Downey Seventh-day Adventist Church

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? 31.05.2026 37m

It's an age-old question: Why do bad things happen to good people? It seems so unfair. Almost like God doesn't care. Bill will present this week as we look at this difficult topic.Downey Adventist Church SermonWhy Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?by Bill Aumack 30 May 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/49x4VC9PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

Celebration Sabbath 25.05.2026 43m

This Sabbath as we come together to reflect and share the lessons we have learned over the last six weeks through our small group series "Standing On Grace." Downey Adventist Church SermonStanding On Grace series Celebration Sabbathby Chris Famisaran 23 May 2026www.downeychurch.org

Am I My Brother's Keeper? 17.05.2026 30m

To close out our small group series, we will look to the last chapter in Galatians and answer a couple questions related to the theme of am I my brother's keeper, how can we serve one another, and what does it mean to live as a new creation in Christ. Downey Adventist Church SermonStanding On Grace series - Week 6Am I My Brother's Keeper?by Chris Famisaran 16 May 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4uVoixaPowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

What Matters Most? 11.05.2026 28m

In Galatians 5, we see that Paul cuts to the heart of the matter. What does it mean to live a heart transformed by the Holy Spirit. This week, Bill will lead as we look to scripture to learn how we can find freedom through Christ, and live a fruitful life.Downey Adventist Church SermonStanding On Grace series - Week 5What Matters Most?by Bill Aumack 09 May 2026www.downeychurch.org

You Belong: You're In The Will 03.05.2026 25m

In Galatians 4, Paul writes that the gospel is more than freedom from sin-it is an invitation to join God's family. Through the Spirit of God's Son, we no longer relate to God as fearful slaves but cry out with confidence, "Abba, Father." This week we'll learn how adoption reshapes our identity, secures our belonging, and calls us to live through a grace-filled relationship.Downey Adventist Church SermonStanding On Grace series - Week 4You Belong: You're in the Willby Chris Famisaran 02 May 2026www.downeychurch.org

No More Add Ons 26.04.2026 29m

No More Add OnsHave you ever tried to accomplish a task on your own and failed miserably? If we try and save ourselves, we will fail. Our salvation and redemption lies only in Jesus. Join us this Sabbath, as we continue our study of Galatians by learning that it is only through Christ that we are redeemed.Downey Adventist Church SermonStanding On Grace series - Week 3No More Add Onsby Chris Famisaran 25 Apr. 2026www.downeychurch.orgPowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

Jesus The North Star 19.04.2026 36m

Every day we make decisions that will affect our future. As you make decisions, do you make them through the lens of Christ? Bill will speak this Sabbath as we continue our series in the book of Galatians and the importance of recognizing Jesus as our North Star.Downey Adventist Church SermonStanding On Grace series - Week 2Jesus the North Starby Bill Aumack 18 Apr. 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4vAYuHBPowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

Don't You Get It? 12.04.2026 28m

Have you ever given someone instructions on how to complete a task, but then they go and do something completely different from what you asked of them? This week, we are kicking off a new small group series, "Standing on Grace". We'll be focusing on Paul's love for the Galatians and how important it is to him that they understand the gospel.Downey Adventist Church SermonStanding On Grace series - Week 1Don't You Get It?by Chris Famisaran 11 Apr. 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4c8sFNiPowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

Is the Resurrection Believable? 05.04.2026 35m

It is Easter weekend and the story of Jesus' death and resurrection is one that can be difficult to believe. What is our belief based on? Is it solid? And can I share that with others? Downey Adventist Church SermonIs the Resurrection Believable?by Chris Famisaran and Bill Aumack04 Apr. 2026www.downeychurch.org

Reaching 29.03.2026 13m

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke share a story of a woman who needs healing and in faith, reaches out and touches Jesus and is healed. Join us this Sabbath, as we study and learn how this woman is restored, and participate in communion.Downey Adventist Church SermonReachingby Chris Famisaran 28 Mar. 2026www.downeychurch.org

Are You Content? 22.03.2026 25m

Comparison is the thief of joy. When you look around and see that somebody has something that you don't have, do you desire to have it, or are you content? Join us this Sabbath as we look to the Bible and learn the principles of contentment.Downey Adventist Church SermonAre You Content?10 Ways to a Better Life seriesby Chris Famisaran 21 Mar. 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4uEuOsEPowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

The Freedom Of Telling The Truth 15.03.2026 32m

Telling the truth is not always the easiest thing to do, but at the end of the day it will allow you to sleep at night. We will look to the Bible and learn the blessings and benefits of living with integrity, and reflecting Christ by being faithful and true.Downey Adventist Church SermonThe Freedom Of Telling The Truth10 Ways to a Better Life seriesby Chris Famisaran 14 Mar. 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4rt3U4gPowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

Do You Trust Me? 08.03.2026 34m

In the eighth Commandment, we see that God charges the Israelites not to steal. But is God really trying to send a message of don't take something from someone else, or is there a deeper meaning to this commandment? Bill leads this week as we learn that theft goes beyond taking something, and at the heart of it is, are you willing to trust God with everything.Downey Adventist Church SermonDo You Trust Me?10 Ways to a Better Life seriesby Bill Aumack07 Mar. 2026www.downeychurch.org

When Desire Turns Dangerous 02.03.2026 30m

Does God care about our desires? They shape our hearts and our vows. And when desire turns dangerous, it can lead to broken hearts and promises. Pastor leads out as we discuss the importance of safeguarding and honoring marriage.Downey Adventist Church SermonWhen Desire Turns Dangerous10 Ways to a Better Life seriesby Chris Famisaran28 Feb. 2026www.downeychurch.org

Peace in an Age of Rage 22.02.2026 28m

In a world consumed by anger, broken promises, and fractured relationships, God calls us to live in a manner contrary to what the world would say-peace. Pastor Chris shares how our thoughts and words can be used for good and evil.Downey Adventist Church SermonPeace In An Age Of Rage10 Ways to a Better Life seriesby Chris Famisaran21 Feb. 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4c1JdZ9PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

Restoring Honor In A Broken World 15.02.2026 36m

Respect and honor is easy when it's mutual, but what about when it's not? God calls us to honor our parents and elders, even when it's hard. Join us this Sabbath as we journey through the Bible and study several examples of what it means to honor our parents and elders.Downey Adventist Church SermonRestoring Honor In A Broken World10 Ways to a Better Life seriesby Chris Famisaran14 Feb. 2026www.downeychurch.org

God's Words to the Busy and Distracted 08.02.2026 30m

The 4th Commandment is maybe the most misunderstood commandment. Bill leads us in how our Creator and Designer knew what we needed before we were even made.Downey Adventist Church SermonGod's Words to the Busy and Distracted10 Ways to a Better Life seriesby Bill Aumack07 Feb. 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/3LTnJTKPowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T 02.02.2026 34m

Words…do they mean anything? Words have the ability to lift people up, and tear someone down, to bring honor, and to curse one another. More importantly, how do we speak of God? Join us this Sabbath as we discuss and breakdown the third commandment, and the importance of how can honor God with our words.Downey Adventist Church SermonR-E-S-P-E-C-T10 Ways to a Better Life seriesby Chris Famisaran & Bill Aumack31 Jan. 2026www.downeychurch.org

Modern Idols: What's on Your Altar 25.01.2026 34m

What do you consider to be an idol? In the second commandment, God said to make any idols. In today's age can idol look like ambition, possessions, or even relationships or even our own image. Join us this Sabbath as we look to see what the Bible says. Downey Adventist Church SermonModern Idols: What's on your alter?10 Ways to a Better Life seriesby Chris Famisaran24 Jan. 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/45sIBrqPowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

The Subtle Gods We Serve 19.01.2026 31m

Who do you serve? In the first of ten commandments, God said you are to have no other Gods. Seems simple enough, but it may not be that simple. This week we kickoff the first of ten sermons based on the 10 Commandments.Downey Adventist Church SermonThe Subtle Gods We Serve10 Ways to a Better Life seriesby Chris Famisaran17 Jan. 2026www.downeychurch.org