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Send us Fan Mail You don't have to go very far to find a sign in a store window touting a "free gift with purchase." Yet, if you have to make a purchase to receive the gift, is it really free? We're conditioned to be suspicious of anything that sounds too good to be true. Yet, we're told that the greatest gift that any of us could ever receive is given free of charge. Is i...

Send us Fan Mail Where did the Bible come from? How was it assembled into book form? Join this personal and informative conversation between Chad Stuart, the Senior Pastor of Spencerville Church in Silver Spring, Maryland and Dr. Frank M. Hasel, Associate Director of the Biblical Research Insitute as they take a look at the origins of Scripture. This video accompanies the Sabbath School lesson for...

Send us Fan Mail Bearing the weight of mankind's sins, Jesus cried out from the cross, "Father, why have you forsaken me?" If Jesus and the Father are one, as He said previously, what did this exclamation mean? As we find ourselves over 2,000 years distant from the cross, what impact do Jesus' words have on our lives today? In our fifth message in this series, "Words from...

Send us Fan Mail The Bible is different from any other book. It shows us God's work in the past to save humans from sin. It also demonstrates God's future plan for humanity as well as what's to come in His everlasting kingdom. Listen in on this personal and informative conversation between Chad Stuart, the Senior Pastor of Spencerville Church in Silver Spring, Maryland and Dr. Frank...

Send us Fan Mail As we mentioned last week, Jesus was not spared from physical suffering during His time on this earth. This means that, in every aspect of our suffering, Jesus can relate to us. What does this mean for those who are experiencing physical suffering today? Does scripture have any words of encouragement for those in the midst of suffering? Can Jesus empathize with what they’re going...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus suffered on the cross. He suffered as no person has ever suffered before or since. Along with the physical pain, there was emotional and spiritual pain as well. And yet, in His time of suffering, Jesus turned His heart to the comfort of another—he showed compassion. How will we respond in times of suffering? Will we make time for those around us? Join us as Pastor Chad Stuar...

Send us Fan Mail We invite you to listen in on a fascinating and informative conversation between Pastor Chad Stuart and Dr. Frank Hasel, as they discuss the Sabbath School Quarterly for the second quarter of 2020. Frank Hasel, along with his cousin Michael, are the principal contributors (authors) of the lesson. Michael is an Old Testament professor at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale...

Send us Fan Mail As He hung dying on the cross, Jesus spoke to the thief hanging next to Him. In a situation that seemed hopeless, Jesus gave him assurance. Though the situation didn’t change, the thief’s viewpoint did. As we look around our world today, things may seem somewhat bleak. But Jesus has a word of assurance for us too. We invite you to listen as Pastor Chad Stuart delivers the second m...

Send us Fan Mail "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they're doing." These are the words of Jesus, said of the Roman soldiers as they stripped him naked and sold His clothing. Receiving forgiveness from someone who has wronged you is powerful. Giving forgiveness can be life-changing. How can we find the strength to forgive those who've hurt or wronged us? And w...

Send us Fan Mail When the topic of giving comes up, especially at church, we often hear terms like stewardship and firstfruits. Giving is a very personal topic—one that each person should study for themselves. However, the question is never "to give" or "not to give" as the Bible is very clear that giving financially, just like giving of our time, is necessary for the health of...

Send us Fan Mail In the New Testament book of Mark—chapter 11—just before Jesus is arrested, He sends two disciples ahead to secure a room for what they would later realize was their final meal with Him before His death. What was the significance of this stop on Jesus' journey to the cross? Why do we continue to practice #communion over 2,000 years later? Join us as Pastor Andrea Jakobsons le...

Send us Fan Mail There is a story told about a parishioner who once approached Martin Luther after a service. He asked Luther, “Why it is that week after week, all you preach to us is the Gospel? The canon has other books, and we are ready for more.” Luther replied, “I preach the Gospel because week after week you forget it.” Is it important to be reminded of what we supposedly already know? Marti...

Send us Fan Mail When we talk about the church, we sometimes think it's a building. In reality, the church is comprised of people. But don't discount the testimony of a building. When a church erects a building, it's usually out of necessity—to provide a place for people to gather and worship together. Listen as Pastor Chad Stuart speaks on the testimony of a building, and how God f...

Send us Fan Mail How old do you need to be to receive the call of God? The Old Testament scriptures tell us that the prophet Samuel was called at a very young age. So was King David. Is it any different today? We invite you to listen and be blessed by messages from three of our young people speaking about the calling of God. At Spencerville Church, we value this calling and want to do everything w...

Send us Fan Mail The influence of celebrity culture and the pressure of social media has a significant impact on how we view each other. To save face, we position ourselves as the arbiters of our own little kingdoms with our own individual rules for living. "Don't judge me, I'm living my truth. I'm doing me–you do you." Is this what God had in mind? Does each of us have th...

Send us Fan Mail Throughout this sermon series, "God Never Said..." we're looking at common Christian pop-culture phrases that get thrown around without much thought. In this third installment of the series, Pastor Chad Stuart looks at the statement "God never gives us more than we can handle." Is this really true? Can it be found in scripture? If there's one message...

Send us Fan Mail If you survey modern religion, it seems that many people believe that God has promised those who follow Him prosperity, health, and success. But is this really true? We invite you to listen in as Pastor Kandace Zollman takes us on a deeper look at this topic within scripture—a look which reveals a very different focus. DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE? If you're searchin...

Send us Fan Mail Belief, by nature, must be rooted in the truth, otherwise, it crumbles. So how do we examine our beliefs to ensure that they're true? And is there a universal Truth by which all other truths are measured? Listen in as we start the new year off with the first of a four-part sermon series. Pastor Andrea Jakobsons begins our series with a message titled, "God Never Said: &a...

Send us Fan Mail "Am I Growing?" It's a worthwhile question. This time of year, our thoughts often turn to new habits, change, and personal growth. We seek to accomplish growth by means of either New Year's resolutions or newly acquired skills (or some combination of the two). But what about spiritual growth? Are we as committed to growing our spiritual maturity in Jesus as we...

Send us Fan Mail It's easy to look at life and dwell on the negatives. Human nature tells us to focus on what's wrong and how the worst is yet to come. However, our belief should give us hope! The future is something we can be thankful for—not only because of what Jesus has done but also what He will eventually do. How can we live "in praise" right now? How can we live "in...

Send us Fan Mail Every December, homes all over the world open their Bibles to read the nativity story found in the first few verses of the book of Luke, chapter 2. Yet, there's more to the story beyond those first few verses. What would we learn if we read the rest of Luke's second chapter? We invite you to listen in as we view the Christmas story through the lens of the other character...

Send us Fan Mail When Jesus arrived in Bethlehem, he arrived as a baby. But it was only his human form that was new. The Ancient of Days has existed since before creation. Soon, He will deliver us to a future where we will live in peace—His perfect peace. Jesus is the One who was and is to come, but He's also the One who is—today. How do we live in this reality? Listen in us as Pastor Chad St...

Send us Fan Mail The first few books of the New Testament tell the story of Jesus. But his arrival was foretold thousands of years earlier. From the book of Genesis to the prophet Isaiah, and even in the Psalms, we can find prophecies of the coming Messiah. Join us in worship as our youth lead the service. We'll hear messages from both high school Seniors Caleb Salazar and Lindsey Gispert. Di...

Send us Fan Mail We come to the church building each week to worship as a community of believers. But did you know that studies show other benefits intrinsic to being an active part of a church community? Listen as Pastor Chad Stuart shares these benefits and more in a message titled, "God's Instrument of Grace." DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE? If you're searching for a...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Chad is back this Saturday morning with the second message in his series on parenting, titled, "Raised: Part Two." Let's be honest, being a child is complicated! But so is being a parent. This week, we'll take a look at what the Bible says about the relationships between parents and their children. Whether you’re a child or the parent of a child, you’ll...