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A friend told me of sitting with his elderly father as he was dying. He said his father had spent those last days in a crisis—not because he was dying, but because he was afraid he wouldn’t be saved. “All he could talk about,” my friend said, “was, ‘Will I make it? I’ve paid tithe. […] Source: https://atoday.org/editorial-why-dont-adventists-have-confidence-theyll-be-saved/
Bible verse of the day: "He who was seated on the throne said, 'I am making everything new!' Then he said, 'Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.'" — Revelation 21:5 (NIV) Welcome to our Daily Prayer Meeting! This is a safe space where you are seen, heard, and prayed for. Start your day in God's presence—every day at 8AM ET, we share a short devotional from God's Word and lift your prayer requests to Him. You're not alone! Our prayer team is here to intercede with you and for you. Whether you need prayer, celebrate a breakthrough, or start your day with Jesus, you're in the right place. Share your prayer requests or testimonies of praise here: https://wkf.ms/3DBuapQ Engage with us in the comments:
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Share this video with someone who needs hope or tag a loved one who needs encouragement today. Today’s Message: Pr Dean Carlisle The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers committed to helping people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church?
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Watch our full playlist of daily prayer videos here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo–V8axD7iFUL6TFEckrhxv&si=vIljgfwrSZN6iJR2 God First, Daily Prayer, Prayer Meeting, Christian Prayer, Morning Devotional, Hope In Jesus, Bible Verse Of The Day, Prayer Request, Faith Community, Seventh-day Adventist Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUdT6mD1zQs
How we see others matters. Romans 2:11 reminds us that God shows no favoritism. Ask the Holy Spirit today to reveal any judgmental attitudes in your heart and to replace them with the compassion of Jesus. When we see people through God’s eyes, everything changes.
#acceptance #godslove #faithjourney #lovelikejesus #renereflections Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AJzOv5gk8aA
Nella Lettera agli Efesini, Paolo descrive invece la possibilità di avere «libero accesso al Padre» attraverso Gesù (Efesini 2:18). Per la fede cristiana, non sei un estraneo davanti a Dio. C'è un posto per te. 🫶 Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bOb-4Yz_4Xs
What happens when one school helps meet the needs of another school? In this tenth and final episode in the Faith at Work: Stories of Service and Hope web documentary series, La Sierra University staff and students jump into several projects — including the rebuild of a greenhouse — of the Holbrook Indian School in Arizona. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4G6KFWMxdI
by Loren Seibold | 4 September 2026 | What happens when a congregation of Seventh-day Adventists wants to transfer from one conference to another? There are North American Division policies to guide the process. But, as you’ll learn in this story, they aren’t necessarily followed. The biggest hindrance? Money. Conferences are concerned about the value […] Source: https://atoday.org/can-a-congregation-switch-conferences/
No one can fulfill God’s mission alone. @Prertonkohler reminds us who we are and what we’re about. God’s people. God’s Word guides us. United in mission. With one voice. Will you join us this weekend? Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tTc93J5ST44
Have you ever felt like your prayers were hitting the ceiling and the faith you built your life on was made of paper? In the moments of darkness and exhaustion, it is easy to feel completely alone and forgotten. This video is a powerful reminder that grace does not need an appointment to change your life and that hope is just the beginning of your journey. We often look for God in the thunder or the grand miracles, but He frequently moves through the people who refuse to let others stay in the dark. You do not need to be polished or perfect to be used by God. In fact, He is making all things new through the most unlikely people, starting with you. Right now, someone in your world is exactly where you have been. Whether it is a neighbor, a coworker, or even a family member who has stopped calling, they need someone to show up. By praying, serving, and sharing, you can bring the light you almost lost into their dark room. There is a mission for every member and every church to speak with one voice and bring hope to the world. Chapters 0:00 A Moment of Crisis
0:45 When Faith Feels Fragile
1:50 How Grace Shows Up
2:45 God Moves Through People
3:50 Bringing Light to Others
4:30 One Voice One Mission If this message encouraged you today, please like this video and subscribe to our channel for more content about faith and hope. Share this with someone who needs a reminder that they are not alone and that all things can be made new. #Faith #Hope #Grace #AllThingsNew #christianlife —
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Hope Channel North America Production by: SonSet Friday Productions Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6d2WMtEHG4
We live in a culture that tells us to ignore or get rid of negative feelings, but sometimes we need to feel bad so we can repent and be led to a greater joy without regrets. Watch the video presentation here. https://youtu.be/xjkGTpsGqTY?si=Brm_y_fJPLjEuc6Y</p
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 5th of September 2026
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2 Corinthians 8:1-24; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15; John 3:16; John 17:5; Luke 9:58; Revelation 13:8; Romans 12:8; Romans 15:26-27.
Memory Text:
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9, NKJV).
2 Corinthians 8:1-24 and 9 show that Paul gave the Corinthians the opportunity to serve their brothers and sisters in Judea. This passage shows that giving is a privilege that God grants us, so that we can emulate the self-giving character of Christ. The language of heaven is one of giving. Notice these remarkable words: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son” (John 3:16, NKJV; emphasis supplied).
Furthermore, John 3:16 clearly expresses God’s purpose in giving Jesus, so that “whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (NKJV). Stewardship and mission go together in this passage. They are as inseparable as the two sides of a coin. It is no wonder that Paul identifies himself and his fellow workers as “stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Corinthians 4:1, NKJV). We, too, are stewards in the same sense.
This week we will see that the concepts of stewardship and mission are deeply rooted in the example of Jesus. Indeed, stewardship and mission are inseparable. Stewardship provides the church with financial and human resources to fulfill God’s mission.
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