In Galatians 4, Paul writes that the gospel is more than freedom from sin-it is an invitation to join God's family. Through the Spirit of God's Son, we no longer relate to God as fearful slaves but cry out with confidence, "Abba, Father." This week we'll learn how adoption reshapes our identity, secures our belonging, and calls us to live through a grace-filled relationship.

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Standing On Grace series - Week 4

You Belong: You're in the Will

by Chris Famisaran

02 May 2026

www.downeychurch.org

No More Add Ons

Have you ever tried to accomplish a task on your own and failed miserably? If we try and save ourselves, we will fail. Our salvation and redemption lies only in Jesus. Join us this Sabbath, as we continue our study of Galatians by learning that it is only through Christ that we are redeemed.

Downey Adventist Church Sermon

Standing On Grace series - Week 3

No More Add Ons

by Chris Famisaran

25 Apr. 2026

www.downeychurch.org

PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

Every day we make decisions that will affect our future. As you make decisions, do you make them through the lens of Christ? Bill will speak this Sabbath as we continue our series in the book of Galatians and the importance of recognizing Jesus as our North Star.

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Standing On Grace series - Week 2

Jesus the North Star

by Bill Aumack

18 Apr. 2026

www.downeychurch.org

Online sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4vAYuHB

PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

Have you ever given someone instructions on how to complete a task, but then they go and do something completely different from what you asked of them? This week, we are kicking off a new small group series, "Standing on Grace". We'll be focusing on Paul's love for the Galatians and how important it is to him that they understand the gospel.

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Standing On Grace series - Week 1

Don't You Get It?

by Chris Famisaran

11 Apr. 2026

www.downeychurch.org

Online sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4c8sFNi

PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

It is Easter weekend and the story of Jesus' death and resurrection is one that can be difficult to believe. What is our belief based on? Is it solid? And can I share that with others?

Downey Adventist Church Sermon

Is the Resurrection Believable?

by Chris Famisaran and Bill Aumack

04 Apr. 2026

www.downeychurch.org

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke share a story of a woman who needs healing and in faith, reaches out and touches Jesus and is healed. Join us this Sabbath, as we study and learn how this woman is restored, and participate in communion.

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Reaching

by Chris Famisaran

28 Mar. 2026

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Comparison is the thief of joy. When you look around and see that somebody has something that you don't have, do you desire to have it, or are you content? Join us this Sabbath as we look to the Bible and learn the principles of contentment.

Downey Adventist Church Sermon

Are You Content?

10 Ways to a Better Life series

by Chris Famisaran

21 Mar. 2026

www.downeychurch.org

Online sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4uEuOsE

PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

Telling the truth is not always the easiest thing to do, but at the end of the day it will allow you to sleep at night. We will look to the Bible and learn the blessings and benefits of living with integrity, and reflecting Christ by being faithful and true.

Downey Adventist Church Sermon

The Freedom Of Telling The Truth

10 Ways to a Better Life series

by Chris Famisaran

14 Mar. 2026

www.downeychurch.org

Online sermon notes: https://bit.ly/4rt3U4g

PowerPoint, Handout, and Transcript are available on our website.

In the eighth Commandment, we see that God charges the Israelites not to steal. But is God really trying to send a message of don't take something from someone else, or is there a deeper meaning to this commandment? Bill leads this week as we learn that theft goes beyond taking something, and at the heart of it is, are you willing to trust God with everything.

Downey Adventist Church Sermon

Do You Trust Me?

10 Ways to a Better Life series

by Bill Aumack

07 Mar. 2026

www.downeychurch.org

Does God care about our desires? They shape our hearts and our vows. And when desire turns dangerous, it can lead to broken hearts and promises. Pastor leads out as we discuss the importance of safeguarding and honoring marriage.

Downey Adventist Church Sermon

When Desire Turns Dangerous

10 Ways to a Better Life series

by Chris Famisaran

28 Feb. 2026

www.downeychurch.org