Night Church by Praxis: Recent Episodes
Loma Linda University Church
Sermons on Friday nights for young adults by @praxisministry, the young adult ministry of the Loma Linda University Church.
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Pastor Filip Milosavljevic's sermon "From Ruin to Redemption" addresses challenges faced by Christians in a challenging world. Drawing from biblical examples of Samson and Jesus' and Pauls' teachings, Pastor Filip highlights the importance of honesty, faithfulness, and prioritizing God in order to overcome trials and live out one's mission. He provides practical advice on rebuilding one's life to bring transformation from ruin to redemption. Ultimately, Pastor Filip encourages a life centered on faith in God's redeeming power for a transformed life.
5 Ways Christians Ruin their Lives:
1 - Neglect God for Other Pressing Priorities
2 - Profess Faith Without Living It
3 - Forget Your Mission as a Believer
4 - Don’t Take Sin Seriously
5 - Treat Your Body Like a Tool Instead of a Temple
In this panel discussion on "How to Ruin Your Life in Your 20s," Pastor Filip is joined by Alvin and Kelly who all share insights on navigating young adulthood intentionally. They stress living intentionally. They discuss the impact of social media, the value of personal growth, and embracing uncertainty in one's twenties. They emphasize the importance of humility, resilience, personal growth, and seeking a deeper relationship with God to avoid negative consequences in this crucial phase of life.
In this powerful sermon, Praxis life-group leader and physical therapist shares his life testimony with mental health and how God sees us changes us.
In this testimony by former pro-baseball player and Bachelorette contestant Mike Planeta shares his experience when the world's stage was watching and how it ties into Jesus' parable of the sower.
In this second sermon on the Praxis Retreat Dr. Yami Bazan closes the explanation for the ministry of Nehemiah and how it relates to our lives.
Pastor Filip discusses marriage, heartfelt personal stories and the Biblical principles single young adults need to understand before getting married.
marriage #single #sex #Bible
In this sermon beginning with Genesis 3 we encounter the story of Eve, as she resists trusting her creator, the divine Father and trust creation instead. We are faced with the same issue in our world today. Learn from what Praxis Intern Pastor Kelly Dickinson explored in Eve's story and how it compared to Jesus's and our own.
This was a challenging sermon by Pastor Filip for young adults...check out the Next Steps from this sermon for Young People Ages 18-29:1. Reflect on your preferences and values: Align your standards and expectations with biblical principles. 2. Invest in personal growth: Commit to spiritual, emotional, and mental development. 3. Seek mentorship and guidance: Surround yourself with wise Christians who can offer counsel and support. 4. Assess your current relationship: Evaluate its health and compatibility. 5. Communicate openly and honestly: Discuss values, goals, and concerns with your partner. 6. Take time for self-reflection: Evaluate your character and areas for improvement. 7. Consider the potential for a lifelong commitment: Look for shared values and growth potential. 8. Pray for clarity and guidance: Seek God's wisdom and discernment in relationships. 9. Be willing to make tough decisions: End unhealthy relationships when necessary. 10. Remember God's love and affirmation: Find your worth in Him, knowing you are deeply loved.
dating #relationships #sex #breakup #redflag
In part 1 of the Seasons of Life & Love, this sermon by Pastor Filip Milosavljevic discusses the season of singleness and how to make the most of it. He emphasizes that singleness is an opportunity to serve the Lord without distractions and to be dedicated to His Kingdom. There were three phases and corresponding practices described to help navigate singleness: Refining practices. Deepening practices. Sustaining practices.
For this Christmas sermon pastor Filip shares an encouragement for young adults to walk in a path of obedience. You never know what God can do with your life when you walk in a way that honors Him, just like Mary and Joseph did.
Entrepreneur Vuong Doan shares his journey from Buddhism to Christianity, emphasizing the importance of knowing one's identity and finding hope in Christ. He discusses how his environment, conditioning, and self-image shaped his identity and the struggles he faced. He explores his search for answers in different religions and how he ultimately found peace through his faith in Jesus. He encourages listeners to find their identity in Christ and trust in God's plan for their lives, emphasizing the importance of compassion and mental health awareness.
A night to remember, Loma Linda University chaplain Dilys Brooks brought her passion and thoughtful approach to the story of David and how it relates to our lives.
Praxis Night Church invited former members to join us and share their mission testimony about their new life serving in Guam.
King Nebuchadnezzar gets a really big head, he does not want to die, or have any other kingdom arise. He also wants everyone to bow down to his beliefs and culture. What do Christians do when culture tries to bend it towards an unbiblical and unholy way of life? Daniel's friend's show some really important ways to understand how to stand up to culture.
Have you every felt like you were living in between where you want to be and the rough place you're at? That was Daniel and his friends, in between the rule of Christ and their exile. So what do you do as a believer while you are living in that liminal, in between space?
Pastor Filip starts off this series revealing the first steps how 4 friends navigated living a pagan world that was so against their beliefs and how they did not give up, nor did they allow their core beliefs to diminish.
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Preparation and Small Wins, Helps you when Big Challenges arise.
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Be Faithful as a Team of Friends so you can go the Distance
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Stand Up & influence Others with Your Faithful Life, so God gets the Glory
As the school year begins we being by looking towards the God of the impossible to face our fears and anxieties. God yearns to help each one calm their minds. Pastor Filip looks at Philippians 4.4-9 in this sermon.
During the start of the school year consecration communion service, Dr. Leo Ranzolin offered a vision for how God's grace makes all the difference in our lives.
In this sermon Pastor Filip challenges our cultural acceptance of the American Dream and introduces us to Cornelius, a Roman solider and his family and how they display certain life-giving habits worth considering that will help you stand faithful in this modern world.
In this final sermon of the Jesus in Revelation series, Praxis elder Ezrica Bennett explores how God's goodness can be seen from Genesis to Revelation. She also explores how to understand the enemy’s tactics and navigate life while we wait for the restoration promised to us in Revelation 21 & 22
Our Praxis elder, Derek Glatts jumps into a tough section of Revelation 17-18 looking at Babylon through contemporary lenses. Who is the woman riding the dragon in Revelation and what does she tell us about end-time Christianity? How should we live, in light of the coming judgement of God? He explores these questions and more.
In part 5 of the Revelation series Pastor Filip shares the reality of the ultimate consequence of our spiritual choice to choose or not choose for Christ, and what we need to do today before Jesus comes again.
In Part 4 of the Revelation series Sara Martinez covers chapters 12-14 looking at the actions of the Dragon to overcome God's people. Might there be a map that shows the way to navigate how to find our way to Jesus? By the end we will consider how we might be getting deceived and how to avoid going the wrong way spiritually.
In Part 4 of the Revelation series Sara Martinez covers chapters 12-14 looking at the actions of the Dragon to overcome God's people. Might there be a map that shows the way to navigate how to find our way to Jesus? By the end we will consider how we might be getting deceived and how to avoid going the wrong way spiritually.
In part 3 of our Revelation series we cover chapters 8-11 dealing with the 7 Trumpets with Matt Dalley. He gets to the end asking us to consider the true character of God, and how this impacts our relationship to Him today.
In this second part, focusing on Revelation chapters 4-8, Karl Lindsay discusses why Jesus is worthy and what that means for us today in the light of our fallen state.
Praxis begins a 7 part series on keeping our eyes on Jesus, and how he helps us through our present time by looking into the future. Our intern at Praxis Kelly Lin, gives us an introduction to the book.
In this final sermon of the NT character series, intern young adult Pastor Kelly Lin Dickinson shares a beautiful picture of women in the Bible, particularly the Woman at the Well, and how a sociocultural perspective changes so much how much Jesus cared for her, and broke so many norms to include her. We too may need to break some norms to serve and love people better.
This was a special weekend of the North American Division Young Adult LIFE Tour. On this special night 4 of our young adults in the community share about their vision of the present church and the future of Adventism.
In part 3 of the NT character series David Zarka helps us reinterpret the story of a disciple we always looked down on as a "doubter." He helps us see the growth we all need in our lives.
In this second sermon, Dr. Gus Moretta dives into the prodigal son story, but through the eyes of the older brother. He challenges each of us with our judgement and harsh treatment of those in need.
Pastor Filip starts the New Testament character series focusing on the life of Peter. God's not done with your story, He knows where you'll end up, and He will be with you in the ups and downs.
In this presentation Pastor Filip shares how to build a healthy ministry and the 3 factors that create that thriving spaces with young adults in ministry.
God has a powerful call on your life. You need to understand what God wants for you and tonight Pastor Filip studies 1 Corinthians and Acts 2 to discuss the latter rain and the last days.
Jordan Harris, Speaker.
In this second sermon of the series on the heart of God for us, this sermon
Pastor Filip Milosavljevic, speaker.
Part 1 of a two part series focusing on the power of God empathizing with us, and how that changes how we relate to each other.
In this final powerful sermon, Pastor Lyle closes with a powerful challenge to know the God who is for you and that He wants you to surround yourself with people who see your potential and support the vision God has for your life. He asked these questions:
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What vision or dream has God given to you?
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Who or what is trying to steal that dream?
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Who is one person who is helping to support your vision?
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Have you given up on your dream or vision?
In this first sermon Pastor Lyle spoke to the Praxis community at the annual Praxis Retreat about taking pause to know that God wants us to rest with him.
In this final part of the Song of Solomon series Pastor Filip shares some of the pitfalls and joys in early married life. Did you know that most divorces occur in the first few years of marriage? Solomon here gives some wise counsel on how to set yourself up for success in a really important phase of your lives. Then, as an added application, Pastor Kelly interviews Jon and Lisa Ciccarelli who speak on the real questions young adults at Praxis had about early married life.
In this raw and unfiltered sermon about the sexuality in Song of Solomon, Pastor Filip shares some helpful principles from Scripture and safeguards when navigating decisions on sex and boundaries as young adults.
In this exciting and fun sermon Pastor Filip starts the new series in the Song of Solomon by sharing how the princess met her prince, and the qualities of a godly couple.
In this thoughtful sermon from the main LLU Church, pastor Jamie Stodola offers incredible wisdom on a topic so relevant to young adults today. If you are facing loneliness or recognize this in others around you share this!
In Paul's last journey towards Rome intern Pastor Kelly Lin shares the reality that you can be the change you want to see in your community. In this sermon through the lens of Paul's life we see that Paul shaped his community by the way he lived, so can you!
In this sermon, Dr. Andrea King reminds us that how God has led in the past will unlock a heart for God's promises for your future. He will do great things in your life. Hold on and know there is powerful miracles ready to be unlocked in your life.
In this episode we learn that the actions and character of one person brings community together. Paul does that—He made it possible through Christ Jesus to extend the Christian gospel, the story of God’s redemptive love, overseas. How can we learn from the early church and be examples of community in our every day lives?
In this section of Acts the early church faces a theological and practical hurdle, "do we allow outsiders into our community?" Kelly takes a redefining look at what community is to help us understand how to provide genuine community for new people with safety, security and belonging.
Following the presentation on dating and relationships, Kathy and Roger Hernandez sat down with Pastor Filip to answer some of the most pressing questions young adults at Praxis had about love, sex and the dating life in the 21st century.
In this one presentation for the Marriage Seminar at LLUC, pastor and ministerial director of the Southern Union Conference, Roger Hernandez shares with the Praxis community a funny and sobering reality of dating in the 21st century and challenges everyone in two key areas. Understanding these concepts are so important to do community well.
In this third sermon of the Acts series Pastor Filip looks at the life of Saul who turned into Paul as a case study of how to trust and forgive those who have wronged us. Life is painful enough, but when those closest to us hurt us, how do we rebuild again? How did the early church do it?
What do you do when conflict happens in your life and family? This second sermon looks at the conflict that happened outside and then moved inward, as church members had issues with each other, beginning with deception and then with discord. Pastor Filip challenges the men towards the end of the sermon to rise up as the early church sought out men of good character, full of the spirit and wisdom.
In this new series "Community & Us" based on the book of Acts, Praxis is looking at how community started in the first century. Acts 1-2 shares the powerful connection this group had, true community with teaching, fellowship, eating and prayer. What does that look like in the 21st century.
In this sermon Pastor Filip shares a message to catapult us into the new year stronger and living the best version of yourself. Consider what Paul says can help you live into the newness of how God wants you to live.
On this final sermon of the "Jesus is Better" series and last sermon of the Praxis year, Pastor Filip really pushes us to consider what Jesus means to us and our desires. This sermon looks through Revelation 11 at the sixth trumpet as a mirror of our age.
The first of our Christmas series, "Jesus is Better," Loma Linda University chaplain Terry Swenson changes our understanding concerning not simply believing IN Jesus, but having the faith OF Jesus.
In this sermon, pastor, leadership consultant and life coach Seth Yelorda brings to life the ways in which to lead your life more intentionally in this upcoming year as he looks at the story of David and Goliath. Don't let fear overwhelm you from making the biggest impact in this life that God yearns for you to do.
In this final sermon of the Old Testament series told by the 10 Praxis elders, Karl encourages use with a hopeful message to wait for the good things God has promised you. Daniel was given a promise he only got to see partially in his lifetime. While you wait pray daily, study thoroughly, and serve humbly.
This sermon was a heart wrenching walk through the life of Job and the vulnerability of Praxis elder Ariana, speaking on loss, suffering and theodicy through the lens of a psychiatry resident. This sermon makes you listen to the very end and understanding God's place in your pain.
In this sermon Ezrica Bennett, our Praxis elder passionately shares from the story of Esther, and introduces the idea with the painting of Faust and Methphistopheles playing chess, the devil and a man. In life we seem to be one move away from losing, but in reality, it might just be the opposite. In this sermon Ezrica reveals an answer about the presence of God in the book of Esther. It is a mystery that God's name is never spoken, but this sermon really helps us understand where He in this story, and where He is in our lives when He seems missing.
The actions of our lives are challenging enough, but when shame traps us in our poor decisions of the past. This reality was what the prophet David lived out. But in this sermon Praxis elder Gus Moretta portrays an authentic and powerful vision of the grace of God.
The actions of our lives are challenging enough, but when shame traps us in our poor decisions of the past. This reality was what the prophet David lived out. But in this sermon Praxis elder Gus Moretta portrays an authentic and powerful vision of the grace of God.
In night one of the Praxis Conference we learn our closest relationships to others, are one of the biggest influences on our lives. Dr. Heather Thompson Day, professor of communication, points to the power of relationship, community and the impact we can have in the lives of those closest to us.
In night one of the Praxis Conference we learn our closest relationships to others, are one of the biggest influences on our lives. Dr. Heather Thompson Day, professor of communication, points to the power of relationship, community and the impact we can have in the lives of those closest to us.
It's so easy to think that God is pushing us when things don't work out the way we imagined they would, particularly our deepest desires. Here in this sermon our Praxis elder Daniel Martinez shows us the hope found in the story of Hannah, retelling his own personal story that will make you think and cry.
In this captivating story about Ruth, our Praxis elder and chaplain Sara Martinez looks at this gripping story from a different lens. Ruth is not just a romance story but a powerful reality about how God views all of us.
In this fourth part of the Old Tales, Young Tellers. David Zarka, our Praxis Elder shares on the life of Moses. We all have times when we feel cowardly. Moses teaches us to trust more in the God who believes in us, rather than how confident we think we are in ourselves.
Do you have questions what you're doing this life for? There is an idea that ties all of life together showcased in the word "kingdom." In this sermon, Anthem Community & Discipleship Pastor Jesse Churchill speaks at Praxis for the Welcome Back Bash for the new school year, challenging us all to re-evaluate how we go about doing the things we do in this life.
Do you have questions what you're doing this life for? There is an idea that ties all of life together showcased in the word "kingdom." In this sermon, Anthem Community & Discipleship Pastor Jesse Churchill speaks at Praxis for the Welcome Back Bash for the new school year, challenging us all to re-evaluate how we go about doing the things we do in this life.
This is the third part of series "Old Tales, Young Tellers," which looks at 10 different Old Testament characters preached by our 10 Praxis Elders. Kelly Lin speaks about Joseph; how he was able to break generations of trauma by growing spiritually with God.
This is the second part of series "Old Tales, Young Tellers," which looks at 10 different Old Testament characters preached by our 10 Praxis Elders. Derek Glatts speaks about Abraham; how he continuously doubted God despite God's fulfillment of promises, and how Abraham eventually learns to trust and become the model of righteousness by faith.
We begin our new series on the Old Testament "Old Tales, Young Tellers," looking at 10 different characters, preached by our 10 Praxis Elders. Matt Dalley looks at the start, Genesis 2-3, the tragic story of Adam and Eve. God's promise emerges in the worst of situations, and Satan's claim that God is unjust is false.
In this final panel Pastor Filip (the Christian) interviews Rabbi Hillel Cohn of Congregation Emanu El along with LLU Professor and Board Chair of the Islamic Center of Redlands, CA. This was a friendly dialogue on their respective faiths, Judaism and Islam.
On this fourth panel, we jump into an invigorating panel discussion on historicity and interpretation of the Bible in modern society. Luis Gustavo - PhD Old Testament Candidate, Boston College Chris Stanley - Pastor, Loma Linda University Church Moderators: Miguel Mendez & Filip Milosavljevic
On this third panel, the discussion touches a soft and vulnerable spot as suffering and the human experience is the focus. Ezrica Bennett, Writer and Praxis Elder Jamie Stodola, LMFT and Care and Counseling Director, Loma Linda University Church Brian, Hospice Chaplain Moderators: Filip Milosavljevic & Miguel Mendez
On this second panel we have a discussion about morality and how we make choices based on our worldview. Dan Kido - Radiology Professor and Physician, Loma Linda Unviersity Medical Center Alissa Kido - Director for K-12 Research, and Education Professor, La Sierra University Miguel Mendez - Adjunct Professor LLU & Pastor, Loma Linda University Church Moderators: Filip Milosavljevic & Kelly Lin
On this first panel we have brilliant scientists and theologians sharing on the topic of how they can be both a scientist and people of faith. Luis Andrade - JPL / NASA Laboratories Danilo Boskovic - Chemistry Professor, Loma Linda University Chris Rupe - PhD Geology Candidate, Loma Linda University Moses Estrada - PhD Philosophy Candidate & Pastor Moderators: Miguel Mendez & Kelly Lin
In this Q&A style sermon, pastor Filip and Dr. Elena Milosavljevic M.D., MA., share how they met briefly and then answer some of the most important questions they were asked by young adults about marriage. They don't hold back and answer raw and unapologetically.
In this sermon pastor Filip shares stories from his own marriage, and Paul's counsel on marriage from Ephesians 5. You will learn how to get out of challenging conflicts in marriage by 3 important things.
God shows up in big ways in our lives, but some times He doesn't, and He seems so quiet that we struggle to know where He is and what to do. In this sermon pastor Austin challenges us to think about God's presence differently, seeking Him in the silence, trusting His love for us.
So many of us look at ourselves through the lens of our shortcomings, but that isn't how God sees you. In this sermon, summer pastoral intern Mariella shares the story of Hosea and how God sees us as His own, no matter what we've done.
In this second sermon on the Holy Spirit Kelly Lin explains the importance to know the beautiful power of the Spirit. What can we do in our lives to live into the beauty and the power that the Spirit gives us as believers?
In this two part series Kelly Lin sheds light a topic rarely discussed, the Holy Spirit. The Spirit has been a mysterious part of the trinity. In this sermon Kelly brings out the ideas that the Spirit is not a force to capture but a person to know.
Does it matter what you believe or what you live? In this timely and important message, Pastor Filip encourages people to understand that Truth is not a noun, truth must be lived, and so do the doctrines that you believe.
In this final sermon of the Faith Still Matters series Pastor Austin asks us to live a courageous life in the journey of faith as we "speak truth to power" in regards to knowing what you believe and knowing when to speak up, even if its those who hold the keys of power.
In this sermon Pastor Moses Estrada opens up our thinking on what it means to struggle with your faith, and how even the greatest struggled, yet God loved them and used them powerfully for His work.
Pastor Filip shares a stirring message challenging the assumptions on an age in love with everyone having their own personal "my truth." But he encourages us to see that there are objective truths that everyone should base their life on, that will change how we make our everyday decisions.
In this second sermon of the Church series Pastor Filip unpacks what it means to have a purpose deeper than your career, challenging young adults to consider the church as a vital place to serve and be part of.
Pastor Joey starts off the Church series with a moving conviction as he shared some sobering stats, 64% or 2/3 of emerging adults after high school walk away from church for some period of time, and at least a quarter of EAs don’t ever come back to church. He then encouraged us to be resilient in our faith and how important having a solid identity in Christ is to developing that resilience. And finally, that that identity in Jesus is shaped within a context, having the right context of people and circumstances really matters. He had a heartfelt appeal not to walk away, but to remain in a church context to live your best life because its where you have ppl that support your faith and encourage growth in Jesus.
In this Prayer Conference sermon, pastor intern Kelly Lin shares her inspiring family story through the lens of her grandparents and well known Chinese pastor, David Lin, during the Chinese revolution.
In this second sermon of the Don't Waste Your Life series Pastor Filip builds on Time and now challenges people to consider now with their limited time what they will prioritize spiritually to maximize their life.
Have you ever felt like you are not reaching your potential? In this sermon Pastor Filip challenges our modern assumptions about time and making the most of your life while you're here on earth.
During the Friday Easter service pastor Jesse challenged our assumptions about sin and Jesus' role. He looked at several questions: What is sin? And how did it end up that a Jesus would die on a cross?
The praxis leadership pastors share about the vision and hope for the Praxis Young Adult Ministry. They will recap on the young adult retreat and how that moves this community forward.
Part 4 takes a deeper practical dive to understand how to actually impact more and lead your life with the greatest influence. You don't just want to be a good leader, but a great one! Learn some practices to set yourself apart.
In Part 3, ask yourself, "Do you understand the difference between calling and purpose? Or do you realize that not everything you're invited into in life is actually from God and for you?" This presentation really sets up the boundaries of life by understanding your calling and spiritual assignments.
Part 2 covers the reality that everyone wants to be the best they can be, but so few know how to lead with intentionally and with vision. You will need this presentation on repeat monthly, its practical and so motivational.
Part 1 is a foundational presentation that you'll want to go back to over and over, anchoring you in who God sees you to be, no matter your past and no matter how you or others feel about you. Q&A to follow as well.
In this sermon Pastor Filip highlights what it means to live a good life in a complex world. He brings his message from the parable of Jesus on soil.
Pastor Filip shares a stirring message about our pursuit to find happiness. Along the journey to happiness people are tempted to give up on God, and fall into pits that limits and darkens God's blessings. Filip looks at the story of Jesus' temptation in the desert to find hope for our lives through Jesus' example. Matthew 4.1-11
In this sermon pastor Filip brings home the reality that we all will face darkness in this life, but there is a God who wants His people to thrive in their challenging places, and not diminish or lose hope. Filip share his steps to thrive in seasons of darkness. Jeremiah 29
In this special sermon for the Anthem worship night, pastor Jesse shares about how and why God wants to dwell in and with His people.
In this presentation we hear from MLK Impressionist David Johnson who masterfully tells his connection to MLK and actually shares two of his speeches with the young adult ministry for the Black History Celebration evening.
in this sermon Emergency Medicine resident physician Matt Dalley shares a captivating sermon with real life stories about the difficult situations we all find ourselves in this life, and question if God really cares, if He sees our pain. The truth is more amazing than we think.
In this episode writer and Praxis elder Ezrica Bennett explains how Christ demands justice for his people. But how do we get to a place where we fight for those who aren’t like us? In this message we are challenged to first evaluate the state of our own hearts, our preconceived notions and our biases and when we get to the place of authentic realization then we can truly love others the way Christ does.
In this episode sermon Psychology graduate student Chalita Antomarchi tells us that loving others is one of the simplest messages we get from the Bible, but asks "why is it so hard to actually do when it comes down to it?" Let’s dive a little deeper and intimately explore what love actually is and how we should love others in the context of God, the Bible, and the world around us.
In this sermon Jesse Church (Anthem Community Director) shares a passionate portrayal of the church in its clearest form of faith, challenging those who call themselves the body of Christ, the church, to live into God's best version of themselves valuing the time with God, instead of the negative things that have shaped us.
In this week we get a hard question asked of us "Are you paying attention?" to the call that God is eager for each one to answer. He speaks, but few seem to listen. in this sermon Karl Lindsay shares personal stories, and goes into the call of God's prophet in Isaiah 6. Are you paying Attention?: Part 3 - Young Adult Speaker Series
Kelly Lin, our Praxis Pastoral Ministry Assistant shares a powerful sermon. She calls you to see the newness of God in your life, and what he can and will do through your mess, and make it a message! Part 2: Young Adult Speaker Series
Pastor Aren joins us again at Night Church and starts off our Young Adult Speaker Series. This time his sermon, "Good News" challenges us how our impact of goodness reflects the goodness of God to those in our life.
In our New Year's Eve service Pastor Filip encouraged us to consider how we might go about the next year differently by sharing his top 7 Habits to Change Your Life: Meditate on the Word of God Made Decisions with a Future Mindset Instead of Seeking Momentary Comfort Do the Right Things, On Time Reflect on Your Life Regularly Actually Follow Jesus Get Serious About the Grace of God Be Generous with Forgiveness, God Has Been Generous to You
For the 5 questions & 5 lists to reflect on see the Ben Lundquist "Rise & Lead" podcast.
Pastor Austin continues our Christmas series, and this week we are reminded through Mary's story that God calls everyone, even the ones we least expect. Do you sense His call in your life? Part 4: The Gospel According to...
Pastor Austin continues our Christmas series, and this week he challenges everyone to consider the reality that following Christ will mean great personal sacrifice. Part 3: The Gospel According to...
Pastor Austin continues our Christmas series, and challenges everyone to realize that anyone can worship God, even if they don't fit our idea of Christ follower. Furthermore, following God can mean uprooting your whole life to go somewhere else. Part 2: The Gospel According to...
In this Christmas series, Pastor Austin starts off with the power of who God told he was coming to first, shepherds. This story points to the reality that you are important to God even when you don't think you're important to anyone else. Part 1: The Gospel According to...
In Part 4 of the series "The Old Guard is Dying" on 2 Timothy, Pastor Filip Milosavljevic gives a strong appeal to faithful living from Paul's counsel to his young protege in his last word to him. How we live in this life affects so much more than you realize. The Old Guard is Dying: Part 4 - Perilous Danger for the Times
In Part 3 of the new series "The Old Guard is Dying" on 2 Timothy, Pastor Filip Milosavljevic has a discussion with the young adult community about the counsel of Paul to be careful of the perilous/troubling time ahead. The Old Guard is Dying: Part 3 - Perilous Danger for the Times
Joshua Olivas (former tennis pro), takes a second look at what is expected of the believer in this expository sermon. Three main things emerge from Paul's counsel to young Timothy Preach, Disciple, and Suffer. The Old Guard is Dying: Part 2 - "Preach, Disciple & Suffer"
In Part 1 of the new series "The Old Guard is Dying" on 2 Timothy, Pastor Filip Milosavljevic shares on the challenge to living a life that matters now while you're young, as opposed to waiting to take responsibility for your life. The Old Guard is Dying: Part 1 - What will be your legacy?
Part 4 of the Realistic Faith Series, dealing with the realistic challenges christians still faith while trusting Jesus, Duane Covrig, Professor of Leadership at Andrews University, friend and mentor of Pastor Filip, challenges you to consider the necessity for church and the reason for its existence. Realistic Faith // Part 4: I have doubts about organized religion & its leaders
Part two of the Realistic Faith Series, dealing with the realistic challenges christians still faith while trusting Jesus, the sermon starts off with an Interview with Brennan Mejia, an actor, trainer and stunt man, and the journey it takes to be a person of faith in Hollywood. Pastor Filip shares the second sermon of the series called "Realistic Faith" where we realize that our faith still has some serious challenges even after we become Christian. In this sermon Pastor Filip builds up the support for why the Bible is an authority in your life. Realistic Faith // Part 2: I struggle to believe the Word of God is an Authority in my Life
Part one of the Realistic Faith Series, dealing with the realistic challenges christians still faith while trusting Jesus, this panel of practitioners, professors and students discusses what mental health is and how we can deal with its challenges in modern life. Are there ways to over come and what can the church do to support a young generation suffering? Realistic Faith // Part 1: I Still Struggle with Mental Health
Aren Rennacker, Youth Director for the Southeastern California Conference, shares the power of deciding how to build your life on the rock of wisdom. Start With Wisdom - Part 3, Proverbs 22.17-22
Josh Jamieson, Modern Worship Pastor for Loma Linda University Church, shares on the power of young adulthood to decide what the future will look like as you consider the power of Scripture's wisdom and your modern life. Start with Wisdom // Part 2 - Proverbs 14.7, 14, 23
Chaplain Dylis Brooks, Loma Linda University, shares a passionate and convicting sermon dealing with the reality of what wisdom looks like in a modern world. Series: Start With Wisdom, Part 1 "What is Wisdom?"
Join this great panel as they dialogue about real life stories of faith they are living out in the Adventist church, and listen in as they discuss the future of the church, and how to engage young adults. Jason Brooks, Technical Advisor for ADRA, missions enthusiast Anita Roberts, Senior Ministries pastor, LLU Church, missionary in childhood Shawn Smith, Pharmacy Professor, Western and runs a non-profit clinic Terry Swenson, LLU Chaplain, Campus Ministries, young adult mentor Filip Milosavljevic, LLU Church, Young Adult Pastor, passion for missions
Ezrica Bennett, young adult elder at Loma Linda University Church shares her moving short testimony why she is in the church still. 9.50min in Pastor Filip Milosavljevic then shares a moving challenge that you can walk away from the church but you can also remain, but if you do, make it your church and actually be a disciple.
Senior pastor Randy Roberts, of the Loma Linda University Church shared his big reasons why he is a Seventh-day Adventist still, trusting in the genuine character of a loving God.
This series explores why remain in the church (period)? And more specifically, why consider joining or consider remaining a Seventh-day Adventist Christian? In part 2 of the series, in this episode Pastor Filip shares the reason why the Seventh-day Adventist church came into existence, by looking back at the origin stories of the Adventist church in order to understand why remain in the church now.
This series explores why remain in the church (period)? And more specifically, why consider joining or consider remaining a Seventh-day Adventist Christian? In this episode 5 panelists give their voice to how the Seventh-day Adventist Church has let down, and failed its young and old and how to move forward through the pain. Miguel Mendez, pastor for study and discipleship, LLU Church Austin Roberts, Intern Young Adult Pastor, LLU Church Ezrica Bennett, elder LLU Church, poet and writer Ranela Kaligithi, former Bible worker, mental health coach and student Filip Milosavljevic, Young Adult Pastor, LLU Church
Austin Roberts, the young adult ministry pastoral intern shares a sermon about David's story from the Psalms, relating to when we feel like broken vessels, where do we turn to? David suffered great loss when his friend and mentor Samuel died and he may have an idea of what to do when life just seems to break you down.
Ezrica Bennett, an elder at LLUC for the young adult ministry shares a moving sermon about how sometimes we feel aimless, lost, like we are wanderers. Sometimes we look with anticipation towards the end but when we evaluate the story of David we see that there are so many lessons to be learned on the journey. In fact, who we are while we wander and what we learn while we wait determines who we will be when we reach our expected end.
Sara Martinez, elder at LLU Church and hospital chaplain, speaks to the isolation, frustration, and sorrow of David's wondering for 15 years from when he was anointed to be king, but had to wait 15 years till he could take over. She brought to reality how we respond to being overlooked, and unseen in our social spaces, work place and even church.
Pastor Filip Milosavljevic has a conversation with Ranela Kaligithi on the life of David as a young adult before he was ever a king. David was undermined for his age and job, and in reality he had so much to offer, but no one else saw that. Do you feel like you are still treated like a child, or overlooked because you are young? Filip and Ranela shoot straight to the heart of the issues of the modern life growing up like a young adult and learning to take bigger risks and responsibilities.
Pastor Filip shares about the difficult reality that we all have to face, inevitable failure. In this sermon we learn how to overcome the effects of failure as we look at the life of David in the Bible and learn how he was still blessed by God even after his affair, murder and lies. You will learn what you need to do in order to move past failure, just like David did.
Derek Glatts takes us on a personal journey through the dark places of depression/darkness and looks at the hope found on the other side through the story of Joseph. You will laugh, get teary eyed, and find hope. What pit are you in? How might this sermon help you get out?
Gus Moretta explains that there are many ways to view Jonah’s experience. In this sermon, he compared and contrasted the experience and obedience of Jonah to God with the experience of the whale, the fisherman, and Jericho’s population and God. At the end, we might find our situation similar to that of Jonah than that of the inhabitants of Jericho.
Jo Amaya and Laia Borgos, talk about the power of worship through the life of David. The life of David shows us that meager beginnings won't hold back God's blessing and vision for your life.
Abhijeet Andrews, shares that failure is part of the human experience for all of us, and how God engages with us through that difficult time through the character of Moses.
Dr. Matt Dalley shares that we all have made mistakes. Learn with us through the story of Zaccheus that in spite of our past mistakes we can find acceptance in Jesus. It is possible to leave your past behind and enter into a new life with Jesus.
Yarimel Huerta, helps us see from Abraham’s life that God always does the right thing… 1. Even if it takes a long time 2. Even if we question Him 3. Even if we don’t understand
Austin Roberts - Part 5: Learning How to Deal with Struggles - Revelation 3.7-13. In Part 5 of the Revelation Series deals with how to persevere when you face the challenges of life through the eyes of the church of Philadelphia.
Filip Milosavljevic - Part 4: Revelation 14:6-13. In part 4 of the Revelation series Pastor Filip Milosavljevic gets real, loud and breaks down the central tenant of what young adults should be on mission to do in life right now.
Jon Pauline, Guilherme Borda and Pastor Filip - Part 3: Revelation 13 In part 3 of the Revelation series you will hear from 3 guests on an exciting discussion dealing with knowing when you could get the mark of the beast or the seal of God and the signs around both: Dr. Jon Pauline, Revelation expert, author, and religion professor at the Loma Linda University School of Religion; Guilherme Borda, Ph.D. New Testament student at Andrews University with an emphasis on the book of Revelation; along with young adult Pastor from the University church, FIlip Milosavljevic.
Filip Milosavljevic - Part 1: The Church of Ephesus - Revelation 2.1-7 Pastor Filip Milosavljevic welcomes us for Episode 1 of the Night Church podcast. Today he launches into the Revelation Series and speaks about living righteous in your day to day life, while you struggle against living a double life. He shares some tips on how to bring unity into your life.
Guilherme Borda - Part 2: Faithfulness and Suffering - Revelation 2.10 Revelation Series Part 2 New Testament student from Andrews University Guilherme Borda dives into the story of the church of Smyrna, and secondly after brings out the significance of suffering on the American way of life.