http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons_rss/ en-us 40 Chestnut Hill Sermons Chestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrossReligion & Spirituality/Christianityinfo@chestnuthillsda.orgChestnut Hill SDA ChurchChestnut Hill SDA ChurchnoChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrossSpoken Word - Weekly sermons from the pulpit of the Chestnut Hill SDA ChurchThis is the weekly podcast from the pulpit of the Chestnut Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church in Philadelphia. Chestnut Hill is a diverse and vibrant community of faith with a long tradition of relevant and biblically sound teaching. Join Pastor Tara VinCross as she opens the word each week. <p>Scripture: Acts 2:17-21</p> <p>Meditation: <br /> <em>“Now the scene changes. Hope and courage gave place to cowardly despair, as the spies uttered the sentiments of their unbelieving hears, which were filled with discouragement prompted by Satan. Their unbelief cast a gloomy shadow over the congregation, and the mighty power of God, so often manifested in behalf of the chosen nation, was forgotten. The people did not wait to reflect; they did not reason that He who had brought them this far would certainly give them the land; they did not call to mind how wonderfully God had delivered them from their oppressors, cutting a path through the sea and destroying the pursuing hosts of Pharaoh. They left God out of the question, and acted as though they must depend solely on the power of arms. In their unbelief they limited the power of God and distrusted the hand that had hitherto safely guided them.”</em> <br /> (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 388)</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/05/crescendo_joel_2.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/qxBLMkXJL5A" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/05/26/crescendo---mission-pt-1/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/qxBLMkXJL5A/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Acts 2:17-21 Meditation: “Now the scene changes. Hope and courage gave place to cowardly despair, as the spies uttered the sentiments of their unbelieving hears, which were filled with discouragement prompted by Satan. Their unbelief cast a glChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Acts 2:17-21 Meditation: “Now the scene changes. Hope and courage gave place to cowardly despair, as the spies uttered the sentiments of their unbelieving hears, which were filled with discouragement prompted by Satan. Their unbelief cast a gloomy shadow over the congregation, and the mighty power of God, so often manifested in behalf of the chosen nation, was forgotten. The people did not wait to reflect; they did not reason that He who had brought them this far would certainly give them the land; they did not call to mind how wonderfully God had delivered them from their oppressors, cutting a path through the sea and destroying the pursuing hosts of Pharaoh. They left God out of the question, and acted as though they must depend solely on the power of arms. In their unbelief they limited the power of God and distrusted the hand that had hitherto safely guided them.” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 388) Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/05/26/crescendo---mission-pt-1/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/05/crescendo_joel_2.mp3 <p>Recapturing Godʼs Pure Gift</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/05/human_sexuality_relationship_series_pt_6.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/aww47L0jbac" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/05/19/human-sexuality---the-sacred-fire/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/aww47L0jbac/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Recapturing Godʼs Pure Gift Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Recapturing Godʼs Pure Gift Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/05/19/human-sexuality---the-sacred-fire/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/05/human_sexuality_relationship_series_pt_6.mp3 <p>Authenticity in a Fake World</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/05/communication_relationship_series_pt_5.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/ifwL2PWqHhQ" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/05/12/communication/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/ifwL2PWqHhQ/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Authenticity in a Fake World Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Authenticity in a Fake World Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/05/12/communication/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/05/communication_relationship_series_pt_5.mp3 <p>Discovering Godʼs Plan for Great Families</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/05/happy_families_and_other_imaginary_creatures.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/IXuGfkcPnfM" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/05/05/happy-families-and-other-imaginary-creatures/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/IXuGfkcPnfM/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Discovering Godʼs Plan for Great Families Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Discovering Godʼs Plan for Great Families Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/05/05/happy-families-and-other-imaginary-creatures/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/05/happy_families_and_other_imaginary_creatures.mp3 <p>Letting Go of Hurt and Uncovering Healing</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/05/finding_forgiveness_relationship_series_pt_3.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/_E3QloEyd60" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/04/28/finding-forgiveness/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/_E3QloEyd60/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Letting Go of Hurt and Uncovering Healing Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Letting Go of Hurt and Uncovering Healing Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/04/28/finding-forgiveness/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/05/finding_forgiveness_relationship_series_pt_3.mp3 <p>Connecting Your Past With Your Present</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/04/understanding_your_roots_relationship_series_pt_2.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/y27zXPeXSv0" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/04/21/understanding-your-roots/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/y27zXPeXSv0/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Connecting Your Past With Your Present Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Connecting Your Past With Your Present Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/04/21/understanding-your-roots/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/04/understanding_your_roots_relationship_series_pt_2.mp3 <p>Finding True Contentment Whatever Your Relationship Status</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/04/tiffany_brown_the_bachelorette_relationship_series_p_1.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/zKuSnMmjPqs" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/04/14/the-bachelorette---relationships-pt-1/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/zKuSnMmjPqs/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/04/14/the-bachelorette---relationships-pt-1/ <p>Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12</p> <p>Meditation: <br /> <em>“If you will seek the Lord and be converted every day; if you will of your own spiritual choice be free and joyous in God; if with gladsome consent of heart to His gracious call you come wearing<br /> the yoke of Christ, &#8212; the yoke of obedience and service, &#8212; all your murmurings will be stilled, all your difficulties will be removed, all the perplexing problems that now confront you will be solved.”</em><br /> Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, p. 101</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/03/lordship_matters_pt2.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/p8bDzQLdgqo" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/03/03/lordship-matters---pt-2/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/p8bDzQLdgqo/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Meditation: “If you will seek the Lord and be converted every day; if you will of your own spiritual choice be free and joyous in God; if with gladsome consent of heart to His gracious call you come wearing the yoke of ChrChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Meditation: “If you will seek the Lord and be converted every day; if you will of your own spiritual choice be free and joyous in God; if with gladsome consent of heart to His gracious call you come wearing the yoke of Christ, &#8212; the yoke of obedience and service, &#8212; all your murmurings will be stilled, all your difficulties will be removed, all the perplexing problems that now confront you will be solved.” Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, p. 101 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/03/03/lordship-matters---pt-2/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/03/lordship_matters_pt2.mp3 <p>Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20</p> <p>Meditation: <br /> <em>“We are now standing on the threshold of great and solemn events. A crisis is before us, such as the world has never witnessed. And sweetly to us, as to the first disciples, comes the assurance that God’s kingdom ruleth over all. The program of coming events is in the hands of our Maker…’” Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, p. 121</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/02/lordship_matters.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/hv_0SmwYtqY" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/02/25/lordship-matters---pt-1/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/hv_0SmwYtqY/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Meditation: “We are now standing on the threshold of great and solemn events. A crisis is before us, such as the world has never witnessed. And sweetly to us, as to the first disciples, comes the assurance that God’s kingChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Meditation: “We are now standing on the threshold of great and solemn events. A crisis is before us, such as the world has never witnessed. And sweetly to us, as to the first disciples, comes the assurance that God’s kingdom ruleth over all. The program of coming events is in the hands of our Maker…’” Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, p. 121 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/02/25/lordship-matters---pt-1/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/02/lordship_matters.mp3 <p>Scripture: John 21:15-17</p> <p>Meditation: <br /> <em>&#8220;It is the purpose of God to glorify Himself in His people before the world. He expects those who bear the name of Christ to represent Him in thought, word, and deed.&#8221;</em><br /> - Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 21.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/02/lordship.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/tx-4JkX29h4" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/02/18/lordship/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/tx-4JkX29h4/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: John 21:15-17 Meditation: &#8220;It is the purpose of God to glorify Himself in His people before the world. He expects those who bear the name of Christ to represent Him in thought, word, and deed.&#8221; - Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 21. Listen Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: John 21:15-17 Meditation: &#8220;It is the purpose of God to glorify Himself in His people before the world. He expects those who bear the name of Christ to represent Him in thought, word, and deed.&#8221; - Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 21. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/02/18/lordship/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/02/lordship.mp3 <p>Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11</p> <p>Meditation: <br /> <em>&#8220;Today, Satan presents the same temptations that he presented to Christ, offering us the kingdoms of the world in return for our allegiance. But upon him who looks to Jesus as the author and finisher of his faith, Satan&#8217;s temptations have no power. He cannot cause to sin the one who will accept by faith the virtues of Him who was tempted in all points as we are, yet without sin.&#8221;</em><br /> Maranatha, p. 92</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/01/temptations_all_gain_no_pain.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/8-4_67qJ6SM" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/01/21/temptation-all-gain-no-pain/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/8-4_67qJ6SM/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11 Meditation: &#8220;Today, Satan presents the same temptations that he presented to Christ, offering us the kingdoms of the world in return for our allegiance. But upon him who looks to Jesus as the author and finisher of his faiChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11 Meditation: &#8220;Today, Satan presents the same temptations that he presented to Christ, offering us the kingdoms of the world in return for our allegiance. But upon him who looks to Jesus as the author and finisher of his faith, Satan&#8217;s temptations have no power. He cannot cause to sin the one who will accept by faith the virtues of Him who was tempted in all points as we are, yet without sin.&#8221; Maranatha, p. 92 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/01/21/temptation-all-gain-no-pain/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/01/temptations_all_gain_no_pain.mp3 Scripture: Matthew 4:5-7 Meditation: _"By what means did He [Christ] overcome in the conflict with Satan? By the word of God. Only by the word could He resist temptation. "It is written," He said. And unto us are given "exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust." 2 Peter 1:4. Every promise in God's word is ours. "By every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God" are we to live. When assailed by temptation, look not to circumstances or to the weakness of self, but to the power of the word. All its strength is yours. "Thy word," says the psalmist, "have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee." "By the word of Thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer." Ps. 119:11; 17:4."_ Desire of Ages, p. 123 "Listen Now":http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/01/temptations_wont_your_god_protect_you.mp3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/mYyirezbjSo" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/01/14/temptation-wont-your-god-protect-you/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/mYyirezbjSo/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/01/14/temptation-wont-your-god-protect-you/ <p>Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4<br /> Meditation:</p> <p>A New Year&#8217;s Day Letter From Ellen White</p> <p><em>&#8220;I wish you a happy new year. The old year with its burden of record has passed into eternity. Now let every thought, every feeling be that of remembrance of God&#8217;s love&#8230; We draw from God&#8217;s promises all that peace, that comfort, that hope that will develop in us the fruits of peace, joy, and faith. And by bringing these promises into our own life we bring them always into the lives of others. Then let us appropriate these promises to ourselves. . . . They are like the precious flowers in the garden of God. They are to awaken our hope and expectation, and lead us to a firm faith and reliance upon God. They are to strengthen us in trouble and teach us precious lessons of trust in God.&#8221;</em> <br /> Published in The Upward Look, p. 15</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/01/temptations_youre_hungry.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/CyEuk-5qT6s" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/01/07/temptations---youre-hungry-arent-you/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/CyEuk-5qT6s/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4 Meditation: A New Year&#8217;s Day Letter From Ellen White &#8220;I wish you a happy new year. The old year with its burden of record has passed into eternity. Now let every thought, every feeling be that of remembrance of God&#8Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4 Meditation: A New Year&#8217;s Day Letter From Ellen White &#8220;I wish you a happy new year. The old year with its burden of record has passed into eternity. Now let every thought, every feeling be that of remembrance of God&#8217;s love&#8230; We draw from God&#8217;s promises all that peace, that comfort, that hope that will develop in us the fruits of peace, joy, and faith. And by bringing these promises into our own life we bring them always into the lives of others. Then let us appropriate these promises to ourselves. . . . They are like the precious flowers in the garden of God. They are to awaken our hope and expectation, and lead us to a firm faith and reliance upon God. They are to strengthen us in trouble and teach us precious lessons of trust in God.&#8221; Published in The Upward Look, p. 15 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2012/01/07/temptations---youre-hungry-arent-you/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2012/01/temptations_youre_hungry.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Isaiah 9:2-7</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;Christmas is coming. May you all have wisdom to make it a precious season. Let the older church members unite, heart and soul, with their children in their innocent amusement and recreation, in devising ways and means to show true respect to Jesus by bringing to Him gifts and offerings. Let everyone remember the claims of God. His cause cannot go forward without your aid. Let the gifts you have usually bestowed upon one another be placed in the Lord&#8217;s treasury. . . . In every church let your smaller offerings be placed upon your Christmas tree. Let the precious emblem &#8220;evergreen&#8221; suggest the holy work of God and His beneficence to us; and the loving heart-work will be to save other souls who are in darkness. Let your works be in accordance with your faith. . . .&quot; <strong>Review and Herald, January 29, 1884</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/12/christ_the_anointed_one.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/FlqpA55YwAM" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:55:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/12/24/christ---the-anointed-one/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/FlqpA55YwAM/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Meditation: &#8220;Christmas is coming. May you all have wisdom to make it a precious season. Let the older church members unite, heart and soul, with their children in their innocent amusement and recreation, in devising ways andChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Meditation: &#8220;Christmas is coming. May you all have wisdom to make it a precious season. Let the older church members unite, heart and soul, with their children in their innocent amusement and recreation, in devising ways and means to show true respect to Jesus by bringing to Him gifts and offerings. Let everyone remember the claims of God. His cause cannot go forward without your aid. Let the gifts you have usually bestowed upon one another be placed in the Lord&#8217;s treasury. . . . In every church let your smaller offerings be placed upon your Christmas tree. Let the precious emblem &#8220;evergreen&#8221; suggest the holy work of God and His beneficence to us; and the loving heart-work will be to save other souls who are in darkness. Let your works be in accordance with your faith. . . .&quot; Review and Herald, January 29, 1884 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/12/24/christ---the-anointed-one/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/12/christ_the_anointed_one.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Matthew 1:18-21</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;There is a remedy for the sin-sick soul. That remedy is in Jesus. Precious Savior! His grace is sufficient for the weakest; and the strongest must also have His grace or perish.&#8221; <strong>Maranatha, p. 70</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/12/jesus_the_lord_saves.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/XR1sUsq7Kbw" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:52:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/12/17/jesus---the-lord-saves/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/XR1sUsq7Kbw/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21 Meditation: &#8220;There is a remedy for the sin-sick soul. That remedy is in Jesus. Precious Savior! His grace is sufficient for the weakest; and the strongest must also have His grace or perish.&#8221; Maranatha, p. 70 ListenChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21 Meditation: &#8220;There is a remedy for the sin-sick soul. That remedy is in Jesus. Precious Savior! His grace is sufficient for the weakest; and the strongest must also have His grace or perish.&#8221; Maranatha, p. 70 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/12/17/jesus---the-lord-saves/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/12/jesus_the_lord_saves.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Isaiah 7:14</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;God could have destroyed Satan and his sympathizers as easily as one can cast a pebble to the earth; but He did not do this. Rebellion was not to be overcome by force. Compelling power is found only under Satan&#8217;s government. The Lord&#8217;s principles are not of this order. His authority rests upon goodness, mercy, and love.&#8221; <strong>Desire of Ages, p. 759</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/12/immanuel_god_with_us.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/upxv9U4q3iI" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:50:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/12/10/immanuel---god-with-us/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/upxv9U4q3iI/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Meditation: &#8220;God could have destroyed Satan and his sympathizers as easily as one can cast a pebble to the earth; but He did not do this. Rebellion was not to be overcome by force. Compelling power is found only under Satan&#Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Meditation: &#8220;God could have destroyed Satan and his sympathizers as easily as one can cast a pebble to the earth; but He did not do this. Rebellion was not to be overcome by force. Compelling power is found only under Satan&#8217;s government. The Lord&#8217;s principles are not of this order. His authority rests upon goodness, mercy, and love.&#8221; Desire of Ages, p. 759 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/12/10/immanuel---god-with-us/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/12/immanuel_god_with_us.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Genesis 1:1-2</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;God&#8217;s glory in the heavens, the innumerable worlds in their orderly revolutions, &#8220;the balancings of the clouds,&#8221; the mysteries of light and sound, of day and night&#8212;all were open to the study of our first parents. On every leaf of the forest or stone of the mountains, in every shining star, in earth and air and sky, God&#8217;s name was written. The order and harmony of creation spoke to them of infinite wisdom and power. They were ever discovering some attraction that filled their hearts with deeper love and called forth fresh expressions of gratitude. So long as they remained loyal to the divine law, their capacity to know, to enjoy, and to love would continually increase. They would be constantly gaining new treasures of knowledge, discovering fresh springs of happiness, and obtaining clearer and yet clearer conceptions of the immeasurable, unfailing love of God.&quot; <strong>Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 51</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/12/elohim_creator_god.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/uzX9y6Uos2w" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:47:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/12/03/elohim---creator-god/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/uzX9y6Uos2w/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2 Meditation: &#8220;God&#8217;s glory in the heavens, the innumerable worlds in their orderly revolutions, &#8220;the balancings of the clouds,&#8221; the mysteries of light and sound, of day and night&#8212;all were open to the sChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2 Meditation: &#8220;God&#8217;s glory in the heavens, the innumerable worlds in their orderly revolutions, &#8220;the balancings of the clouds,&#8221; the mysteries of light and sound, of day and night&#8212;all were open to the study of our first parents. On every leaf of the forest or stone of the mountains, in every shining star, in earth and air and sky, God&#8217;s name was written. The order and harmony of creation spoke to them of infinite wisdom and power. They were ever discovering some attraction that filled their hearts with deeper love and called forth fresh expressions of gratitude. So long as they remained loyal to the divine law, their capacity to know, to enjoy, and to love would continually increase. They would be constantly gaining new treasures of knowledge, discovering fresh springs of happiness, and obtaining clearer and yet clearer conceptions of the immeasurable, unfailing love of God.&quot; Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 51 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/12/03/elohim---creator-god/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/12/elohim_creator_god.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Psalm 145:1-9</p> <p>*Meditation: *</p> <p><em>&#8220;Last evening, as we met together in our sitting room for worship, it seemed to me as if the Lord Jesus were in our midst, and my heart went out in love to Him. I love Him because He first loved me. He gave His life for me. Last night I felt as if I wanted everything that hath breath to praise the Lord. It seemed to me that we should have praise seasons, and that constantly our hearts should be filled so full with thankfulness to God, that they would overflow in words of praise and deeds of love. We should cultivate a spirit of thankfulness.&#8221; <strong>From a sermon by Mrs. Ellen G. White given at the St. Helena Sanitarium Chapel, August 1, 1903</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/11/pouring_out_praise.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/46aGO0bKeNI" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:44:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/11/19/pouring-out-praise/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/46aGO0bKeNI/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9 *Meditation: * &#8220;Last evening, as we met together in our sitting room for worship, it seemed to me as if the Lord Jesus were in our midst, and my heart went out in love to Him. I love Him because He first loved me. He gave HChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9 *Meditation: * &#8220;Last evening, as we met together in our sitting room for worship, it seemed to me as if the Lord Jesus were in our midst, and my heart went out in love to Him. I love Him because He first loved me. He gave His life for me. Last night I felt as if I wanted everything that hath breath to praise the Lord. It seemed to me that we should have praise seasons, and that constantly our hearts should be filled so full with thankfulness to God, that they would overflow in words of praise and deeds of love. We should cultivate a spirit of thankfulness.&#8221; From a sermon by Mrs. Ellen G. White given at the St. Helena Sanitarium Chapel, August 1, 1903 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/11/19/pouring-out-praise/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/11/pouring_out_praise.mp3 <p>Join us as Associate Pastor Nick Snell shares a heartfelt message of renewed commitment to the Gospel call on each of our lives.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/11/all_in.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/XYxYOWyZpcU" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:40:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/11/05/all-in/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/XYxYOWyZpcU/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join us as Associate Pastor Nick Snell shares a heartfelt message of renewed commitment to the Gospel call on each of our lives. Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Join us as Associate Pastor Nick Snell shares a heartfelt message of renewed commitment to the Gospel call on each of our lives. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/11/05/all-in/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/11/all_in.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p>_&quot;Satan has long been preparing for his final effort to deceive the world. The foundation of his work was laid by the assurance given to Eve in Eden: &#8220;Ye shall not surely die.&#8221; &#8220;In the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.&#8221; Genesis 3:4, 5. Little by little he has prepared the way for his masterpiece of deception in the development of spiritualism. He has not yet reached the full accomplishment of his designs; but it will be reached in the last remnant of time&#8230;Except those who are kept by the power of God, through faith in His word, the whole world will be swept into the ranks of this delusion.&quot; <strong>Our Father Cares, October 26, 2011</strong> _</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/11/the_original_lie.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/07sqDBLw-qg" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:38:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/10/29/the-original-lie/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/07sqDBLw-qg/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6 Meditation: _&quot;Satan has long been preparing for his final effort to deceive the world. The foundation of his work was laid by the assurance given to Eve in Eden: &#8220;Ye shall not surely die.&#8221; &#8220;In the dayChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6 Meditation: _&quot;Satan has long been preparing for his final effort to deceive the world. The foundation of his work was laid by the assurance given to Eve in Eden: &#8220;Ye shall not surely die.&#8221; &#8220;In the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.&#8221; Genesis 3:4, 5. Little by little he has prepared the way for his masterpiece of deception in the development of spiritualism. He has not yet reached the full accomplishment of his designs; but it will be reached in the last remnant of time&#8230;Except those who are kept by the power of God, through faith in His word, the whole world will be swept into the ranks of this delusion.&quot; Our Father Cares, October 26, 2011 _ Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/10/29/the-original-lie/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/11/the_original_lie.mp3 <p>Scripture: Luke 4:18-21</p> <p><strong>Biography:</strong></p> <p><em>Dwain N. Esmond has sought to serve God through the Review and Herald Publishing Association for the past 17 years. He has done so in several editorial capacities, including most recently as editor of Insight magazine, the church&#8217;s publication for youth in North America. He is the author of three youth/young adult devotionals, the most recent of which was 24.7.365: One Year in the Word, the church&#8217;s youth devotional for 2009. Dwain is a graduate of Oakwood University and Pittsburg State University. He currently serves as the Vice President of Editorial Services for the Review and Herald Publishing Association. He is the husband of one wife, Kemba Esmond, and father of Dwain Jr. Mrs. Esmond, also a graduate of Oakwood and Pittsburg State Universities, is a financial services professional who started her career at the Review and Herald. Together they reside in Gaithersburg, Maryland.</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/10/the_mission_statement.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/0c6UtZ55jvI" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:48:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/10/22/the-mission-statement/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/0c6UtZ55jvI/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Luke 4:18-21 Biography: Dwain N. Esmond has sought to serve God through the Review and Herald Publishing Association for the past 17 years. He has done so in several editorial capacities, including most recently as editor of Insight magazine, Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Luke 4:18-21 Biography: Dwain N. Esmond has sought to serve God through the Review and Herald Publishing Association for the past 17 years. He has done so in several editorial capacities, including most recently as editor of Insight magazine, the church&#8217;s publication for youth in North America. He is the author of three youth/young adult devotionals, the most recent of which was 24.7.365: One Year in the Word, the church&#8217;s youth devotional for 2009. Dwain is a graduate of Oakwood University and Pittsburg State University. He currently serves as the Vice President of Editorial Services for the Review and Herald Publishing Association. He is the husband of one wife, Kemba Esmond, and father of Dwain Jr. Mrs. Esmond, also a graduate of Oakwood and Pittsburg State Universities, is a financial services professional who started her career at the Review and Herald. Together they reside in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/10/22/the-mission-statement/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/10/the_mission_statement.mp3 <p>Join us as Richard Bianco, principal of Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy, shares from the scriptures and from his heart on this Education Sabbath.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/10/leaders_of_today.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/60e9Gu5tb4c" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:41:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/10/15/leaders-of-today/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/60e9Gu5tb4c/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join us as Richard Bianco, principal of Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy, shares from the scriptures and from his heart on this Education Sabbath. Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Join us as Richard Bianco, principal of Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy, shares from the scriptures and from his heart on this Education Sabbath. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/10/15/leaders-of-today/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/10/leaders_of_today.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> 1 Kings 18:36-37</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;From Elijah&#8217;s experience during those days of discouragement and apparent defeat there are many lessons to be drawn, lessons invaluable to the servants of God in this age, marked as it is by general departure from right. The apostasy prevailing today is similar to that which in the prophet&#8217;s day overspread Israel. In the exaltation of the human above the divine, in the praise of popular leaders, in the worship of mammon, and in the placing of the teachings of science above the truths of revelation, multitudes today are following after Baal&#8230; It is publicly taught that we have reached a time when human reason should be exalted above the teachings of the Word. The law of God, the divine standard of righteousness, is declared to be of no effect&#8230;Yet this apostasy, widespread as it has come to be, is not universal. Not all in the world are lawless and sinful; not all have taken sides with the enemy. God has many thousands who have not bowed the knee to Baal, many who long to understand more fully in regard to Christ and the law, many who are hoping against hope that Jesus will come soon to end the reign of sin and death. And there are many who have been worshiping Baal ignorantly, but with whom the Spirit of God is still striving. These need the personal help of those who have learned to know God and the power of His word. In such a time as this, every child of God should be actively engaged in helping others.&#8221; &#8211; Prophets and Kings, p. 170-171</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/10/draw_near_the_altar.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/ZPJLMFDm71U" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:39:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/10/08/draw-near-the-altar/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/ZPJLMFDm71U/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-37 Meditation: &#8220;From Elijah&#8217;s experience during those days of discouragement and apparent defeat there are many lessons to be drawn, lessons invaluable to the servants of God in this age, marked as it is by general deChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-37 Meditation: &#8220;From Elijah&#8217;s experience during those days of discouragement and apparent defeat there are many lessons to be drawn, lessons invaluable to the servants of God in this age, marked as it is by general departure from right. The apostasy prevailing today is similar to that which in the prophet&#8217;s day overspread Israel. In the exaltation of the human above the divine, in the praise of popular leaders, in the worship of mammon, and in the placing of the teachings of science above the truths of revelation, multitudes today are following after Baal&#8230; It is publicly taught that we have reached a time when human reason should be exalted above the teachings of the Word. The law of God, the divine standard of righteousness, is declared to be of no effect&#8230;Yet this apostasy, widespread as it has come to be, is not universal. Not all in the world are lawless and sinful; not all have taken sides with the enemy. God has many thousands who have not bowed the knee to Baal, many who long to understand more fully in regard to Christ and the law, many who are hoping against hope that Jesus will come soon to end the reign of sin and death. And there are many who have been worshiping Baal ignorantly, but with whom the Spirit of God is still striving. These need the personal help of those who have learned to know God and the power of His word. In such a time as this, every child of God should be actively engaged in helping others.&#8221; &#8211; Prophets and Kings, p. 170-171 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/10/08/draw-near-the-altar/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/10/draw_near_the_altar.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 4:18-20</p> <p>*Meditation: * <br /> <em>&#8220;By the terms of our stewardship we are placed under obligation not only to God but to humanity. To the infinite love of the Redeemer every human being is indebted for the gifts of life. Food, clothing, and shelter; body, mind, and soul—all are the purchase of His blood. And by the obligation of gratitude and service thus imposed, Christ has bound us to all members of the human family. He bids us, “Through love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13.&#8221; True Education, p. 84</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/10/freely_give.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/bxSE4JAtC18" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:37:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/10/01/freely-give/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/bxSE4JAtC18/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 4:18-20 *Meditation: * &#8220;By the terms of our stewardship we are placed under obligation not only to God but to humanity. To the infinite love of the Redeemer every human being is indebted for the gifts of life. Food, clothing,Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 4:18-20 *Meditation: * &#8220;By the terms of our stewardship we are placed under obligation not only to God but to humanity. To the infinite love of the Redeemer every human being is indebted for the gifts of life. Food, clothing, and shelter; body, mind, and soul—all are the purchase of His blood. And by the obligation of gratitude and service thus imposed, Christ has bound us to all members of the human family. He bids us, “Through love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13.&#8221; True Education, p. 84 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/10/01/freely-give/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/10/freely_give.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 4:10-13</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> <em>&#8220;He [God] has made provision that every difficulty may be overcome, every want supplied through the Holy Spirit. Thus He designs that man shall perfect a Christian character. God would have us contemplate His love, His promises, given so freely to those who have no merit in themselves, He would have us depend fully, gratefully, rejoicingly in the righteousness provided for us in Christ.&#8221; Our Father Cares, p. 281.</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/09/the_meaning_of_all_things.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/qhgKsjzpQ-Q" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:33:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/09/24/the-meaning-of-all-things/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/qhgKsjzpQ-Q/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13 Meditation: &#8220;He [God] has made provision that every difficulty may be overcome, every want supplied through the Holy Spirit. Thus He designs that man shall perfect a Christian character. God would have us contemplate Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13 Meditation: &#8220;He [God] has made provision that every difficulty may be overcome, every want supplied through the Holy Spirit. Thus He designs that man shall perfect a Christian character. God would have us contemplate His love, His promises, given so freely to those who have no merit in themselves, He would have us depend fully, gratefully, rejoicingly in the righteousness provided for us in Christ.&#8221; Our Father Cares, p. 281. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/09/24/the-meaning-of-all-things/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/09/the_meaning_of_all_things.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 4:8, 9</p> <p>*Meditation: * <br /> <em>&#8220;The great purpose that constrained Paul to press forward in the face of hardship and difficulty should lead every Christian worker to consecrate himself wholly to God&#8217;s service. Worldly attractions will be presented to draw his attentions from the Saviour, but he is to press on toward the goal, showing to the world, to angels, and to men that the hope of seeing the face of God is worth all the effort and sacrifice that the attainment of this hope demands.&#8221; Acts of the Apostles p. 484</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/09/something_to_think_about.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/DCUadfUdXj0" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:31:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/09/17/something-to-think-about/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/DCUadfUdXj0/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 9 *Meditation: * &#8220;The great purpose that constrained Paul to press forward in the face of hardship and difficulty should lead every Christian worker to consecrate himself wholly to God&#8217;s service. Worldly attractionChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 9 *Meditation: * &#8220;The great purpose that constrained Paul to press forward in the face of hardship and difficulty should lead every Christian worker to consecrate himself wholly to God&#8217;s service. Worldly attractions will be presented to draw his attentions from the Saviour, but he is to press on toward the goal, showing to the world, to angels, and to men that the hope of seeing the face of God is worth all the effort and sacrifice that the attainment of this hope demands.&#8221; Acts of the Apostles p. 484 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/09/17/something-to-think-about/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/09/something_to_think_about.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 4:4-7</p> <p>*Meditation: * <br /> <em>&#8220;Worry is blind, and cannot discern the future; but Jesus sees the end from the beginning. In every difficulty He has His way prepared to bring relief. Our heavenly Father has a thousand ways to provide for us, of which we know nothing. Those who accept the one principle of making the service and honor of God supreme will find perplexities vanish, and a plain path before their feet.&#8221; Desire of Ages, p. 330</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/09/saying_goodbye_to_worry.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/pNTFq-H3SS8" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:07:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/09/10/saying-goodbye-to-worry/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/pNTFq-H3SS8/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7 *Meditation: * &#8220;Worry is blind, and cannot discern the future; but Jesus sees the end from the beginning. In every difficulty He has His way prepared to bring relief. Our heavenly Father has a thousand ways to provide fChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7 *Meditation: * &#8220;Worry is blind, and cannot discern the future; but Jesus sees the end from the beginning. In every difficulty He has His way prepared to bring relief. Our heavenly Father has a thousand ways to provide for us, of which we know nothing. Those who accept the one principle of making the service and honor of God supreme will find perplexities vanish, and a plain path before their feet.&#8221; Desire of Ages, p. 330 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/09/10/saying-goodbye-to-worry/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/09/saying_goodbye_to_worry.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 3:17-21</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> <em>&#8220;Our Lord Jesus Christ came to this world as the unwearied servant of man&#8217;s necessity. He &#8220;took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses,&#8221; that He might minister to every need of humanity. Matthew 8:17. The burden of disease and wretchedness and sin He came to remove. It was His mission to bring to men complete restoration&#8230; From Him flowed a stream of healing power, and in body and mind and soul men were made whole. The Saviour&#8217;s work was not restricted to any time or place. His compassion knew no limit&#8230;His life was one of constant self-sacrifice.&quot; Ministry of Healing p. 17, 19</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/09/example.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/XROlkq9y-w8" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:02:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/09/03/example/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/XROlkq9y-w8/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21 Meditation: &#8220;Our Lord Jesus Christ came to this world as the unwearied servant of man&#8217;s necessity. He &#8220;took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses,&#8221; that He might minister to every need of humanityChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21 Meditation: &#8220;Our Lord Jesus Christ came to this world as the unwearied servant of man&#8217;s necessity. He &#8220;took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses,&#8221; that He might minister to every need of humanity. Matthew 8:17. The burden of disease and wretchedness and sin He came to remove. It was His mission to bring to men complete restoration&#8230; From Him flowed a stream of healing power, and in body and mind and soul men were made whole. The Saviour&#8217;s work was not restricted to any time or place. His compassion knew no limit&#8230;His life was one of constant self-sacrifice.&quot; Ministry of Healing p. 17, 19 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/09/03/example/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/09/example.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 3:12-16</p> <p>*Meditation: *<br /> <em>&#8220;Only one received the prize. But in the heavenly race we can all run and all receive the prize. There is no uncertainty, no risk, in the matter. We must put on the heavenly graces, and, with the eye directed upward to the crown of immortality, keep the Pattern ever before us. . . . The humble, self- denying life of our divine Lord we are to keep constantly in view. And then as we seek to imitate Him, keeping our eye upon the mark of the prize, we can run this race with certainty.&#8221; God&#8217;s Amazing Grace, p. 342</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/08/the_prize.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/_aRigkJrKds" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:32:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/08/27/the-prize/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/_aRigkJrKds/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16 *Meditation: * &#8220;Only one received the prize. But in the heavenly race we can all run and all receive the prize. There is no uncertainty, no risk, in the matter. We must put on the heavenly graces, and, with the eye diChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16 *Meditation: * &#8220;Only one received the prize. But in the heavenly race we can all run and all receive the prize. There is no uncertainty, no risk, in the matter. We must put on the heavenly graces, and, with the eye directed upward to the crown of immortality, keep the Pattern ever before us. . . . The humble, self- denying life of our divine Lord we are to keep constantly in view. And then as we seek to imitate Him, keeping our eye upon the mark of the prize, we can run this race with certainty.&#8221; God&#8217;s Amazing Grace, p. 342 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/08/27/the-prize/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/08/the_prize.mp3 This is the audio from the special "Pennsylvania Youth Challenge":http://payouthchallenge.org final Sabbath program. You will find a collection of testimonies and beautiful memories from the summer "Worship Service":http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/07/pyc_2011_worship_service.mp3 "Afternoon Program":http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/07/pyc_2011_afternoon_program.mp3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/qnHsc0QeiSs" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:47:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/07/30/pyc-2011-finale/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/qnHsc0QeiSs/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/07/30/pyc-2011-finale/ <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 3:1-11</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> <em>&#8220;Christ for our sakes became poor, that we through His poverty might be made rich. And any works that man can render to God will be far less than nothingness. My requests are made acceptable only because they are laid upon Christ&#8217;s righteousness. The idea of doing anything to merit the grace of pardon is fallacy from beginning to end. &#8220;Lord, in my hand no price I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling.&#8221; Faith and Works, p. 23</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/07/righteousness_by_faith.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/XZu36djDbQ8" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:26:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/07/23/righteousness-by-faith/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/XZu36djDbQ8/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11 Meditation: &#8220;Christ for our sakes became poor, that we through His poverty might be made rich. And any works that man can render to God will be far less than nothingness. My requests are made acceptable only because thChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11 Meditation: &#8220;Christ for our sakes became poor, that we through His poverty might be made rich. And any works that man can render to God will be far less than nothingness. My requests are made acceptable only because they are laid upon Christ&#8217;s righteousness. The idea of doing anything to merit the grace of pardon is fallacy from beginning to end. &#8220;Lord, in my hand no price I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling.&#8221; Faith and Works, p. 23 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/07/23/righteousness-by-faith/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/07/righteousness_by_faith.mp3 <p>Join us for a collection of testimonies by Jonelle Estriplet, Kaury Allen, Twana Ambrose, and Pastor Tara VinCross</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 2:19-22</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> <em>&#8220;Jesus was ever a lover of children. He accepted their childish sympathy and their open, unaffected love. The grateful praise from their pure lips was music in His ears, and refreshed His spirit when oppressed by contact with crafty and hypocritical men. Wherever the Saviour went, the benignity of His countenance, and His gentle, kindly manner won the love and confidence of children.&#8221; <strong>Desire of Ages, p. 511</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/07/the_interests_of_christ.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/lOvMvOjGGrI" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:04:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/07/16/the-interests-of-christ/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/lOvMvOjGGrI/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join us for a collection of testimonies by Jonelle Estriplet, Kaury Allen, Twana Ambrose, and Pastor Tara VinCross Scripture: Philippians 2:19-22 Meditation: &#8220;Jesus was ever a lover of children. He accepted their childish sympathy and their open, uChestnut Hill SDA Church Join us for a collection of testimonies by Jonelle Estriplet, Kaury Allen, Twana Ambrose, and Pastor Tara VinCross Scripture: Philippians 2:19-22 Meditation: &#8220;Jesus was ever a lover of children. He accepted their childish sympathy and their open, unaffected love. The grateful praise from their pure lips was music in His ears, and refreshed His spirit when oppressed by contact with crafty and hypocritical men. Wherever the Saviour went, the benignity of His countenance, and His gentle, kindly manner won the love and confidence of children.&#8221; Desire of Ages, p. 511 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/07/16/the-interests-of-christ/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/07/the_interests_of_christ.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 2:12-18</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> _&quot;We are compassed with weakness and infirmities, doubts and temptations; but we can come to Jesus in our need, and He will not turn us away empty. He invites, &#8220;Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.&#8221; This is no doubtful, uncertain promise, but a positive one. If we come to Him, we shall not be disappointed.&quot; <strong>The Bible Echo, September 24, 1894</strong> _</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/07/shine.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/9sjFaZYYa9M" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 09 Jul 2011 22:01:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/07/09/shine/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/9sjFaZYYa9M/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18 Meditation: _&quot;We are compassed with weakness and infirmities, doubts and temptations; but we can come to Jesus in our need, and He will not turn us away empty. He invites, &#8220;Come unto Me, all ye that labour and arChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18 Meditation: _&quot;We are compassed with weakness and infirmities, doubts and temptations; but we can come to Jesus in our need, and He will not turn us away empty. He invites, &#8220;Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.&#8221; This is no doubtful, uncertain promise, but a positive one. If we come to Him, we shall not be disappointed.&quot; The Bible Echo, September 24, 1894 _ Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/07/09/shine/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/07/shine.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 2:5-11</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> <em>&#8220;When the Spirit of God, with its marvelous awakening power, touches the soul, it abases human pride. Worldly pleasure and position and power are seen to be worthless. &#8220;Imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God&#8221; are cast down; every thought is brought into captivity &#8220;to the obedience of Christ.&#8221; 2 Cor. 10:5. Then humility and self-sacrificing love, so little valued among men, are exalted as alone of worth&#8230;But as the people looked upon Him, they saw a face where divine compassion was blended with conscious power. Every glance of the eye, every feature of the countenance, was marked with humility, and expressive of unutterable love.&quot;</em></p> <p><em>Desire of Ages, p. 135, 137</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/07/freedom_in_humility.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/DHTUiFPu9do" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 02 Jul 2011 21:58:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/07/02/freedom-in-humility/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/DHTUiFPu9do/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Meditation: &#8220;When the Spirit of God, with its marvelous awakening power, touches the soul, it abases human pride. Worldly pleasure and position and power are seen to be worthless. &#8220;Imaginations, and every high thChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Meditation: &#8220;When the Spirit of God, with its marvelous awakening power, touches the soul, it abases human pride. Worldly pleasure and position and power are seen to be worthless. &#8220;Imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God&#8221; are cast down; every thought is brought into captivity &#8220;to the obedience of Christ.&#8221; 2 Cor. 10:5. Then humility and self-sacrificing love, so little valued among men, are exalted as alone of worth&#8230;But as the people looked upon Him, they saw a face where divine compassion was blended with conscious power. Every glance of the eye, every feature of the countenance, was marked with humility, and expressive of unutterable love.&quot; Desire of Ages, p. 135, 137 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/07/02/freedom-in-humility/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/07/freedom_in_humility.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 1:27 &#8211; 2:4</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;In the life of the disciple John true sanctification is exemplified&#8230;As the character of the Divine One was manifested to him, John saw his own deficiencies, and was humbled by the revelation. Day by day, in contrast with his own violent spirit, he beheld the tenderness and forbearance of Jesus, and heard His lessons of humility and patience. Day by day his heart was drawn out to Christ, until he lost sight of self in love for his Master. The power and tenderness, the majesty and meekness, the strength and patience, that he saw in the daily life of the Son of God, filled his soul with admiration. He yielded his resentful, ambitious temper to the molding power of Christ, and divine love wrought in him a transformation of character.&#8221; &#8211; Acts of the Apostles p. 557</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/05/striving_together.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/xiLpJNpv0pc" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:38:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/06/04/striving-together/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/xiLpJNpv0pc/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 1:27 &#8211; 2:4 Meditation: &#8220;In the life of the disciple John true sanctification is exemplified&#8230;As the character of the Divine One was manifested to him, John saw his own deficiencies, and was humbled by the revelatioChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 1:27 &#8211; 2:4 Meditation: &#8220;In the life of the disciple John true sanctification is exemplified&#8230;As the character of the Divine One was manifested to him, John saw his own deficiencies, and was humbled by the revelation. Day by day, in contrast with his own violent spirit, he beheld the tenderness and forbearance of Jesus, and heard His lessons of humility and patience. Day by day his heart was drawn out to Christ, until he lost sight of self in love for his Master. The power and tenderness, the majesty and meekness, the strength and patience, that he saw in the daily life of the Son of God, filled his soul with admiration. He yielded his resentful, ambitious temper to the molding power of Christ, and divine love wrought in him a transformation of character.&#8221; &#8211; Acts of the Apostles p. 557 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/06/04/striving-together/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/05/striving_together.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 1:27-30</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;Success depends not so much on talent as on energy and willingness. It is not the possession of splendid talents that enables us to render acceptable service, but the conscientious performance of daily duties, the contented spirit, the unaffected, sincere interest in the welfare of others. In the humblest lot true excellence may be found. The commonest tasks, wrought with loving faithfulness, are beautiful in God&#8217;s sight.&#8221; &#8211; Prophets and Kings, p. 219</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/05/greater_purpose.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/YeV0k0UBzLs" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 21 May 2011 23:33:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/05/21/greater-purpose/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/YeV0k0UBzLs/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30 Meditation: &#8220;Success depends not so much on talent as on energy and willingness. It is not the possession of splendid talents that enables us to render acceptable service, but the conscientious performance of daily duChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30 Meditation: &#8220;Success depends not so much on talent as on energy and willingness. It is not the possession of splendid talents that enables us to render acceptable service, but the conscientious performance of daily duties, the contented spirit, the unaffected, sincere interest in the welfare of others. In the humblest lot true excellence may be found. The commonest tasks, wrought with loving faithfulness, are beautiful in God&#8217;s sight.&#8221; &#8211; Prophets and Kings, p. 219 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/05/21/greater-purpose/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/05/greater_purpose.mp3 <p>Join us as Elder Jennifer Schwirzer explores God&#8217;s plan for healthy relationships in our lives in this practical and spiritually enriching two part series, &#8220;God&#8217;s Love, My Life&#8221;.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/05/gods_love_my_life_relationships_i_choose.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/xCJYQ6RHfEo" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 15 May 2011 23:28:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/05/15/gods-love-my-life---relationships-i-choose/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/xCJYQ6RHfEo/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join us as Elder Jennifer Schwirzer explores God&#8217;s plan for healthy relationships in our lives in this practical and spiritually enriching two part series, &#8220;God&#8217;s Love, My Life&#8221;. Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Join us as Elder Jennifer Schwirzer explores God&#8217;s plan for healthy relationships in our lives in this practical and spiritually enriching two part series, &#8220;God&#8217;s Love, My Life&#8221;. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/05/15/gods-love-my-life---relationships-i-choose/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/05/gods_love_my_life_relationships_i_choose.mp3 <p>Join us as Elder Jennifer Schwirzer explores God&#8217;s plan for healthy relationships in this two part series, God&#8217;s Love, My Life</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/05/gods_love_my_life_relationships_at_home.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/nB45wyEDHtY" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 07 May 2011 23:17:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/05/07/gods-love-my-life---relationships-at-home/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/nB45wyEDHtY/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join us as Elder Jennifer Schwirzer explores God&#8217;s plan for healthy relationships in this two part series, God&#8217;s Love, My Life Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Join us as Elder Jennifer Schwirzer explores God&#8217;s plan for healthy relationships in this two part series, God&#8217;s Love, My Life Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/05/07/gods-love-my-life---relationships-at-home/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/05/gods_love_my_life_relationships_at_home.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 1:3-11</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;The strongest argument in favor of the gospel is a loving and lovable Christian.&#8221; &#8211; Help in Daily Living, p. 2</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/04/i_thank_god.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/ySerPVR_G-I" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:14:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/04/30/i-thank-god/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/ySerPVR_G-I/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11 Meditation: &#8220;The strongest argument in favor of the gospel is a loving and lovable Christian.&#8221; &#8211; Help in Daily Living, p. 2 Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11 Meditation: &#8220;The strongest argument in favor of the gospel is a loving and lovable Christian.&#8221; &#8211; Help in Daily Living, p. 2 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/04/30/i-thank-god/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/04/i_thank_god.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Micah 6:8</p> <p>Join us as Elder Carl Arosarena explores some of the basic pillars of faith</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/04/the_basics_of_our_faith.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/h9lJaHf990M" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/04/16/the-basics-of-our-faith/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/h9lJaHf990M/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Micah 6:8 Join us as Elder Carl Arosarena explores some of the basic pillars of faith Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Micah 6:8 Join us as Elder Carl Arosarena explores some of the basic pillars of faith Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/04/16/the-basics-of-our-faith/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/04/the_basics_of_our_faith.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Matthew 11:25-30</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;The abiding rest&#8212;who has it? That rest is found when all self-justification, all reasoning from a selfish standpoint, is put away. Entire self-surrender, an acceptance of His ways, is the secret of perfect rest in His love. We must learn His meekness and lowliness before we experience the fulfillment of the promise, &#8220;Ye shall find rest unto your souls.&#8221; It is by learning the habits of Christ that self becomes transformed,&#8212;by taking His yoke, and then submitting to learn.&quot; &#8211; The Review and Herald, April 25, 1899</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/04/his_yoke.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/lShG0SYYMas" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 09 Apr 2011 22:55:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/04/09/his-yoke/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/lShG0SYYMas/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30 Meditation: &#8220;The abiding rest&#8212;who has it? That rest is found when all self-justification, all reasoning from a selfish standpoint, is put away. Entire self-surrender, an acceptance of His ways, is the secret of perChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30 Meditation: &#8220;The abiding rest&#8212;who has it? That rest is found when all self-justification, all reasoning from a selfish standpoint, is put away. Entire self-surrender, an acceptance of His ways, is the secret of perfect rest in His love. We must learn His meekness and lowliness before we experience the fulfillment of the promise, &#8220;Ye shall find rest unto your souls.&#8221; It is by learning the habits of Christ that self becomes transformed,&#8212;by taking His yoke, and then submitting to learn.&quot; &#8211; The Review and Herald, April 25, 1899 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/04/09/his-yoke/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/04/his_yoke.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Mark 10:17-31</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p>_&quot;Christ called for him to choose between heavenly treasure and worldly greatness. Self must yield; he must give his will into Christ’s control. The young ruler had the privilege of becoming a co-heir with Christ to the heavenly treasure. But he must take up the cross and follow the Savior in the path of self-denial. The choice was left with him. . .Christ’s dealing with the young man contains lessons for us all. . .Only those who will say, “Lord, all I have and all I am is Yours,” will God acknowledge as His sons and daughters.&quot; Humble Hero, p. 240 _</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/04/fools_gold.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/ZhrjPFQwWnw" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:49:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/04/02/fools-gold/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/ZhrjPFQwWnw/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 Meditation: _&quot;Christ called for him to choose between heavenly treasure and worldly greatness. Self must yield; he must give his will into Christ’s control. The young ruler had the privilege of becoming a co-heir with ChristChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 Meditation: _&quot;Christ called for him to choose between heavenly treasure and worldly greatness. Self must yield; he must give his will into Christ’s control. The young ruler had the privilege of becoming a co-heir with Christ to the heavenly treasure. But he must take up the cross and follow the Savior in the path of self-denial. The choice was left with him. . .Christ’s dealing with the young man contains lessons for us all. . .Only those who will say, “Lord, all I have and all I am is Yours,” will God acknowledge as His sons and daughters.&quot; Humble Hero, p. 240 _ Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/04/02/fools-gold/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/04/fools_gold.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Proverbs 11:25</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;Whatever we render to God is, through His mercy and generosity, placed to our account as faithful stewards. . . . The glory of God is the joy and the blessing of all created beings. When we seek to promote His glory we are seeking for ourselves the highest good which it is possible for us to receive. . . . God calls for the consecration to His service of every faculty, of every gift, you have received from Him. He wants you to say, with David: &#8220;All things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee&#8221; (1 Chron. 29: 14).&quot; &#8211; God&#8217;s Amazing Grace, p. 60</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/03/whats_in_your_hands_a_generous_life.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/i8Fe8Yn2bBE" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:44:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/03/26/whats-in-your-hands-a-generous-life/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/i8Fe8Yn2bBE/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Proverbs 11:25 Meditation: &#8220;Whatever we render to God is, through His mercy and generosity, placed to our account as faithful stewards. . . . The glory of God is the joy and the blessing of all created beings. When we seek to promote HisChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Proverbs 11:25 Meditation: &#8220;Whatever we render to God is, through His mercy and generosity, placed to our account as faithful stewards. . . . The glory of God is the joy and the blessing of all created beings. When we seek to promote His glory we are seeking for ourselves the highest good which it is possible for us to receive. . . . God calls for the consecration to His service of every faculty, of every gift, you have received from Him. He wants you to say, with David: &#8220;All things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee&#8221; (1 Chron. 29: 14).&quot; &#8211; God&#8217;s Amazing Grace, p. 60 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/03/26/whats-in-your-hands-a-generous-life/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/03/whats_in_your_hands_a_generous_life.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Matthew 6:31-34</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>“It is not the capabilities you now possess or ever will have that will give you success. It is that which the Lord can do for you. We need to have far less confidence in what man can do and far more confidence in what God can do for every believing soul. He longs to have you reach after Him by faith. He longs to have you expect great things from Him. . . . He can sharpen the intellect. He can give tact and skill. Put your talents into the work, ask God for wisdom, and it will be given you” (Christ’s Object Lessons p. 146)</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/03/whats_in_your_hands_brick_and_mortar.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/XgYs987EHYk" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:38:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/03/19/whats-in-your-hands-brick-and-mortar/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/XgYs987EHYk/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34 Meditation: “It is not the capabilities you now possess or ever will have that will give you success. It is that which the Lord can do for you. We need to have far less confidence in what man can do and far more confidence in wChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34 Meditation: “It is not the capabilities you now possess or ever will have that will give you success. It is that which the Lord can do for you. We need to have far less confidence in what man can do and far more confidence in what God can do for every believing soul. He longs to have you reach after Him by faith. He longs to have you expect great things from Him. . . . He can sharpen the intellect. He can give tact and skill. Put your talents into the work, ask God for wisdom, and it will be given you” (Christ’s Object Lessons p. 146) Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/03/19/whats-in-your-hands-brick-and-mortar/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/03/whats_in_your_hands_brick_and_mortar.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Mark 12:41-44</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;He has bidden us, &#8220;Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.&#8221; Mark 16:15. But how often our hearts sink, and faith fails us, as we see how great is the need, and how small the means in our hands. Like Andrew looking upon the five barley loaves and the two little fishes, we exclaim, &#8220;What are they among so many?&#8221; Often we hesitate, unwilling to give all that we have, fearing to spend and to be spent for others. But Jesus has bidden us, &#8220;Give ye them to eat.&#8221; His command is a promise; and behind it is the same power that fed the multitude beside the sea.&quot; &#8211; Desire of Ages, p. 369</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/03/whats_in_your_hands_loaves_and_fishes.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/EfatRkFqIjY" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:30:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/03/12/whats-in-your-hands-loaves-and-fishes/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/EfatRkFqIjY/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Mark 12:41-44 Meditation: &#8220;He has bidden us, &#8220;Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.&#8221; Mark 16:15. But how often our hearts sink, and faith fails us, as we see how great is the need, and how small tChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Mark 12:41-44 Meditation: &#8220;He has bidden us, &#8220;Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.&#8221; Mark 16:15. But how often our hearts sink, and faith fails us, as we see how great is the need, and how small the means in our hands. Like Andrew looking upon the five barley loaves and the two little fishes, we exclaim, &#8220;What are they among so many?&#8221; Often we hesitate, unwilling to give all that we have, fearing to spend and to be spent for others. But Jesus has bidden us, &#8220;Give ye them to eat.&#8221; His command is a promise; and behind it is the same power that fed the multitude beside the sea.&quot; &#8211; Desire of Ages, p. 369 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/03/12/whats-in-your-hands-loaves-and-fishes/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/03/whats_in_your_hands_loaves_and_fishes.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Matthew 6:19-21</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>“The sun which shines upon the earth, and glorifies all nature, the weird, solemn radiance of the moon, the glories of the firmament, spangled with brilliant stars, the showers that refresh the land, and cause vegetation to flourish, the precious things of nature in all their varied richness, the lofty trees, the shrubs and plants, the waving grain, the blue sky, the green earth, the changes of day and night, the renewing seasons, all speak to man [us] of his [our] Creator’s love.” — Counsels on Stewardship,p. 17.</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/03/whats_in_your_hand.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/ljRKV7Mb2fI" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 05 Mar 2011 22:22:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/03/05/whats-in-your-hand/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/ljRKV7Mb2fI/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 Meditation: “The sun which shines upon the earth, and glorifies all nature, the weird, solemn radiance of the moon, the glories of the firmament, spangled with brilliant stars, the showers that refresh the land, and cause vegetChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 Meditation: “The sun which shines upon the earth, and glorifies all nature, the weird, solemn radiance of the moon, the glories of the firmament, spangled with brilliant stars, the showers that refresh the land, and cause vegetation to flourish, the precious things of nature in all their varied richness, the lofty trees, the shrubs and plants, the waving grain, the blue sky, the green earth, the changes of day and night, the renewing seasons, all speak to man [us] of his [our] Creator’s love.” — Counsels on Stewardship,p. 17. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/03/05/whats-in-your-hand/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/03/whats_in_your_hand.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Matthew 24:10-14</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;The gospel message proclaimed by Christ&#8217;s disciples was the announcement of His first advent to the world. It bore to men the good tidings of salvation through faith in Him. It pointed forward to His second coming in glory to redeem His people, and it set before men the hope, through faith and obedience, of sharing the inheritance of the saints in light. This message is given to men today, and at this time there is coupled with it the announcement of Christ&#8217;s second coming as at hand. The signs which He Himself gave of His coming have been fulfilled, and by the teaching of God&#8217;s word we may know that the Lord is at the door.&#8221; Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons, pp. 226-227</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/02/at_the_speed_of_love.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/X7LaHXB69BI" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:13:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/02/26/at-the-speed-of-love/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/X7LaHXB69BI/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Matthew 24:10-14 Meditation: &#8220;The gospel message proclaimed by Christ&#8217;s disciples was the announcement of His first advent to the world. It bore to men the good tidings of salvation through faith in Him. It pointed forward to His sChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Matthew 24:10-14 Meditation: &#8220;The gospel message proclaimed by Christ&#8217;s disciples was the announcement of His first advent to the world. It bore to men the good tidings of salvation through faith in Him. It pointed forward to His second coming in glory to redeem His people, and it set before men the hope, through faith and obedience, of sharing the inheritance of the saints in light. This message is given to men today, and at this time there is coupled with it the announcement of Christ&#8217;s second coming as at hand. The signs which He Himself gave of His coming have been fulfilled, and by the teaching of God&#8217;s word we may know that the Lord is at the door.&#8221; Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons, pp. 226-227 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/02/26/at-the-speed-of-love/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/02/at_the_speed_of_love.mp3 <p>Scripture: Revelation 3:20-21<br /> Title: An Open Door<br /> Meditation:</p> <p>&#8220;Jesus is ever ready to speak peace to souls that are burdened with doubts and fears. He waits for us to open the door of the heart to Him, and say, Abide with us. He says, &#8220;Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.&#8221; Rev. 3:20.&quot; Desire of Ages, p. 804</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/02/an_open_door.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/yxViW2m5QXM" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:57:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/02/12/an-open-door/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/yxViW2m5QXM/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Revelation 3:20-21 Title: An Open Door Meditation: &#8220;Jesus is ever ready to speak peace to souls that are burdened with doubts and fears. He waits for us to open the door of the heart to Him, and say, Abide with us. He says, &#8220;BeholdChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Revelation 3:20-21 Title: An Open Door Meditation: &#8220;Jesus is ever ready to speak peace to souls that are burdened with doubts and fears. He waits for us to open the door of the heart to Him, and say, Abide with us. He says, &#8220;Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.&#8221; Rev. 3:20.&quot; Desire of Ages, p. 804 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/02/12/an-open-door/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/02/an_open_door.mp3 <p>Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11<br /> Title: Burning<br /> Meditation:</p> <p>“There is nothing that Satan fears so much as that the people of God shall clear the way by removing every hinderance, so that the Lord can pour out His Spirit upon a languishing church and an impenitent congregation. If Satan had his way, there would never be another awakening, great or small, to the end of time.” Selected Messages, book 1, p. 124</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/02/burning.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/5UXuPnFexjA" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:32:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/02/05/burning/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/5UXuPnFexjA/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11 Title: Burning Meditation: “There is nothing that Satan fears so much as that the people of God shall clear the way by removing every hinderance, so that the Lord can pour out His Spirit upon a languishing church and an impenitenChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11 Title: Burning Meditation: “There is nothing that Satan fears so much as that the people of God shall clear the way by removing every hinderance, so that the Lord can pour out His Spirit upon a languishing church and an impenitent congregation. If Satan had his way, there would never be another awakening, great or small, to the end of time.” Selected Messages, book 1, p. 124 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/02/05/burning/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/02/burning.mp3 <p>Join us for this powerful message from the book of Romans on the unity of the body of Christ by Elder Carl Arosarena</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/01/all_one_in_christ.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/su0NM3_0X3Y" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:40:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/01/29/all-one-in-christ/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/su0NM3_0X3Y/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join us for this powerful message from the book of Romans on the unity of the body of Christ by Elder Carl Arosarena Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Join us for this powerful message from the book of Romans on the unity of the body of Christ by Elder Carl Arosarena Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/01/29/all-one-in-christ/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/01/all_one_in_christ.mp3 <p>Scripture: Jonah 3:1-3a<br /> Title: Revival and Reformation<br /> Meditation:</p> <p>&#8220;As a people we need to hasten the work in the cities, which has been hindered for lack of workers and means and a spirit of consecration. At this time, the people of God need to turn their hearts fully to him; for the end of all things is at hand. They need to humble their minds, and to be attentive to the will of the Lord, working with earnest desire to do that which God has shown must be done to warn the cities of their impending doom. . . .&#8221; Review and Herald, January 25, 1912.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/01/revival_and_reformation.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/TJ_aVzJ0IKU" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:24:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/01/22/revival-and-reformation/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/TJ_aVzJ0IKU/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Jonah 3:1-3a Title: Revival and Reformation Meditation: &#8220;As a people we need to hasten the work in the cities, which has been hindered for lack of workers and means and a spirit of consecration. At this time, the people of God need to tuChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Jonah 3:1-3a Title: Revival and Reformation Meditation: &#8220;As a people we need to hasten the work in the cities, which has been hindered for lack of workers and means and a spirit of consecration. At this time, the people of God need to turn their hearts fully to him; for the end of all things is at hand. They need to humble their minds, and to be attentive to the will of the Lord, working with earnest desire to do that which God has shown must be done to warn the cities of their impending doom. . . .&#8221; Review and Herald, January 25, 1912. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/01/22/revival-and-reformation/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/01/revival_and_reformation.mp3 <p>Scripture: Jonah 2:6, 7 <br /> Title: Whoever Loses Their Life, Will Find It<br /> Meditation:</p> <p>&#8220;You who in heart long for something better than this world can give, recognize this longing as the voice of God to your soul. Ask Him to give you repentance, to reveal Christ to you in His infinite love, in His perfect purity. In the Saviour&#8217;s life the principles of God&#8217;s law&#8212;love to God and man&#8212;were perfectly exemplified. Benevolence, unselfish love, was the life of His soul. It is as we behold Him, as the light from our Saviour falls upon us, that we see the sinfulness of our own hearts.&#8221; Steps to Christ, p. 28</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/01/whoever_loses_their_life.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/RNV30QyhgHM" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:17:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/01/15/whoever-loses-their-life/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/RNV30QyhgHM/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Jonah 2:6, 7 Title: Whoever Loses Their Life, Will Find It Meditation: &#8220;You who in heart long for something better than this world can give, recognize this longing as the voice of God to your soul. Ask Him to give you repentance, to reveChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Jonah 2:6, 7 Title: Whoever Loses Their Life, Will Find It Meditation: &#8220;You who in heart long for something better than this world can give, recognize this longing as the voice of God to your soul. Ask Him to give you repentance, to reveal Christ to you in His infinite love, in His perfect purity. In the Saviour&#8217;s life the principles of God&#8217;s law&#8212;love to God and man&#8212;were perfectly exemplified. Benevolence, unselfish love, was the life of His soul. It is as we behold Him, as the light from our Saviour falls upon us, that we see the sinfulness of our own hearts.&#8221; Steps to Christ, p. 28 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/01/15/whoever-loses-their-life/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/01/whoever_loses_their_life.mp3 <p>Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3<br /> Title: Running From the Lord<br /> Meditation:</p> <p>&#8220;Oh, that we might see the needs of these cities as God sees them! At such a time as this every hand is to be employed. The Lord is coming; the end is near, yea, it hasteth greatly!&#8221; Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 101. (1909)</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/01/running_from_the_lord.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/D4vh71SGZlk" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:09:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/01/11/running-from-the-lord/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/D4vh71SGZlk/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3 Title: Running From the Lord Meditation: &#8220;Oh, that we might see the needs of these cities as God sees them! At such a time as this every hand is to be employed. The Lord is coming; the end is near, yea, it hasteth greatly!&#8Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3 Title: Running From the Lord Meditation: &#8220;Oh, that we might see the needs of these cities as God sees them! At such a time as this every hand is to be employed. The Lord is coming; the end is near, yea, it hasteth greatly!&#8221; Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 101. (1909) Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/01/11/running-from-the-lord/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/01/running_from_the_lord.mp3 <p>Scripture: Luke 10:38-42<br /> Title: The One Thing<br /> Meditation:</p> <p>&#8220;The &#8220;one thing&#8221; that Martha needed was a calm, devotional spirit, a deeper anxiety for knowledge concerning the future, immortal life, and the graces necessary for spiritual advancement. She needed less anxiety for the things which pass away, and more for those things which endure forever. Jesus would teach His children to seize every opportunity of gaining that knowledge which will make them wise unto salvation. The cause of Christ needs careful, energetic workers. There is a wide field for the Marthas, with their zeal in active religious work. But let them first sit with Mary at the feet of Jesus&#8230; Let diligence, promptness, and energy be sanctified by the grace of Christ; then the life will be an unconquerable power for good.&quot; The Desire of Ages, p. 525</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/01/the_one_thing.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/EJs7nWtke3U" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:07:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/01/01/the-one-thing/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/EJs7nWtke3U/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 Title: The One Thing Meditation: &#8220;The &#8220;one thing&#8221; that Martha needed was a calm, devotional spirit, a deeper anxiety for knowledge concerning the future, immortal life, and the graces necessary for spiritual advChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 Title: The One Thing Meditation: &#8220;The &#8220;one thing&#8221; that Martha needed was a calm, devotional spirit, a deeper anxiety for knowledge concerning the future, immortal life, and the graces necessary for spiritual advancement. She needed less anxiety for the things which pass away, and more for those things which endure forever. Jesus would teach His children to seize every opportunity of gaining that knowledge which will make them wise unto salvation. The cause of Christ needs careful, energetic workers. There is a wide field for the Marthas, with their zeal in active religious work. But let them first sit with Mary at the feet of Jesus&#8230; Let diligence, promptness, and energy be sanctified by the grace of Christ; then the life will be an unconquerable power for good.&quot; The Desire of Ages, p. 525 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2011/01/01/the-one-thing/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2011/01/the_one_thing.mp3 <p>Scripture: Luke 1:30-33<br /> Title: Go<br /> Meditation:</p> <p>&#8220;Through Christ&#8217;s redeeming work the government of God stands justified. The Omnipotent One is made known as the God of love. Satan&#8217;s charges are refuted, and his character unveiled. Rebellion can never again arise. Sin can never again enter the universe. Through eternal ages all are secure from apostasy. By love&#8217;s self-sacrifice, the inhabitants of earth and heaven are bound to their Creator in bonds of indissoluble union. The work of redemption will be complete. In the place where sin abounded, God&#8217;s grace much more abounds.&#8221; Desire of Ages, p. 26</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/go.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/tLleW-SD2Og" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 19:01:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/12/18/go/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/tLleW-SD2Og/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/12/18/go/ <p>Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7<br /> Title: We</p> <p>Meditation:</p> <p>&#8220;By His humanity, Christ touched humanity; by His divinity, He lays hold upon the throne of God. As the Son of man, He gave us an example of obedience; as the Son of God, He gives us power to obey&#8230; So when He came &#8220;in the likeness of men,&#8221; He declared Himself the I Am. The Child of Bethlehem, the meek and lowly Saviour, is God &#8220;manifest in the flesh.&#8221; 1 Tim. 3:16. And to us He says: &#8220;I Am the Good Shepherd.&#8221; &#8220;I Am the living Bread.&#8221; &#8220;I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.&#8221; &#8220;All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth.&#8221; John 10:11; 6:51; 14:6; Matt. 28:18. I Am the assurance of every promise. I Am; be not afraid. &#8220;God with us&#8221; is the surety of our deliverance from sin, the assurance of our power to obey the law of heaven.&quot; Desire of Ages, p. 24-25</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/12/we.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/Km20xysU3To" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:57:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/12/11/we/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/Km20xysU3To/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Title: We Meditation: &#8220;By His humanity, Christ touched humanity; by His divinity, He lays hold upon the throne of God. As the Son of man, He gave us an example of obedience; as the Son of God, He gives us power to obey&#8Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Title: We Meditation: &#8220;By His humanity, Christ touched humanity; by His divinity, He lays hold upon the throne of God. As the Son of man, He gave us an example of obedience; as the Son of God, He gives us power to obey&#8230; So when He came &#8220;in the likeness of men,&#8221; He declared Himself the I Am. The Child of Bethlehem, the meek and lowly Saviour, is God &#8220;manifest in the flesh.&#8221; 1 Tim. 3:16. And to us He says: &#8220;I Am the Good Shepherd.&#8221; &#8220;I Am the living Bread.&#8221; &#8220;I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.&#8221; &#8220;All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth.&#8221; John 10:11; 6:51; 14:6; Matt. 28:18. I Am the assurance of every promise. I Am; be not afraid. &#8220;God with us&#8221; is the surety of our deliverance from sin, the assurance of our power to obey the law of heaven.&quot; Desire of Ages, p. 24-25 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/12/11/we/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/12/we.mp3 <p>Title: Here</p> <p>Meditation:</p> <p>&#8220;The King of glory stooped low to take humanity. Rude and forbidding were His earthly surroundings. His glory was veiled, that the majesty of His outward form might not become an object of attraction. He shunned all outward display. Riches, worldly honor, and human greatness can never save a soul from death; Jesus purposed that no attraction of an earthly nature should call men to His side. Only the beauty of heavenly truth must draw those who would follow Him. The character of the Messiah had long been foretold in prophecy, and He desired men to accept Him upon the testimony of the word of God.&#8221;<br /> - Desire of Ages, p. 43</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/12/here.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/Ycaw3e-9oT8" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 04 Dec 2010 18:54:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/12/04/here/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/Ycaw3e-9oT8/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Title: Here Meditation: &#8220;The King of glory stooped low to take humanity. Rude and forbidding were His earthly surroundings. His glory was veiled, that the majesty of His outward form might not become an object of attraction. He shunned all outward Chestnut Hill SDA Church Title: Here Meditation: &#8220;The King of glory stooped low to take humanity. Rude and forbidding were His earthly surroundings. His glory was veiled, that the majesty of His outward form might not become an object of attraction. He shunned all outward display. Riches, worldly honor, and human greatness can never save a soul from death; Jesus purposed that no attraction of an earthly nature should call men to His side. Only the beauty of heavenly truth must draw those who would follow Him. The character of the Messiah had long been foretold in prophecy, and He desired men to accept Him upon the testimony of the word of God.&#8221; - Desire of Ages, p. 43 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/12/04/here/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/12/here.mp3 <p>Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-24</p> <p>Title: Excess Luggage</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/11/excess_luggage.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/48iR1DsHOyU" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:04:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/11/27/excess-luggage/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/48iR1DsHOyU/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-24 Title: Excess Luggage Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-24 Title: Excess Luggage Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/11/27/excess-luggage/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/11/excess_luggage.mp3 <p>Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17</p> <p>Meditation:</p> <p>&#8220;Mary&#8217;s heart was filled with gratitude. She had heard Jesus speak of His approaching death, and in her deep love and sorrow she had longed to show Him honor. At great personal sacrifice she had purchased an alabaster box of &#8220;ointment of spikenard, very costly,&#8221; with which to anoint His body&#8230; Mary, pouring out her love upon the Saviour while He was conscious of her devotion, was anointing Him for the burial. And as He went down into the darkness of His great trial, He carried with Him the memory of that deed, an earnest of the love that would be His from His redeemed ones forever.&quot;</p> <p>Desire of Ages, p. 559-560</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/11/ex_nihilo.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/YPSRoO68tNk" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:56:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/11/20/ex-nihilo-the-birth-of-gratitude/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/YPSRoO68tNk/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17 Meditation: &#8220;Mary&#8217;s heart was filled with gratitude. She had heard Jesus speak of His approaching death, and in her deep love and sorrow she had longed to show Him honor. At great personal sacrifice she had purchasedChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17 Meditation: &#8220;Mary&#8217;s heart was filled with gratitude. She had heard Jesus speak of His approaching death, and in her deep love and sorrow she had longed to show Him honor. At great personal sacrifice she had purchased an alabaster box of &#8220;ointment of spikenard, very costly,&#8221; with which to anoint His body&#8230; Mary, pouring out her love upon the Saviour while He was conscious of her devotion, was anointing Him for the burial. And as He went down into the darkness of His great trial, He carried with Him the memory of that deed, an earnest of the love that would be His from His redeemed ones forever.&quot; Desire of Ages, p. 559-560 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/11/20/ex-nihilo-the-birth-of-gratitude/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/11/ex_nihilo.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Deuteronomy 8:7-11</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p>&#8220;The soul may ascend nearer heaven on the wings of praise. God is worshiped with song and music in the courts above, and as we express our gratitude we are approximating to the worship of the heavenly hosts. &#8220;Whoso offereth praise glorifieth&#8221; God. Psalm 50:23. Let us with reverent joy come before our Creator, with &#8220;thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.&#8221; Isaiah 51:3.&quot;<br /> - Steps to Christ, p. 104</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/11/gratitude.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/REP-t8lsOCA" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:05:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/11/13/gratitude/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/REP-t8lsOCA/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-11 Meditation: &#8220;The soul may ascend nearer heaven on the wings of praise. God is worshiped with song and music in the courts above, and as we express our gratitude we are approximating to the worship of the heavenly hostsChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-11 Meditation: &#8220;The soul may ascend nearer heaven on the wings of praise. God is worshiped with song and music in the courts above, and as we express our gratitude we are approximating to the worship of the heavenly hosts. &#8220;Whoso offereth praise glorifieth&#8221; God. Psalm 50:23. Let us with reverent joy come before our Creator, with &#8220;thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.&#8221; Isaiah 51:3.&quot; - Steps to Christ, p. 104 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/11/13/gratitude/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/11/gratitude.mp3 <p>Special guest speaker Pat Arrabito shares information about the sabbath from her research for the production of &#8220;The Seventh Day&#8221; documentary ser</p> <p><strong>Church Service</strong></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/11/the_seventh_day.mp3">Listen Now</a></p> <p><strong>Afternoon Workshop</strong></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/11/the_seventh_day_p2.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/1Nkcvmh1dRs" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:20:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/11/06/the-seventh-day/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/1Nkcvmh1dRs/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Special guest speaker Pat Arrabito shares information about the sabbath from her research for the production of &#8220;The Seventh Day&#8221; documentary ser Church Service Listen Now Afternoon Workshop Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Special guest speaker Pat Arrabito shares information about the sabbath from her research for the production of &#8220;The Seventh Day&#8221; documentary ser Church Service Listen Now Afternoon Workshop Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/11/06/the-seventh-day/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/11/the_seventh_day.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Hebrews 6:19-20</p> <p>*Meditation: *</p> <p>&#8220;Here is revealed the sanctuary of the new covenant. The sanctuary of the first covenant was pitched by man, built by Moses; this is pitched by the Lord, not by man. In that sanctuary the earthly priests performed their service; in this, Christ, our great High Priest, ministers at God&#8217;s right hand. One sanctuary was on earth, the other is in heaven.&#8221; Great Controversy, p. 413</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/10/where_jesus_is.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/g6yg_fH4pEE" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:01:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/10/30/where-jesus-is/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/g6yg_fH4pEE/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Hebrews 6:19-20 *Meditation: * &#8220;Here is revealed the sanctuary of the new covenant. The sanctuary of the first covenant was pitched by man, built by Moses; this is pitched by the Lord, not by man. In that sanctuary the earthly priests peChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Hebrews 6:19-20 *Meditation: * &#8220;Here is revealed the sanctuary of the new covenant. The sanctuary of the first covenant was pitched by man, built by Moses; this is pitched by the Lord, not by man. In that sanctuary the earthly priests performed their service; in this, Christ, our great High Priest, ministers at God&#8217;s right hand. One sanctuary was on earth, the other is in heaven.&#8221; Great Controversy, p. 413 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/10/30/where-jesus-is/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/10/where_jesus_is.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture</strong>: Deuteronomy 4:9, Hebrews 9:1-5</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> &#8220;What an industrial school was that in the wilderness, having for its instructors Christ and His angels! In the preparation of the sanctuary and in its furnishing, all the people were to co-operate. There was labor for brain and hand. A great variety of material was required, and all were invited to contribute as their own hearts prompted. Thus in labor and in giving they were taught to co-operate with God and with one another. And they were to co-operate also in the preparation of the spiritual building&#8212;God&#8217;s temple in the soul.&#8221; &#8211; Education, p. 37</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/10/objects_of_his_affection.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/heKAPixogcQ" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:55:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/10/23/objects-of-his-affection/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/heKAPixogcQ/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9, Hebrews 9:1-5 Meditation: &#8220;What an industrial school was that in the wilderness, having for its instructors Christ and His angels! In the preparation of the sanctuary and in its furnishing, all the people were to co-operChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9, Hebrews 9:1-5 Meditation: &#8220;What an industrial school was that in the wilderness, having for its instructors Christ and His angels! In the preparation of the sanctuary and in its furnishing, all the people were to co-operate. There was labor for brain and hand. A great variety of material was required, and all were invited to contribute as their own hearts prompted. Thus in labor and in giving they were taught to co-operate with God and with one another. And they were to co-operate also in the preparation of the spiritual building&#8212;God&#8217;s temple in the soul.&#8221; &#8211; Education, p. 37 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/10/23/objects-of-his-affection/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/10/objects_of_his_affection.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Hebrews 9:11-12</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p>&#8220;The sanctuary of the first covenant was pitched by man, built by Moses; this is pitched by the Lord, not by man. In that sanctuary the earthly priests performed their service; in this, Christ, our great High Priest, ministers at God&#8217;s right hand. One sanctuary was on earth, the other is in heaven.&#8221;<br /> Great Controversy, p. 413</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/10/sanctuary.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/Xoo5ioO4pkA" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:53:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/10/16/sanctuary/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/Xoo5ioO4pkA/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-12 Meditation: &#8220;The sanctuary of the first covenant was pitched by man, built by Moses; this is pitched by the Lord, not by man. In that sanctuary the earthly priests performed their service; in this, Christ, our great High Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-12 Meditation: &#8220;The sanctuary of the first covenant was pitched by man, built by Moses; this is pitched by the Lord, not by man. In that sanctuary the earthly priests performed their service; in this, Christ, our great High Priest, ministers at God&#8217;s right hand. One sanctuary was on earth, the other is in heaven.&#8221; Great Controversy, p. 413 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/10/16/sanctuary/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/10/sanctuary.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture</strong>: I John 1:7-9</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p>&#8220;All who are under the training of God need the quiet hour for communion with their own hearts, with nature, and with God. In them is to be revealed a life that is not in harmony with the world, its customs, or its practices; and they need to have a personal experience in obtaining a knowledge of the will of God. We must individually hear Him speaking to the heart. When every other voice is hushed, and in quietness we wait before Him, the silence of the soul makes more distinct the voice of God. He bids us, &#8220;Be still, and know that I am God.&#8221; Psalm 46:10.&quot;<br /> - Ministry of Healing p. 58</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/10/the_blood.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/Bv8VadLB3zg" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:37:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/10/02/the-blood/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/Bv8VadLB3zg/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/10/02/the-blood/ <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Matthew 11:28, 29</p> <p>&#8220;The Sabbath points them to the works of creation as an evidence of His mighty power in redemption. While it calls to mind the lost peace of Eden, it tells of peace restored through the Saviour. And every object in nature repeats His invitation, &#8220;Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.&#8221; Matt 11:28.&quot; The Desire of Ages, p. 289</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/09/rest.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/kx7OIOeVV8U" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:36:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/09/18/rest/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/kx7OIOeVV8U/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Matthew 11:28, 29 &#8220;The Sabbath points them to the works of creation as an evidence of His mighty power in redemption. While it calls to mind the lost peace of Eden, it tells of peace restored through the Saviour. And every object in natuChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Matthew 11:28, 29 &#8220;The Sabbath points them to the works of creation as an evidence of His mighty power in redemption. While it calls to mind the lost peace of Eden, it tells of peace restored through the Saviour. And every object in nature repeats His invitation, &#8220;Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.&#8221; Matt 11:28.&quot; The Desire of Ages, p. 289 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/09/18/rest/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/09/rest.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> 2 Chronicles 7:14</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;Every worker who follows the example of Christ will be prepared to receive and use the power that God has promised to His church for the ripening of earth&#8217;s harvest. Morning by morning, as the heralds of the gospel kneel before the Lord and renew their vows of consecration to Him, He will grant them the presence of His Spirit, with its reviving, sanctifying power. As they go forth to the day&#8217;s duties, they have the assurance that the unseen agency of the Holy Spirit enables them to be &#8220;laborers together with God.&#8221;</em> <strong>Acts of the Apostles, p. 56</strong></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/09/it_is_time.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/mTQUA0_w2cM" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:38:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/09/11/its-time/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/mTQUA0_w2cM/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Meditation: &#8220;Every worker who follows the example of Christ will be prepared to receive and use the power that God has promised to His church for the ripening of earth&#8217;s harvest. Morning by morning, as the heraldsChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Meditation: &#8220;Every worker who follows the example of Christ will be prepared to receive and use the power that God has promised to His church for the ripening of earth&#8217;s harvest. Morning by morning, as the heralds of the gospel kneel before the Lord and renew their vows of consecration to Him, He will grant them the presence of His Spirit, with its reviving, sanctifying power. As they go forth to the day&#8217;s duties, they have the assurance that the unseen agency of the Holy Spirit enables them to be &#8220;laborers together with God.&#8221; Acts of the Apostles, p. 56 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/09/11/its-time/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/09/it_is_time.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Revelation 14:15</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;In all who are under the training of God is to be revealed a life that is not in harmony with the world, its customs, or its practices; and everyone needs to have a personal experience in obtaining a knowledge of the will of God. We must individually hear Him speaking to the heart. When every other voice is hushed, and in quietness we wait before Him, the silence of the soul makes more distinct the voice of God. He bids us, &#8220;Be still, and know that I am God.&#8221; Ps. 46:10. Here alone can true rest be found. And this is the effectual preparation for all who labor for God. Amid the hurrying throng, and the strain of life&#8217;s intense activities, the soul that is thus refreshed will be surrounded with an atmosphere of light and peace.&quot;</em> <strong>Desire of Ages, p. 363</strong></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/09/a_radical_prayer.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/3CwFBKXa70c" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:38:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/09/04/a-radical-prayer/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/3CwFBKXa70c/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Revelation 14:15 Meditation: &#8220;In all who are under the training of God is to be revealed a life that is not in harmony with the world, its customs, or its practices; and everyone needs to have a personal experience in obtaining a knowledChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Revelation 14:15 Meditation: &#8220;In all who are under the training of God is to be revealed a life that is not in harmony with the world, its customs, or its practices; and everyone needs to have a personal experience in obtaining a knowledge of the will of God. We must individually hear Him speaking to the heart. When every other voice is hushed, and in quietness we wait before Him, the silence of the soul makes more distinct the voice of God. He bids us, &#8220;Be still, and know that I am God.&#8221; Ps. 46:10. Here alone can true rest be found. And this is the effectual preparation for all who labor for God. Amid the hurrying throng, and the strain of life&#8217;s intense activities, the soul that is thus refreshed will be surrounded with an atmosphere of light and peace.&quot; Desire of Ages, p. 363 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/09/04/a-radical-prayer/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/09/a_radical_prayer.mp3 <p>Join us as Elder Jennifer Schwirzer shares a two part series on a scriptural foundation for overcoming anxiety and depression.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/08/depression.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/Vb5GhFzdTC4" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:38:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/08/21/Be-of-good-cheer-pt-2/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/Vb5GhFzdTC4/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join us as Elder Jennifer Schwirzer shares a two part series on a scriptural foundation for overcoming anxiety and depression. Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Join us as Elder Jennifer Schwirzer shares a two part series on a scriptural foundation for overcoming anxiety and depression. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/08/21/Be-of-good-cheer-pt-2/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/08/depression.mp3 <p>Join us as Elder Jennifer Schwirzer shares a two part series on a scriptural foundation for overcoming anxiety and depression.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/08/anxiety.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/-fX5T-FBel4" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:38:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/08/15/Be-of-good-cheer-pt-1/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/-fX5T-FBel4/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join us as Elder Jennifer Schwirzer shares a two part series on a scriptural foundation for overcoming anxiety and depression. Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Join us as Elder Jennifer Schwirzer shares a two part series on a scriptural foundation for overcoming anxiety and depression. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/08/15/Be-of-good-cheer-pt-1/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/08/anxiety.mp3 <p>Join Elder Carl Arosarena as he shares a powerful message from the Word, relevant to these final days.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/07/victory_from_death.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/8mmyFofRdQI" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:38:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/08/08/victory-from-death/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/8mmyFofRdQI/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/08/08/victory-from-death/ <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Judges 6:12-13</p> <p>*Meditation: *</p> <p><em>&#8220;Faith is trusting God&#8212;believing that He loves us and knows best what is for our good. Thus, instead of our own, it leads us to choose His way. In place of our ignorance, it accepts His wisdom; in place of our weakness, His strength; in place of our sinfulness, His righteousness. Our lives, ourselves, are already His; faith acknowledges His ownership and accepts its blessing.&#8221;</em> *Education, p. 253 *</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/07/unlikely_heroes_gideon.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/sCwOH2vxK7k" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:38:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/07/31/unlikely-heroes---gideon/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/sCwOH2vxK7k/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Judges 6:12-13 *Meditation: * &#8220;Faith is trusting God&#8212;believing that He loves us and knows best what is for our good. Thus, instead of our own, it leads us to choose His way. In place of our ignorance, it accepts His wisdom; in placChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Judges 6:12-13 *Meditation: * &#8220;Faith is trusting God&#8212;believing that He loves us and knows best what is for our good. Thus, instead of our own, it leads us to choose His way. In place of our ignorance, it accepts His wisdom; in place of our weakness, His strength; in place of our sinfulness, His righteousness. Our lives, ourselves, are already His; faith acknowledges His ownership and accepts its blessing.&#8221; *Education, p. 253 * Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/07/31/unlikely-heroes---gideon/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/07/unlikely_heroes_gideon.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Judges 4:1-5</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;In ancient times, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses with his meekness and wisdom, and Joshua with his varied capabilities, were all enlisted in God&#8217;s service. The music of Miriam, the courage and piety of Deborah, the filial affection of Ruth, the obedience and faithfulness of Samuel, the stern fidelity of Elijah, the softening, subduing influence of Elisha&#8212;all were needed. So now all upon whom God&#8217;s blessing has been bestowed are to respond by actual service; every gift is to be employed for the advancement of His kingdom and the glory of His name.&#8221; -<strong>Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons, p. 301</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/07/unlikely_heroes_deborah.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/I2nhzUsu2bE" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:43:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/07/24/unlikely-heroes---deborah/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/I2nhzUsu2bE/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Judges 4:1-5 Meditation: &#8220;In ancient times, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses with his meekness and wisdom, and Joshua with his varied capabilities, were all enlisted in God&#8217;s service. The music of Miriam, the courage and piety of DeborChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Judges 4:1-5 Meditation: &#8220;In ancient times, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses with his meekness and wisdom, and Joshua with his varied capabilities, were all enlisted in God&#8217;s service. The music of Miriam, the courage and piety of Deborah, the filial affection of Ruth, the obedience and faithfulness of Samuel, the stern fidelity of Elijah, the softening, subduing influence of Elisha&#8212;all were needed. So now all upon whom God&#8217;s blessing has been bestowed are to respond by actual service; every gift is to be employed for the advancement of His kingdom and the glory of His name.&#8221; -Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons, p. 301 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/07/24/unlikely-heroes---deborah/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/07/unlikely_heroes_deborah.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Judges 3:12-15</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;All through the ages, God has had moral heroes, and He has them now&#8212;those who, like Joseph and Elijah and Daniel, are not ashamed to acknowledge themselves His peculiar people. His special blessing accompanies the labors of people of action, people who will not be swerved from the straight line of duty, but who with divine energy will inquire, &#8220;Who is on the Lord&#8217;s side?&#8221; (Exodus 32:26), people who will not stop merely with the inquiry, but who will demand that those who choose to identify themselves with the people of God shall step forward and reveal unmistakably their allegiance to the King of kings and Lord of lords. Such people make their wills and plans subordinate to the law of God. For love of Him they count not their lives dear unto themselves.&quot; &#8211; <strong>Prophets and Kings, p. 148</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/07/unlikely_heroes_ehud.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/Andmng1jNEY" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:41:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/07/17/unlikely-heroes---ehud/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/Andmng1jNEY/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Judges 3:12-15 Meditation: &#8220;All through the ages, God has had moral heroes, and He has them now&#8212;those who, like Joseph and Elijah and Daniel, are not ashamed to acknowledge themselves His peculiar people. His special blessing accomChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Judges 3:12-15 Meditation: &#8220;All through the ages, God has had moral heroes, and He has them now&#8212;those who, like Joseph and Elijah and Daniel, are not ashamed to acknowledge themselves His peculiar people. His special blessing accompanies the labors of people of action, people who will not be swerved from the straight line of duty, but who with divine energy will inquire, &#8220;Who is on the Lord&#8217;s side?&#8221; (Exodus 32:26), people who will not stop merely with the inquiry, but who will demand that those who choose to identify themselves with the people of God shall step forward and reveal unmistakably their allegiance to the King of kings and Lord of lords. Such people make their wills and plans subordinate to the law of God. For love of Him they count not their lives dear unto themselves.&quot; &#8211; Prophets and Kings, p. 148 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/07/17/unlikely-heroes---ehud/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/07/unlikely_heroes_ehud.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Judges 3:7-11</p> <p>*Meditation: *</p> <p><em>&#8220;The lesson is for all. None can know what may be God&#8217;s purpose in His discipline; but all may be certain that faithfulness in little things is the evidence of fitness for greater responsibilities. Every act of life is a revelation of character, and he only who in small duties proves himself &#8220;a workman that needeth not to be ashamed&#8221; (2 Timothy 2:15) will be honored by God with weightier trusts.&quot; &#8211; <strong>Education, p. 61</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/07/unlikely_heroes_othniel.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/3wEUqfPiBuE" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:37:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/07/10/unlikely-heroes---othniel/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/3wEUqfPiBuE/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Judges 3:7-11 *Meditation: * &#8220;The lesson is for all. None can know what may be God&#8217;s purpose in His discipline; but all may be certain that faithfulness in little things is the evidence of fitness for greater responsibilities. EverChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Judges 3:7-11 *Meditation: * &#8220;The lesson is for all. None can know what may be God&#8217;s purpose in His discipline; but all may be certain that faithfulness in little things is the evidence of fitness for greater responsibilities. Every act of life is a revelation of character, and he only who in small duties proves himself &#8220;a workman that needeth not to be ashamed&#8221; (2 Timothy 2:15) will be honored by God with weightier trusts.&quot; &#8211; Education, p. 61 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/07/10/unlikely-heroes---othniel/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/07/unlikely_heroes_othniel.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Judges 2:10-17</p> <p>*Meditation: *</p> <p><em>&#8220;Our growth in grace, our joy, our usefulness,&#8212;all depend upon our union with Christ. It is by communion with Him, daily, hourly,&#8212;by abiding in Him,&#8212;that we are to grow in grace. He is not only the Author, but the Finisher of our faith. It is Christ first and last and always. He is to be with us, not only at the beginning and the end of our course, but at every step of the way. David says, &#8220;I have set the Lord always before me: because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.&#8221; Psalm 16:8.&quot; <strong>Steps to Christ, p. 69</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/07/unlikely_heroes_intro.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/rgqvVB6G2pE" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:33:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/07/03/unlikely-heroes---intro/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/rgqvVB6G2pE/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Judges 2:10-17 *Meditation: * &#8220;Our growth in grace, our joy, our usefulness,&#8212;all depend upon our union with Christ. It is by communion with Him, daily, hourly,&#8212;by abiding in Him,&#8212;that we are to grow in grace. He is not Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Judges 2:10-17 *Meditation: * &#8220;Our growth in grace, our joy, our usefulness,&#8212;all depend upon our union with Christ. It is by communion with Him, daily, hourly,&#8212;by abiding in Him,&#8212;that we are to grow in grace. He is not only the Author, but the Finisher of our faith. It is Christ first and last and always. He is to be with us, not only at the beginning and the end of our course, but at every step of the way. David says, &#8220;I have set the Lord always before me: because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.&#8221; Psalm 16:8.&quot; Steps to Christ, p. 69 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/07/03/unlikely-heroes---intro/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/07/unlikely_heroes_intro.mp3 <p><strong>The scripture reading is:</strong> Exodus 31:12-18</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/06/a_palace_of_grace.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/-2RBpYaUIJs" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:11:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/06/26/a-palace-of-grace/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/-2RBpYaUIJs/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no The scripture reading is: Exodus 31:12-18 Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church The scripture reading is: Exodus 31:12-18 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/06/26/a-palace-of-grace/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/06/a_palace_of_grace.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> 2 Corinthians 9:6-7</p> <p>*Meditation: *</p> <p><em>&#8220;Everyone will be held responsible for the grace given him through Christ&#8230; God desires us to choose the heavenly in place of the earthly. He opens before us the possibilities of a heavenly investment. He would give encouragement to our loftiest aims, security to our choicest treasure. He declares, &#8220;I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.&#8221; Isa. 13:12. When the riches that moth devours and rust corrupts shall be swept away, Christ&#8217;s followers can rejoice in their heavenly treasure, the riches that are imperishable. <strong>Christ Object Lesson p. 373-374</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/06/an_offering.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/mMMFXi8yBNw" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:08:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/06/06/an-offering/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/mMMFXi8yBNw/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 *Meditation: * &#8220;Everyone will be held responsible for the grace given him through Christ&#8230; God desires us to choose the heavenly in place of the earthly. He opens before us the possibilities of a heavenly investmChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 *Meditation: * &#8220;Everyone will be held responsible for the grace given him through Christ&#8230; God desires us to choose the heavenly in place of the earthly. He opens before us the possibilities of a heavenly investment. He would give encouragement to our loftiest aims, security to our choicest treasure. He declares, &#8220;I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.&#8221; Isa. 13:12. When the riches that moth devours and rust corrupts shall be swept away, Christ&#8217;s followers can rejoice in their heavenly treasure, the riches that are imperishable. Christ Object Lesson p. 373-374 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/06/06/an-offering/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/06/an_offering.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Matthew 25:14-30</p> <p>*Meditation: *</p> <p><em>&#8220;&#8230;the means used to bless others will bring returns. Riches rightly employed will accomplish great good. Souls will be won to Christ. He who follows Christ&#8217;s plan of life will see in the courts of God those for whom he has labored and sacrificed on earth. Gratefully will the ransomed ones remember those who have been instrumental in their salvation. Precious will heaven be to those who have been faithful in the work of saving souls.&#8221; <strong>Christ Object Lessons p. 373</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/05/faithful_steward.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/DYyKs7ye4lY" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 29 May 2010 11:05:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/05/29/the-faithful-steward/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/DYyKs7ye4lY/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 *Meditation: * &#8220;&#8230;the means used to bless others will bring returns. Riches rightly employed will accomplish great good. Souls will be won to Christ. He who follows Christ&#8217;s plan of life will see in the courtsChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 *Meditation: * &#8220;&#8230;the means used to bless others will bring returns. Riches rightly employed will accomplish great good. Souls will be won to Christ. He who follows Christ&#8217;s plan of life will see in the courts of God those for whom he has labored and sacrificed on earth. Gratefully will the ransomed ones remember those who have been instrumental in their salvation. Precious will heaven be to those who have been faithful in the work of saving souls.&#8221; Christ Object Lessons p. 373 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/05/29/the-faithful-steward/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/05/faithful_steward.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Proverbs 3:5-6</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;When we trust God fully, when we rely upon the merits of Jesus as a sin-pardoning, Saviour, we shall receive all the help that we can desire.&#8221; <strong>Christ Our Righteousness, GC Session, Nov. 1883</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/05/security_in_an_insecure_world.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/tQjRkyM4-II" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 22 May 2010 15:13:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/05/22/security-in-an-insecure-world/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/tQjRkyM4-II/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 Meditation: &#8220;When we trust God fully, when we rely upon the merits of Jesus as a sin-pardoning, Saviour, we shall receive all the help that we can desire.&#8221; Christ Our Righteousness, GC Session, Nov. 1883 Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 Meditation: &#8220;When we trust God fully, when we rely upon the merits of Jesus as a sin-pardoning, Saviour, we shall receive all the help that we can desire.&#8221; Christ Our Righteousness, GC Session, Nov. 1883 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/05/22/security-in-an-insecure-world/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/05/security_in_an_insecure_world.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture</strong>: Isaiah 66:12-13</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong><br /> <em>&#8220;It was Jochebed, the Hebrew mother, who, strong in faith, was &#8220;not afraid of the king&#8217;s commandment&#8221; (Hebrews 11:23), of whom was born Moses, the deliverer of Israel. It was Hannah, the woman of prayer and self-sacrifice and heavenly inspiration, who gave birth to Samuel, the heaven-instructed child, the incorruptible judge, the founder of Israel&#8217;s sacred schools. It was Elizabeth the kinswoman and kindred spirit of Mary of Nazareth, who was the mother of the Saviour&#8217;s herald&#8230; There is a God above, and the light and glory from His throne rests upon the faithful mother as she tries to educate her children to resist the influence of evil.&quot; <strong>Ministry of Healing, p. 372, 377</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/05/under_the_masters_table.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/vNqAoaRPFig" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 08 May 2010 15:07:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/05/08/under-the-masters-table/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/vNqAoaRPFig/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Isaiah 66:12-13 Meditation: &#8220;It was Jochebed, the Hebrew mother, who, strong in faith, was &#8220;not afraid of the king&#8217;s commandment&#8221; (Hebrews 11:23), of whom was born Moses, the deliverer of Israel. It was Hannah, the womaChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Isaiah 66:12-13 Meditation: &#8220;It was Jochebed, the Hebrew mother, who, strong in faith, was &#8220;not afraid of the king&#8217;s commandment&#8221; (Hebrews 11:23), of whom was born Moses, the deliverer of Israel. It was Hannah, the woman of prayer and self-sacrifice and heavenly inspiration, who gave birth to Samuel, the heaven-instructed child, the incorruptible judge, the founder of Israel&#8217;s sacred schools. It was Elizabeth the kinswoman and kindred spirit of Mary of Nazareth, who was the mother of the Saviour&#8217;s herald&#8230; There is a God above, and the light and glory from His throne rests upon the faithful mother as she tries to educate her children to resist the influence of evil.&quot; Ministry of Healing, p. 372, 377 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/05/08/under-the-masters-table/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/05/under_the_masters_table.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Acts 2:17-21</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> <em>&#8220;On the day of Pentecost the disciples were thus endued with power from on high. But this promise of Christ&#8217;s was not, any more than the prophecy of Joel, confined to that occasion. For He gave them the same promise in another form by assuring them that He would be with them always, even to the end of the world. Matthew 28:20. Mark tells us in what sense and what manner the Lord was to be with them. He says, &#8220;And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.&#8221; Mark 16:20.&quot; *Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 23</em>*</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/05/dreaming_dreams.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/jcFKzYIz9SI" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 01 May 2010 15:03:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/05/01/dreaming-dreams/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/jcFKzYIz9SI/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Acts 2:17-21 Meditation: &#8220;On the day of Pentecost the disciples were thus endued with power from on high. But this promise of Christ&#8217;s was not, any more than the prophecy of Joel, confined to that occasion. For He gave them the samChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Acts 2:17-21 Meditation: &#8220;On the day of Pentecost the disciples were thus endued with power from on high. But this promise of Christ&#8217;s was not, any more than the prophecy of Joel, confined to that occasion. For He gave them the same promise in another form by assuring them that He would be with them always, even to the end of the world. Matthew 28:20. Mark tells us in what sense and what manner the Lord was to be with them. He says, &#8220;And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.&#8221; Mark 16:20.&quot; *Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 23* Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/05/01/dreaming-dreams/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/05/dreaming_dreams.mp3 <p>Join special guest speaker Pastor Ron Halvorsen Sr as he opens the word and shares a call for revival in the Church</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/04/Ron_Halvorsen_Sr.mp3">Listen Now</a></p> <p>This sermon is part of a &#8220;Prayer Warrior Weekend&#8221; here at Chestnut Hill. You can find links <a href="/media">here</a> to Pastor Halvorsen&#8217;s personal testimony &#8220;Gangs to God&#8221; as well as the audio from the prayer warrior workshop that he held on April 24, 2010.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/gBiy3HUmIwc" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:57:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/04/24/a-call-to-revival/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/gBiy3HUmIwc/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join special guest speaker Pastor Ron Halvorsen Sr as he opens the word and shares a call for revival in the Church Listen Now This sermon is part of a &#8220;Prayer Warrior Weekend&#8221; here at Chestnut Hill. You can find links here to Pastor HalvorseChestnut Hill SDA Church Join special guest speaker Pastor Ron Halvorsen Sr as he opens the word and shares a call for revival in the Church Listen Now This sermon is part of a &#8220;Prayer Warrior Weekend&#8221; here at Chestnut Hill. You can find links here to Pastor Halvorsen&#8217;s personal testimony &#8220;Gangs to God&#8221; as well as the audio from the prayer warrior workshop that he held on April 24, 2010.Chestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/04/24/a-call-to-revival/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/04/Ron_Halvorsen_Sr.mp3 <p>Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10<br /> Sermon: Jennifer Schwirzer &#8211; &#8220;Jesus Died and Rose Again: Now What?&#8221; Part 2</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/04/jennifer_schwirzer_jesus_died_and_rose_again_now_what.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/XIoTASmvfCc" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:54:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/04/17/jesus-died-and-rose-again-now-what/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/XIoTASmvfCc/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10 Sermon: Jennifer Schwirzer &#8211; &#8220;Jesus Died and Rose Again: Now What?&#8221; Part 2 Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10 Sermon: Jennifer Schwirzer &#8211; &#8220;Jesus Died and Rose Again: Now What?&#8221; Part 2 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/04/17/jesus-died-and-rose-again-now-what/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/04/jennifer_schwirzer_jesus_died_and_rose_again_now_what.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> 1 John 3:1-3</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;John is distinguished above the other apostles as &#8220;the disciple whom Jesus loved.&#8221; John 21:20. He seems to have enjoyed to a pre-eminent degree the friendship of Christ, and he received many tokens of the Saviour&#8217;s confidence and love. He was one of the three permitted to witness Christ&#8217;s glory upon the mount of transfiguration and His agony in Gethsemane, and it was to his care that our Lord confided His mother in those last hours of anguish upon the cross. The Saviour&#8217;s affection for the beloved disciple was returned with all the strength of ardent devotion. John clung to Christ as the vine clings to the stately pillar. For his Master&#8217;s sake he braved the dangers of the judgment hall and lingered about the cross&#8230;&quot;_*Acts of the Apostles, p. 539*</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/03/at_the_foot_of_the_cross_john.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/tyPGV0VqUn0" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:53:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/03/27/at-the-foot-of-the-cross---part-4/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/tyPGV0VqUn0/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3 Meditation: &#8220;John is distinguished above the other apostles as &#8220;the disciple whom Jesus loved.&#8221; John 21:20. He seems to have enjoyed to a pre-eminent degree the friendship of Christ, and he received many tokens oChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3 Meditation: &#8220;John is distinguished above the other apostles as &#8220;the disciple whom Jesus loved.&#8221; John 21:20. He seems to have enjoyed to a pre-eminent degree the friendship of Christ, and he received many tokens of the Saviour&#8217;s confidence and love. He was one of the three permitted to witness Christ&#8217;s glory upon the mount of transfiguration and His agony in Gethsemane, and it was to his care that our Lord confided His mother in those last hours of anguish upon the cross. The Saviour&#8217;s affection for the beloved disciple was returned with all the strength of ardent devotion. John clung to Christ as the vine clings to the stately pillar. For his Master&#8217;s sake he braved the dangers of the judgment hall and lingered about the cross&#8230;&quot;_*Acts of the Apostles, p. 539* Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/03/27/at-the-foot-of-the-cross---part-4/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/03/at_the_foot_of_the_cross_john.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Mark 15:37-39</p> <p>*Meditation: *</p> <p><em>&#8220;The Jewish people had been made the depositaries of sacred truth; but Pharisaism had made them the most exclusive, the most bigoted, of all the human race. Everything about the priests and rulers&#8212;their dress, customs, ceremonies, traditions&#8212;made them unfit to be the light of the world. They looked upon themselves, the Jewish nation, as the world. But Christ commissioned His disciples to proclaim a faith and worship that would have in it nothing of caste or country, a faith that would be adapted to all peoples, all nations, all classes of people.&#8221; <strong>Desire of Ages, p. 819-820</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/03/at_the_foot_of_the_cross_centurion.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/FmnT2Ej3uno" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:57:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/03/22/at-the-foot-of-the-cross---part-3/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/FmnT2Ej3uno/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Mark 15:37-39 *Meditation: * &#8220;The Jewish people had been made the depositaries of sacred truth; but Pharisaism had made them the most exclusive, the most bigoted, of all the human race. Everything about the priests and rulers&#8212;theirChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Mark 15:37-39 *Meditation: * &#8220;The Jewish people had been made the depositaries of sacred truth; but Pharisaism had made them the most exclusive, the most bigoted, of all the human race. Everything about the priests and rulers&#8212;their dress, customs, ceremonies, traditions&#8212;made them unfit to be the light of the world. They looked upon themselves, the Jewish nation, as the world. But Christ commissioned His disciples to proclaim a faith and worship that would have in it nothing of caste or country, a faith that would be adapted to all peoples, all nations, all classes of people.&#8221; Desire of Ages, p. 819-820 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/03/22/at-the-foot-of-the-cross---part-3/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/03/at_the_foot_of_the_cross_centurion.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> John 19:38-42</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;Nicodemus had come to the Lord thinking to enter into a discussion with Him, but Jesus laid bare the foundation principles of truth. He said to Nicodemus, It is not theoretical knowledge you need so much as spiritual regeneration. You need not to have your curiosity satisfied, but to have a new heart. You must receive a new life from above before you can appreciate heavenly things. Until this change takes place, making all things new, it will result in no saving good for you to discuss with Me My authority or My mission.&#8221; <strong>Desire of Ages, p. 171</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/03/at_the_foot_of_the_cross_nicodemus.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/Oue62nreai0" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:36:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/03/13/at-the-foot-of-the-cross---part-2/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/Oue62nreai0/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: John 19:38-42 Meditation: &#8220;Nicodemus had come to the Lord thinking to enter into a discussion with Him, but Jesus laid bare the foundation principles of truth. He said to Nicodemus, It is not theoretical knowledge you need so much as spiChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: John 19:38-42 Meditation: &#8220;Nicodemus had come to the Lord thinking to enter into a discussion with Him, but Jesus laid bare the foundation principles of truth. He said to Nicodemus, It is not theoretical knowledge you need so much as spiritual regeneration. You need not to have your curiosity satisfied, but to have a new heart. You must receive a new life from above before you can appreciate heavenly things. Until this change takes place, making all things new, it will result in no saving good for you to discuss with Me My authority or My mission.&#8221; Desire of Ages, p. 171 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/03/13/at-the-foot-of-the-cross---part-2/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/03/at_the_foot_of_the_cross_nicodemus.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture</strong>: 1 John 5:13-15</p> <p>*Meditation: *</p> <p><em>&#8220;But the Saviour never passed by one soul, however sunken in sin, who was willing to receive the precious truths of heaven. To publicans and harlots His words were the beginning of a new life. Mary Magdalene, out of whom He cast seven devils, was the last at the Saviour&#8217;s tomb and the first whom He greeted in the morning of His resurrection.&#8221; <strong>Thoughts from the Mount of Blessings, p. 129</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/03/at_the_foot_of_the_cross_mary_magdalene.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/mV_If4Ti0tA" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:19:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/03/06/at-the-foot-of-the-cross---part-1/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/mV_If4Ti0tA/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15 *Meditation: * &#8220;But the Saviour never passed by one soul, however sunken in sin, who was willing to receive the precious truths of heaven. To publicans and harlots His words were the beginning of a new life. Mary MagdaleneChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15 *Meditation: * &#8220;But the Saviour never passed by one soul, however sunken in sin, who was willing to receive the precious truths of heaven. To publicans and harlots His words were the beginning of a new life. Mary Magdalene, out of whom He cast seven devils, was the last at the Saviour&#8217;s tomb and the first whom He greeted in the morning of His resurrection.&#8221; Thoughts from the Mount of Blessings, p. 129 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/03/06/at-the-foot-of-the-cross---part-1/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/03/at_the_foot_of_the_cross_mary_magdalene.mp3 <p>Join Caleb VinCross as he explores the implications of the Priesthood of all Believers and the miracle of the Vine.</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> 1 Peter 2:9</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/02/the_vine.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/g-Z0bQuTmqs" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:49:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/02/13/the-vine/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/g-Z0bQuTmqs/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Caleb VinCross as he explores the implications of the Priesthood of all Believers and the miracle of the Vine. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Join Caleb VinCross as he explores the implications of the Priesthood of all Believers and the miracle of the Vine. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/02/13/the-vine/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/02/the_vine.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> 2 Chronicles 7:14</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;It should not be difficult to remember that the Lord desires you to lay your troubles and perplexities at His feet, and leave them there. Go to Him, saying: &#8220;Lord, my burdens are too heavy for me to carry. Wilt Thou bear them for me?&#8221; And He will answer: &#8220;I will take them. &#8216;With everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee.&#8217; I will take your sins, and will give you peace. Banish no longer your self-respect; for I have bought you with the price of My own blood. You are Mine. Your weakened will I will strengthen. Your remorse for sin I will remove.&#8221; <strong>Gospel Workers, p. 520</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/01/the_time_is_now.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/mgfk6vi1EGc" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:10:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/01/23/the-time-is-now/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/mgfk6vi1EGc/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Meditation: &#8220;It should not be difficult to remember that the Lord desires you to lay your troubles and perplexities at His feet, and leave them there. Go to Him, saying: &#8220;Lord, my burdens are too heavy for me to cChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Meditation: &#8220;It should not be difficult to remember that the Lord desires you to lay your troubles and perplexities at His feet, and leave them there. Go to Him, saying: &#8220;Lord, my burdens are too heavy for me to carry. Wilt Thou bear them for me?&#8221; And He will answer: &#8220;I will take them. &#8216;With everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee.&#8217; I will take your sins, and will give you peace. Banish no longer your self-respect; for I have bought you with the price of My own blood. You are Mine. Your weakened will I will strengthen. Your remorse for sin I will remove.&#8221; Gospel Workers, p. 520 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/01/23/the-time-is-now/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/01/the_time_is_now.mp3 <p>This week Pastor Tara Concludes her three part sermon series on the pottery imagery of Jeremiah</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> 2 Corinthians 4:7</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p>_&quot;The cause of God in the earth today is in need of living representatives of Bible truth. The ordained ministers alone are not equal to the task of warning the great cities. God is calling not only upon ministers, but also upon physicians, nurses, colporteurs, Bible workers, and other consecrated laymen of varied talent who have a knowledge of the word of God and who know the power of His grace, to consider the needs of the unwarned cities. _</p> <p><em>Paul&#8217;s labors at Antioch, in association with Barnabas, strengthened him in his conviction that the Lord had called him to do a special work for the Gentile world. At the time of Paul&#8217;s conversion, the Lord had declared that he was to be made a minister to the Gentiles&#8230; The angel that appeared to Ananias had said of Paul, &#8220;He is a chosen vessel unto Me, to bear My name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel.&#8221; Acts 9:15.&quot; <strong>Acts of the Apostles, p. 158-159</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/01/vessel.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/QhMnbEn4xHU" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:03:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/01/16/vessel/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/QhMnbEn4xHU/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no This week Pastor Tara Concludes her three part sermon series on the pottery imagery of Jeremiah Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7 Meditation: _&quot;The cause of God in the earth today is in need of living representatives of Bible truth. The ordained ministerChestnut Hill SDA Church This week Pastor Tara Concludes her three part sermon series on the pottery imagery of Jeremiah Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7 Meditation: _&quot;The cause of God in the earth today is in need of living representatives of Bible truth. The ordained ministers alone are not equal to the task of warning the great cities. God is calling not only upon ministers, but also upon physicians, nurses, colporteurs, Bible workers, and other consecrated laymen of varied talent who have a knowledge of the word of God and who know the power of His grace, to consider the needs of the unwarned cities. _ Paul&#8217;s labors at Antioch, in association with Barnabas, strengthened him in his conviction that the Lord had called him to do a special work for the Gentile world. At the time of Paul&#8217;s conversion, the Lord had declared that he was to be made a minister to the Gentiles&#8230; The angel that appeared to Ananias had said of Paul, &#8220;He is a chosen vessel unto Me, to bear My name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel.&#8221; Acts 9:15.&quot; Acts of the Apostles, p. 158-159 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/01/16/vessel/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/01/vessel.mp3 <p>During Youth Church Kaury Allen shared a powerful short sermon entitled &#8220;Righteous or Riotous Living&#8221;</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/01/righteous_or_riotous.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/a_28lOOonAM" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/01/09/righteous-or-riotous/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/a_28lOOonAM/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no During Youth Church Kaury Allen shared a powerful short sermon entitled &#8220;Righteous or Riotous Living&#8221; Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church During Youth Church Kaury Allen shared a powerful short sermon entitled &#8220;Righteous or Riotous Living&#8221; Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/01/09/righteous-or-riotous/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/01/righteous_or_riotous.mp3 <p>Join us as Pastor Tara continues her three part series exploring Jeremiah&#8217;s message of the potter and the clay.</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Jeremiah 18:6-18, Isaiah 64:1-8</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;The potter takes the clay and molds it according to his will. He kneads it and works it. He tears it apart and presses it together. He wets it and then dries it. He lets it lie for a while without touching it. When it is perfectly pliable, he continues the work of making of it a vessel. He forms it into shape and on the wheel trims and polishes it. He dries it in the sun and bakes it in the oven. Thus it becomes a vessel fit for use. So the great Master Worker desires to mold and fashion us.&#8221; <strong>Ministry of Healing, p. 471-472</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/01/sculpted.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/QpKccPeyucs" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:53:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/01/09/sculpted/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/QpKccPeyucs/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join us as Pastor Tara continues her three part series exploring Jeremiah&#8217;s message of the potter and the clay. Scripture: Jeremiah 18:6-18, Isaiah 64:1-8 Meditation: &#8220;The potter takes the clay and molds it according to his will. He kneads itChestnut Hill SDA Church Join us as Pastor Tara continues her three part series exploring Jeremiah&#8217;s message of the potter and the clay. Scripture: Jeremiah 18:6-18, Isaiah 64:1-8 Meditation: &#8220;The potter takes the clay and molds it according to his will. He kneads it and works it. He tears it apart and presses it together. He wets it and then dries it. He lets it lie for a while without touching it. When it is perfectly pliable, he continues the work of making of it a vessel. He forms it into shape and on the wheel trims and polishes it. He dries it in the sun and bakes it in the oven. Thus it becomes a vessel fit for use. So the great Master Worker desires to mold and fashion us.&#8221; Ministry of Healing, p. 471-472 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/01/09/sculpted/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/01/sculpted.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 1:3-6</p> <p>Meditation:</p> <p><em>&#8220;And as the clay is in the hands of the potter, so are we to be in His hands. We are not to try to do the work of the potter. Our part is to yield ourselves to be molded by the Master Worker.&#8221; * The Ministry of Healing, p. 472*</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/01/clay.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/E4inpkZg_48" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 02 Jan 2010 11:52:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/01/02/clay/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/E4inpkZg_48/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6 Meditation: &#8220;And as the clay is in the hands of the potter, so are we to be in His hands. We are not to try to do the work of the potter. Our part is to yield ourselves to be molded by the Master Worker.&#8221; * The MiChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6 Meditation: &#8220;And as the clay is in the hands of the potter, so are we to be in His hands. We are not to try to do the work of the potter. Our part is to yield ourselves to be molded by the Master Worker.&#8221; * The Ministry of Healing, p. 472* Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2010/01/02/clay/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2010/01/clay.mp3 <p>Join us for a special Christmas message from Elder Ed Koch</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/12/the_gift.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/6hqLVuxHo7M" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:52:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/12/26/the-gift/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/6hqLVuxHo7M/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join us for a special Christmas message from Elder Ed Koch Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Join us for a special Christmas message from Elder Ed Koch Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/12/26/the-gift/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/12/the_gift.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Luke 2:36-38</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> <em>&#8220;We want to do all in our power to win souls by presenting the attractions of the Christian life. Our God is a lover of the beautiful. He might have clothed the earth with brown and gray, and the trees with vestments of mourning instead of their foliage of living green; but He would have His children happy. Every leaf, every opening bud and blooming flower is a token of His tender love, and we should aim to represent to others this wonderful love expressed in His created works.&#8221; <strong>Review and Herald, January 29, 1884</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/12/joy_in_the_eyes_of_the_prophet.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/_8CqmmnsHTE" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:51:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/12/19/joy-in-the-eyes-of-the-prophet/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/_8CqmmnsHTE/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Luke 2:36-38 Meditation: &#8220;We want to do all in our power to win souls by presenting the attractions of the Christian life. Our God is a lover of the beautiful. He might have clothed the earth with brown and gray, and the trees with vestmChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Luke 2:36-38 Meditation: &#8220;We want to do all in our power to win souls by presenting the attractions of the Christian life. Our God is a lover of the beautiful. He might have clothed the earth with brown and gray, and the trees with vestments of mourning instead of their foliage of living green; but He would have His children happy. Every leaf, every opening bud and blooming flower is a token of His tender love, and we should aim to represent to others this wonderful love expressed in His created works.&#8221; Review and Herald, January 29, 1884 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/12/19/joy-in-the-eyes-of-the-prophet/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/12/joy_in_the_eyes_of_the_prophet.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Matthew 2:1-12</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong><br /> <em>&#8220;As every blessing we enjoy is brought to us through the condescension, humiliation, and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we should render to Him our best gifts above all not withholding ourselves. The infinite sacrifice which Christ has made to free us from the guilt and woe of sin should work in every heart a spirit of gratitude and self-denial which is not manifested by the world. God&#8217;s gift of Christ to man filled all heaven with amazement, and inspired at His birth the angelic song &#8220;Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.&#8221; <strong>Review and Herald, December 11, 1879</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/12/joy_in_the_eyes_of_magi.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/E59gzZ38wRY" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:10:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/12/12/joy-in-the-eyes-of-magi/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/E59gzZ38wRY/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Meditation: &#8220;As every blessing we enjoy is brought to us through the condescension, humiliation, and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we should render to Him our best gifts above all not withholding ourselves. The infinite sacriChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Meditation: &#8220;As every blessing we enjoy is brought to us through the condescension, humiliation, and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we should render to Him our best gifts above all not withholding ourselves. The infinite sacrifice which Christ has made to free us from the guilt and woe of sin should work in every heart a spirit of gratitude and self-denial which is not manifested by the world. God&#8217;s gift of Christ to man filled all heaven with amazement, and inspired at His birth the angelic song &#8220;Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.&#8221; Review and Herald, December 11, 1879 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/12/12/joy-in-the-eyes-of-magi/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/12/joy_in_the_eyes_of_magi.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Luke 2:8-20</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> <em>&#8220;It is through Christ that we receive every blessing. . . . Shall not our heavenly Benefactor share in the tokens of our gratitude and love? Come, brethren and sisters, come with your children, even the babes in your arms, and bring your offerings to God according to your ability. Make melody to Him in your hearts, and let His praise be upon your lips. Let us rejoice that our Saviour liveth to make intercession for us in the presence of Jehovah. As a people we have backslidden from God; let us return unto Him, and He will return unto us, and will heal all our backslidings. Let us, upon the coming Christmas and New Year&#8217;s festivals, not only make an offering to God of our means, but give ourselves unreservedly to Him, a living sacrifice. . . .&#8221; <strong>- Review and Herald Extra, December 11, 1888</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/12/joy_in_the_eyes_of_shepherds.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/CmX58vjyHbY" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:38:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/12/05/joy-in-the-eyes-of-shepherds/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/CmX58vjyHbY/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Meditation: &#8220;It is through Christ that we receive every blessing. . . . Shall not our heavenly Benefactor share in the tokens of our gratitude and love? Come, brethren and sisters, come with your children, even the babes in yChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Meditation: &#8220;It is through Christ that we receive every blessing. . . . Shall not our heavenly Benefactor share in the tokens of our gratitude and love? Come, brethren and sisters, come with your children, even the babes in your arms, and bring your offerings to God according to your ability. Make melody to Him in your hearts, and let His praise be upon your lips. Let us rejoice that our Saviour liveth to make intercession for us in the presence of Jehovah. As a people we have backslidden from God; let us return unto Him, and He will return unto us, and will heal all our backslidings. Let us, upon the coming Christmas and New Year&#8217;s festivals, not only make an offering to God of our means, but give ourselves unreservedly to Him, a living sacrifice. . . .&#8221; - Review and Herald Extra, December 11, 1888 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/12/05/joy-in-the-eyes-of-shepherds/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/12/joy_in_the_eyes_of_shepherds.mp3 <p><strong>Title:</strong> Give Thanks</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;When Zion shall arise and shine, her light will be most penetrating, and precious songs of praise and thanksgiving will be heard in the assembly of the saints. Murmurings, complainings, and lamentations over little disappointments and difficulties will be lost sight of. As we apply the golden eyesalve we shall see the glories beyond. Faith will cut through the hellish shadow of Satan, and we shall see our Advocate offering up the incense of His own merits in our behalf. . . . Let us take up the praise of God here below. Let us unite with the heavenly company above.&#8221; <strong>That I May Know Him, p. 273</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/11/give_thanks.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/JndO0vCOME0" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/11/24/give-thanks/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/JndO0vCOME0/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Title: Give Thanks Meditation: &#8220;When Zion shall arise and shine, her light will be most penetrating, and precious songs of praise and thanksgiving will be heard in the assembly of the saints. Murmurings, complainings, and lamentations over little dChestnut Hill SDA Church Title: Give Thanks Meditation: &#8220;When Zion shall arise and shine, her light will be most penetrating, and precious songs of praise and thanksgiving will be heard in the assembly of the saints. Murmurings, complainings, and lamentations over little disappointments and difficulties will be lost sight of. As we apply the golden eyesalve we shall see the glories beyond. Faith will cut through the hellish shadow of Satan, and we shall see our Advocate offering up the incense of His own merits in our behalf. . . . Let us take up the praise of God here below. Let us unite with the heavenly company above.&#8221; That I May Know Him, p. 273 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/11/24/give-thanks/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/11/give_thanks.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Mark 5:18-20</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong><br /> <em>&#8220;Christ&#8217;s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, &#8220;Follow Me.&#8221;&#8230; Ministry to the sick and the poor, the giving of the gospel to the lost, is not to be left to committees or organized charities. Individual responsibility, individual effort, personal sacrifice, is the requirement of the gospel.&quot; *Ministry of Healing, p. 143, 147</em>*</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/11/miracle_of_the_maniac_missionary.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/go6RZfYeEVY" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:51:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/11/07/the-miracle-of-the-maniac-missionary/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/go6RZfYeEVY/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Mark 5:18-20 Meditation: &#8220;Christ&#8217;s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their coChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Mark 5:18-20 Meditation: &#8220;Christ&#8217;s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, &#8220;Follow Me.&#8221;&#8230; Ministry to the sick and the poor, the giving of the gospel to the lost, is not to be left to committees or organized charities. Individual responsibility, individual effort, personal sacrifice, is the requirement of the gospel.&quot; *Ministry of Healing, p. 143, 147* Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/11/07/the-miracle-of-the-maniac-missionary/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/11/miracle_of_the_maniac_missionary.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Revelation 21:1-4</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong><br /> <em>&#8220;All the redeemed saints will see and appreciate as never before the love of the Father and the Son, and songs of praise will burst forth from immortal tongues. He loved us, He gave His life for us&#8230;There will be no suffering ones in heaven, no skeptics whom we must labor to convince of the reality of eternal things, no prejudices to uproot, but all will be susceptible to that love which passeth knowledge. Rest, thank God, there is a rest for the people of God, where Jesus will lead the redeemed into green pastures, by the streams of living waters which make glad the city of our God. Then the prayer of Jesus to His Father will be answered: &#8220;I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am.&#8221; <strong>Maranatha, p. 318</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/10/hope_mortuary.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/qm2edM7iK7Q" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:49:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/10/31/hope-mortuary/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/qm2edM7iK7Q/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4 Meditation: &#8220;All the redeemed saints will see and appreciate as never before the love of the Father and the Son, and songs of praise will burst forth from immortal tongues. He loved us, He gave His life for us&#8230;TheChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4 Meditation: &#8220;All the redeemed saints will see and appreciate as never before the love of the Father and the Son, and songs of praise will burst forth from immortal tongues. He loved us, He gave His life for us&#8230;There will be no suffering ones in heaven, no skeptics whom we must labor to convince of the reality of eternal things, no prejudices to uproot, but all will be susceptible to that love which passeth knowledge. Rest, thank God, there is a rest for the people of God, where Jesus will lead the redeemed into green pastures, by the streams of living waters which make glad the city of our God. Then the prayer of Jesus to His Father will be answered: &#8220;I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am.&#8221; Maranatha, p. 318 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/10/31/hope-mortuary/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/10/hope_mortuary.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Psalm 78</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> <em>&#8220;The youth of our time may become as precious in the sight of God as was Samuel&#8230;God has a work for every one of them. Never did men achieve greater results for God and humanity than may be achieved in this our day by those who will be faithful to their God-given trust.&#8221; <strong>Patriarches and Prophets, p. 574</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/10/out_of_the_depths.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/y1G6cve71ag" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:48:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/10/24/out-of-the-depths/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/y1G6cve71ag/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Psalm 78 Meditation: &#8220;The youth of our time may become as precious in the sight of God as was Samuel&#8230;God has a work for every one of them. Never did men achieve greater results for God and humanity than may be achieved in this our Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Psalm 78 Meditation: &#8220;The youth of our time may become as precious in the sight of God as was Samuel&#8230;God has a work for every one of them. Never did men achieve greater results for God and humanity than may be achieved in this our day by those who will be faithful to their God-given trust.&#8221; Patriarches and Prophets, p. 574 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/10/24/out-of-the-depths/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/10/out_of_the_depths.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Matthew 21:12-17</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;In the cleansing of the temple, Jesus was announcing His mission as the Messiah, and entering upon His work. That temple, erected for the abode of the divine Presence, was designed to be an object lesson for Israel and for the world. From eternal ages it was God&#8217;s purpose that every created being&#8230;should be a temple for the indwelling of the Creator. Because of sin, humanity ceased to be a temple for God. Darkened and defiled by evil, the heart of man no longer revealed the glory of the Divine One. But by the incarnation of the Son of God, the purpose of Heaven is fulfilled. God dwells in humanity, and through saving grace the heart of man becomes again His temple.&#8221; <strong>Desire of Ages, p. 161</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/10/IHOP.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/mfqtgZRJTIc" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:17:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/10/18/ihop/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/mfqtgZRJTIc/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17 Meditation: &#8220;In the cleansing of the temple, Jesus was announcing His mission as the Messiah, and entering upon His work. That temple, erected for the abode of the divine Presence, was designed to be an object lesson forChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17 Meditation: &#8220;In the cleansing of the temple, Jesus was announcing His mission as the Messiah, and entering upon His work. That temple, erected for the abode of the divine Presence, was designed to be an object lesson for Israel and for the world. From eternal ages it was God&#8217;s purpose that every created being&#8230;should be a temple for the indwelling of the Creator. Because of sin, humanity ceased to be a temple for God. Darkened and defiled by evil, the heart of man no longer revealed the glory of the Divine One. But by the incarnation of the Son of God, the purpose of Heaven is fulfilled. God dwells in humanity, and through saving grace the heart of man becomes again His temple.&#8221; Desire of Ages, p. 161 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/10/18/ihop/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/10/IHOP.mp3 <p>Scripture: Acts 4:23-31</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> &#8220;Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Not that it is necessary in order to make known to God what we are, but in order to enable us to receive Him. Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him.&#8221; <strong>Steps to Christ, p. 93</strong>_</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/10/when_gods_people_pray.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/_PdlxFrR938" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:02:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/10/18/when-gods-people-pray/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/_PdlxFrR938/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Acts 4:23-31 Meditation: &#8220;Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Not that it is necessary in order to make known to God what we are, but in order to enable us to receive Him. Prayer does not bring God down to us, but bChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Acts 4:23-31 Meditation: &#8220;Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Not that it is necessary in order to make known to God what we are, but in order to enable us to receive Him. Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him.&#8221; Steps to Christ, p. 93_ Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/10/18/when-gods-people-pray/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/10/when_gods_people_pray.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Luke 14:16-24</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;The Communion service points to Christ&#8217;s second coming. It was designed to keep this hope vivid in the minds of the disciples. Whenever they met together to commemorate His death, they recounted how &#8220;He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; for this is My blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father&#8217;s kingdom.&#8221; In their tribulation they found comfort in the hope of their Lord&#8217;s return. Unspeakably precious to them was the thought, &#8220;As often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord&#8217;s death till He come.&#8221; 1 Cor. 11:26.&quot; <strong>- Desire of Ages, p. 659</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/10/the_grand_banquet.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/GL514YhYOdA" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:36:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/10/03/the-grand-banquet/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/GL514YhYOdA/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Luke 14:16-24 Meditation: &#8220;The Communion service points to Christ&#8217;s second coming. It was designed to keep this hope vivid in the minds of the disciples. Whenever they met together to commemorate His death, they recounted how &#822Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Luke 14:16-24 Meditation: &#8220;The Communion service points to Christ&#8217;s second coming. It was designed to keep this hope vivid in the minds of the disciples. Whenever they met together to commemorate His death, they recounted how &#8220;He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; for this is My blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father&#8217;s kingdom.&#8221; In their tribulation they found comfort in the hope of their Lord&#8217;s return. Unspeakably precious to them was the thought, &#8220;As often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord&#8217;s death till He come.&#8221; 1 Cor. 11:26.&quot; - Desire of Ages, p. 659 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/10/03/the-grand-banquet/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/10/the_grand_banquet.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Romans 6:3-5</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> <em>All who live have sins to wash away. . . True repentance of sin, faith in<br /> the merits of Jesus Christ, and baptism into His death, to be raised out of<br /> the water to live a new life, are the first steps in the new birth which<br /> Christ told Nicodemus he must experience in order to be saved. The words of<br /> Christ to Nicodemus are not only spoken to him, but to every man, woman, and<br /> child, that should live in the world. . . We are safe in following the<br /> example of Christ. <strong>Lift Him Up, p. 79</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/09/why_wait.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/PzpC2g6my4c" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:12:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/09/26/why-wait/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/PzpC2g6my4c/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Romans 6:3-5 Meditation: All who live have sins to wash away. . . True repentance of sin, faith in the merits of Jesus Christ, and baptism into His death, to be raised out of the water to live a new life, are the first steps in the new birth wChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Romans 6:3-5 Meditation: All who live have sins to wash away. . . True repentance of sin, faith in the merits of Jesus Christ, and baptism into His death, to be raised out of the water to live a new life, are the first steps in the new birth which Christ told Nicodemus he must experience in order to be saved. The words of Christ to Nicodemus are not only spoken to him, but to every man, woman, and child, that should live in the world. . . We are safe in following the example of Christ. Lift Him Up, p. 79 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/09/26/why-wait/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/09/why_wait.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture</strong>: Revelation 3:14-22</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <em>&#8220;Even more than God abhors infidelity, He abhors indifference in religious<br /> matters, because religious pretention without genuine religion is a<br /> continual stumbling block to sinners. The more cold and formal men are in<br /> the religious life, the more they are filled with egotism, and egotism<br /> always works against Christ. You may have much knowledge, but unless you are<br /> the possessor of true, pure religion, your knowledge is worthless to Christ. <br /> Every soul may become rich in spiritual treasures.&#8221; <strong>Lift Him Up, p. 229</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/09/seven_churches_laodicea.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/QcybyzpZEDk" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:11:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/09/19/seven-churches-pt-7---laodicea/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/QcybyzpZEDk/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22 Meditation: &#8220;Even more than God abhors infidelity, He abhors indifference in religious matters, because religious pretention without genuine religion is a continual stumbling block to sinners. The more cold and formal Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22 Meditation: &#8220;Even more than God abhors infidelity, He abhors indifference in religious matters, because religious pretention without genuine religion is a continual stumbling block to sinners. The more cold and formal men are in the religious life, the more they are filled with egotism, and egotism always works against Christ. You may have much knowledge, but unless you are the possessor of true, pure religion, your knowledge is worthless to Christ. Every soul may become rich in spiritual treasures.&#8221; Lift Him Up, p. 229 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/09/19/seven-churches-pt-7---laodicea/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/09/seven_churches_laodicea.mp3 <p><strong>text:</strong> Revelation 3:7-13</p> <p>*Meditation: *</p> <p><em>&#8220;Jesus gained the victory through submission and faith in God, and by the apostle He says to us, &#8220;Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you.&#8221; James 4:7, 8. We cannot save ourselves from the tempter&#8217;s power; he has conquered humanity, and when we try to stand in our own strength, we shall become a prey to his devices; but &#8220;the name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.&#8221; Prov. 18:10. Satan trembles and flees before the weakest soul who finds refuge in that mighty name.&quot; &#8211; <strong>Desire of Ages p. 130, 131</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/09/seven_churches_philadelphia.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/aE58EFiRIN8" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:44:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/09/12/seven-churches-pt-6---philadelphia/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/aE58EFiRIN8/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no text: Revelation 3:7-13 *Meditation: * &#8220;Jesus gained the victory through submission and faith in God, and by the apostle He says to us, &#8220;Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and HeChestnut Hill SDA Church text: Revelation 3:7-13 *Meditation: * &#8220;Jesus gained the victory through submission and faith in God, and by the apostle He says to us, &#8220;Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you.&#8221; James 4:7, 8. We cannot save ourselves from the tempter&#8217;s power; he has conquered humanity, and when we try to stand in our own strength, we shall become a prey to his devices; but &#8220;the name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.&#8221; Prov. 18:10. Satan trembles and flees before the weakest soul who finds refuge in that mighty name.&quot; &#8211; Desire of Ages p. 130, 131 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/09/12/seven-churches-pt-6---philadelphia/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/09/seven_churches_philadelphia.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Revelation 3:1-6</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> _&quot;Beholding the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world, he finds the peace of Christ; for pardon is written against his name, and he accepts the Word of God, &#8216;Ye are complete in Him&#8217; (Colossians 2:10). How hard is it for humanity, long accustomed to cherish doubt, to grasp this great truth! But what peace it brings to the soul, what vital life! In looking to ourselves for righteousness, by which to find acceptance with God, we look to the wrong place, &#8216;for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God&#8217; (Romans 3:23). We are to look to Jesus; for &#8217;we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory&quot; (2 Corinthians 3:18). You are to find your completeness by beholding the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.&quot;- <strong>Faith and Works, p. 108</strong> _</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/09/seven_churches_sardis.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/y8YQoZIGJFo" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:08:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/09/05/seven-churches-pt-5---sardis/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/y8YQoZIGJFo/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6 Meditation: _&quot;Beholding the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world, he finds the peace of Christ; for pardon is written against his name, and he accepts the Word of God, &#8216;Ye are complete in Him&#8217; (Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6 Meditation: _&quot;Beholding the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world, he finds the peace of Christ; for pardon is written against his name, and he accepts the Word of God, &#8216;Ye are complete in Him&#8217; (Colossians 2:10). How hard is it for humanity, long accustomed to cherish doubt, to grasp this great truth! But what peace it brings to the soul, what vital life! In looking to ourselves for righteousness, by which to find acceptance with God, we look to the wrong place, &#8216;for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God&#8217; (Romans 3:23). We are to look to Jesus; for &#8217;we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory&quot; (2 Corinthians 3:18). You are to find your completeness by beholding the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.&quot;- Faith and Works, p. 108 _ Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/09/05/seven-churches-pt-5---sardis/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/09/seven_churches_sardis.mp3 <p>Join us as we hear from one of our young people this special Children&#8217;s Church Sabbath. Devrissa Knowles shares her convictions from the word.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/08/a_worthy_god.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/AaNkceF_wMw" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:09:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/08/29/a-worthy-god/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/AaNkceF_wMw/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join us as we hear from one of our young people this special Children&#8217;s Church Sabbath. Devrissa Knowles shares her convictions from the word. Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Join us as we hear from one of our young people this special Children&#8217;s Church Sabbath. Devrissa Knowles shares her convictions from the word. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/08/29/a-worthy-god/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/08/a_worthy_god.mp3 <p>Join Jennifer Schwirzer as she shares a two part series entitled Love in the Last Days.</p> <p>Part Two- God&#8217;s unique kind of love has been under attack since time began. The last days of earth will see the conflict intensify.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/08/love_in_the_last_days_2.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/5LPOOS6TVYY" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:03:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/08/22/love-in-the-last-days---part-2/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/5LPOOS6TVYY/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Jennifer Schwirzer as she shares a two part series entitled Love in the Last Days. Part Two- God&#8217;s unique kind of love has been under attack since time began. The last days of earth will see the conflict intensify. Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Join Jennifer Schwirzer as she shares a two part series entitled Love in the Last Days. Part Two- God&#8217;s unique kind of love has been under attack since time began. The last days of earth will see the conflict intensify. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/08/22/love-in-the-last-days---part-2/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/08/love_in_the_last_days_2.mp3 <p>Join Jennifer Schwirzer as she shares a two part series entitled <em>Love in the Last Days</em>.</p> <p>Part One- What is love, really? Is it a warm, fuzzy feeling or something more? The Biblical definition sets our hearts straight.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/08/love_in_the_last_days_1.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/OJ8lMSgo5sI" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:57:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/08/15/love-in-the-last-days---part-1/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/OJ8lMSgo5sI/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Jennifer Schwirzer as she shares a two part series entitled Love in the Last Days. Part One- What is love, really? Is it a warm, fuzzy feeling or something more? The Biblical definition sets our hearts straight. Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Join Jennifer Schwirzer as she shares a two part series entitled Love in the Last Days. Part One- What is love, really? Is it a warm, fuzzy feeling or something more? The Biblical definition sets our hearts straight. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/08/15/love-in-the-last-days---part-1/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/08/love_in_the_last_days_1.mp3 <p>Explore Paul&#8217;s secret of contentment forged in the darkest moment.</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 4:11-13</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <br /> <em>&#8220;We need to cultivate a spirit of cheerfulness. . . . Let us ever look on the bright side of life and be hopeful, full of love and good works, rejoicing in the Lord always. &#8220;Let the peace of God rule in your hearts,&#8221;and &#8220;be ye thankful&#8221; (Col. 3:15). &quot; <strong>That I May Know Him, p. 225</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/08/secret_of_contentment.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/qcF1X8Wld-U" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:54:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/08/08/secret-of-contentment/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/qcF1X8Wld-U/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Explore Paul&#8217;s secret of contentment forged in the darkest moment. Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13 Meditation: &#8220;We need to cultivate a spirit of cheerfulness. . . . Let us ever look on the bright side of life and be hopeful, full of love and gChestnut Hill SDA Church Explore Paul&#8217;s secret of contentment forged in the darkest moment. Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13 Meditation: &#8220;We need to cultivate a spirit of cheerfulness. . . . Let us ever look on the bright side of life and be hopeful, full of love and good works, rejoicing in the Lord always. &#8220;Let the peace of God rule in your hearts,&#8221;and &#8220;be ye thankful&#8221; (Col. 3:15). &quot; That I May Know Him, p. 225 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/08/08/secret-of-contentment/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/08/secret_of_contentment.mp3 <p>Join us as we continue our exploration of the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. This week we visit the ancient site of Thyatira and discover insights for living in the world today as followers of Christ</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Revelation 2:18-29</p> <p><strong>Meditation: * <br /> &#8220;Whenever one is encompassed with clouds, perplexed by circumstances, or afflicted by poverty or distress, Satan is at hand to tempt and annoy. He attacks our weak points of character. He seeks to shake our confidence in God, who suffers such a condition of things to exist. We are tempted to distrust God, to question His love. Often the tempter comes to us as he came to Christ, arraying before us our weakness and infirmities. He hopes to discourage the soul, and to break our hold on God. Then he is sure of his prey. If we would meet him as Jesus did, we should escape many a defeat.&#8221; *Desire of Ages, p. 120, 121</strong></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/07/churches_thyatira.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/YJYhIcYB_uc" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:39:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/07/25/seven-churches-pt-4-thyatira/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/YJYhIcYB_uc/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join us as we continue our exploration of the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. This week we visit the ancient site of Thyatira and discover insights for living in the world today as followers of Christ Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29 MeditationChestnut Hill SDA Church Join us as we continue our exploration of the letters to the seven churches of Revelation. This week we visit the ancient site of Thyatira and discover insights for living in the world today as followers of Christ Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29 Meditation: * &#8220;Whenever one is encompassed with clouds, perplexed by circumstances, or afflicted by poverty or distress, Satan is at hand to tempt and annoy. He attacks our weak points of character. He seeks to shake our confidence in God, who suffers such a condition of things to exist. We are tempted to distrust God, to question His love. Often the tempter comes to us as he came to Christ, arraying before us our weakness and infirmities. He hopes to discourage the soul, and to break our hold on God. Then he is sure of his prey. If we would meet him as Jesus did, we should escape many a defeat.&#8221; *Desire of Ages, p. 120, 121 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/07/25/seven-churches-pt-4-thyatira/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/07/churches_thyatira.mp3 <p>Join Pastor Tara on our continuing journey through the history and practical applications found in the letters to the churches of Revelation. This week &#8211; Pergamum</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Revelation 2:12-17</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong><br /> <em>&#8220;But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.&#8221; While we are not to know the hour of our Lord&#8217;s return, we may know when it is near. &#8220;Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.&#8221; 1 Thess. 5:4-6.&quot; <strong>Desire of Ages, p. 235</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/07/churches_pergamum.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/ewXkrRv8ZP0" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:09:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/07/18/seven-churches-pt-3-pergamum/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/ewXkrRv8ZP0/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Pastor Tara on our continuing journey through the history and practical applications found in the letters to the churches of Revelation. This week &#8211; Pergamum Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17 Meditation: &#8220;But ye, brethren, are not in darknesChestnut Hill SDA Church Join Pastor Tara on our continuing journey through the history and practical applications found in the letters to the churches of Revelation. This week &#8211; Pergamum Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17 Meditation: &#8220;But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.&#8221; While we are not to know the hour of our Lord&#8217;s return, we may know when it is near. &#8220;Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.&#8221; 1 Thess. 5:4-6.&quot; Desire of Ages, p. 235 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/07/18/seven-churches-pt-3-pergamum/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/07/churches_pergamum.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Revelation 2:8-11</p> <p>Join Pastor Tara as we journey on to the second church in our series on the Seven Churches of Revelation. Smyrna was a church under heavy persecution. Learn what God has to say when things are not going well for you in your journey of faith. There is a voice of encouragement in the midst of the trials.</p> <p><em>&#8220;In the Revelation all the books of the Bible meet and end. Here is the complement of the book of Daniel. One is a prophecy; the other a revelation. The book that was sealed is not the Revelation, but that portion of the prophecy of Daniel relating to the last days. The angel commanded, &#8220;But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end.&#8221; Daniel 12:4. It was Christ who bade the apostle record that which was to be opened before him. &#8220;What thou seest, write in a book,&#8221; He commanded, &#8220;and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.&#8221; &#8220;I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore. . . .&#8221; <strong>Acts of Apostles, p. 585</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/07/churches_smyrna.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/1gLFp35MTMo" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:40:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/07/11/seven-churches-pt-2-smyrna/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/1gLFp35MTMo/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11 Join Pastor Tara as we journey on to the second church in our series on the Seven Churches of Revelation. Smyrna was a church under heavy persecution. Learn what God has to say when things are not going well for you in your jChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11 Join Pastor Tara as we journey on to the second church in our series on the Seven Churches of Revelation. Smyrna was a church under heavy persecution. Learn what God has to say when things are not going well for you in your journey of faith. There is a voice of encouragement in the midst of the trials. &#8220;In the Revelation all the books of the Bible meet and end. Here is the complement of the book of Daniel. One is a prophecy; the other a revelation. The book that was sealed is not the Revelation, but that portion of the prophecy of Daniel relating to the last days. The angel commanded, &#8220;But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end.&#8221; Daniel 12:4. It was Christ who bade the apostle record that which was to be opened before him. &#8220;What thou seest, write in a book,&#8221; He commanded, &#8220;and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.&#8221; &#8220;I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore. . . .&#8221; Acts of Apostles, p. 585 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/07/11/seven-churches-pt-2-smyrna/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/07/churches_smyrna.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> John 8:31-36</p> <p>On this holiday we celebrate true Freedom. Join us as we explore God&#8217;s word and the freedom that He offers</p> <p><em>&#8220;This law is the preserver of true freedom and liberty. It points out and prohibits those things that degrade and enslave, and thus to the obedient it affords protection from the power of evil. The psalmist says: &#8220;I will walk at liberty: for I seek Thy precepts.&#8221; &#8220;Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.&#8221; Psalm 119:45, 24.&quot; <strong>Education, p. 291</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/07/freedom.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/5RkeTfmAl60" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:31:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/07/04/freedom/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/5RkeTfmAl60/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: John 8:31-36 On this holiday we celebrate true Freedom. Join us as we explore God&#8217;s word and the freedom that He offers &#8220;This law is the preserver of true freedom and liberty. It points out and prohibits those things that degrade aChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: John 8:31-36 On this holiday we celebrate true Freedom. Join us as we explore God&#8217;s word and the freedom that He offers &#8220;This law is the preserver of true freedom and liberty. It points out and prohibits those things that degrade and enslave, and thus to the obedient it affords protection from the power of evil. The psalmist says: &#8220;I will walk at liberty: for I seek Thy precepts.&#8221; &#8220;Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.&#8221; Psalm 119:45, 24.&quot; Education, p. 291 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/07/04/freedom/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/07/freedom.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Revelation 2:1-7</p> <p><strong>Letters to the Seven Churches Part One &#8211; Ephesus</strong></p> <p>A sermon series exploring what ancient letters and long buried archeology sites from the book of Revelation have to say to today’s church. In Acts 1:8 Jesus sends the disciples to take the good news of salvation to the ends of the earth by the power of the Holy Spirit. During this series with Pastor Tara VinCross, we’ll peer into ancient manuscripts and ruined cities to catch glimpses of the highs and lows, the growing pains and the challenges of the spread of the good news of Jesus Christ to the major urban centers of the world. As we do, we’ll discover what God has to say to us through these affirmations and warnings in the book of Revelation.</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <em>&#8220;For over three years Ephesus was the center of Paul&#8217;s work. A flourishing church was raised up here, and from this city the gospel spread throughout the province of Asia, among both Jews and Gentiles&#8230; Amidst the constant storm of opposition, the clamor of enemies, and the desertion of friends the intrepid apostle almost lost heart. But he looked back to Calvary and with new ardor pressed on to spread the knowledge of the Crucified. He was but treading the blood-stained path that Christ had trodden before him.&#8221; <strong>Acts of Apostles, p. 291, 297</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/06/churches_ephesus.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/xUX69D929fo" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:38:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/06/27/seven-churches-pt-1-ephesus/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/xUX69D929fo/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7 Letters to the Seven Churches Part One &#8211; Ephesus A sermon series exploring what ancient letters and long buried archeology sites from the book of Revelation have to say to today’s church. In Acts 1:8 Jesus sends the discChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7 Letters to the Seven Churches Part One &#8211; Ephesus A sermon series exploring what ancient letters and long buried archeology sites from the book of Revelation have to say to today’s church. In Acts 1:8 Jesus sends the disciples to take the good news of salvation to the ends of the earth by the power of the Holy Spirit. During this series with Pastor Tara VinCross, we’ll peer into ancient manuscripts and ruined cities to catch glimpses of the highs and lows, the growing pains and the challenges of the spread of the good news of Jesus Christ to the major urban centers of the world. As we do, we’ll discover what God has to say to us through these affirmations and warnings in the book of Revelation. Meditation: &#8220;For over three years Ephesus was the center of Paul&#8217;s work. A flourishing church was raised up here, and from this city the gospel spread throughout the province of Asia, among both Jews and Gentiles&#8230; Amidst the constant storm of opposition, the clamor of enemies, and the desertion of friends the intrepid apostle almost lost heart. But he looked back to Calvary and with new ardor pressed on to spread the knowledge of the Crucified. He was but treading the blood-stained path that Christ had trodden before him.&#8221; Acts of Apostles, p. 291, 297 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/06/27/seven-churches-pt-1-ephesus/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/06/churches_ephesus.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Joel 2:28-32</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <em>&#8220;When I think of the cities in which so little has been done, in which there are so many thousands to be warned of the soon coming of the Saviour, I feel an intensity of desire to see men and women going forth to the work in the power of the Spirit, filled with Christ&#8217;s love for perishing souls. . . .&#8221; <strong>Testimonies for the Church,vol. 7, p. 40</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/06/armageddon_now.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/JW2dyr6J5Y4" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:33:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/06/06/armageddon-now/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/JW2dyr6J5Y4/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Joel 2:28-32 Meditation: &#8220;When I think of the cities in which so little has been done, in which there are so many thousands to be warned of the soon coming of the Saviour, I feel an intensity of desire to see men and women going forth toChestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Joel 2:28-32 Meditation: &#8220;When I think of the cities in which so little has been done, in which there are so many thousands to be warned of the soon coming of the Saviour, I feel an intensity of desire to see men and women going forth to the work in the power of the Spirit, filled with Christ&#8217;s love for perishing souls. . . .&#8221; Testimonies for the Church,vol. 7, p. 40 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/06/06/armageddon-now/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/06/armageddon_now.mp3 <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Hebrews 12:1-3</p> <p>Join us for an inspirational look at Hebrews Chapter 12. Experience the perseverance of the saints. There is a video clip at approximately 23:30 in the sermon. We&#8217;ve included a youtube clip of that video below</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong> <em>&#8220;Christ for our sakes became poor, that we through His poverty might be made rich. And any works that man can render to God will be far less than nothingness. My requests are made acceptable only because they are laid upon Christ&#8217;s righteousness. The idea of doing anything to merit the grace of pardon is fallacy from beginning to end. &#8220;Lord, in my hand no price I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling.&#8221; <strong>Faith and Works 24-25</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/05/run.mp3">Listen Now</a></p> <p><strong>The Video</strong></p> <p><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Sb_tEOkcfds&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Sb_tEOkcfds&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/aq_N-YBhFvQ" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 30 May 2009 16:17:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/05/30/run/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/aq_N-YBhFvQ/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Join us for an inspirational look at Hebrews Chapter 12. Experience the perseverance of the saints. There is a video clip at approximately 23:30 in the sermon. We&#8217;ve included a youtube clip of that video below Meditation: Chestnut Hill SDA Church Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Join us for an inspirational look at Hebrews Chapter 12. Experience the perseverance of the saints. There is a video clip at approximately 23:30 in the sermon. We&#8217;ve included a youtube clip of that video below Meditation: &#8220;Christ for our sakes became poor, that we through His poverty might be made rich. And any works that man can render to God will be far less than nothingness. My requests are made acceptable only because they are laid upon Christ&#8217;s righteousness. The idea of doing anything to merit the grace of pardon is fallacy from beginning to end. &#8220;Lord, in my hand no price I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling.&#8221; Faith and Works 24-25 Listen Now The Video Chestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/05/30/run/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/05/run.mp3 <p>Join Pastor Tara as she shares a message from Philippians entitled &#8220;Copy Me&#8221;</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 3:17-21</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;If we follow Christ&#8217;s example in doing good, hearts will open to us as they did to Him. Not abruptly, but with tact born of divine love, we can tell them of Him who is the &#8220;Chiefest among ten thousand&#8221; and the One &#8220;altogether lovely.&#8221; Cant. 5:10, 16. This is the very highest work in which we can employ the talent of speech. It was given to us that we might present Christ as the sin-pardoning Saviour.&quot; <strong>Christ Object Lessons, p. 339</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/05/copy_me.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/EqjEqGQXc0g" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 23 May 2009 14:47:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/05/23/copy-me/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/EqjEqGQXc0g/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Pastor Tara as she shares a message from Philippians entitled &#8220;Copy Me&#8221; Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21 Meditation: &#8220;If we follow Christ&#8217;s example in doing good, hearts will open to us as they did to Him. Not abruptly, but witChestnut Hill SDA Church Join Pastor Tara as she shares a message from Philippians entitled &#8220;Copy Me&#8221; Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21 Meditation: &#8220;If we follow Christ&#8217;s example in doing good, hearts will open to us as they did to Him. Not abruptly, but with tact born of divine love, we can tell them of Him who is the &#8220;Chiefest among ten thousand&#8221; and the One &#8220;altogether lovely.&#8221; Cant. 5:10, 16. This is the very highest work in which we can employ the talent of speech. It was given to us that we might present Christ as the sin-pardoning Saviour.&quot; Christ Object Lessons, p. 339 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/05/23/copy-me/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/05/copy_me.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara shares the ways in which God is revealed in scripture to be like a mother.</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Isaiah 66:13</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;The human heart knows the love of a parent for his child. We know what a mother&#8217;s love will do and suffer for her beloved one. But never can the heart of man fathom the depths of God&#8217;s self-sacrifice.&#8221; <strong>The [Australasian] Union Conference Record, June 1, 1900</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/05/mother.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/vpUY73lk46Q" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 09 May 2009 14:35:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/05/09/mother/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/vpUY73lk46Q/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara shares the ways in which God is revealed in scripture to be like a mother. Scripture: Isaiah 66:13 Meditation: &#8220;The human heart knows the love of a parent for his child. We know what a mother&#8217;s love will do and suffer for her beloChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara shares the ways in which God is revealed in scripture to be like a mother. Scripture: Isaiah 66:13 Meditation: &#8220;The human heart knows the love of a parent for his child. We know what a mother&#8217;s love will do and suffer for her beloved one. But never can the heart of man fathom the depths of God&#8217;s self-sacrifice.&#8221; The [Australasian] Union Conference Record, June 1, 1900 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/05/09/mother/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/05/mother.mp3 <p>Join Pastor Tara as she explores the what it means to be a living sacrifice in a sermon entitled &#8220;Living Praise&#8221;</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Romans 12:1-3</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;He who beholds the Saviour&#8217;s matchless love will be elevated in thought, purified in heart, transformed in character. He will go forth to be a light to the world, to reflect in some degree this mysterious love. The more we contemplate the cross of Christ, the more fully shall we adopt the language of the apostle when he said, &#8220;God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.&#8221; Gal. 6:14.&quot; Desire of Ages, p. 661</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/05/living_praise.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/GGGZiw-6QGY" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 02 May 2009 14:26:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/05/02/living-praise/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/GGGZiw-6QGY/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Pastor Tara as she explores the what it means to be a living sacrifice in a sermon entitled &#8220;Living Praise&#8221; Scripture: Romans 12:1-3 Meditation: &#8220;He who beholds the Saviour&#8217;s matchless love will be elevated in thought, purifiChestnut Hill SDA Church Join Pastor Tara as she explores the what it means to be a living sacrifice in a sermon entitled &#8220;Living Praise&#8221; Scripture: Romans 12:1-3 Meditation: &#8220;He who beholds the Saviour&#8217;s matchless love will be elevated in thought, purified in heart, transformed in character. He will go forth to be a light to the world, to reflect in some degree this mysterious love. The more we contemplate the cross of Christ, the more fully shall we adopt the language of the apostle when he said, &#8220;God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.&#8221; Gal. 6:14.&quot; Desire of Ages, p. 661 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/05/02/living-praise/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/05/living_praise.mp3 <p>Join Guest Pastor Keith Lim for his sermon titled &#8220;Who has the greatest Father?&#8221;</p> <p><strong>Scripture</strong>:Romans 8:31-32</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;You who feel the most unworthy, fear not to commit your case to God. When He gave Himself in Christ for the sin of the world, He undertook the case of every soul. He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Will He not fulfill the gracious word given for our encouragement and strength?&#8221; <strong>Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons, p-174</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/04/who_has_the_greatest_father.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/1X4qTf7ENx0" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:18:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/04/25/who-has-the-greatest-father/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/1X4qTf7ENx0/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Guest Pastor Keith Lim for his sermon titled &#8220;Who has the greatest Father?&#8221; Scripture:Romans 8:31-32 Meditation: &#8220;You who feel the most unworthy, fear not to commit your case to God. When He gave Himself in Christ for the sin of thChestnut Hill SDA Church Join Guest Pastor Keith Lim for his sermon titled &#8220;Who has the greatest Father?&#8221; Scripture:Romans 8:31-32 Meditation: &#8220;You who feel the most unworthy, fear not to commit your case to God. When He gave Himself in Christ for the sin of the world, He undertook the case of every soul. He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Will He not fulfill the gracious word given for our encouragement and strength?&#8221; Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons, p-174 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/04/25/who-has-the-greatest-father/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/04/who_has_the_greatest_father.mp3 <p>Christ was risen on the day of the offering of First Fruits. The first crops of the harvest offered to God &#8211; a promise of much more to come. Join us as Pastor Tara explores this beautiful significance of the Resurrection.</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> I Corinthians 15:20-23</p> <p><em>&#8220;So Christ the first fruits represented the great spiritual harvest to be gathered for the kingdom of God. His resurrection is the type and pledge of the resurrection of all the righteous dead. &#8220;For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.&#8221; 1 Thess. 4:14, <strong>Desire of Ages, p. 786-787</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/04/first_fruits.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/dhBOw9lIMJk" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:21:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/04/18/first-fruits/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/dhBOw9lIMJk/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Christ was risen on the day of the offering of First Fruits. The first crops of the harvest offered to God &#8211; a promise of much more to come. Join us as Pastor Tara explores this beautiful significance of the Resurrection. Scripture: I Corinthians 1Chestnut Hill SDA Church Christ was risen on the day of the offering of First Fruits. The first crops of the harvest offered to God &#8211; a promise of much more to come. Join us as Pastor Tara explores this beautiful significance of the Resurrection. Scripture: I Corinthians 15:20-23 &#8220;So Christ the first fruits represented the great spiritual harvest to be gathered for the kingdom of God. His resurrection is the type and pledge of the resurrection of all the righteous dead. &#8220;For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.&#8221; 1 Thess. 4:14, Desire of Ages, p. 786-787 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/04/18/first-fruits/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/04/first_fruits.mp3 <p>The eternal act of redemption and acceptance. Hands and feet and heart pierced as an everlasting covenant.</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Philippians 2:5-11</p> <p><em>&#8220;The spotless Son of God hung upon the cross, His flesh lacerated with stripes; those hands so often reached out in blessing, nailed to the wooden bars; those feet so tireless on ministries of love, spiked to the tree; that royal head pierced by the crown of thorns; those quivering lips shaped to the cry of woe. And all that He endured the blood drops that flowed from His head, His hands, His feet, the agony that racked His frame, and the unutterable anguish that filled His soul at the hiding of His Father&#8217;s face speaks to each child of humanity, declaring, It is for thee that the Son of God consents to bear this burden of guilt; for thee He spoils the domain of death, and opens the gates of Paradise. He who stilled the angry waves and walked the foam-capped billows, who made devils tremble and disease flee, who opened blind eyes and called forth the dead to life, offers Himself upon the cross as a sacrifice, and this from love to thee.&#8221; <strong>Desire of Ages, p. 755</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/04/forever.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/yIVOemQmoco" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:44:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/04/04/forever/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/yIVOemQmoco/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no The eternal act of redemption and acceptance. Hands and feet and heart pierced as an everlasting covenant. Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 &#8220;The spotless Son of God hung upon the cross, His flesh lacerated with stripes; those hands so often reached ouChestnut Hill SDA Church The eternal act of redemption and acceptance. Hands and feet and heart pierced as an everlasting covenant. Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 &#8220;The spotless Son of God hung upon the cross, His flesh lacerated with stripes; those hands so often reached out in blessing, nailed to the wooden bars; those feet so tireless on ministries of love, spiked to the tree; that royal head pierced by the crown of thorns; those quivering lips shaped to the cry of woe. And all that He endured the blood drops that flowed from His head, His hands, His feet, the agony that racked His frame, and the unutterable anguish that filled His soul at the hiding of His Father&#8217;s face speaks to each child of humanity, declaring, It is for thee that the Son of God consents to bear this burden of guilt; for thee He spoils the domain of death, and opens the gates of Paradise. He who stilled the angry waves and walked the foam-capped billows, who made devils tremble and disease flee, who opened blind eyes and called forth the dead to life, offers Himself upon the cross as a sacrifice, and this from love to thee.&#8221; Desire of Ages, p. 755 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/04/04/forever/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/04/forever.mp3 <p>Looking deep into that darkest and most glorious day in Earth&#8217;s history</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Mark 15:1-15</p> <p><em>&#8220;Through the cross we learn that the heavenly Father loves us with a love that is infinite.&#8221; <strong>Acts of Apostles, p. 210</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/03/brilliant_dark_day.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/cJW4gaGYn1s" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:40:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/03/28/a-brilliant-dark-day/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/cJW4gaGYn1s/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Looking deep into that darkest and most glorious day in Earth&#8217;s history Scripture: Mark 15:1-15 &#8220;Through the cross we learn that the heavenly Father loves us with a love that is infinite.&#8221; Acts of Apostles, p. 210 Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Looking deep into that darkest and most glorious day in Earth&#8217;s history Scripture: Mark 15:1-15 &#8220;Through the cross we learn that the heavenly Father loves us with a love that is infinite.&#8221; Acts of Apostles, p. 210 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/03/28/a-brilliant-dark-day/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/03/brilliant_dark_day.mp3 <p>Join Pastor Tara as she explores the compelling nature of Christ</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> John 1:43-51</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;So may every true believer be able, through his own experience, to &#8220;set to his seal that God is true.&#8221; John 3:33. He can bear witness to that which he has seen and heard and felt of the power of Christ.&quot; <strong>Acts of the Apostles p. 556</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/03/come_and_see.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/vk9jz6iji8w" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:44:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/03/21/come-and-see/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/vk9jz6iji8w/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Pastor Tara as she explores the compelling nature of Christ Scripture: John 1:43-51 Meditation: &#8220;So may every true believer be able, through his own experience, to &#8220;set to his seal that God is true.&#8221; John 3:33. He can bear witness Chestnut Hill SDA Church Join Pastor Tara as she explores the compelling nature of Christ Scripture: John 1:43-51 Meditation: &#8220;So may every true believer be able, through his own experience, to &#8220;set to his seal that God is true.&#8221; John 3:33. He can bear witness to that which he has seen and heard and felt of the power of Christ.&quot; Acts of the Apostles p. 556 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/03/21/come-and-see/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/03/come_and_see.mp3 <p>Join Pastor Tara VinCross as she concludes her series &#8220;Turning over a New Leaf&#8221; with a message on the spiritual discipline of celebration</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Revelation 4:2-11</p> <p><em>&#8220;The Lord would have all His sons and daughters happy, peaceful, and obedient. Jesus says, &#8220;My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.&#8221; &#8220;These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.&#8221; <strong>John 14:27; 15:11. Steps to Christ, p. 124</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/03/new_leaf_celebration.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/eL1fQuCr-Qg" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:33:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/03/07/turning-over-a-new-leaf-celebration/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/eL1fQuCr-Qg/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Pastor Tara VinCross as she concludes her series &#8220;Turning over a New Leaf&#8221; with a message on the spiritual discipline of celebration Scripture: Revelation 4:2-11 &#8220;The Lord would have all His sons and daughters happy, peaceful, and Chestnut Hill SDA Church Join Pastor Tara VinCross as she concludes her series &#8220;Turning over a New Leaf&#8221; with a message on the spiritual discipline of celebration Scripture: Revelation 4:2-11 &#8220;The Lord would have all His sons and daughters happy, peaceful, and obedient. Jesus says, &#8220;My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.&#8221; &#8220;These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.&#8221; John 14:27; 15:11. Steps to Christ, p. 124 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/03/07/turning-over-a-new-leaf-celebration/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/03/new_leaf_celebration.mp3 <p>Join Pastor Tara as she continues this six part series on the spiritual disciplines. This week she explores a biblical perspective on Silence</p> <p><strong>Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;But He who spoke peace to the billows of Galilee has spoken the word of peace for every soul. However fierce the tempest, those who turn to Jesus with the cry, &#8220;Lord, save us,&#8221; will find deliverance. His grace, that reconciles the soul to God, quiets the strife of human passion, and in His love the heart is at rest. &#8220;He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet&#8230;&#8221; <strong>The Desire of Ages, p. 336</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/02/new_leaf_silence.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/SN_NNthrymE" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:42:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/02/28/turning-over-a-new-leaf-silence/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/SN_NNthrymE/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Pastor Tara as she continues this six part series on the spiritual disciplines. This week she explores a biblical perspective on Silence Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11 &#8220;But He who spoke peace to the billows of Galilee has spoken the word of peace foChestnut Hill SDA Church Join Pastor Tara as she continues this six part series on the spiritual disciplines. This week she explores a biblical perspective on Silence Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11 &#8220;But He who spoke peace to the billows of Galilee has spoken the word of peace for every soul. However fierce the tempest, those who turn to Jesus with the cry, &#8220;Lord, save us,&#8221; will find deliverance. His grace, that reconciles the soul to God, quiets the strife of human passion, and in His love the heart is at rest. &#8220;He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet&#8230;&#8221; The Desire of Ages, p. 336 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/02/28/turning-over-a-new-leaf-silence/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/02/new_leaf_silence.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara continues her exploration of the spiritual disciplines with an examination of the practice of Biblical Study as a cornerstone of the inner life.</p> <p><strong>Scripture: Romans 15:4-6</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;The springs of heavenly peace and joy unsealed in the soul by the words of Inspiration will become a mighty river of influence to bless all who come within its reach.&#8221; <strong>Education, p. 192</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/02/new_leaf_study.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/04rv3LyCS30" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:40:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/02/27/turning-over-a-new-leaf-study/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/04rv3LyCS30/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara continues her exploration of the spiritual disciplines with an examination of the practice of Biblical Study as a cornerstone of the inner life. Scripture: Romans 15:4-6 &#8220;The springs of heavenly peace and joy unsealed in the soul by theChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara continues her exploration of the spiritual disciplines with an examination of the practice of Biblical Study as a cornerstone of the inner life. Scripture: Romans 15:4-6 &#8220;The springs of heavenly peace and joy unsealed in the soul by the words of Inspiration will become a mighty river of influence to bless all who come within its reach.&#8221; Education, p. 192 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/02/27/turning-over-a-new-leaf-study/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/02/new_leaf_study.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara continues her series &#8220;Turning over a New Leaf&#8221; exploring the spiritual disciplines. This week&#8217;s sermon is a study on the biblical practice of fasting.</p> <p>Scripture: <strong>Matthew 9:10-15</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;Our growth in grace, our joy, our usefulness, all depend upon our union with Christ. It is by communion with Him, daily, hourly, by abiding in Him,that we are to grow in grace. He is not only the Author, but the Finisher of our faith. It is Christ first and last and always. He is to be with us, not only at the beginning and the end of our course, but at every step of the way. David says, &#8220;I have set the Lord always before me: because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.&#8221; Psalm 16:8.&quot; <strong>Steps to Christ, p. 69</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <p><em>Celebration of Discipline</em> by Richard J. Foster</p> <p><em>Invitation to a Journey</em> by M. Robert Hulholland Jr.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/02/new_leaf_fasting.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/PUbWC4ChY9A" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:54:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/02/07/turning-over-a-new-leaf-fasting/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/PUbWC4ChY9A/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara continues her series &#8220;Turning over a New Leaf&#8221; exploring the spiritual disciplines. This week&#8217;s sermon is a study on the biblical practice of fasting. Scripture: Matthew 9:10-15 &#8220;Our growth in grace, our joy, our usefuChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara continues her series &#8220;Turning over a New Leaf&#8221; exploring the spiritual disciplines. This week&#8217;s sermon is a study on the biblical practice of fasting. Scripture: Matthew 9:10-15 &#8220;Our growth in grace, our joy, our usefulness, all depend upon our union with Christ. It is by communion with Him, daily, hourly, by abiding in Him,that we are to grow in grace. He is not only the Author, but the Finisher of our faith. It is Christ first and last and always. He is to be with us, not only at the beginning and the end of our course, but at every step of the way. David says, &#8220;I have set the Lord always before me: because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.&#8221; Psalm 16:8.&quot; Steps to Christ, p. 69 Additional Resources: Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Hulholland Jr. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/02/07/turning-over-a-new-leaf-fasting/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/02/new_leaf_fasting.mp3 <p>Join Pastor Tara as she begins a new series &#8220;Turning over a New Leaf&#8221; focused exploring the spiritual disciplines that create the foundation for a healthy spiritual life. This first message in the series is on prayer.</p> <p>Scripture: <strong>Philippians 4:4-7</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;Consecrate yourself to God in the morning; make this your very first work. Let your prayer be, &#8220;Take me, O Lord, as wholly Thine. I lay all my plans at Thy feet. Use me today in Thy service. Abide with me, and let all my work be wrought in Thee.&#8221; This is a daily matter. Each morning consecrate yourself to God for that day. Surrender all your plans to Him, to be carried out or given up as His providence shall indicate. Thus day by day you may be giving your life into the hands of God, and thus your life will be molded more and more after the life of Christ.&quot; <strong>Steps to Christ, p. 70</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <p><em>Celebration of Discipline</em> by Richard J. Foster</p> <p><em>Invitation to a Journey</em> by M. Robert Hulholland Jr.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/01/new_leaf_prayer.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/mNeyKrIVGWc" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:48:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/01/31/turning-over-a-new-leaf-prayer/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/mNeyKrIVGWc/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Pastor Tara as she begins a new series &#8220;Turning over a New Leaf&#8221; focused exploring the spiritual disciplines that create the foundation for a healthy spiritual life. This first message in the series is on prayer. Scripture: Philippians 4Chestnut Hill SDA Church Join Pastor Tara as she begins a new series &#8220;Turning over a New Leaf&#8221; focused exploring the spiritual disciplines that create the foundation for a healthy spiritual life. This first message in the series is on prayer. Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7 &#8220;Consecrate yourself to God in the morning; make this your very first work. Let your prayer be, &#8220;Take me, O Lord, as wholly Thine. I lay all my plans at Thy feet. Use me today in Thy service. Abide with me, and let all my work be wrought in Thee.&#8221; This is a daily matter. Each morning consecrate yourself to God for that day. Surrender all your plans to Him, to be carried out or given up as His providence shall indicate. Thus day by day you may be giving your life into the hands of God, and thus your life will be molded more and more after the life of Christ.&quot; Steps to Christ, p. 70 Additional Resources: Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster Invitation to a Journey by M. Robert Hulholland Jr. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/01/31/turning-over-a-new-leaf-prayer/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/01/new_leaf_prayer.mp3 <p>Join Caleb VinCross as he explores the parable of the fig tree.</p> <p>Scripture: <strong>Luke 13:6-9</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;The plants and flowers grow not by their own care or anxiety or effort, but by receiving that which God has furnished to minister to their life. The child cannot, by any anxiety or power of its own, add to its stature. No more can you, by anxiety or effort of yourself, secure spiritual growth. The plant, the child, grows by receiving from its surroundings that which ministers to its life air, sunshine, and food. What these gifts of nature are to animal and plant, such is Christ to those who trust in Him.&#8221; <strong>Steps to Christ, p. 68</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/01/trouble_with_figs.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/WU3dz60CShQ" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:58:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/01/24/the-trouble-with-figs/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/WU3dz60CShQ/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Caleb VinCross as he explores the parable of the fig tree. Scripture: Luke 13:6-9 &#8220;The plants and flowers grow not by their own care or anxiety or effort, but by receiving that which God has furnished to minister to their life. The child cannoChestnut Hill SDA Church Join Caleb VinCross as he explores the parable of the fig tree. Scripture: Luke 13:6-9 &#8220;The plants and flowers grow not by their own care or anxiety or effort, but by receiving that which God has furnished to minister to their life. The child cannot, by any anxiety or power of its own, add to its stature. No more can you, by anxiety or effort of yourself, secure spiritual growth. The plant, the child, grows by receiving from its surroundings that which ministers to its life air, sunshine, and food. What these gifts of nature are to animal and plant, such is Christ to those who trust in Him.&#8221; Steps to Christ, p. 68 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/01/24/the-trouble-with-figs/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/01/trouble_with_figs.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara concludes her three part stewardship series with this sermon entitled &#8220;Rate of Return&#8221;.</p> <p><strong>Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11</strong></p> <p><em>&#8220;Weigh for time and for eternity. While you are thus engaged, Christ speaks: &#8220;What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?&#8221; Mark 8:36. God desires us to choose the heavenly in place of the earthly. He opens before us the possibilities of a heavenly investment. He would give encouragement to our loftiest aims, security to our choicest treasure. He declares, &#8220;I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.&#8221; Isa. 13:12. When the riches that moth devours and rust corrupts shall be swept away, Christ&#8217;s followers can rejoice in their heavenly treasure, the riches that are imperishable.&quot; <strong>Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons, p. 374</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/01/priceless_3.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/Jsm-GX8GuFA" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/01/17/priceless-pt-3/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/Jsm-GX8GuFA/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara concludes her three part stewardship series with this sermon entitled &#8220;Rate of Return&#8221;. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 &#8220;Weigh for time and for eternity. While you are thus engaged, Christ speaks: &#8220;What shall it profitChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara concludes her three part stewardship series with this sermon entitled &#8220;Rate of Return&#8221;. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 &#8220;Weigh for time and for eternity. While you are thus engaged, Christ speaks: &#8220;What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?&#8221; Mark 8:36. God desires us to choose the heavenly in place of the earthly. He opens before us the possibilities of a heavenly investment. He would give encouragement to our loftiest aims, security to our choicest treasure. He declares, &#8220;I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.&#8221; Isa. 13:12. When the riches that moth devours and rust corrupts shall be swept away, Christ&#8217;s followers can rejoice in their heavenly treasure, the riches that are imperishable.&quot; Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons, p. 374 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/01/17/priceless-pt-3/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/01/priceless_3.mp3 <p>Join Pastor Tara as she continues the Stewardship series &#8220;Priceless&#8221;. This Second part is entitled &quot;Knowing What&#8217;s Mine</p> <p><strong>Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-16</strong></p> <p><em>“The sun which shines upon the earth, and glorifies all nature, the weird, solemn radiance of the moon, the glories of the firmament, spangled with brilliant stars, the showers that refresh the land, and cause vegetation to flourish, the precious things of nature in all their varied richness, the lofty trees, the shrubs and plants, the waving grain, the blue sky, the green earth, the changes of day and night, the renewing seasons, all speak to man [us] of his [our] Creator’s love.” <strong>Counsels on Stewardship,p. 17.</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/01/priceless_2.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/I1WjVYLhiNs" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:53:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/01/10/priceless-pt-2/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/I1WjVYLhiNs/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Pastor Tara as she continues the Stewardship series &#8220;Priceless&#8221;. This Second part is entitled &quot;Knowing What&#8217;s Mine Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-16 “The sun which shines upon the earth, and glorifies all nature, the weird, solChestnut Hill SDA Church Join Pastor Tara as she continues the Stewardship series &#8220;Priceless&#8221;. This Second part is entitled &quot;Knowing What&#8217;s Mine Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-16 “The sun which shines upon the earth, and glorifies all nature, the weird, solemn radiance of the moon, the glories of the firmament, spangled with brilliant stars, the showers that refresh the land, and cause vegetation to flourish, the precious things of nature in all their varied richness, the lofty trees, the shrubs and plants, the waving grain, the blue sky, the green earth, the changes of day and night, the renewing seasons, all speak to man [us] of his [our] Creator’s love.” Counsels on Stewardship,p. 17. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/01/10/priceless-pt-2/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/01/priceless_2.mp3 <p>Join Pastor Tara as she begins a three part series on finances in this age of uncertainty and debt. Part one is entitled &#8220;In the Black&#8221;</p> <p>Scripture: Proverbs 22:7</p> <p><em>&#8220;Better than all the friendship of the world is the friendship of Christ&#8217;s redeemed. Better than a title to the noblest palace on earth is a title to the mansions our Lord has gone to prepare. And better than all the words of earthly praise will be the Savior&#8217;s words to His faithful servants, &#8220;Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.&#8221; Matt. 25:34. To those who have squandered His goods, Christ still gives opportunity to secure lasting riches. He says, &#8220;Give, and it shall be given unto you.&#8221; -Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons, p. 374</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/01/priceless_1.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/iXMTnUlla4c" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/01/03/priceless-pt-1/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/iXMTnUlla4c/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Join Pastor Tara as she begins a three part series on finances in this age of uncertainty and debt. Part one is entitled &#8220;In the Black&#8221; Scripture: Proverbs 22:7 &#8220;Better than all the friendship of the world is the friendship of Christ&#8Chestnut Hill SDA Church Join Pastor Tara as she begins a three part series on finances in this age of uncertainty and debt. Part one is entitled &#8220;In the Black&#8221; Scripture: Proverbs 22:7 &#8220;Better than all the friendship of the world is the friendship of Christ&#8217;s redeemed. Better than a title to the noblest palace on earth is a title to the mansions our Lord has gone to prepare. And better than all the words of earthly praise will be the Savior&#8217;s words to His faithful servants, &#8220;Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.&#8221; Matt. 25:34. To those who have squandered His goods, Christ still gives opportunity to secure lasting riches. He says, &#8220;Give, and it shall be given unto you.&#8221; -Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons, p. 374 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2009/01/03/priceless-pt-1/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2009/01/priceless_1.mp3 <p>Gary Davis, principle of <span class="caps">HVCA</span> shares an inspiring message from the word this week</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/12/gary_davis.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/MZPC1hJuPPs" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:54:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/12/27/the-christmas-story/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/MZPC1hJuPPs/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Gary Davis, principle of HVCA shares an inspiring message from the word this week Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Gary Davis, principle of HVCA shares an inspiring message from the word this week Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/12/27/the-christmas-story/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/12/gary_davis.mp3 <p>The conclusion of Pastor Tara&#8217;s 3 part Christmas &#8220;Light&#8221; Series entitled &#8220;Beacon&#8221;. Includes a dramatic reading titled &#8220;The Word&#8221;</p> <p>Scripture: Revelation 21, 22 and Isaiah 60:1-5, 19-20</p> <p><em>&#8220;Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.&#8221; Isa. 60:1. To those who go out to meet the Bridegroom is this message given. Christ is coming with power and great glory. He is coming with His own glory and with the glory of the Father. He is coming with all the holy angels with Him. While all the world is plunged in darkness, there will be light in every dwelling of the saints.&quot; <br> <strong>Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons p. 420-421</strong></em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/12/beacon.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/5smLuTJyxU8" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:13:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/12/22/beacon/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/5smLuTJyxU8/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no The conclusion of Pastor Tara&#8217;s 3 part Christmas &#8220;Light&#8221; Series entitled &#8220;Beacon&#8221;. Includes a dramatic reading titled &#8220;The Word&#8221; Scripture: Revelation 21, 22 and Isaiah 60:1-5, 19-20 &#8220;Arise, shine; for thy Chestnut Hill SDA Church The conclusion of Pastor Tara&#8217;s 3 part Christmas &#8220;Light&#8221; Series entitled &#8220;Beacon&#8221;. Includes a dramatic reading titled &#8220;The Word&#8221; Scripture: Revelation 21, 22 and Isaiah 60:1-5, 19-20 &#8220;Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.&#8221; Isa. 60:1. To those who go out to meet the Bridegroom is this message given. Christ is coming with power and great glory. He is coming with His own glory and with the glory of the Father. He is coming with all the holy angels with Him. While all the world is plunged in darkness, there will be light in every dwelling of the saints.&quot; Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons p. 420-421 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/12/22/beacon/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/12/beacon.mp3 <p>Part 2 of the &#8220;Light&#8221; Series.</p> <p>Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7</p> <p><em>&#8220;Christ makes no apology when He declares, &#8220;I am the light of the world.&#8221; He was, in life and teaching, the gospel, the foundation of all pure doctrine. Just as the sun compares with the lesser lights in the heavens, so did Christ, the Source of light, compare with the teachers of His day. He was before them all, and shining with the brightness of the sun, He diffused His penetrating, gladdening rays throughout the world. . . . &quot;<br />That All May Know Him, p. 97</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/12/lumen.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/dIp_regq8JQ" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:31:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/12/13/lumen/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/dIp_regq8JQ/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Part 2 of the &#8220;Light&#8221; Series. Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 &#8220;Christ makes no apology when He declares, &#8220;I am the light of the world.&#8221; He was, in life and teaching, the gospel, the foundation of all pure doctrine. Just as the sun cChestnut Hill SDA Church Part 2 of the &#8220;Light&#8221; Series. Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 &#8220;Christ makes no apology when He declares, &#8220;I am the light of the world.&#8221; He was, in life and teaching, the gospel, the foundation of all pure doctrine. Just as the sun compares with the lesser lights in the heavens, so did Christ, the Source of light, compare with the teachers of His day. He was before them all, and shining with the brightness of the sun, He diffused His penetrating, gladdening rays throughout the world. . . . &quot; That All May Know Him, p. 97 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/12/13/lumen/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/12/lumen.mp3 <p>This week is Part 1 of our Christmas sermon series entitled &#8220;Light.&#8221;</p> <p>Scripture: Leviticus 24:1-3</p> <p><em>&#8220;Saith the prophet: &#8220;When I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. . . . He will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold His righteousness.&#8221; &#8220;Yea, the darkness hideth not from Thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to Thee.&#8221; God hath spoken: &#8220;Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness.&#8221; &#8220;I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.&#8221; Micah 7:8, 9; Psalms 139:12; 112:4; Isaiah 42:16.&quot; <br /> Great Controversy, p. 346</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/12/ever_burning_light.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/TkTWR7U1ROI" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:28:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/12/06/ever-burning-light/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/TkTWR7U1ROI/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no This week is Part 1 of our Christmas sermon series entitled &#8220;Light.&#8221; Scripture: Leviticus 24:1-3 &#8220;Saith the prophet: &#8220;When I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. . . . He will bring me forth to the light, and I shalChestnut Hill SDA Church This week is Part 1 of our Christmas sermon series entitled &#8220;Light.&#8221; Scripture: Leviticus 24:1-3 &#8220;Saith the prophet: &#8220;When I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. . . . He will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold His righteousness.&#8221; &#8220;Yea, the darkness hideth not from Thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to Thee.&#8221; God hath spoken: &#8220;Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness.&#8221; &#8220;I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.&#8221; Micah 7:8, 9; Psalms 139:12; 112:4; Isaiah 42:16.&quot; Great Controversy, p. 346 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/12/06/ever-burning-light/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/12/ever_burning_light.mp3 <p>This weeks sermon is a special thanksgiving reminder of the restoring power of grace. Based on the story of Mephibosheth found in <strong>2 Samuel 9:6-7</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Meditation:</strong><br /> <br /> <br /> <em>David now summoned the young man to court and received him with great kindness. The private possessions of Saul were restored to him for the support of his household; but the son of Jonathan was himself to be the constant guest of the king, sitting daily at the royal table. Through reports from the enemies of David, Mephibosheth had been led to cherish a strong prejudice against him as a usurper; but the monarch&#8217;s generous and courteous reception of him and his continued kindness won the heart of the young man&#8230;- <br /><strong>Patriarchs &amp; Prophets, 713</strong></em></p> <h3><a href="http://www.chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/11/at_the_table.mp3">Listen Now</a></h3><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/QspwaH8ICPM" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:53:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/11/29/at-the-table/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/QspwaH8ICPM/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no This weeks sermon is a special thanksgiving reminder of the restoring power of grace. Based on the story of Mephibosheth found in 2 Samuel 9:6-7. Meditation: David now summoned the young man to court and received him with great kindness. The private possChestnut Hill SDA Church This weeks sermon is a special thanksgiving reminder of the restoring power of grace. Based on the story of Mephibosheth found in 2 Samuel 9:6-7. Meditation: David now summoned the young man to court and received him with great kindness. The private possessions of Saul were restored to him for the support of his household; but the son of Jonathan was himself to be the constant guest of the king, sitting daily at the royal table. Through reports from the enemies of David, Mephibosheth had been led to cherish a strong prejudice against him as a usurper; but the monarch&#8217;s generous and courteous reception of him and his continued kindness won the heart of the young man&#8230;- Patriarchs &amp; Prophets, 713 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/11/29/at-the-table/http://www.chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/11/at_the_table.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara delivers a message on the true nature of our heavenly father from the story of the Lost Sons</p> <p>Scripture: Luke 15:17-24</p> <p><em>&#8220;The love of God still yearns over the one who has chosen to separate from Him, and He sets in operation influences to bring him back to the Father&#8217;s house&#8230;Miserable as he was, the prodigal found hope in the conviction of his father&#8217;s love. It was that love which was drawing him toward home. So it is the assurance of God&#8217;s love that constrains the sinner to return to God. &#8220;The goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance.&#8221; Rom. 2:4&#8230;The Lord declares, &#8220;I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.&#8221; Jer.31:3.&quot; Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons, p. 202</em></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/11/our_father.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/cYBMs539nco" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:42:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/11/21/our-father/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/cYBMs539nco/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara delivers a message on the true nature of our heavenly father from the story of the Lost Sons Scripture: Luke 15:17-24 &#8220;The love of God still yearns over the one who has chosen to separate from Him, and He sets in operation influences toChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara delivers a message on the true nature of our heavenly father from the story of the Lost Sons Scripture: Luke 15:17-24 &#8220;The love of God still yearns over the one who has chosen to separate from Him, and He sets in operation influences to bring him back to the Father&#8217;s house&#8230;Miserable as he was, the prodigal found hope in the conviction of his father&#8217;s love. It was that love which was drawing him toward home. So it is the assurance of God&#8217;s love that constrains the sinner to return to God. &#8220;The goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance.&#8221; Rom. 2:4&#8230;The Lord declares, &#8220;I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.&#8221; Jer.31:3.&quot; Christ&#8217;s Object Lessons, p. 202 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/11/21/our-father/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/11/our_father.mp3 <p>This Sabbath Chestnut Hill emphasized the importance of Community Service. Explore the deep truths found in the parable of the Good Samaritan.</p> <p><i>&#8220;In the story of the good Samaritan, Christ illustrates the nature of true religion. He shows that it consists not in systems, creeds, or rites, but in the performance of loving deeds, in bringing the greatest good to others, in genuine goodness.&#8221;<br /> -Desire of Ages, p. 497</i></p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/11/a_road_less_traveled.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/boEe1CHvvME" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:24:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/11/15/a-road-less-traveled/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/boEe1CHvvME/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no This Sabbath Chestnut Hill emphasized the importance of Community Service. Explore the deep truths found in the parable of the Good Samaritan. &#8220;In the story of the good Samaritan, Christ illustrates the nature of true religion. He shows that it conChestnut Hill SDA Church This Sabbath Chestnut Hill emphasized the importance of Community Service. Explore the deep truths found in the parable of the Good Samaritan. &#8220;In the story of the good Samaritan, Christ illustrates the nature of true religion. He shows that it consists not in systems, creeds, or rites, but in the performance of loving deeds, in bringing the greatest good to others, in genuine goodness.&#8221; -Desire of Ages, p. 497 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/11/15/a-road-less-traveled/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/11/a_road_less_traveled.mp3 <p>Sermon by Shirley Grear</p> <p>Information and Download Coming soon&#8230;</p> <p>sorry for the delay&#8230;</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/eaXiVl8dPcU" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:33:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/11/08/witness/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/eaXiVl8dPcU/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/11/08/witness/ <p>Pastor Tara VinCross Concludes her Series on Mission</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/10/called.mp3">Listen</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/w8mXub9sMJ8" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:25:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/10/18/called/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/w8mXub9sMJ8/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross Concludes her Series on Mission ListenChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross Concludes her Series on Mission ListenChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/10/18/called/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/10/called.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara Continues her series on the Mission of the Church</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/10/more.mp3">Listen</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/nFyOXpmNmHA" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:24:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/10/11/more/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/nFyOXpmNmHA/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara Continues her series on the Mission of the Church ListenChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara Continues her series on the Mission of the Church ListenChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/10/11/more/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/10/more.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross continues the Mission series with a closer look at the Sabbath day as it stands as a sign against and a medicine for the plague of consumeristic consumption which is ravaging our culture and our planet.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/09/sign.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/sGxQOpAqpnc" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:34:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/09/28/sign/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/sGxQOpAqpnc/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross continues the Mission series with a closer look at the Sabbath day as it stands as a sign against and a medicine for the plague of consumeristic consumption which is ravaging our culture and our planet. Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross continues the Mission series with a closer look at the Sabbath day as it stands as a sign against and a medicine for the plague of consumeristic consumption which is ravaging our culture and our planet. Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/09/28/sign/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/09/sign.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross continues her sermon series on the mission and message of the church. This week’s sermon, “Remnant” delves into the very heart of what it means to be a Christ follower at this time in Earth’s history.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/09/remnant.mp3">listen now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/JdDhySAtqDo" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:49:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/09/20/remnant/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/JdDhySAtqDo/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross continues her sermon series on the mission and message of the church. This week’s sermon, “Remnant” delves into the very heart of what it means to be a Christ follower at this time in Earth’s history. listen nowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross continues her sermon series on the mission and message of the church. This week’s sermon, “Remnant” delves into the very heart of what it means to be a Christ follower at this time in Earth’s history. listen nowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/09/20/remnant/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/09/remnant.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross continues her series entitled “Mission” with a sermon on the very core of the Eternal Gospel</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/09/loved.mp3">listen now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/XZEi8FngkXA" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:07:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/09/06/loved/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/XZEi8FngkXA/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross continues her series entitled “Mission” with a sermon on the very core of the Eternal Gospel listen nowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross continues her series entitled “Mission” with a sermon on the very core of the Eternal Gospel listen nowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/09/06/loved/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/09/loved.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross begins a six part series entitled “Mission” focusing on the Message and Mission of the Chestnut Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church as revealed in Revelation 14:6-9.</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/08/messengers.mp3">listen now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/M1p0w7dX26k" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:06:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/08/23/messengers/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/M1p0w7dX26k/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross begins a six part series entitled “Mission” focusing on the Message and Mission of the Chestnut Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church as revealed in Revelation 14:6-9. listen nowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross begins a six part series entitled “Mission” focusing on the Message and Mission of the Chestnut Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church as revealed in Revelation 14:6-9. listen nowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/08/23/messengers/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/08/messengers.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross shares a message from Matthew 6:9-13</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/08/transformational_prayer.mp3">listen now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/tODwVKhL4Fw" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:04:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/08/16/transformational-prayer/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/tODwVKhL4Fw/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross shares a message from Matthew 6:9-13 listen nowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross shares a message from Matthew 6:9-13 listen nowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/08/16/transformational-prayer/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/08/transformational_prayer.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross delivers a message from Exodus 12</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/08/past_present_future.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/eL8KMoW9j-o" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/08/09/past-present-future/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/eL8KMoW9j-o/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross delivers a message from Exodus 12 Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross delivers a message from Exodus 12 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/08/09/past-present-future/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/08/past_present_future.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross concludes her series “Stories of Faith” with a message from Joshua 4</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/08/laboratory_of_faith.mp3">Listen Now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/BesePS7Rt1Q" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:59:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/08/02/laboratory-of-faith/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/BesePS7Rt1Q/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross concludes her series “Stories of Faith” with a message from Joshua 4 Listen NowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross concludes her series “Stories of Faith” with a message from Joshua 4 Listen NowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/08/02/laboratory-of-faith/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/08/laboratory_of_faith.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross continues her series “Stories of Faith” with a message from Joshua 2</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/07/chord_of_faith.mp3">listen now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/K-DRyFaPR8I" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:58:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/07/26/chord-of-faith/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/K-DRyFaPR8I/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross continues her series “Stories of Faith” with a message from Joshua 2 listen nowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross continues her series “Stories of Faith” with a message from Joshua 2 listen nowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/07/26/chord-of-faith/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/07/chord_of_faith.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross begins a three part series “Stories of Faith”. This weeks sermon “Cross Over” is based on Joshua 3</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/08/cross_over.mp3">listen now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/DpJbtlMww9E" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:55:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/07/19/cross-over/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/DpJbtlMww9E/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross begins a three part series “Stories of Faith”. This weeks sermon “Cross Over” is based on Joshua 3 listen nowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross begins a three part series “Stories of Faith”. This weeks sermon “Cross Over” is based on Joshua 3 listen nowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/07/19/cross-over/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/08/cross_over.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross shares a message from Daniel 3</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/07/theology_of_suffering.mp3">listen now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/NIC9d8ohsqs" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:54:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/07/12/theology-of-suffering/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/NIC9d8ohsqs/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross shares a message from Daniel 3 listen nowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross shares a message from Daniel 3 listen nowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/07/12/theology-of-suffering/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/07/theology_of_suffering.mp3 <p>Caleb VinCross shares a message of the three lost parables from Luke 15</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/07/lost_and_found.mp3">listen now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/3XZ6Heijzhw" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:52:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/07/05/lost-and-found/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/3XZ6Heijzhw/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Caleb VinCross shares a message of the three lost parables from Luke 15 listen nowChestnut Hill SDA Church Caleb VinCross shares a message of the three lost parables from Luke 15 listen nowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/07/05/lost-and-found/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/07/lost_and_found.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross shares a message of redemption from Acts 3:1-10</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/06/lost_in_the_crowd.mp3">listen now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/-bsW8YZs_p4" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:49:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/06/28/lost-in-the-crowd/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/-bsW8YZs_p4/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross shares a message of redemption from Acts 3:1-10 listen nowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross shares a message of redemption from Acts 3:1-10 listen nowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/06/28/lost-in-the-crowd/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/06/lost_in_the_crowd.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross shares the second part of the series “Seeing with new eyes”</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/06/more_than_meets_the_eye.mp3">listen now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/FVmqOupZhhk" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:44:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/06/07/more-than-meets-the-eye/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/FVmqOupZhhk/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross shares the second part of the series “Seeing with new eyes” listen nowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross shares the second part of the series “Seeing with new eyes” listen nowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/06/07/more-than-meets-the-eye/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/06/more_than_meets_the_eye.mp3 <p>Pastor Tara VinCross shares the first sermon in a two part series &#8211; “Seeing with new eyes”</p> <p><a href="http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/05/youre_not_who_you_think_you_are.mp3">listen now</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~4/YQ799m2hYpE" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 31 May 2008 15:32:00 GMT http://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/05/31/youre-not-who-you-think-you-are/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chestnuthillsda/sermons/~3/YQ799m2hYpE/ info@chestnuthillsda.org (Chestnut Hill SDA Church)no Pastor Tara VinCross shares the first sermon in a two part series &#8211; “Seeing with new eyes” listen nowChestnut Hill SDA Church Pastor Tara VinCross shares the first sermon in a two part series &#8211; “Seeing with new eyes” listen nowChestnut,Hill,Seventh,day,Adventist,Church,Philadelphia,Sermons,VinCrosshttp://chestnuthillsda.org/sermons/2008/05/31/youre-not-who-you-think-you-are/http://chestnuthillsda.org/uploads/2008/05/youre_not_who_you_think_you_are.mp3 Chestnut Hill SDA ChurchnonadultSpoken Word - Weekly sermons from the pulpit of the Chestnut Hill SDA Church