Beautiful sermon by Pastor Ben Martin

Finding Jesus part 5

Finding Jesus Series Part 4

Adventure Sabbath

Adventure Sabbath Sermons

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Just for part 3 in our series called: Finding Jesus, with Pastor Ben Martin.

In this powerful and heartfelt sermon, Pastor Ben Martin explores the story of Lazarus in John 11 and the profound question many of us ask in times of loss.00:00 – Welcome & Children's Stories02:25 – Personal story: Grand Canyon water bottle incident04:44 – The phone call – learning of my brother’s death13:00 – Lazarus, come forth! – Death to life23:08 – Closing challenge & prayer

Pastor Ben Martin explores why Jesus said He is coming "soon" – even though nearly 200 years have passed since Adventists began proclaiming this message. Drawing from 2 Peter 3 and Revelation 22:20, Pastor Ben addresses the apparent delay, rejecting simplistic explanations and pointing to God's patient love: He is "not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance."00:00:22 Intro to sermon00:01:07 It's 2026 – Can You Believe It?00:01:32 Personal Experiences Expecting Jesus' Soon Return00:03:31 Current Events: Wars, Rumors of Wars (Reference to U.S. action in Venezuela)00:04:07 We've Lost Energy Proclaiming "Soon" After 200 Years00:04:46 The Delay Was Always Part of the Plan (2 Peter 3)00:05:55 Three Common Reasons for the Delay – And Why Two Fall Short00:10:31 The Real Reason: God's Patience and Love (v. 9)00:14:30 We Procrastinate – Relationships Can't Wait00:17:31 Preparing Means Knowing Jesus, Not Just the Signs00:18:22 The Story of the Four Lepers (2 Kings 7)00:20:32 The Battle Is Won – It's Not Okay to Keep Silent00:21:25 Upcoming Series on SDA Core Beliefs & Jesus00:21:56 Challenge: Who Is the One Person Heaven Wouldn't Be the Same Without?00:22:58 Start Praying Today – He's Coming Soon

Powerful Sabbath sermon delivered on December 27, 2025, by Keith Mattingly, diving deep into the transformative message of Isaiah chapter 40.After the sobering judgment of the first 39 chapters, Isaiah 40 bursts forth with hope: God’s voice of comfort, confidence, and consolation to His people00:00 – Opening Greeting07:48 – The Incomparable God (Isaiah 40:12–26)19:16 – Waiting with Tense, Eager Anticipation and Confidence in God’s Action25:58 – Closing Message