Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church Sermons

Two weeks ago, I presented some thoughts about the Mosaic sanctuary and what a spiritually perceptive Hebrew might have thought about the sanctuary rituals.  Within the sphere of the OT itself only inferences can be made as to the meaning of the sanctuary, its furnishings and its rituals since there is no discussion of its symbolism.  Were it not for the insights of the NT the Israelite form of worship would remain obscure.  Today we will discuss the sanctuary and how Jesus’ incarnation enlarged our understanding of the sanctuary service and sanctuary symbols. 

Scripture: Genesis 28:12 Psalms 25:4,5 Matthew 3:13-16; 4:4; 18:3; 27:54 Mark 1:21,22Luke 2:52; 11:1 John 1:1-3, 14, 51; 3:5,6; 16:8 Acts 5:31 Romans 3:25,26; 5:18; 6:23; 8:5,6,26;14:11 1 Corinthians 15:3 2Corinthians 5:21 Galatians 5:22,23; Ephesians 1:9, 10; 2:18; 5:2 Philippians 2:5-7 Colossians 3:10 1 Timothy 2:5 Titus 3:3-6 Hebrews 2:14; 4:15; 7:25; 8:1,2; 9:2410:4,19-22 1 Peter 3:18 2 Peter 1:20 1 John 1:6,7; 2:1-2; 3:8, 24; 4:10; Revelation 1:7; 4:5; 8:3,4

“The Sanctuary – Part 2” preached by Elder Steve Ebsen on January 23rd, 2021 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington

“The Family sharing the Privilege of Prayer!” preached by Kim Bryan on January 16th, 2021 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

“The Transcendence of God – How Big is God?” preached by Pastor Don Bryan on January 9th, 2021 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington

In the sanctuary service, God met His people were they were. In a world hopelessly marred by sin and after spending over 400 years in physical slavery to Egypt, the Lord redeemed His people and in the sanctuary service He enlarged their understanding of salvation.  Fully a third of Exodus is devoted to the organization and construction of the Israelite sanctuary.  But the national religion is not to be regarded as an entirely new and different system.  It was an elaboration of the ancient religion of the patriarchs. 

Israel’s worship had deep roots in the patriarchal age and was a natural outgrowth (by divine direction) of the patriarchal sacrificial system.  We will attempt to view the Israelite cultus (a system or variety of religious worship) as a spiritually perceptive Israelite might have regarded it.  Our attention will be focused on some of the concepts that must have confronted the Hebrew worshiper.  We’ll take a look at the elements that were already familiar to Israel’s ancestors and some that were new in the sanctuary service. 

Scripture: Gen. 3:23-24; 8:20; 17:7a Exodus 3:5;19:3-6; 25:8; 28:1-43; 29:43; 30:26-28; 30:17-20; 33:7; 39:30; 40:34, 38; Lev. 10:17; Num. 18:1; Deut. 8:3; 12:27; 1 Kings 6:12-13; 8:30; 1 Chron. 16:39-40; Isa. 6:5, 7; Amos 3:3

“The Sanctuary – Part 1” preached by Elder Steve Ebsen on January 2nd, 2021 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington

Between the Old and New Testaments there was over 400 years of silence. All seemed lost. Religion had lost its draw. At just the right time God sent His Son to break the silence. Yet only the humble, the meek, the seekers were the ones who heard the voice of God in the silence.

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5; Malachi 1:6-13; Luke 1:6; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:7

“The Silence is Broken!” preached by Pastor Don Bryan on November 28th, 2020 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington

Everyone has a story to share. God’s transforming work in the lives of individuals is the most compelling evidence of His existence.  A life that is melted and molded under the influence of the Holy Spirit is an evangelistic sermon all on its own. Get ready to share your story, your testimony. 

Scripture: John 4:39; Rev 12:11; Matthew 10:32,33; Acts 26

“Almost Thou Persuadest Me” preached by Tyler Long on November 21st, 2020 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington

Jesus’ life was the only life lived backwards. He came to die. So in fact he lived in the shadow of the Cross.

Scripture: Matthew 1:21; Luke 19:10; Luke 5:32; 1 John 2:2; 1 John 4:14; Luke 22:15-16

“Starting with the End in Mind” preached by Pastor Don Bryan on November 13th, 2020 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington

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Part 1

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Part 2

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Part 3

Anyone reading the experience of the early church has asked the question, can that same experience of rapid growth be realized by the church today?  If so, how can we make that a reality?

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5; Acts 1:8; Acts 1:14-15; Acts 2:41; Acts 2:47; Acts 4:4; Acts 5:14; Acts 6:1; Acts 6:7; Acts 9:31; Acts 11:21; Acts 11:24; Acts 14:1; Acts 16:5; Acts 17:4; Matthew 9:37; Romans 8:31

“Great ACTS to Follow – Part 3” preached by Bill McClendon on November 7th, 2020 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington

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Part 1

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Part 2

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Part 3

Anyone reading the experience of the early church has asked the question, can that same experience of rapid growth be realized by the church today?  If so, how can we make that a reality?

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5; Acts 1:8; Acts 1:14-15; Acts 2:41; Acts 2:47; Acts 4:4; Acts 5:14; Acts 6:1; Acts 6:7; Acts 9:31; Acts 11:21; Acts 11:24; Acts 14:1; Acts 16:5; Acts 17:4; Matthew 9:37; Romans 8:31

“Great ACTS to Follow – Part 2” preached by Bill McClendon on November 7th, 2020 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington

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Part 1

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Part 2

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Part 3

Anyone reading the experience of the early church has asked the question, can that same experience of rapid growth be realized by the church today?  If so, how can we make that a reality?

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5; Acts 1:8; Acts 1:14-15; Acts 2:41; Acts 2:47; Acts 4:4; Acts 5:14; Acts 6:1; Acts 6:7; Acts 9:31; Acts 11:21; Acts 11:24; Acts 14:1; Acts 16:5; Acts 17:4; Matthew 9:37; Romans 8:31

“Great ACTS to Follow – Part 1” preached by Elder Bill McClendon on November 7th, 2020 at the Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mount Vernon, Washington