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Church Growth Director Anton Kapusi

Oct 5, 2024

After his resurrection, Jesus extended the call and commissioned his disciples five times in five different ways. He introduced them to his mission and invited them to do the same. As followers of Christ, we embraced the mission of Christ at our baptism and swore our loyalty to Him and His kingdom. Or have we? The church (body of Christ) is on a cycle of life. What is needed for a church to stop declining and dying and be vibrant and renewed again?

IF you remain in Me . . . THEN

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Sep 28, 2024

Following Jesus often leads to experiencing rejection and persecution. This is a tactic Satan uses in the hope that we will abandon Jesus and break our connection with Him. Nevertheless, Jesus assures us of the rewards that come from persevering and maintaining our connection with Him.

IF the World Hates You, THEN . . .

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Sep 14, 2024

Experts indicate that Christianity is the most persecuted religion globally. While persecution is undesirable, the question arises whether it should be viewed as an unexpected adversity or as an inherent consequence of following Jesus' teachings.

IF you love me THEN . . .

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Aug 31, 2024

Love is a difficult concept to define because, at least in the English language, we use the word love for just about everything. But how does Jesus define love, and how does He expect it to be shown?

If you know me . . .

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Aug 10, 2024

Is there a difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Jesus? To know Jesus implies a relationship. So, do you know Jesus, or do you know about Jesus?

52.0 MB

The Blessed Hope

Alberto Mercado

Jul 27, 2024

In a world often filled with despair, Jesus offered a profound promise to instill courage during difficult times. This promise and the reason it can inspire hope in a seemingly hopeless world are encapsulated in John 14:1-3.

He needed to go through Samaria

Elder Marsha Palmer

Apr 20, 2024

A typical Jew would never go through Samaria, for Samaritans were the enemy. Yet Jesus intentionally goes there. Why did Jesus go to Samaria?

Sight

Pastor Nelson Silva

Apr 13, 2024

Spiritual sight. What does God want us to see?

Follow Me

Pastor Kennedy Luckett

Oct 14, 2023

Who is my Mission?

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Apr 1, 2023

The fourth and final message of the Made for Mission Series, as we participate in Jesus' mission, who is He trying to reach through us?

44.2 MB

Keep your Connection

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Jan 7, 2023

Only a fraction of people seek a closer relationship with God as a new years resolution. Is it any wonder many Christians are not truly Jesus' disciples? What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus, and what does this have to do with "keeping your connection?"

Right by Faith

Todd VanCleve

May 14, 2022

Join us in a journey that will lead to abiding in Christ and discipleship

Who is Jesus?

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Mar 5, 2022

Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah. Does the Bible provide any evidence that proves this? Join us as we look at the Old Testament prophecies that were fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

45.4 MB

God's Promise

Elder Henry Bean

Feb 26, 2022

Nick at Night

Pastor Nelson Mercado

Sep 18, 2021

Have you been born again? What does this mean and why is it necessary? Find out with "Nick at Night."
https://give.nfsda.org/

49.9 MB

We wish to see Jesus

Elder Thomas Hardy

Jul 31, 2021

In the Gospel of John, we read that the Greeks asked Philip (the disciple), "we wish to see Jesus." How will the modern age see Jesus and through whom?

Christian Brotherhood

Jean-Luc Mercado

Jun 12, 2021

In John 13:34 Jesus commands us to love one another as He loves us. This is to be proof of our discipleship. Loving one another must be our goal, no matter who it is. How many of us are following through?

The Trinity and Adventism, Part I

Pastor Nelson Mercado

May 15, 2021