Speaking this week is our Lead Pastor, Simon Liversidge, presenting "Love in Any Language." At Pentecost, Jesus answers His disciples' prayers and fulfills His promise by pouring out the Holy Spirit on them through the gift of tongues. This draws a huge crowd, and many respond to the message about Jesus. We see God desires for all people to receive His Spirit and for the reception of the Spirit to be a witness that God still speaks. And for those who witness the Spirit's power, that they...

Speaking this week is our Lead Pastor, Simon Liversidge, presenting "The Myth of the Second Chance." Our choices matter, often more than we imagine. As Jesus is about to leave, He tells His disciples not to do anything but to wait. When He sends the Holy Spirit, then they can act. In Acts 1, we see three reasons why the Spirit matters so much. 1. God's plans for humanity are centered on His Spirit. 2. God's plans are revealed by His Spirit. 3. God's plans are directed by His Spirit.

We welcome you to Union College's Graduation Weekend! Speaking this Sabbath is Dr. Pierre Steenberg, Professor of Religion at Union College, presenting "Names Speak." Have you ever stopped to think what your name says when people talk about you? What would you like to be known for? In today's sermon, we are going to talk about how God redeems us from a bad name and how healing that can be. Invite God to rename you today, not according to who you are but according to who He can make you to...

Speaking this Sabbath is our Lead Pastor, Simon Liversidge, presenting "Nothing Compares to Jesus." After Jesus' resurrection, He appears to His disciples not simply to confirm He is alive but to restore their damaged relationships with Him. Peter had denied knowing Jesus THREE times. Now Jesus restores him THREE times. Jesus invites Peter to stop comparing himself to others and focus on Jesus' call to him. Jesus invited Peter to penitence, to priority, and to purpose in Jesus.

Speaking this Sabbath is our Lead Pastor, Simon Liversidge, presenting "Being Seen for Who I Am." As I invite Jesus to see me as I truly am, I learn who I truly am. As Jesus reveals Himself to the disciples after His resurrection, He invites them to a BBQ of fish down by the lake. As Peter recognizes Jesus, he gets dressed and then jumps in the water! It is only as I am able to see myself as I truly am that I am open to see how much God loved me as I am. God then calls me to faith actions....

Speaking this week is our Lead Pastor, Simon Liversidge, presenting "We Can Still See Jesus." Jesus shows up repeatedly following His resurrection to make sure His disciples believe He is risen. The truth that He is alive can transform our lives. In John 20, we notice 3 things about Jesus and His truth-telling. 1) God's actions are signs intended to lead us to truth. 2) The truth is, Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. 3) If I believe this truth, I will experience real life. This truth...

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Speaking this week is our Lead Pastor, Simon Liversidge, presenting "Jesus, You Are My Living Hope." Hope is a powerful thing. Research shows optimists live longer and healthier, but the hope of Christianity is not simply hope. It is hope based on the resurrection life of Jesus. Even when all seems lost, Jesus brings hope! This living hope changes our fear into faith.

Speaking this week is Rebecca Kolb, Junior at College View Academy, presenting "Step into the Fire." Trusting God is super hard, but life with Him is so much better. We welcome everyone to join us for this special Youth Sabbath!

Speaking this week is Simon Liversidge, our Lead Pastor. After Jesus dies, two men who had secretly born disciples of Jesus suddenly make their decision public. They boldly ask Pilate for permission to bury Jesus. Their action is a BOLD invitation to us to be mature disciples of Jesus! I can't do that by simply going to church. I need Jesus to disciple me. That journey will almost certainly require contemplative prayer, long friendships, and/or suffering.

Speaking this week is Simon Liversidge, our Lead Pastor, presenting "It Is Finished." As Jesus dies on the cross, He dies intentionally. Jesus chooses to die to finish the plan of salvation for His children. It is finished. Jesus has fulfilled the prophecies predicting His life and death. Jesus has completed the work of salvation by taking our sin and judgement. Jesus has destroyed the power of the devil and moved us from death to life!

Speaking this week is Pastor Ron Sydney, presenting "Master, If It's You...!" What does it look like, in reality, to have a greater-than-"little faith" that Jesus accused Peter of possessing? Was Jesus being insensitive? Or was it an encouragement opportunity to teach something new - something greater? Is there something that the Bread of Life has to offer us? We look forward to seeing you this Sabbath!

Speaking this week is our Lead Pastor, Simon Liversidge, presenting "Being Part of God's Family." As He is dying, Jesus takes care of His mother by giving her a new home. As part of Jesus' family, life looks different. Being part of God's family means: I have a family history. I am an heir to God's promises. I know how the story ends. Even though Jesus feels abandoned on the cross, just as David did in Psalm 22, His faith remains strong as He knows how His story ends because He knows who His...

Speaking this Sabbath is our Lead Pastor, Simon Liversidge, presenting "Limitless Love." In John 19, Jesus is on trial for His life, because He has chosen to die for us. As Pilate reveals the beaten and bloody Jesus to the crowd, we see the limitless love of Jesus. There is nothing He has not given so YOU can know how loved you are. Jesus also reveals the limitless freedom I have to choose to respond or not, but even that is not the final word as Jesus also has limitless power in our world...

Speaking this Sabbath is our Young Adult Pastor, Gua Montour, presenting "The Problem with Confession." We'll discover the internal obstacles that prevent us from opening up to others, and the transformative introspection process needed to reach a place where confession becomes a liberating act. Through insightful reflection and practical guidance, we'll explore the path toward authentic connection and personal healing.

Speaking this week is our Lead Pastor, Simon Liversidge, presenting "What is Truth?" As Jesus is on trial for His life, He invites Pilate to see the truth of Jesus' identity. He not only claims to be a King, but that His kingdom is not of this world. In John 18, Jesus invites us to seek truth also and He demonstrates three characteristics of truth seekers. They: Learn continually. Love first. Love always. This is God's invitation to us.

Speaking this Sabbath is Benjamin Lundquist, keynote speaker for our YA Life Tour this weekend. Benjamin is one of the leading voices for young adult ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He currently serves as the Young Adult Ministries Director for the Oregon Conference and also leads innovative projects for the North Pacific Union and North American Division, as well as coaching and mentoring many leaders internationally.

Speaking this Sabbath is Simon Liversidge, our Lead Pastor, presenting "Knowing Jesus Changes Things." In John 18, Jesus is arrested and put on trial, but He knew it was coming. He chooses to die for us, but even in this moment, He takes care of His disciples. In this love, we learn about our own emotional and spiritual health. Jesus knows His IDENTITY, so He is secure even though He knows He will die. Jesus knows His FUTURE; He knows that He will die and live again. Jesus knows His PURPOSE -...

Speaking this week is Simon Liversidge, our Lead Pastor, presenting "How Two Become One." As Jesus prays for His disciples, He shares His plan for evangelism. He will send His Spirit so they can experience His presence and know they are loved. They will then love others and come into unity; the world will see that unity, and believe. Jesus shares three keys to unity: 1) Keep Jesus as center, 2) Recognize God values diversity, and 3) Let God be our Judge.

Speaking this week is Rich Carlson, our Visitation Pastor, presenting "What Communion is Not." Communion is more than a ritual; it's a remembrance of all that Jesus did for us. The only ones who should be in church this Sabbath are sinners! Those are the only ones to whom Jesus offers forgiveness. Everyone else can stay home. Hope to see you Sabbath where we discover what communion is NOT!

Speaking this week is Simon Liversidge, our Lead Pastor, presenting "Not of This World." Jesus invites us to live as if we are not of this world, just as HE is not of this world. Living not of this world includes: 1) Living with assurance. 2) Cherishing God's words. 3) Living to bring glory to God. 4) Being united through faith with other children of faith. 5) Having joy to full measure. 6) Being sent by God into the world.

Speaking this week is Simon Liversidge, our Lead Pastor, presenting "Take Heart." Jesus promises that in this world, we will have trouble because His ways are counter-cultural, but He also promises that He has overcome the world. In the Christmas story, we find the example of five women who are hopeless but act boldly to choose God. They take heart, and we can take heart today in Jesus.

Speaking this week is our Lead Pastor, Simon Liversidge, presenting "The Empty Chair." Christmas invites us to remember not only the great gift of Jesus, who came to Earth, but also the even greater gift of His salvation and the power of His Holy Spirit. God's Spirit convicts us personally and corporately. Together, God's people can reveal God in a powerful and beautiful way!

In John 15:1-8, Jesus has a very special Christmas gift for us as we stay connected to the vine. As I stay connected to Jesus, I am part of the family of God; I am part of the pruning of God; I am part of the purpose of God. Jesus' love fuels my love and bears fruit in my life.