COVID Vaccine mandates.

When difficult times come, people of God are called to come to him with their troubles- and to come to each other, to understand each other. Pastor Kelly discusses one of those difficult times and expresses his wish that the body of Christ be united according to God's will.

Elijah's faith in God led him to stand up against the apostasy under King Ahab, and to risk his life to demonstrate God's power. In the midst of the rain after God's display of strength on Mt. Carmel, Elijah's faith was great enough to allow him to show compassion to his enemy who tried to have him killed.

The good news of the Gospel is always relevant, always meaningful. Jesus promises all of us forgiveness- but beyond that, his righteousness to replace ours. He declares us right, then he makes us right.

Solomon's journey in Ecclesiastes reveals that all worldly pursuits are vanity without a relationship with God. Despite his immense wealth and wisdom, Solomon found true fulfillment only in fearing God and keeping His commandments. His story serves as a powerful reminder that true success is rooted in a personal relationship with God, not in material wealth or achievements.

We have an obligation to keep our promises, as seen in the example of Israel under Joshua rescuing the Hivites from their enemies. God expects us to have the nobility of honesty.

This week's message explores the concept of spiritual DNA, examining how the values and behaviors we inherit shape our lives and congregations. By looking at the story of Israel in the Bible, we learn about the consequences of grumbling and faithlessness, and the importance of faith and obedience. The message emphasizes that bad spiritual DNA can be changed through divine intervention, reflection,...

This week's message, 'The Remnant and the Rocks,' explores the journey of faith through the story of Joshua leading the Israelites across the Jordan River. Key themes include living by faith, the importance of remembrance, and the role of leadership and community. Joshua's actions, such as setting up memorial stones, highlight the significance of remembering God's faithfulness. The sermon encourag...

Today's sermon is about faith and belief in God's promises, through the lens of Abraham's servant searching for a wife for Isaac. The servant had faith in his mission and absolute confidence that Rebecca was who he had been sent to find. His example is one of abiding in faith.