Springfield Adventist Church

Reflecting God's Love

Sermons & Worship Services

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April 20, 2024    "God - The Risk Taker"    All through human history God is extending Himself - for our salvation!

 

April 13, 2024    "God's Rainbow Promise"    Only 6 times do we find mention of the rainbow in the Scriptures. Let's uncover God's promise connected with it. We will also share in the Communion Service together.

 

April 6, 2024    "Embracing Messiah"   How does accepting the risen Messiah, Jesus Christ, transform our life?

 

Mar 30, 2024   "Messiah - The Victory"  Praise God, we can celebrate the Risen Savior!  The tomb is empty!

 

Mar 23, 2024   "The Suffering Messiah"    We like winners... how about a Messiah that came from behind, written off, ridiculed,...?!

 

Mar 16, 2024    "Windows of Hope"     Life is not always sunny and easy - that's reality. In His care God opens windows of Hope for us!

 

Mar 9, 2024    "How Long, O Lord?"   Waiting for God to step in when we go through trials, or faith injustice ... we all have been there.

 

Mar 2, 2024    "Life like a Vapor"   What is life all about?  Burning questions we want answers for...

 

Feb 24, 2024   "The LORD is my Refiner"   How does God refine us?  What is His goal in the process?  And what about crucibles?

 

Feb 17, 2024    South Valley Youth Rally with OC Youth Director, Jason Calvert.   Youth and Families from our region join us for an inspiring service.

 

Feb 10, 2024   "God's Word - Our Light"  We need support, direction, encouragement, and God's guidance more than ever.  We can find it in God's Word.

 

Feb 3, 2024    "In Your Light - We See Light" 

 

Jan 27, 2024    "The LORD is my Light & Salvation"   Communion Service

 

Jan 20, 2024   "The LORD is My Restorer"  

 

Jan 13, 2024   Services cancelled due to ice storm

 

Jan 6, 2024   "The LORD is my King"    Jesus talks about the kingdom of God... what kind of King is in charge?

 

 

2023

Dec 30, 2023    "Promise of a King"   Messiah - the birth of Jesus was only the beginning. 

 

Dec 23, 2023   "Tidings of Great Joy"   Come and Share in Family Christmas! 

 

Dec 16, 2023   "Promise of the Savior"   Listen to some inspiring testimonies of Jesus touching the lives of different individuals.  

 

Dec 9, 2023   "The Lord Almighty Is Determined"   + Special Christmas Program

 

Dec 2, 2023   "The Promise of a Son"   Patriarchs and Prophets echo God's promise of a Savior Son

 

Nov 25, 2023    "Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving"   Is there a difference between being 'thankful' and being 'grateful'?

 

Nov 18, 2023    "Esther - For Such A Time As This"    Join us as we explore how Esther points us to Jesus.

 

Nov 11, 2023    Youth Weekend with Oregon Conference Youth Director, Jason Calvert.  We worship with youth from all over Southern Oregon.

 

Nov 4, 2023     "Daniel - Vision of Jesus"    To the prophet Daniel, the curtain between the seen and unseen was opened up and he saw Jesus.  Let's discover some of the practical lessons for us.

 

Oct 28, 2023    "Daniel and The Lions"   Our worship theme this year is "To See Jesus"  - How does the well-known story of Daniel in the lions' den have any connection to Jesus?

 

Oct 21, 2023    "Ruth - Loyal Love"    A touching story - yet more than that: a story of God's love for us!

 

Oct 14, 2023    "Moses - Selfless Intercessor"  Moses life pointing to the ultimate Deliverer, Jesus Christ. And lessons for our life. (Communion)

 

Oct 7, 2023     "Moses - Reluctant Deliverer"  God always wants His people to be able to walk with Him in freedom and peace.  Moses was asked to cooperate with God in that endeavor.

 

Sept 30, 2023    "Strong in the Lord"    The last in our series on Paul's letter to the Ephesian Church - a powerful conclusion!

 

Sept 23, 2023   "Operator!  Give Me Heaven!"  Lynette Schenkel explores with us what Paul has to say about prayer.

 

Sept 16, 2023   "Heaven and Earth:  Exploring Your Bible"  Wyatt Johnston shares with us this week.

 

Sept 9, 2023    "Christ and the Family"   Paul has great counsel for families.  God wants us to thrive in church and family!

 

Sept 2, 2023    "Gifts of The Holy Spirit"   Through His Spirit, God totally changes our lives:  Goals, direction, values.  He empowers us to be involved in sharing the Gospel and building His kingdom.

 

Aug 26, 2023     "Filled With The Holy Spirit"    We will consider what this means.  Special Musical Guests: Revive Us

 

Aug 19, 2023     "Walk in Love"   Ephesians - Paul's encouragement to live the Christian life

 

Aug 12, 2023    Area-wide Outdoor Church at Fall Creek (no services at Springfield), no live stream

 

Aug 5, 2023   "Community of Grace"   What does a Community of Grace look like according to Pauls' letter to the Ephesians?

 

July 29, 2023  "God's Amazing GIfts"    Digging deeper in the letter to the Ephesians and discovering the depths of God's gifts.

 

July 22, 2023   Gladstone Camp-meeting; no live stream

 

July 15, 2023   VBS wrap-up at ECA; no service at Springfield, no live stream

 

July 8, 2023   "Redemption in Christ"   Sharing in Communion together

 

July 1, 2023     "Freedom in Jesus Christ"   We are starting a series on the book of Ephesians - a wonderful portrayal of the ministry and position of Chirst!

 

June 24, 2023     "Old Made New - Exploring Your Bible"    Wyatt Johnston will share some of his experiences and insights from his own journey into God's Word.

 

June 17, 2023   "Tribute to our Fathers"    Fathers and Mentors - so important to our children - we appreciate you!

 

June 10, 2023   "Joseph's Silver Cup"   What does Joseph's silver cup have to do with Reconciliation?

 

June 3, 2023   "HOPE"   Today we are Celebrating Recovery and Baptism

 

May 27, 2023   "Memories and Hope"   Memorial Day weekend - we remember those that have passed to their rest and we are thankful for the Hope we have through God's promises!

 

May 20, 2023    "Growing..."  Our young people will share with us - its' great to see them develop their faith in God!

 

May 13, 2023    "Created for Community"   Our guest speaker, Edder Dan Linrud (Oregon Conference president), will share with us!

 

May 6, 2023   "Tribute to Our Mothers"   We wholeheartedly appreciate our mothers, ladies, and mentors in our church.  See some amazing pictures. 

 

April 29, 2023    "Our God of Salvation"   Joseph - a great personality among the patriarchs of the Bible - how does he point to Jesus?

 

April 22, 2023   "Jacob's Ladder and Jesus"     A great OT story - and what does it have to do with Jesus?

 

April 15, 2023   "Christ is Risen Indeed!"   The death of Christ is confirmed by His resurreciton - which changed world history!  What about the impact on my life?

 

April 8, 2023    "He Carried Our Pain"   This weekend we contemplate the death and resurrectin of our Savior.  We will also share in Communion.

 

April 1, 2023    "Worship in Spirit and Truth"    What does it mean when Jesus talks about worship in Spirit and Truth?Listen to what pastor shares about the picture on the screen...

 

March 25, 2023    "God Is Great!"   Mokaya Bosire and Robert Yelle & Lynette Shcenkel share inspiration and encouragement from their own recent experiences of how God has come through for them.

 

March 18, 2023    "The 5 Sides of Worship"   What does it mean to worship God?  Why worship Him?  We'll cover 5 areas where & how we can express our worship of God.

 

March 11, 2023   "Journey to the Heart of Worship"   Elder David Schwinghammer returns to share more with us!

 

March 4, 2023   "Healthy Church"   Elder David Schwinghammer shares 2 sessions with us on being/becoming a healthy church. Part 1 during the adult Sabbath School class "Successful  Life"' and  part 2 "Reaching Our God-Give Potential" for the main worship hour.

 

February 25, 2023    "Home and Abroad"   Wyatt & Alyssa Johnston share about their year-long mission service in Africa.

 

February 18, 2023  "The LORD Will Provide"   He did for Abraham, He did for the World, and He will for us individually!

 

February 11, 2023   "Melchizedek and the Messiah"  A mysterious priest king 2,000 years before the Messiah Jesus - what do they have in common?

 

February 4, 2023  "Savior of the World"  A 2,000-year-old prophecy fulfilled in Christ

 

January 28, 2023   "Recovery Stories"   A special welcome to our guests from Adult & Teen Challenge as they share!

 

January 21, 2023   "The Promise"   Before there was trouble, there was a Savior.

 

January 14, 2023    "Much More In Christ"   Christ restores what we have lost through Adam's separation from the Lifegiver.  There is hope!

 

January 7, 2023    "Beginnings"   How to have Beginnings that will be successful in God's eyes.

 

 

2022

December 31, 2022    "Our Faithful Guide"  We need guidance we can rely on as we venture into a New Year with many uncertainties.

December 24, 2022    "Follow The Star"   Happy Christmas Eve as we hear the Christmas Story from a Magi.

December 17, 2022    "Unto Us A Child Is Born"   Special program of Readings and Christmas Carols. 

December 10, 2022   "Messiah Has Come"  Let us rejoice with our children & families as we consider the coming of Messiah!

December 3, 2022    "Jesus, The Light of the World"     In the darkness of our world, and often our own lives, we need light, enlightenment, and love - Jesus is our Light!

November 26, 2022     "Give Thanks!"  Let's continue the Thanksgiving spirit!

November 19, 2022   "The Good News of Revelation 14, part 2" 

November 12, 2022    "The Good News of Revelation 14, part 1"    Are you ready for some Good News?  

November 5, 2022   "My Walk With Jesus"   Leela Anderson shares her own and her family's journey into the Christian faith.

October 29, 2022   "The Greatest Gift"   Paul talks a lot about the gifts God entrusts us with - which is the greatest?

October 22, 2022    "Many Gifts - One Goal"   We all have gifts and talents - learn how to use them and experience God's blessings.

October 15, 2022    "Do You Want To Be Made Well?"    Guest Speaker Alyssa Johnston shares with us.

October 8, 2022    "Jesus in the Upper Room"     What was one of the main desires of Jesus?   (Communion Service)

October 1, 2022   "When My People....Pray"      God wants us to enter into and experience the fullness of His provisions.

September 24, 2002     Testimonies with Celebrate Recovery.   Two of our newest members will share.

September 17, 2022   "Growing in Life with Jesus"   Not only in school, but in life, do we continually learn and grow.

September 10, 2022    "Confidence in the Judgment"   How can we have confidence in facing the judgment that the Bible talks about instead of fear?

September 3, 2022    "The Choice"   One of the greatest privileges we have is to be able to choose.  How to make life-giving choices...

August 27, 2022  "Calm in the Storm"    How can we be calm in the midst of the storms of life that we all encoutner from time to time?  Mokaya Bosire shares with us.

August 20, 2022   "Clothed in His Righteousness, part 2"   What does it mean for our daily life to experience being covered by the righteousness of Christ?

August 13, 2022 - Services at Fall Creek for Area-Wide Outdoor Church; no live stream

August 6, 2022  -  Services at ECA for VBS finale; no live stream

July 30, 2022   "Clothed in His Righteousness"   How much does the righteousness of Jesus cover?

July 23, 2022   "The Insatiable Deficiency of Self-Sufficiency"   The 'I can do it' attitude can trip us up.

July 16, 2022    "Good News in (the book of) Revelation"   Often we think of Revelation as a book of scary judgments - let's look at the Good News together.

July 9, 2022    "Jesus is Coming Back!!"  The greatest event to look forward to - and how to be prepared for it.

July 2, 2022     "Free At Last!"  Celebrating Independence Day and looking forward to a better world

June 25, 2022    "In Step With Jesus"   It is a privilege to walk with and learn from Christ!

June 18, 2022    "The Antidote"  Our Celebrate Recovery Team shares how we can thrive again after hurts, habits, and destructive choices.

June 11, 2022    "Deadly Dissension or Righteous Resolve"   Elder Gary Parks is our guest speaker and addresses how to deal with conflict as Christians.

June 4, 2022    "The Spirit-ed Life"   We will talk about how to experience the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

May 28, 2022   "The Story of Redemption"    In Songs and Word, we will highlight God's great plan of Redemption.

May 21, 2022     "Our Journey with Jesus continues"   A life with Jesus has its ups & downs.  What will help us on our journey with Christ?

May 14, 2022    "A New Life In Jesus"  We are celebrating the baptism of 3 precious individuals

May 7, 2022    "Happy Mother's Day"   Women excelling in loving - some of our mothers share their experiences and reflections

April 30,. 2022   "Christ Has Risen - part 2"   A continuation of last week's message as we look at the great impact of the resurrection of Christ.

April 23, 2022   "Christ Has Risen - part 1"  How would our life (and the world) be without the resurrection of Christ?  We'll look at 4 individuals who had encounters with the Risen Christ.  Also:  special music by ECA students.

April 16, 2022   "Christ - our Passover Lamb"   This spring, Passover and Easter fall on the same weekend .... many great lessons for us!

April 9, 2022    "If I Am Lifted Up"   Jesus' path to the cross.  Also:  Communion Service

April 2, 2022    "Beautiful Savior"   Lessons from the cross and the words of Jesus

Mar 26, 2022     "Jesus First"   Our Celebrate Recovery Team shares

Mar 19, 2022   "Jesus at the Crossroads"    How Jesus faces His most important decision on earth

Mar 12, 2022    "Why God, Why?"   Suffering of the innocent and the age-old question: Where is God when we see all the chaos, destruction, and heartache around us?

March 5, 2022    "Hope Amidst War ....?"   How can we have hope at a time like now when our hearts are heavy?

Feb 26, 2022    "Welcome to the Table"   Jesus is at the table - what can we learn from Him?

Feb 19, 2022    "Hope Is Rising"   God is restoring not only our relationship with Him, but also with each other!

Feb 12, 2022     "Restoration Possible!"    God is in the business of Restoration - let's join Him!

Feb 5, 2022      "Changed Lives"   Exciting testimonies of God's power to give new starts in life

Jan 29, 2022    "Jesus - Our Messiah"   Matthew is writing to Jewish contemporaries - how does he connect them to the OT picture of the Messiah?

Jan 22, 2022    "Jesus - Son of God"    How does Jesus, being the Christ - the Son of God, make a difference for and in our life?

Jan 15, 2022    "Savior of the World"   What does Dr. Luke tell us about Jesus?

Jan 8, 2022   "Good News in (the book of) Revelation"    Often we think of Revelation as a book of scary judgments.  Let's look at the Good News together.  (Communion Service)

Jan 1, 2022    "Blessed New Year!"     What assurances do we have for 2022?  What priorities?

 

 

2021

Dec 25, 2021     "The Savior Is Born!"   Surprised at midnight - changed for life

Dec 18, 2021    "Behold Your God!"   Special Musical Program for the Christmas season

Dec 11, 2021    Our Celebrate Recovery Team brings a message of "Amends & Forgiveness"

Dec 4, 2021   "Christ, our Prince of Peace"  Do we need the Prince of Peace in our homes, churches, nation...?

Nov 27, 2021   "24 hours"    David Jessel shares with us a closer look at the greatest gift - Jesus Christ giving His all for us.

Nov 20, 2021    "Listen - Silent"    Elder Gary Parks shares an important skill for relationships:  listening

Nov 13, 2021   "The Risk-Taker"    Does God take a risk connecting with humanity? How do we take risks in our relationships?

Nov 6, 2021   "The Least of These"   A challenging passage in the gospel of Matthew that introduces a surprising side of God.

Oct 30, 2021   "True Colors"   We can be real with God

Oct 23, 2021    "Forgiven"   How does God's forgiveness impact my life...?

Oct 16, 2021     "The Search"   Augustine said "Our heart is restless until it rests in You (God)" - We search for God, but maybe He is the One searching for us!

Oct 9, 2021    "Christ the Healer"    Christ healed when He was on this earth and He still wants to bring healing into our lives now.   (Communion service)

Oct 2, 2021     "Our Source of Power"  Our Celebrate Recovery group leads our worship service

Sept 25, 2021   "Connected to the Vine"   One of my favorite pictures and lessons that Jesus shared with His disciples!

Sept 18, 2021  "Channels of Light and Love"   What does Jesus mean when He says "You are the light of the world" ? 

Sept 11, 2021   - - Outdoor Church, no live-stream

Family Worship Time is the first 25 minutes of the Sabbath morning worship service.

Sept 4, 2021   "Moses and Jesus"  How did Moses show character traits of Jesus?  What was one of the more significant challenges he had to face?

Aug 28, 2021    "Rays of Hope"   Israel in Egyptian slavery needed hope - how about us today?

Aug 21, 2021      "Testimonies of God's Grace"   Listen as our Celebrate Recovery Team shares.

Aug 14, 2021    "Our Faithful God"   Moses -  ready for God's work ... or running ahead?

Aug 7, 2021   "Faith and Courage"   Lessons for today from the fascinating experience of Moses.

  • Family Time Theme for August:  Moses, Hero of Faith 

July 31, 2021  - -  VBS at ECA (no live stream)

July 24, 2021   "The Life Giver"  Jesus, Mary, Martha, Lazarus - and you and me.

July 17, 2021    "The Bridesmaids"   Elder David Jessel shares today's sermon.  Are you looking forward to the coming of Jesus Christ? Jesus has some great advice.

July 10, 2021    "Jesus and Peter"   Promises, Denial - how to move towards reconciliation ... the Jesus way.

July 3, 2021      "True Freedom"   We are celebrating Independence Day this weekend - is there an even more important Freedom we can celebrate?

  • Family Time Theme for July:  Celebrate Freedom in Jesus Christ

June 26, 2021    "Forgiveness and Reconciliation"    What's the difference and how to achieve them - lessons from the life of Joseph.

June 19, 2021   "Jesus Changed My Life"   Our Celebrate Recovery Team leads this service.  Krystina shares her awesome story!

June 12, 2021     "When Storm Clouds Gather"  Sometimes it seems trouble seeks us out... how to face those times.

June 5, 2021    "The Robe"   Joseph received a  special robe ... how about you?

  • Family Time Theme for June:  Explore the life of Joseph

May 29, 2021   "Viva Servizio"   Our head elder shares the story of another Outstanding Woman from the Bible.

May 22, 2021   "God's 911"  Queen Esther's story captivates our imagination, yet there is so much more.

May 15, 2021    "Orphan No More"   Hadassah, an orphan girl, becomes queen.  What lessons can we learn from the story of Esther in the Bible?

May 8, 2021    "Ruth and Naomi - Loyal Love, part 2"   Happy Mother's Day!   Amazing lessons from Ruth and Naomi 

May 1, 2021    "Ruth and Naomi - Loyal Love, part 1"  Many lessons from this heart-warming story of loyalty during loss and sadness.

  • Family Time Theme for May:  3 Women of the Bible

April 24, 2021     "Denial"   Our Celebrate Recovery Team will share how we can live beyond denial. Becoming honest with ourselves opens the door to live authentically.

April 17, 2021    "He Broke Bread"  Two disciples realize they are in the presence of the resurrected Christ.  He still breaks bread for us.  (Communion Service)

April 10, 2021   "Forgive and Forget?"  Elder Gary Parks continues his series on 'Relationships Matter' as he digs into the dynamics of forgiveness.

April 3, 2021     "He Took My Place"   We take a closer look at the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our and the world's Messiah!

  • Family Time Theme for April:  Jesus, Our Messiah

March 27, 2021     "From Zero to Hero"    Lynette Schenkel shares a wonderful transformation of a life touched by Jesus Christ!

March 20, 2021   "Celebrate With Jesus"   We take a closer look at the first miracle of Jesus

March 13, 2021     "Loving God, Loving Each Other"    Elder Gary Parks continues to dig into personality styles and share how we can learn to love others who have a different personality than us.

March 6, 20201      "Jesus Breaks Through Barriers"     Jesus broke down barriers of race, social status, religion ... we want to follow His example.

  • Family Time Theme for March: Hosanna, King Jesus

Feb 27, 2021   "Celebrate Recovery"  Amazing testimonies of victory through God's grace!

Feb 20, 2021   "The One Who Cared"  Any 'Good Samaritans' out there?

Feb 13, 2021   "Jesus Christ and a Treasurer"   A life-changing encounter  with far-reaching significance.

Feb 6, 2021   "The Joy of Sabbath Rest"    How to experience God's intention for a joyful Sabbath each week.

  • Family Time Theme for February:  God's Character of Love

Jan 30, 2021      "Only One Burning Bush"    Guest Speaker Elder Gary Parks shares how we are all created in our own personal individuality.

Jan 23, 2021      "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made"   Guest Speaker Robert Yelle, PhD BioChemistry, looks closer at our Creator and His amazing Creation - us.

Jan 16, 2021     "Seek You First....."   Priorities.  Great principles from Jesus for our times.

Jan 9, 2021    "The LORD - the Rock of our Salvation"   In a time of uncertainty, even chaos, we need a firm reference point.  We need to know what and who we can trust.

Jan 2, 2021  "In The Beginning, God..."   Creation - a window into God's character.  Contemplations to start the new year.

  • Family Time Theme for January:  Creation

 

 

2020

Dec 26, 2020     "Jesus, the Savior is Here!"     We celebrate Heaven's wonderful gift of a Savior - and look forward to the coming King!  A special Christmas program.

Dec 19, 2020     "From Fear To Praise"   Join the experience of the shepherds of Bethlehem

Dec 12, 2020   "Angels With Us"    Angels were active around the birth of Christ - how about today??

Dec 5, 2020    "The Savior Is Born"   We are starting to take a closer look at the most amazing gift God shared with us ...

  • Family Time Theme for December:  The Nativity Story 

Nov 28, 2020     "Thanksgiving Continues"   How can we continue a spirit of gratitude?

Nov 21, 2020       "Gratitude amidst Trials?    Learn how to give thanks in the midst of trials & challenges.

Nov 14, 2020    "New Life In Christ"    The Christian life, not just a modification, but radical change.

Nov 7, 2020      "The First and The Last"      It matters who is in charge.

  • Family Time Theme for November:  Paul's Missionary Journeys

Oct 31, 2020      "Pharaoh and God"     Yes, God is in charge... But what is our place in relation to government?

Oct 24, 2020    "Desire for God"     What does my prayer tell me about my relationship with God?

Oct 17, 2020     "Christ In Us .... Hope of Glory"    (Communion Service)

Oct 10, 2020     "My Voice .... My Vote"    As Christians, how do we relate to politics?

Oct 3, 2020   "Home"    Guest Speaker Elder Gary Parks shares  Bible principles for healthy communication to build strong relationships.

Sept 26, 2020    "Breaking Down Barriers - Through Love"   Too many barriers among people; how to break those down and build connections instead.

Sept 19, 2020     "I Believe ... Help My Unbelief!"

Sept 12, 2020    "Safe In His Arms"    Guest Speaker John Boston shares his amazing life story.

Sept 5, 2020     "Always Jesus"    Let's explore together how the gospel of Jesus Christ opens doors to reconciliation.

Aug 29, 2020   "We Have Sinned"    Three of the hardest words to say are "I am sorry", yet what a blessing they bring.

Aug 22, 2020   "The Blessing and Challenge of Diversity"     How to be stronger together!

Aug 15, 2020     "And Jesus Wept"

Aug 8, 2020     "Fear and Trust?!"

Aug 1, 2020

July 25, 2020    "You Are The Christ"

 

 

 

 

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