Mesa Palms Seventh-day Adventist Church

Encourage One Another

Sermon Summary: The sermon centered on the Biblical command to “encourage one another” and emphasized that encouragement is essential for a healthy church community. Using Memorial Day reflections and the story of a soldier honoring fallen comrades, Pastor Dale illustrated how even simple acts of respect and encouragement can profoundly impact others. He stressed that many people leave churches not because they lose faith in God or disagree with doctrine, but because of negative interactions and a lack of loving support from fellow believers. Christians are called to intentionally build one another up through words, actions, and attitudes. Pastor Dale explained that encouragement reflects the character of God Himself. Drawing from Jesus’ teachings in the Gospel of John, he described the Holy Spirit as the Comforter, Helper, and Encourager sent to strengthen believers. He explained that Scripture is one of God’s primary tools for encouragement, giving believers hope, direction, and spiritual strength. Preaching and church leadership are meant not only to correct and teach but also to inspire and uplift people in their walk with God. The sermon also emphasized the importance of gathering together as believers. Using passages from Hebrews and Thessalonians, Pastor Dale taught that meeting together helps Christians grow in faith, maintain hope, and motivate one another toward love and good works. He illustrated the power of encouragement with stories showing how positive words can strengthen and inspire people beyond what criticism ever could. He closed by challenging the congregation to intentionally encourage others throughout the coming week, reminding them that kind and timely words can bring healing, hope, and renewed purpose. --- Welcome to Mesa Palms Seventh-day Adventist Church! We hope that you will find this sermon to be a blessing to you, as you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. If you would like to learn more about our church, check out our website: https://www.mesapalmssdachurch.com [https://www.mesapalmssdachurch.com] Bible Studies: https://itiswritten.study/home [https://itiswritten.study/home] Reading Library: https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library [https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library] Donations: https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANP4CG/envelope/start [https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANP4CG/envelope/start]

Honor One Another

Sermon Summary: This sermon continues the church’s “One Anothering” series by focusing on the Biblical call to “Honor one another above yourselves” from Romans 12:10. Moving beyond the common idea of honor as simply praise, awards, or special recognition, the message explains that Biblical honor is a lifestyle—an intentional way of valuing and uplifting others. Through Scripture and real-life examples, the sermon challenges believers to place the interests and well-being of others above personal pride and self-interest. The message explores how Jesus modeled true honor through His own life and ministry. Jesus willingly laid aside the glory of heaven, humbled Himself as a servant, and ultimately sacrificed Himself on the cross. Through His interactions with Peter after the resurrection and with the Samaritan woman at the well, Jesus demonstrated that honoring others often means restoring dignity, removing shame, and helping people see their value through God’s eyes. The sermon concludes with a call for believers to become active participants in Christ’s ministry of restoration. Using the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold as an illustration, the message reminds listeners that God can take brokenness, pain, and shame and transform them into something even more beautiful and valuable than before. Christians are encouraged not only to receive Christ’s restoring work themselves, but also to honor others by helping lift them up, extending grace, and reflecting God’s love within their communities. --- Welcome to Mesa Palms Seventh-day Adventist Church! We hope that you will find this sermon to be a blessing to you, as you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. If you would like to learn more about our church, check out our website: https://www.mesapalmssdachurch.com [https://www.mesapalmssdachurch.com] Bible Studies: https://itiswritten.study/home [https://itiswritten.study/home] Reading Library: https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library [https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library] Donations: https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANP4CG/envelope/start [https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANP4CG/envelope/start]

Spread Kindness Like Confetti

Sermon Summary: This sermon focused on the Biblical theme of “one anothering,” specifically the call to practice kindness as a foundational Christian trait. Using Holy Bible Ephesians 4:32 — “Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you” — the speaker challenged listeners to think honestly about whether they are truly kind people, rather than simply assuming they are. The message emphasized that kindness is more than occasional good behavior; it is a deliberate way of living that reflects Christ. Christians may practice many religious habits, but genuine discipleship should naturally produce kindness, compassion, and concern for others. The sermon highlighted that kindness grows through intentional choices and by becoming fully present with people. Tender-heartedness was described as developing empathy and compassion for others, illustrated through the story of the Holy Bible Good Samaritan, who chose to stop and help when others walked away. The speaker also emphasized the power of communication, reminding listeners that body language, tone, and attentiveness often communicate more than words themselves. Kindness was described as something that can become a habit that benefits not only others but also ourselves emotionally, physically, and spiritually. A major focus of the sermon was forgiveness as an essential expression of kindness. The speaker described unforgiveness as “drinking poison and hoping someone else dies,” illustrating how resentment harms the person holding it rather than the offender. Drawing from Jesus’ teachings on forgiveness, listeners were reminded that Christians are called to forgive as Christ forgives them. The sermon concluded with the story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, showing how simple acts of kindness can transform lives in unexpected ways. The congregation was challenged to increase their “kindness quotient” through a 30-day kindness challenge and to go into the world like “confetti cannons,” spreading God’s kindness to those around them. --- Welcome to Mesa Palms Seventh-day Adventist Church! We hope that you will find this sermon to be a blessing to you, as you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. If you would like to learn more about our church, check out our website: https://www.mesapalmssdachurch.com [https://www.mesapalmssdachurch.com] Bible Studies: https://itiswritten.study/home [https://itiswritten.study/home] Reading Library: https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library [https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library] Donations: https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANP4CG/envelope/start [https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANP4CG/envelope/start]

Goin' Fishing

Sermon Summary: This sermon focuses on the Biblical idea of “one anothering,” emphasizing how Christians are called to relate to each other in loving, supportive ways. Drawing from passages like Galatians 5, the speaker contrasts the sinful nature—marked by jealousy, conflict, and division—with the fruit of the Spirit, which produces love, kindness, patience, and unity. The New Testament repeatedly commands believers to care for, encourage, serve, and uplift one another, showing that these are not optional behaviors but essential to a healthy Christian community. The sermon also stresses that living this way is impossible through human effort alone; it requires transformation through Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit. Believers are challenged to reflect on how they treat others in their church and to actively care for those who may be struggling or absent. Ultimately, the message calls Christians to pursue unity and love in their relationships, reminding them that how they treat one another is a vital part of their faith and witness to the world. --- Welcome to Mesa Palms Seventh-day Adventist Church! We hope that you will find this sermon to be a blessing to you, as you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. If you would like to learn more about our church, check out our website: https://www.mesapalmssdachurch.com [https://www.mesapalmssdachurch.com] Bible Studies: https://itiswritten.study/home [https://itiswritten.study/home] Reading Library: https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library [https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library] Donations: https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANP4CG/envelope/start [https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANP4CG/envelope/start]

Hiding in Fear

Sermon Summary: The sermon emphasizes peace, using John 20 as a starting point to contrast the disciples’ fear with Jesus’ peace. It encourages practicing Jesus’ presence through meditation and prayer. The speaker highlights the significance of Jesus’ resurrection and the need to understand and share this doctrine, especially for Seventh-day Adventists. They discuss Jesus’ teachings, the importance of faith, and the role of the Holy Spirit in witnessing. The sermon calls for believers to overcome fears, trust in God’s Word, and fulfill their mission with the Holy Spirit’s guidance. --- Welcome to Mesa Palms Seventh-day Adventist Church! We hope that you will find this sermon to be a blessing to you, as you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. If you would like to learn more about our church, check out our website: https://www.mesapalmssdachurch.com [https://www.mesapalmssdachurch.com] Bible Studies: https://itiswritten.study/home [https://itiswritten.study/home] Reading Library: https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library [https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library] Donations: https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANP4CG/envelope/start [https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANP4CG/envelope/start]