Sermons (Page 42)

Singled Out to Serve

This sermon is dedicated to 190 million residents of the USA.  They include children, young adults, divorcees, widows, widowers, and unmarried adults – in short singles.  Is it true that 62% of our population are incomplete, perhaps even 2nd class social misfits, because they are not married?  Ill never forget the day I was accosted…

Father Knows Best

What kind of father revives broken children & restores broken relationships? DAD RISKED his reputation over his wild child; DAD LET his wild child face consequences of his own decisions; DAD LONGED for a restored relationship with his wild child; DAD LAVISHED gracious forgiveness on his wild child; DAD CELEBRATED the restored relationship with his…

Mother’s Hearts

Motherhood was the highest honor a woman could have in biblical culture. We will be considering a brief overview of the women who miraculously became mothers in the biblical narrative, some after years of  longing, pleading, clinging faith. Did the miracle of birth transform the way these women approached motherhood? Was their connection to their…

Ideal Family

I can’t find an ideal family described in the Bible.  One big factor could be adverse childhood experiences.  Another factor could be prenatal influences.  Do you know of any ideal families who live in the Skagit valley? God teaches us in Deuteronomy 6 that there are 2 remedies to family disfunction:  1.  Parents could stop…

Christmas Special 2016

It was heartwarming. I felt joy,. The stories brought tears to my eyes. The music was amazing. I sang Christmas carols with gusto. Scripture: Matt 1:16-25; Luke 2:1-20 “Christmas Special 2016” performed by Steve Ebsen & Mount Vernon Community Musicians and Children on December 17th, 2016 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount…

Light

Light changes everything: direction; perspective; purpose; trajectory; mission; attitude; character; past performances; capacity; values; thoughts; focus.  Rozella tells the story of a man who experienced light . . . and never looked back. Scripture: Acts 9:1-31 “Light” preached by Rozella Stroud on December 10th, 2016 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon,…

Eyewitnesses

Have you ever seen a famous person up close with your own eyes.  I’ll tell you about my encounter with a lady in pink. Unforgettable.  Peter claimed that he was “an eyewitness of his majesty.”  When did that happen? Our Bible study raises many questions.  Why did Jesus climb a high mountain with his three…