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The Lord may not remove us from all of the challenges that life holds, but He’s with us and protects us in it. Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!Bởi Azure Hills Church

This past Sabbath was our Adventurer and Pathfinder Sabbath! Our Pathfinders led our second service. Our sermonettes were give by: Sofia Marie Bajarin Brielle Farley Joel Hernandez Elisa Salcedo Khloey MontalvoBởi Azure Hills Church

This past Sabbath was our Adventurer and Pathfinder Sabbath! Our Adventurers led our first service. Our sermonettes were give by: Ruth Thomas Emery & Elise Acquistapace Jackie Ylaya Danica MasonBởi Azure Hills Church

How do we live fruitful lives? Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!Bởi Azure Hills Church

To those who weep, joy is coming! Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!Bởi Azure Hills Church

In Matthew 15:21-28, Jesus encounters a woman who is desperate, helpless, hopeless. Much like the challenging situations we face, we aren’t given the ‘why's’ for why she's facing what she’s facing. What we do know is that when she comes to God, God doesn’t respond in the way we would expect. What do we do when we aren’t hearing from God? What does …

Have you ever felt torn between a part of you which wants to "Thrive," and another part of you that just wants to maintain the mundane of comfort and control? Have you ever wanted to excel and exceed in your goals but there is a part of you that seems "stuck," and holds you back? Let's learn how Paul wrestled with his "parts" and his solution found…

Have you ever felt torn between a part of you which wants to "Thrive," and another part of you that just wants to maintain the mundane of comfort and control? Have you ever wanted to excel and exceed in your goals but there is a part of you that seems "stuck," and holds you back? Let's learn how Paul wrestled with his "parts" and his solution found…

God’s power is made perfect in weakness. What does that mean? Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross.Bởi Azure Hills Church

We never know the impact our words and actions can have on others. Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!Bởi Azure Hills Church

Even things that are meant to bring people together, can end up bringing more distance and discord. Yet Jesus said, “they will know you are my disciples by how you love each other.” (John 13:34-35). This is easier to read, and harder to live out. Pastor Tara VinCross explores what it looks like to have unity in our diversity. You will see that love…

Following the examples of Moses and the Israelites, how do we thrive in 2023? Dr. Brooks reminded us to: "Remember your own story, make room for other people's stories, and then together sing those songs that give you courage and strength."Bởi Azure Hills Church

What does God require of us? Let’s turn to the Word to find out! Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross.Bởi Azure Hills Church

We welcome our guest speaker, Dr. Maury Jackson! He serves as an Associate Dean at the HMS Richards Divinity School at La Sierra University, associate professor of Practical Theology, chair of the Pastoral Studies Department, and Coordinator of the Philosophical Studies program. He is an ordained Seventh-day Adventist pastor with nearly two decades…

In our doubts, our fears and all the challenges life brings, we can rest assured that our God is with us. Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross.Bởi Azure Hills Church

Every good routine begins in our minds. We think it’s in the gear we have or the space we have created or what we have around us - and that all matters. But the decision starts in our mind and the way we think about it. Spending time with God, good eating, working out, healthy relationships, and other habits that make for life abundant, all start i…

It is by grace that we've been saved, not by works. Grace covers our lives. Take a moment to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross and breathe deeply of this grace!Bởi Azure Hills Church

We continue with our new sermon series - Thrive: wholistic, wholehearted health. This is what we are here for, the heart of this calling we are a part of. For us to thrive, we give ourselves to God and join God in what matters most. On Saturday, January 21, we celebrate our 58th Anniversary as a Church, and Pastor Tara VinCross shares a message in …

Whatever you are facing today, God says, “I will provide a way out for you.” Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!Bởi Azure Hills Church

Dr. Hans Diehl, Clinical Professor of Preventive Medicine at Loma Linda University, School of Medicine, and presenter of the You-Turn Seminar presented a messaged entitled, "MAD, SAD, GLAD: The Gospel of 2nd Chance." It's the story of the Prodigal Father--exceedingly generous, recklessly wasteful and lavishly abounding with His love.…

You are God’s masterpiece! On this Martin Luther King Day, how is God calling you to serve? How can you make a difference?Bởi Azure Hills Church

On Saturday, we launched a new sermon series to kickoff the year of 2023. Thrive: wholistic, wholehearted health. Often, our experience of rest occurs only in what follows after exhaustion. But Jesus invites all to experience the true rest in Him. As we celebrate the first Sabbath of the New Year this weekend, I invite us to glean into Luke 10:38-4…

Take a Minute to Thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross! The Lord is our shepherd; we can trust Him.Bởi Azure Hills Church

Do you need a minute of breathing space? Pastor Tara VinCross has a message for you! You are God’s beloved! Let this truth cover you today!Bởi Azure Hills Church

Once upon a time, God called the wisest man in all the world to save His people from the Egyptians. Solomon. Wait, no…that’s not right. Once upon a time God called the strongest man in all the world to save His people from the Egyptians. Sampson. Wait...that's still not right. Surley God called the smartest or bravest, wealthiest or most well-spoke…

"Do not be afraid." These words show up repeatedly in the Christmas story. To Elizabeth and Zechariah: Do not be afraid of being disappointed again. To Mary: Do not be afraid of your part in the story of God’s redemption. To Joseph: Do not be afraid of other people’s judgment. To the Shepherds: Do not be afraid, you get to tell the story of salvati…

Our pastoral team invited everyone home for Christmas! They reflected on the mess during our children's story, presence, delight, discomfort, celebration, contentment, and family in this joyous but sometimes challenging season.Bởi Azure Hills Church

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This Sabbath we experienced a collective journey through gratitude. We invite you to reflect on a moment where God has been faithful and a scripture that fills your heart with praise and gratitude. Our scripture focus together is found in Proverbs 18:20, "from the fruit of their mouths people's stomachs are filled; with the harvest of their lips th…

Dr. Haffner's sermon is entitled, Keeping Venden's Voice Alive. Here's a preview: Pastor Morris Venden as his son Lee says, “Had one string on his violin, Jesus,” and oh how beautifully he played that string. Join us this Sabbath at Azure Hills SDA Church as we listen to that song. Jesus. Only. Always. Dr. Haffner has served as senior pastor of the…

Every so often I get the opportunity to bowl. Earlier this year was one such opportunity, as our pastoral staff took some time to have fun together. I ended up people watching, looking to our left at the people bowling next to us. One person was very good. Another was not. I overheard the instruction that the one gave to the other. “You have to let…

We welcome Dr. Andrea King as our guest speaker. Dr. King has pastored for over 20 years in the Southeastern California Conference and is currently serving as Director of Communication and Media for SECC. She has worked in communications and media for over 25 years and has authored two books: Finding Christ and The Queen in Me. Her sermon entitled,…

Albert Schweitzer said, “There are only three ways to teach a child. The first is by example, the second is by example, the third is by example.” The Apostle Paul agrees. Follow my example as I follow Christ. But some will try to lead you away. What does this look like in our day-in, day-out life? Pastor Tara VinCross preached a sermon titled, “Exa…

Your focus is one of your greatest strengths. Really. This superpower of attention is the design of our Creator, who gave us the ability to press on and push through situations, seasons, and stressors that may at first feel impossible. This is where Paul finds himself as he writes this letter. He affirms that he consciously chooses to “press on to …

I still remember in my younger years, sitting in a friend’s kitchen and watching lemonade pour over the sides of my glass onto her table. She had asked me to say when to stop and I hadn’t said anything. It is possible to have too much of a good thing. The Bible speaks about being weighed and measured. It is easy to fixate on whether we will have to…

Where are your feet planted? What do you place your confidence in? According to Paul, this question is of supreme importance. You’re invited to engage with God and this scripture, as we discover what this means for our lives today.Bởi Azure Hills Church

Paul emphasizes in Philippians and elsewhere that righteousness comes by faith, not by works. We’ve heard that message and we’ve taught it for a long time. But do we know what it means? Do we know what it means to live by faith, not just in theory but in real life. Pastor Mike Leno explores the meaning of Paul’s teaching on faith and righteousness …

We live in a world where the default motto is, "Every man for himself.” Consciously or subconsciously, it’s easy to fall into a life focused on our needs and the needs of those closest to us. What Paul says in Philippians 2:21, could be affirmed today: “For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.” It’s a rare gift whe…

This section of Philippians draws on the history of the people of Israel and points the current people of God to a hope-filled future. Using metaphors of work and sports, perspective and team work, the people of God are called to lift up their eyes and see their higher calling: shine like stars! What does this look like in our lives, as we now “wor…

What does it mean to really live life to the full? To show up with love, free from regrets, living to our potential. The words of scripture in the letter to the Philippians talk about where we find this kind of life, and the Way might just surprise us. It’s not what we think. It all starts with having the attitude of Christ. Pastor Tara VinCross pr…

It’s no secret we are divided. In our politics, religion, and life experience, just to name a few lines that divide us. Many of us are aware of this. “Tell me something new,” you might say. The words of scripture in the letter to the Philippians speaks to this reality. We continue in our new sermon series with Pastor Tara VinCross with a sermon tit…

Have you ever made a discovery completely by accident? Liked a food you never imagined you would. Enjoyed a hobby that surprised you. Found meaning in something you never expected you could. Sometimes things that end up being the best, are not what we would have first chosen. We continue in our new sermon series with Pastor Tara VinCross in the boo…

We're in a new sermon series with Pastor Tara VinCross in the book of Philippians. The first sermon in this series is, “Partners in the Gospel.” We ask ourselves questions like, What do we remember and focus on in our lives, the joy or the challenges? How do we know God is at work in us? Is Christianity a solo or team endeavor? Listen in as we go d…

This past weekend we closed out our Summer Sermon Series with the final fruit of the Spirit, self-control. Most of us view self-control like that overdue dentist appointment - it’s necessary but dreaded. It has such a bad reputation, yet it’s a foundational character trait that other virtues like joy, gratitude, and generosity rely upon. While we t…

For most of us, when we think of the Fruits of the Spirit we get excited about the outcome of what we can do with that gift! Love...who doesn't love love!! Joy. Check! Peace? Yes, we need more peace! Patience? Bring it on! Kindness, generosity, faithfulness...yes, yes, and yes! But Gentleness? Isn't gentleness a weakness? In today's society with a …

Our speaker is Joseph Amaya, our new media specialist. He will continueour Fruit of the Spirit sermon series with his sermon titled, “Abounding in Love and Faithfulness.”Bởi Azure Hills Church

Elder Will Penick is our guest speaker. He is the Associate Ministerial Director at the Southeastern California Conference and will continue our Fruit of the Spirit sermon series with his sermon titled Goodness.Bởi Azure Hills Church

I love cultivating fruit and vegetable plants for harvest. God’s Holy Spirit has an infinitely better gift with the fruit shared in Galatians 5:22-23. In this 5th installment of our series, we get to see the powerful difference we make when we cultivate kindness. Proper attention makes this fruit sweeter, stronger and more powerful. Pastor Steve Mc…

"She/He has the patience of a saint!" Have you heard this familiar saying? Chances are your heart like mine can drop into your feet just thinking about being as patient as a saint! But Godly patience may be something different than what you imagine! Join Pastor Starla in exploring the virtue of patience in our ongoing Fruit of the Spirit series thi…