Madison East SDA Church Sermons

What does the Bible say about the end of time? Are we there yet? This Sabbath, let's take a look at what the Bible says about the close of earth's history, what it will look like and what we can expect.

What is tithe and where did it come from? Why should we pay tithe, and when we do, what is the offering that is taken above and beyond it? Can I just divide up my tithe and put it where I want?

Is it time for God to return. Do we just wait, or is it time to persevere, strike a trail, or make a difference? What do we do? Let's take a trip through some stories of the Bible to find out!

It seems we are forsaken, but reading the Bible, we find that God made provision for us to be protected and able to stand our ground when we face difficulties like these, but what is it? Why is it important to know it and use it?

Have you ever felt like you are stuck and you keep doing the same thing over and over? Freedom is a possibility! A life in Christ is one where chains can be broken. Let's take that journey and see where God can give us the freedom we desire!

Romans 5:12-19

Have you ever felt like you take one step forward and two steps back in your walk with God? This week we will look at how our relationship with God is a journey rather than a destination.

Many people were in the Upper Room. What was it like to prepare for Passover and experience the resurrection from the Upper Room? Have you been stuck in the Upper Room, looking for Jesus to come back? Lets see what happens in this Upper Room!

Have you ever lost concentration while doing a task, or started something and did not complete it? Isn't it great to know that it is God who is the guide that leads us through?!

What happens when we leave God? What happens when we fall short? What happens when someone hurts us badly? Can there be forgiveness? What does it look like for God? Is there a point where there is no more forgiveness for someone who is truly sorry?

How can I forgive them? They did something so horrible! How in the world can I get past this? All good questions, but let's see what God says in his Bible.

Revelation 4:1-6 An open door is something that seems to be inviting. Sometimes we see God coming and we run ... but here, God is inviting us to walk through.

For many of us, these past few months have provided some time for introspection, worry, reflection on blessings, and self examination. It is likely that this has included some intentional thoughts about your relationship with God.

Have you fallen away from God? Have you been going to church, but not connecting with God? Maybe it is time to reconnect. Maybe it is time to turn to God and eat freely from the Tree of Life

Would it be interesting to take on a new identity? God is going to make that a possibility for those that follow Him. No matter what happens, we have to follow God and be faithful. God makes all of this possible because He is there for us the entire way.

How do things become corrupted? Why do we tend to wander away from God? What pulls us back? Is it healthy to become passionate and evangelistic? Join us on a journey this Sabbath as we look into the Corrupt Church - Thyatira.

The Seven Churches: The Sixth Church in Revelation is known as the Town of Brotherly Love, but God portrayed it as a steady non-compromising church. They were spared the problems of other churches. They kept the commandments of God at all costs.

The Seven Churches: Laodicea is mentioned last, but I want to start there and work our way back to the beginning. I think the relevance is something we can all see if we look at it together.

Revelation conjures up all kinds of images and thoughts. It may be difficult to understand some of the chapters, but in the context of Types and AntiTypes we start to see that Revelation is the revealing of Jesus and the character of God.

Ruth 1:1-2 There are times when we make the best decisions we can, and sometimes it seems we fail; but what does God bring from that situation? Is there a way we can see God work through impossible odds?

John 3:16 Let me take you on a Biblical journey to show you how God, through Jesus, has led and protected his people in the past. May we all understand how He is protecting us today, and how He will do it in the future.

Revelation 22:1-11 Hope is one of the greatest gifts from God. How do we see the prophecies of the Bible?

Romans 5:5 With headlines and the stock market emotionally and crazily predicting doom ... there is hope! Even when we are out of control and all seems lost there is hope in Jesus!

ASAP Ministries' recent mission trip to Laos. The Isensee Family share their experiences to live and work in a religiously repressed country.

Good News: the Holy Spirit works with us after Jesus offers His sacrifice and the Heavenly Father gives us mercy. Let's look at why the Holy Spirit is so important. We do not want to be in the last hours of the Earth with no power!

Why is the attention always on God the Father and Jesus, and very little about the Holy Spirit? Maybe a better question is, "What is the role of the Holy Spirit?" Let's take a journey through Biblical and Godly communication ... Holy Spirit style

"One Who is Sent" Matthew 10:1-4 What does it take to become an apostle? This Sabbath, let's look at the Disciples as they get a new title. Will it change them

Mark 11:1-5 If I was a disciple of Jesus, and he asked me to do something, I would ...

Could it be that only 12 or 13 people could have shared the teachings of Jesus, and the whole world has heard that message? What would it take to share something so genuine and unique, that everyone wanted what Jesus had?

Every time the children of Israel encountered God as they exited Egypt, there were three things that showed up each time: bread, water and stone. I find it fascinating that God reminds his people that He is there.

A new year is here, which means ... a new start, a new resolution, a do-over, a new hope? The list can go on and on, and yet it can mean so many different things for each of us! However, no matter the descriptor, we are called to one thing.#LoveLikeJesus

Matthew 26:28 Jesus' precious life was given so we can live. What would it look like if God gave us an infusion of blood? Would it change our DNA?

Gold -- the picture and mind gymnastics we do when thinking of all the gold! What would I do with a truckload of gold? What would I do if I were handed 2 million dollars? Wow, the plans we could make!

Wouldn't it be nice to feel like the warmth of family was always with us? It would be an environment of nurture and growth, surrounded by compassion and love. Is this possible here on Earth? Lets see what the Bible says!

As a small child, do you remember what it felt like to wake up on your birthday? Do you remember the anticipation you felt as a teenager the first time you were allowed to drive the car by yourself?

Do we have our bags packed and are we willing to check our bag into God? Are we willing to let it be checked by TSA (Theological Sound Airlines), or do we hang onto all our stuff and bring it with us on the plane?

Blessings from God have to be shared. Leftovers last for days after the main course. Is it possible that we can share with others all the blessings we have?

When we get around the Thanksgiving table, why do we gather? We have so many blessings! We often forget to turn away from our problems, and turn our faces toward Jesus!

Join us as we talk about communication and delve into methods that can increase our ability to communicate. Increased communication can positively affect our relationships, with each other and with God.

Isaiah 64:8-9 Have you ever felt like "Everyone else's life is going so well!"? Life is messy and sometimes we need to take a look at the Maker of all things. The sermon this week looks at who created us, and what was the intent of that Creator?

Galations 6:9 Join us this Sabbath as we find new ways to connect the Bible to our Christian walk in the tediousness of everyday life.

Ezekial 4:5-8 Why is it that the Bible gives us word pictures and math to see into the future? This Sabbath we will look into some of the most studied time prophecies and see why God gave them to us to study.

2 Kings 6:8-11 Have you ever prayed when you know there is no hope? Have you ever prayed for something that did not happen? Let's look at what prayer can do for those that practice it!

Isaiah 53:5 We think we understand salvation but sometimes forget "who is" our salvation. From Adam and Eve, to the last trumpet call, people will forget the author and finisher of all things. But we as His people "Remember!"

Proverbs 22:6

Matthew 7:1-11 Have you ever wondered If God is interested in all we do? Does he understand family? How does this color my world view? Let's take a little closer look at God and the reason the Sanctuary was built here on earth.

If you were to tweet your entire life (too many words, but just imagine), what would you tweet? Would it be an eye catcher that attracts people to our Father in Heaven?

No Temple, But Face-To-Face Communion -"I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it." Revelation 21:22. The people of God are privileged to hold open communion with the Father and the Son.

God? Who do I serve? Why should I give control to a God written about in a book that is thousands of years old? Let me share about the God I know and we can trust.

People sometimes wonder: Are depression and anxiety as bad as people say? The answer, for anyone who has experienced it is: No, it is worse.

When we seek God just for the sake of knowing Him, our lives become more meaningful, more joyous, more vibrant. Seeking God is the only way to discover your heart's true home.