Nashville First Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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?

In the parable of the shrewd steward, at first glance, it appears that Jesus is commending the steward's dishonest actions. However, the lesson is more nuanced. What can we learn from this parable that applies to us today?

For many of us, our will is the hardest thing to control. That's the weak link in our strategy to change. Join us as we learn about a weapon that turns our weaknesses into power.

As His arrest, conviction, and crucifixion drew near, Jesus was thankful. What can we be grateful for as we partake of communion?

Jesus spoke a parable about a faithful and an evil servant. One was ready for his master to return and one was not. What made the difference? Can you sense the times we are living in? Are you ready for your master to return? Join us as we explore Luke 12 and discuss a few ways to be READY.

Being a mom is an intense gig. It does not pay well, and there is little gratitude or recognition for the job. Because of this, they deserve to be honored. How can we honor our moms and mothers in general?

One of the most misunderstood facets of being a Christian is about the role of sin in our lives and what it means for our eternal future. Many a Christians are broken, is there hope for restoration?

God wants to do mighty things through His church on earth, and while He could do these things without us, He is looking for people to partner up with Him. He is looking for "Ordinary Heroes." Join us as we explore and learn from the story of David's "Mighty Men."

Have you ever thought that God has given up on you because of the many times that you have failed Him? Perhaps you have convinced yourself that God no longer loves you. Is it possible that His love is dependent on us? Join us as we share a beautiful story of grace.

Seventh-day Adventists often refer to themselves as "The Remnant." But, how do they know? The Bible provides three characteristics to help us properly identify God's end-time remnant. Join us as we discover them in the Book of Revelation.

Most Christians understand the concept of "Righteousness by Faith." However, according to the apostle Paul, this concept has two important dimensions. Join us as we explore the meaning of "The just shall live by faith."

In the context of the time of the end it can be very frustrating not knowing who one is. Do you know who you are? Or, are you having an IDENTITY CRISIS?

There are times when everything in our lives seems to go from bad to worse. Times when we feel spiritually weak, and it may seem that God is far from us. We need a source of power; but where can we find it?

Religious persecution is a painful and sad reality for many Christians around the world. Why, then, is it that persecution seems, to a great degree, to slumber in America?

God's LOVE for the world was first manifested in the birth of Jesus in the manger. How will we manifest the love of God to those around us?

Are you someone who displays JOY? Are you someone who knows the JOYS that come at Christmas? What is the reason for that JOY?

On the first Christmas God promised: "Glory to God in the highest, and PEACE, goodwill toward men." Yet peace is the last thing we have in our world. Is peace even possible? Yes, and the Bible tells us why.

Hope is at the center of the Christmas Story, but, what is our hope founded upon?

Do our giving habits only affect us, or could they affect the entire congregation? Join us as we study a well-known story in the book of Joshua.

What if God forgave us in the same way we forgive others? Is there a danger in not forgiving others?

Many Christians struggle with forgiveness. Is being “forgiving” an attribute that we should have? What constitutes true forgiveness and how important is it?

The final presentation of the Present Truth Series. Now that we have identified the two beasts of Revelation 13, What is the Image of the Beast, and how does this lead to the implementation of the Mark of the Beast? What is the Mark of the Beast?

The continuation of the Present Truth Series, we will focus our study on the Third Angel's Message and unmask the "Mark of the Beast." Who is the 2nd beast?

The continuation of the Present Truth Series, we will focus our study on the Third Angel's Message and unmask the "Mark of the Beast."

Have you ever wondered if Jesus was ever amazed? The Bible provides two stories that say Jesus was amazed and, this may surprise you, but you can cause Him to be amazed.

Revelation 12 describes God's last-day people as the ones who “keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.” What is the "Testimony of Jesus" and what does it have to do with God's End-Time Remnant People?

Have there been times when you thought God wasn't listening to your prayers? Are there prayers that God will not answer? How can we know? The Bible provides a way to have your prayers answered all of the time.

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?

So far, we have learned that we are all called into mission by Jesus. We have also come to terms with those things that distract us from our mission. So, now that we are ready to embark on our God-ordained mission, what message should we be sharing?

The 2nd part of our "Made for Mission" series. Everyone is called to live a life of mission. But are there things in your life keeping you from joining Jesus in His mission to seek and save that which was lost?

There is a widespread myth in the church that "calling into ministry" is a secondary experience that happens to only a few Christians. Are mission and ministry only for a selected few? Let us explore together the call of Matthew.

Babylon has been judged because she has made all nations drink of the wine of her fornication. These fornications are the false teachings that have confused the Christian world; one of which is the belief in the immortality of the soul. The Bible teaches that death is a state of sleep and that only God is immortal. Yet, there are some passages that seem to suggest that the punishment of the wicked is eternal. Will the wicked go to a place called hell and be punished for eternity without end?

Revelation 14:8 says that Babylon is Fallen because she has made the world drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. What is this fornication, and why is this an important part of the Present Truth Message?

The 11th message in the Present Truth Series and the 2nd part on the message of the 2nd angel of Revelation 14:8. What or who is Babylon, can we identify her? What does she have to do with the final end-time message?

The Second Angel's Message is "Babylon is Fallen." But what does the fall of ancient Babylon have to do with us and a final message of warning before the 2nd Coming of Jesus? Join us for part 1 of the study of the 2nd Angels' Message in our Present Truth Series.

Many Christians today believe and even celebrate that God does not require Christians to keep the commandments. But what does the bible say about the importance of the law of God, and why is this part of the Present Truth?

Is the Investigative Judgment necessary? If so, Why? And, can we have the assurance of salvation with such a doctrine?

After the apostle John's bittersweet experience of eating the little scroll of Revelation 10:11, he is told to prophesy again. What was he to prophesy? And, What does this have to do with the Investigative Judgment?

"The Judgment has come" When did the judgment start, and why is this part of the Present Truth? Join us as we continue our Present Truth Series

Satan is the master in the art of deception and compromises. Because of this, compromise has entered the church. What is the reason for this and what can we learn about not compromising from the story of the exodus and the exchanges between Moses and Pharoah?

What will the righteous be doing in heaven during the infamous "1000 years of Revelation? What will Satan be doing? And, what does all this have to do with the plan of salvation and today's present truth?

Jesus spoke about deceptions having to do with His 2nd coming. Are many Christians today being deceived? How will Jesus return and why is this part of today's "Present Truth"?

Join us for the 1st part of the "Present Truth Series." What is the Everlasting Gospel? Why is this important in these last days?

The reality of suffering and how it is incompatible with a God who is love is the greatest challenge for Christians. But is God responsible for the world's suffering? Join us for another "Sabbath Evangelism."

Corrie Ten Boom (WWII Survivor) tells a powerful story about the impact of forgiveness in her life and how it should impact ours.

The second part of "A Perfect reflection," where we debunked "Last Generation Theology." Does denying the belief of sinlessness before Jesus' second coming justify unholy living? What does holiness mean and what does it look like?

Will God require His last generation of saints to be perfectly sinless? What is Biblical Perfection? Join us as we study Matthew 5:48 and the concept of "Last Generation Theology.

Is Transformation possible? How should a Christian live after accepting Jesus, the Common Solution to sin?

The first of five messages of "A Common Journey through the Book of Romans." What does it mean to be saved? What are we being saved from?