As followers of Jesus, we are called to love each other, our neighbors and even our enemies. What does that love look like? How can we fully embrace even our worst enemies? What are the barriers that keep us from loving people with the unconditional love of God? What will it take for us to…
When Jesus walked the earth, He had a few close friends; people who brought him joy, comfort and companionship. Mary and her siblings were some of those precious few. Have you ever wondered how Mary might have experienced Jesus? What did she see, feel, hear, touch and taste as she wholeheartedly embraced this new teacher?…
“Unlimited Resources” preached by Elder Arlene Salt on May 11th, 2019 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington
I would like to introduce you to the Oaks of Righteousness spoken of in Isaiah 61. They are the poor, the brokenhearted, the captives, the prisoners, those who mourn and grieve. Their life experiences include ashes, and despair. These are the very ones who will be called Oaks of Righteousness, a planting of the Lord…
The first angel’s message, found in Rev. 14:6, admonishes us to Worship Him, our Creator! Jesus reminds us that where our treasure is, there our hearts will be also. (Matt. 6:21) Worship is central in everything we do, say, think, and feel. Our greatest treasure, the focus of our worship, is reflected in our music,…
Who is the Body of Christ made up of? Are there members of the Body of Christ in every denomination? What about those who are not Christians, or even agnostics or atheists? Take a tour with me through 1 Corinthians 12 and 13 to discover who makes up the Body of Christ and what that…
“Resurrection Power” preached by Arlene Salt on March 31st, 2018 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington
Jesus used scripture (Old Testament) regularly as he interacted with His disciples and others. We will explore how He used scripture using 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as the scaffolding to do this. Teaching – Upon appearing to 2 men returning to Emmaus from Jerusalem, after Jesus’ crucifixion, Luke tells of Jesus appearing to them and opening…
From Genesis to Revelation a picture emerges that is both compelling and astonishing. The Creator of the Universe is also our Father. Our Father never gives up! He will not stop pursuing us, his children, even if we hate him and nail him to a cross. When we walked away, he drew closer. When we…
Mary, the mother of Jesus, was living an ordinary life, going about her daily routines, preparing for her marriage that had likely been prearranged. An encounter with God changed all of that. Right in the middle of Mary’s carefully planned life, God sent the angel Gabriel with a greeting and a message. The greeting? “Good morning! You’re…