STW Sermons - Adventure Church Yuba City

This is Missions Sunday a special service to reflect on the work of God locally and globally through the missionaries and ministries Adventure Church supports. Special guest Matt Robertson joins PG on stage for an interview to discuss AIM and the work they are doing both in Cambodia and around the world to rescue women and children out of human trafficking. Since 2014, AIM SWAT has worked closely with local law enforcement to lead rescue missions that free survivors from human trafficking. Every investigation results in the arrest of traffickers and the immediate rescue of individuals trapped in exploitation. These operations are critical in delivering real, tangible freedom to those who need it most. To learn more about, or to support, AIM visit the website https://aimfree.org/

In today's message, Pastor Dave introduces Adventure's NEXT campaign, unveiling the vision for what lies ahead at Adventure Church. He reminds us that at the core of everything we do is people. We are called to sow seeds for God's Kingdom, and Pastor Dave emphasizes the importance of funding the future, encouraging us to unite in our calling as we intentionally cultivate the next generation. The future isn't just ahead—it's already here, and we are invited to prayerfully consider the seeds we will sow to invest in a legacy of faithfulness.

This week, Pastor Greg wraps up our 'Next' series by unpacking four attributes of a kingdom heart. He speaks about having a kingdom-mindedness in what God has called us to do, specifically in and through the work of the church.

Pastor Greg teaches from Matthew 6:19-24 and 1 Timothy 6:6-11, reminding us that the love of money is a trap that leads us away from God. In a world that constantly tells us that more is better—more money, more possessions, more recognition—God calls us to something different. He calls us to a life of contentment, where our joy and satisfaction are rooted not in material wealth but in our relationship with Him. Godliness with contentment is great gain, and when we have God, we have enough.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Jesus' teaching from Matthew 6:21 reminds us that our hearts and treasures are inseparably linked. Pastor Greg builds on this by emphasizing that the most important thing is a heart transformed by the gospel—one that sees Christ as preeminent and recognizes that everything belongs to Him, as He created and holds it all together. Generosity is unleashed when ownership is released back to the one that created it all!

Just as Jesus loves the lost and meets them where they are, we are called to do the same. We should extend the grace that God has shown us to those around us and be intentional in our prayers for those who have yet to find the Savior. Pastor Greg encourages us to not only pray for the lost but also to ask God to place someone specific on our hearts, guiding us to engage with them passionately and purposefully, sharing the love and grace of Christ.

This week Pastor Greg speaks about the who, what, and why of servanthood and the importance of maintaining an others-focused perspective in a me-focused culture.

In this message, Pastor Greg discusses the essential aspects of spiritual growth, focusing on the keys to developing a deeper relationship with God and the transformative impact this growth can have both within us and through us. He emphasizes the significance of maturing in our faith and shares three compelling reasons why spiritual growth is crucial for every believer.

This week Pastor Greg's message focuses on the importance of worship and fellowship, intentionally and sacrificially maintaining the connection between our creator and our fellow believers, and how the local church is where we see the opportunity for these disciplines to intersect.