"character" Tagged Sermons

The Content of Our Character

In this sermon, we delve into the timeless wisdom encapsulated in Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful statement on judging individuals by “the content of their character.” Drawing parallels with the character of Jesus, we explore the significance of character in our lives and communities. Rooted in biblical teachings, we reflect on the virtues and moral…

Following God’s Word

Often times we look at scripture as God’s law. Which it is! However, it may be helpful to see the law as God’s Word.  John states that Jesus is the Word, so if we see the law as Jesus does that change how we deal with it.  Furthermore, God (Jesus) is love. Could God’s Law…

Heavenly Citizenship: A “Backwards Design” Approach to Salvation

Heavenly Citizenship: A “Backwards Design” Approach to Salvation Scripture: (NKJV) Exodus 20:1-17; 2 Peter 1:1-10; 2 Corinthians 3:18.Reflecting Christ – Changed Into His Image (January 6, pg. 20),Philippians 2:12-13 What are the people that make it to heaven going to be like? Is ourloving Jesus, at His advent, simply going wave His hand and change ourcharacters, or could it be that we have a bigger part to play in oursalvation than we think? Join us as we apply a “Backwards Design”approach to salvation, in an attempt to rekindle our commitment tomanifesting God’s transformative power in our lives. “Heavenly Citizenship: A “Backwards Design” Approach to Salvation” preached by Daniel Peña on 2023-Sept-30 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington

You Are…

There are two “You Are” statements in Matthew. They are echoed in Mark and Luke. These two statements speak to our Identity and our Mission. Jesus said, You Are the Salt and You Are the Light. Here is our call to add flavor and healing to our community while showing the way out of darkness.…

Integrity

What IS Integrity? Integrity is a wholeness, where the outside matches the inside, and is intact. What does integrity look like today? How do we live that out? Take some time with us today and explore the meaning of integrity, with biblical examples of lives of integrity;  to learn what it takes to become “undone”…