Seventh-day Adventist Church of Adairsville
257 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsWe believe the purpose for our existence is to bless others with our existence. We each have a unique calling in this world and it is our desire to find it, hone it and use it. Each week, we look at current issues through the lens of scripture in order to find ways to apply what we learn throughout the week.
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How to Study the Bible
May 17, 2022 16:11 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThe great sin of Christian history was outsourcing truth to the experts. The Protestant Reformation brought the power back to the individual to discern what is true for themselves. In a large sense, finding the truth in your life is done by learning how to read and understand the Bible for yourself.
Making Mom Famous Again
May 10, 2022 19:38 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBCould the veil be withdrawn and father and mother see as God sees the work of the day, and see how His infinite eye compares the work of the one with that of the other, they would be astonished at the heavenly revelation. The father would view his labors in a more modest light, while the mother would have new courage and energy to pursue her labor with wisdom, perseverance, and patience. Now she knows its value. While the father has been dealing with the things which must perish and pass ...
How to Pray
May 06, 2022 17:50 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBWhat is Prayer? - Prayer is the Soul of Religion Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Not that it is necessary in order to make known to God what we are, but in order to enable us to receive Him. Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him.
What must I do to be saved?
April 27, 2022 13:44 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThe golden question - but what leads someone to ask that question? There are events that precede someone asking this question. What do they have to be exposed to? Are people still asking this question in the world today?
Where is Jesus Today?
April 21, 2022 14:17 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWhere is Jesus? -------- Easter Stats: 8 in 10 Americans will celebrate this weekend #1 Christian Holiday – 1 out of 3 people on earth celebrate this holiday Resurrection of Jesus often celebrated Thursday night (Friday) Satan with his fierce temptations wrung the heart of Jesus. The Saviour could not see through the portals of the tomb. Hope did not present to Him His coming forth from the grave a conqueror, or tell Him of the Father's acceptance of the sacrifice. He feare...
How to Know God's Will For Your Life
April 11, 2022 14:57 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBOnce we conclude that God is all-powerful and yet a friend who walks with us, we slowly but surely have this experience where our confidence in God increases. When this happens, like with a good friend, we desire input and even guidance on how we should walk through life. Which job should I take? Which person should I be in a relationship with? Should I buy this house or that house?
What is Your Gift?
April 05, 2022 19:49 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Bible tells us that everyone ever born has been entrusted a gift through which they can most effectively bless other people. What is your gift? Here is a free assessment to see what your gift is - https://gifts.churchgrowth.org/spiritual-gifts-survey/
The Second Coming of Lucifer
March 27, 2022 19:44 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBThe Christian world awaits a Messiah to come a second time. The Muslim world, the Jewish world, the New Age movement -all await the coming of a Saviour type figure. But before the Second Coming of Jesus - the Bible describes a false coming - a staged return of Jesus by Lucifer as Christ.
Perception vs. Reality
March 21, 2022 13:19 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBPerception and Reality can be so contrary to one another. We often perceive things that aren't real though. How do we give people more faith in the moment?
Warning but not Winning
March 17, 2022 21:30 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBFor seven years a man continued to go up and down the streets of Jerusalem, declaring the woes that were to come upon the city. By day and by night he chanted the wild dirge, “A voice from the east; a voice from the west; a voice from the four winds; a voice against Jerusalem and the temple; a voice against the bridegroom and the bride; and a voice against all the people.” This strange being was imprisoned and beaten; but no complaint escaped his lips. To insult and abuse he answered only, “W...
Have No Fear
March 17, 2022 21:28 - 31 minutes - 29 MBBob Overstreet shares a powerful message on having faith amidst all odds.
It's the Little Things
February 28, 2022 01:36 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBDaniel 1: 1-4 Among the children of Israel who were carried captive to Babylon at the beginning of the seventy years’ captivity were Christian patriots, men who were as true as steel to principle, who would not be corrupted by selfishness, but who would honor God at the loss of all things. PK 479 Children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Daniel 1: 5-10 Multiple Reasons – Dedication to Idols + Unhealthy Practices Parents lessons on temperance - self co...
This is Your Brain on Media
February 21, 2022 18:13 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBScott Ritsema joined us this past weekend from Belt of Truth Ministries to share about the impact of media on the brain. It was fantastic. Check out his website for more great content.
What is Love?
February 13, 2022 14:50 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBWhat is Love? Adairsville – February 12, 2022 Google definition of love: an intense feeling of deep affection. "she is madly in love with him” a great interest and pleasure in something. "his love for football" 57% of Millennials ( 26-41 ) have never been married compared with 17% of members of the Silent Generation when they were the same age. 48% of American adults are married — down from 72% in 1960. 1 Corinthians 13 - tells us Love is very different than what googl...
Happy is the Man Whom God Corrects - A Testimony
February 11, 2022 19:02 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBA few months back, I had the privilege of sitting down with a new friend that had found Jesus for the first time. He lived across the country and wanted to get baptized. We planned the celebration and he flew across the country to share his testimony on how Jesus found Him. This is his story.
Your Winter is Coming
February 06, 2022 14:52 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBI hate winter. Birds and their songs are missing, the sounds of the frogs at night gone, flowers, sunsets, fresh tomatoes from the garden, blueberries, peaches – warm sunshine. Winter was never meant to be. A trial of health for me. John 9:1-4 The only hope of better things is in the education of the people in right principles. Let physicians teach the people that restorative power is not in drugs, but in nature. Disease is an effort of nature to free the system from cond...
When Silence is Betrayal
February 03, 2022 16:16 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBAdairsville January 29, 2022 The present is a time of overwhelming interest to all living. Rulers and statesmen, men who occupy positions of trust and authority, thinking men and women of all classes, have their attention fixed upon the events taking place about us. They are watching the relations that exist among the nations. They observe the intensity that is taking possession of every earthly element, and they recognize that something great and decisive is about to take place—that...
All Eyes On Me
January 27, 2022 18:16 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBQuestion – Can you imagine living in a society where your every move was watched? By and large American media vilify Edward Snowden for revealing that every American is being listened to an monitored and all that information is going through Bluffdale, Utah at NSA data collection facilities the size of small cities. This was all done to detect ‘Terrorist Activity’ – individuals saying or doing things that could be a threat against the government. William Binney and others later helped us...
Violence Filled the Earth 2.0
January 20, 2022 14:37 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBThe Earth is Filled with Violence 2.0 Today I want to talk to you about violence. Its increasing around the world. Elon Musk recently stated that the U.S. Government Is “the Biggest Corporation, With a Monopoly on Violence.” Canadian novelist and journalist Stephen Marche latest book “The Next Civil War: Dispatches From the American Future,” takes the realities of a politically tribalistic United States — burdened by racial and economic injustice, packed with social resentments,...
The New Resolution
January 03, 2022 18:55 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBResolution - a firm decision to do or not to do something. ----The percentage of Americans who say they will make New Year’s resolutions for 2022 has dropped from the past two years. This year, just 29% of Americans say they will be making New Year’s resolutions, down from 43% a year ago. 1. Exercise more 2. Lose weight 3. Get organized 4. Learn a new skill or hobby 5. Live life to the fullest 6. Save more money / spend less money 7. Quit smoking 8. Spend more time with family and friends 9...
Wise Men Still Seek Him
December 27, 2021 16:03 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MB“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen His star in the East, and are come to worship Him.” At the first advent, we learn that God was speaking to men outside of the people that identified themselves as followers of God. Isaiah 60 seems to paint a promise to also be fulfilled at the second advent – where kings yet again will prepar...
Coincidence or Providence?
December 21, 2021 15:57 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIt’s the year 4004 – there is no sickness, no one dies, there is no crime on this planet, the food is amazing, friends are real, social media doesn’t exist, travel is common place, work is not a necessity but a joy and a fun activity. But at the weekly social, someone speaks out – have you heard what’s happening over there? No. What? – another responds. Well remember what the Prince said a while back? Its happening. Everyone is talking about, its all over the airwaves. Sounds like its goi...
A Child is Born
December 17, 2021 21:36 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThis is part 4 of our 4 part series leading up the birth of Jesus. Why did Jesus leave all of heaven to become one of the human family?
The Fullness of Time
December 17, 2021 21:35 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBWhen the fullness of time was come - the Messiah's birth was imminent. What are the comparisons of the first advent with the second? This is Part 3 of 4
The Chosen People
December 15, 2021 21:53 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBFor more than a thousand years the Jewish people had awaited the Saviour's coming. Upon this event they had rested their brightest hopes. In song and prophecy, in temple rite and household prayer, they had enshrined His name. And yet at His coming they knew Him not. The Beloved of heaven was to them “as a root out of a dry ground;” He had “no form nor comeliness;” and they saw in Him no beauty that they should desire Him. “He came unto His own, and His own received Him not.” Isaiah 53:2; Joh...
The Gift Wrapped
December 09, 2021 15:55 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThere is a longing at this time of year for a gift - that special gift that you feel someone took time to think about. Let's look at Jesus giving of Himself and wrapping his divinity in humanity to save us. This is part 1 of a 4 part series.
The Work of the Spirit - 11/27
November 30, 2021 20:23 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThe Work of the Spirit November 27, 2021 Adairsville 40 days of prayer - preparing for the second coming– why are we doing this? My belief on the delay of the second advent – Revelation 14:15 – harvest is ripe – its all over Revelation 14:6/7 – A call to Giving God glory which Jesus describes in John 15:8 as bearing fruit – the character traits of the fruit of the spirit There can be no growth or fruitfulness in the life that is centered in self. If you have accepted Ch...
The End is Not Near...It's Here - 11/20
November 22, 2021 20:24 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThe end is not near its here - how does that make you feel? What thoughts come to your mind? Join us as Pastor Chester Clark shares a message on the nearness of Jesus soon return.
Dying to Tell You - 11/13
November 19, 2021 20:49 - 25 minutes - 23 MBHave you ever had something on your heart that you just had to tell someone? What if it cost you everything to tell them?
Giving Thanks - 11/6
November 09, 2021 21:12 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIts crunched between the two biggest holidays of the year - but is it possible that Thanksgiving is becoming a forgotten holiday? Bruce Galbraith shares on the value of Giving Thanks.
The Dark Side of Beautiful - 10/30
October 31, 2021 18:04 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThe Dark Side of Beautiful – 10/30 This weekend America and much of the world celebrates the second biggest holiday of the year – Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos. This holiday often portrays the scary side of death – though today I’d like to also talk about the beautiful almost irresistible side of death too. Halloween Stats[1] per USA Today Americans love holidays – Ancient Israel had close to 4 weeks of national holidays plus the weekly Sabbath holiday Today the...
The Adventist Raison D’être
October 25, 2021 22:07 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThe Adventist Raison D’être Disappointment or Misunderstanding? Do Seventh-day Adventists have a reason to exist? A unique brand proposition? Just another flavor on the religion buffet? Its October 23rd....Describe the last few months… (In 1844) –some of us have retired, quit our jobs, talk of the end of the world…. 177 years ago today… Ascension rock – The Miller Farm – Those Millerite – Adventists - thought they had it all figured out…all the prophecies They asked th...
Healing and Pharmakia - Part 2 - 10/16
October 19, 2021 21:19 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBDoes the Bible speak to how God heals? How do you determine between true and false methods of healing? Why is it that through biblical history religion and healing were so closely connected? Presentation by Dr. Timothy Perenich
Healing and Pharmakia - Part 1 - 10/16
October 19, 2021 21:03 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBDoes the Bible speak to how God heals? How do you determine between true and false methods of healing? Why is it that through biblical history religion and healing were so closely connected? Presentation by Dr. Timothy Perenich
What Love is This? 10/9
October 12, 2021 13:51 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThere is no greater love than to lay your life down for your friends. What kind of sacrifice is Jesus talking about here?
The Law of Love - Part 2 - 10/2
October 03, 2021 14:31 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBWhat if we have totally misunderstood the law of God because we don't understand the love of God? Dr. Tim Jennings of ComeandReason.com shares the story of the law of love from heaven to today. This is Part 2 of 2.
The Law of Love - Part 1 - 10/2
October 03, 2021 14:26 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBWhat if we have totally misunderstood the law of God because we don't understand the love of God? Dr. Tim Jennings of ComeandReason.com shares the story of the law of love from heaven to today. This is Part 1 of 2.
Health and the Last Warning - 9/25
September 30, 2021 14:26 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBLink to Presentation Notes - https://www.dropbox.com/s/sy5d3v1gsfjwaqw/The%20Medical%20Missionary%20and%20the%203rd%20Angel%21.pdf?dl=0
The Desire of the Nations - 9/18
September 24, 2021 22:24 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBDeep down we all crave something - something to bring us joy. How do we find it?
The Hijacking of Your Faith - 9/11
September 16, 2021 14:25 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB20 years ago everything changed. What happens when out nowhere your faith is hijacked? What do you do? How do you react? Today's message is presented by Ernest Staats
Two Built Houses – One Survived - 9/4
September 05, 2021 15:36 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBJesus identifies the Word of God as the rock- and theories of men as the sand. Genesis, 1 Kings, Isaiah, 1 Samuel– People – Sand - In New Testament Jesus and His words as the Rock – Job teaches us the enemy is largely responsible for the storms of life – We are told –"The storm is coming, relentless in its fury. Are we prepared to meet it?” Matthew 7:24-27 + Luke 6:46-49 Thus Christ set forth the principles of His kingdom, and showed them to be the great rule of life. To impress th...
The Story of Job - Victoria, Gaby and Jared - 8-28
September 05, 2021 15:32 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBJoin us as we look at the story of Job and its lessons for us today. I had the pleasure of having 2 teenage girls that are members of our church join me for this great discussion on Job.
A Crisis of Conscience - 8/21
August 25, 2021 01:57 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWhat do we do when we face a crisis of conscience? Thank you so much for listening to our weekly messages. If you want to watch or listen to more, check out the links below. Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seventh-day-adventist-church-of-adairsville/id1440553159 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/62bPX2F27W2ru285tCZiGC Youtube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCZZbQzFSlsdDcSz4_NzJiUQ Web - https://www.adairsvillesda.org/messages
The Health Mandate - 8/14
August 18, 2021 20:46 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWhat is the best way to prevent and reverse disease? Does the Bible speak to the ideal diet? Thank you so much for listening to our weekly messages. If you want to watch or listen to more, check out the links below. Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seventh-day-adventist-church-of-adairsville/id1440553159 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/62bPX2F27W2ru285tCZiGC Youtube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCZZbQzFSlsdDcSz4_NzJiUQ Web - https://www.adairsvillesda.org...
Does Jesus Care? Dee Casper
August 17, 2021 19:54 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBDoes Jesus care when He is silent?
The Power of Your Testimony 8/7
August 16, 2021 22:53 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBThere is nothing better to sharpen your own faith, and to encourage faith and hope in those around you, then to share your personal story of faith. There is power in sharing your testimony. Thank you so much for listening to our weekly messages. If you want to watch or listen to more, check out the links below. Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seventh-day-adventist-church-of-adairsville/id1440553159 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/62bPX2F27W2ru285tCZiGC Yout...
Liberty of Conscience - 7/31
August 01, 2021 17:40 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThey left the old world to find freedom. How serious is the idea of liberty of conscience today? Thank you so much for listening to our weekly messages. If you want to watch or listen to more, check out the links below. Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seventh-day-adventist-church-of-adairsville/id1440553159 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/62bPX2F27W2ru285tCZiGC Youtube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCZZbQzFSlsdDcSz4_NzJiUQ Web - https://www.adairsvillesda....
The Faith of a Prostitute
July 28, 2021 19:17 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBTwo spies were sent to spy out the promised land and to focus mainly on the key city of Jericho. Today there is a city with similar characteristics that we are warned to flee from. Thank you so much for listening to our weekly messages. If you want to watch or listen to more, check out the links below. Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seventh-day-adventist-church-of-adairsville/id1440553159 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/62bPX2F27W2ru285tCZiGC Youtube - ht...
The Name in Vain Thing
July 14, 2021 00:25 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBHow many people have been turned off of something that is true because people are bad representatives of the truth? The world is craving a genuine example of a transformed life. We jump into Scripture to find an old story with relevant lessons for today. Thank you so much for listening to our weekly messages. If you want to watch or listen to more, check out the links below. Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seventh-day-adventist-church-of-adairsville/id1440553159 Spo...
The Thorns and Thistles
July 08, 2021 14:22 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBHow do we prepare for the unexpected in life? There are 4 ways to prepare. Join us as we dig in. Thank you so much for listening to our weekly messages. If you want to watch or listen to more, check out the links below. Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seventh-day-adventist-church-of-adairsville/id1440553159 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/62bPX2F27W2ru285tCZiGC Youtube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCZZbQzFSlsdDcSz4_NzJiUQ Web - https://www.adairsvillesda....