Downey Seventh-day Adventist Church

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  You, Me and God 19.07.2026 30min

  Why do we gather together and worship every Sabbath when I can easily go and spend time with God on own? Or is there a deeper reason and need to join others in worshipping together? We'll be looking through the Scriptures to see and understand the value of coming together and praising our Lord and Savior together.Downey Adventist Church SermonYou, Me, And GodWorship: Beyond the Ritual sermon seriesby Chris Famisaran 18 July 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4w94Z4hPowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.
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  My Worship 12.07.2026 28min

  Healthy, long-lasting relationships require time spent together communicating. And to be transformed by God means that we have to learn and know who God is. Bill will help us learn how to personally worship and draw closer to God.Downey Adventist Church SermonMy Worship Worship: Beyond the Ritual sermon seriesby Bill Aumack 11 July 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/3R1zQR9PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.
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  Blurred Lines: Sacred vs. Secular 05.07.2026 28min

  Do you find yourself trying to differentiate what is sacred and spiritual? Do you consider Sabbath a special sacred day, and the rest of the week as a secular time that you need to get through in order to reach Sabbath again. This Sabbath we begin a new series on worship and try to find the balance between the sacred and the secular.Downey Adventist Church SermonBlurring the Lines: Sacred Vs Secular Worship: Beyond the Ritual sermon seriesby Chris Famisaran 04 July 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/3T0tF05PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.
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  Major on the Majors 28.06.2026 8min

  Major on the Majors What is most important to you in this life, and what are you living for? Essentially what are you priorities and where are you headed? This is our last sermon on the 7 Woes, and we’ll learn what's most important in this life. We’ll also have the opportunity to participate in our quarterly communion service.Downey Adventist Church SermonMajor on the Majors The 7 Woes sermon seriesby Chris Famisaran 27 June 2026www.downeychurch.org
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  No More Loopholes 21.06.2026 31min

  Have you ever been out with your friends and one of them starts to act differently when they see another friend group? In our 3rd set of woes, we find Jesus calling out the Pharisees for not being two faced. We will learn how to live an authentic life rooted in faithfulness, justice, and mercy.Downey Adventist Church SermonNo More LoopholesThe 7 Woes sermon seriesby Chris Famisaran 20 June 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4fRi3WNPowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.
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  When Zeal Goes Off the Rails 14.06.2026 34min

  In our second week of the series, we see that the Pharisees are very zealous to make converts, but they're bringing them into a system, and not a relationship with God. Is that dangerous or beneficial? BIll leads today as we see what God is really interested in.Downey Adventist Church SermonWhen Zeal Goes Off the RailsThe 7 Woes sermon seriesby Bill Aumack 13 June 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/3S1a7bGPowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.
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  Good Intentions, Wrong Direction 07.06.2026 25min

  Good Intentions, Wrong DirectionHave you ever been misled by someone who had good intentions, but in the end, it held you back? In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus confronts the Pharisees & teachers of the Law on how they are spiritually gatekeeping people from God. Is it possible that we can do the same in today's age? Join us as we dive into the 7 Woes.Downey Adventist Church SermonGood Intentions, Wrong DirectionThe 7 Woes sermon seriesby Chris Famisaran 06 June 2026www.downeychurch.orgOnline sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4e24wZNPowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.
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  Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? 31.05.2026 37min

  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.
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  Celebration Sabbath 25.05.2026 43min

  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
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  Am I My Brother's Keeper? 17.05.2026 30min

  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.
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  What Matters Most? 11.05.2026 28min

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

  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
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  No More Add Ons 26.04.2026 29min

  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.
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  Jesus The North Star 19.04.2026 36min

  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.
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  Don't You Get It? 12.04.2026 28min

  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.
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  Is the Resurrection Believable? 05.04.2026 35min

  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
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  Reaching 29.03.2026 13min

  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
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  Are You Content? 22.03.2026 25min

  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.
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  The Freedom Of Telling The Truth 15.03.2026 32min

  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.
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  Do You Trust Me? 08.03.2026 34min

  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